Commemorative stamps are much more than attractive collectibles. They are small emblems of America at its best. In the coming 12 months, we will mark the creation of the National Marine Sanctuary System and the 50th anniversary of the …
2021 Black Heritage stamps honor August Wilson “No one should think that Black history is confined to the month of February, when evidence to the contrary appears everywhere and in every month. Black History Month is not a token,” says …
♥ Love ♥ Love ♥ Love ♥ Sending a card to a loved one or friend is a special way to declare your affection, friendship, gratitude or devotion. There is renewed enthusiasm for handwritten notes that express exactly how you …
A variety of festive stamps for the summer “Thank you.” These are two of the most important words in our language, and quite possibly the most powerful words during difficult times. Thank You Forever stamps issued by the U.S. Postal …
New Stamps for 2020 The United States Postal Service’s stamp program has celebrated the people, events and cultural milestones that are unique to the history of our great nation – 2020 is no exception. This year’s selection offers excitement, pageantry …
Season’s greetings! The 2019 holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching. Don’t forget you’ll need a lot of stamps to mail those greeting cards and letters. Iconic images exhibited on this year’s collection of holiday Forever stamps depict the rich array …
The postage stamps of a nation are a picture gallery of its glories. — Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield, 1957 Presidential Postage Stamps On June 12, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service issued a Forever stamp honoring George H.W. Bush, our …
History of the Transcontinental Railroad and US Mail On May 10, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad with a set of Forever stamps. Construction of this railroad during the …
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Black History is 365 The month of February is typically designated Black History Month. On Feb. 1, 1978, the U.S. Postal Service® joined in the celebration with the introduction of the Black Heritage® stamp series. The series began with the …
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USPS Writer/Editor Michael Hotovy Art of Magic Stamps Cast Spell of Wonder and Illusion I never knew stamps could be so magical. I am not speaking about how one little piece of paper, affixed to the upper right corner of …