One of a set of four PHQ stamp cards issued in 1981 on the theme of folklore. I find it slightly odd that St Valentine would be considered folklore when he is an "official" saint, the patron saint of engaged couples, happy marriages, love, and bee-keepers (amongst other things).
The current traditions associated with Valentine's Day were apparently made up in the 14th century by Chaucer and others. I suppose that's long enough ago to argue the case for folklore.
The other stamps in the set were Morris dancers, Medieval Mummers, and Lammastide.
This is a post for Sunday Stamps, now hosted by Violet Sky at "See it on a Postcard!"
This is a busy stamp. The flaming hearts are an interesting touch :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it's busy. So busy, I hadn't noticed the flaming hearts!
DeleteVery entertaining and right on target for the upcoming sweet-heart day....
ReplyDeleteI wonder what the other folklore cards were...
ReplyDeleteMorris dancers, Medieval Mummers, and Lammastide. :)
DeleteThat's a pretty stamp, I'd forgotten all about it until I came across a cover for that set when looking for folklore. I didn't know that St Valentine had a connection with bee keepers.
ReplyDeleteVarious other things too, like epilepsy and plague which don't suit the image one bit.
DeleteI noticed the flaming hearts too! Interesting touch.
ReplyDeletethank you for participating.
I always love to see cupid!
ReplyDeleteWilla @ Postage Journal -- My Sunday Stamps#47:Love is in the Air
It's a very pretty stamp, but you're right he doesn't quite fit with the other three.
ReplyDeleteI have the other three but would never have guessed that this one went with them. Dickie Valentine got nearer to folklore than the Saint.
ReplyDeletei have this stamp ! bought it from stamp club aged 11 lol. im 40 now
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