May 13 is Mother’s Day in the United States, a day set aside each year to honor Mom. Many nations have honored moms on stamps. In 1939 France issued two semi-postals showing mothers surrounded by children. The stamps are inscribed “Pour La Natalite,” the literal translation is “for the birth.” At the time of issuance, France was encouraging a larger population and the money made from the additional charge on the stamps was used to support this campaign.

Find a few more mothers on stamps on the APS StampStore. All you have to do is key in the word “mother” in the keyword search box, then click search button at: www.stampstore.org.