United States Postal Service Stamp News

(USPS) Stamps depicting the beauty, mystery and romance of lighthouses that have fascinated and enchanted people for centuries continue in 2021 with the issuance of Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses, the latest in the Postal Service’s continuing series of lighthouse stamps. The Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses stamps are now being sold at Post Office locations nationwide and online at usps.com/lighthousestamp. The stamp dedication took place at the Twin Lights State Historic Site in the Navesink Highlands of New Jersey — which is among the highest points along the Eastern Seaboard, guarding the entrance to New York Harbor. “Lighthouses are some of the most popular topics among...

(USPS) The U.S. Postal Service issued the Raven Story stamp today at the Sealaska Heritage Institute. The Forever stamps are now for sale at Post Offices nationwide. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtags #RavenStoryStamp and #NativeAmericanRavenStory. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp based on art created by Tlingit/Athabascan designer and artist Rico Worl. “The Raven Story represents a great meaning to the indigenous people of the Northwest Coast” said Jakki Krage Strako, the Postal Service’s chief commerce and business solutions officer and executive vice president, who served as the event’s dedicating official. “Today, the Postal Service is proud...

(USPS) The forward-thinking and genre-crossing writings of acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, whose novels and short stories increased appreciation of science fiction and fantasy, are being celebrated with a new Forever stamp — the 33rd in the Postal Service’s Literary Arts series. The stamp was unveiled in a ceremony today at the Portland Art Museum. As an author, Le Guin was interested in more than just science fiction and her prescient writings are now viewed as more than just fantasy. “Ursula once said she wanted to see science fiction step over the old walls of convention and hit right...

(USPS)  What: The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate many popular games played by Americans of all ages with the issuance of the Backyard Games Forever stamps. News of these stamps is being shared with the hashtag #backyardgamesstamps. Who: Judy de Torok, vice president, Corporate Affairs, U.S. Postal Service William J. Gicker, Jr., director, Stamp Services, U.S. Postal Service Scott D. English, executive director, American Philatelic Society Administrator, American Philatelic Research Library Thomas Chen, Midwest Badminton Club Alex P. Gara, president, American Bocce Company, LLC. Greg Breeding, art director When: Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 11 a.m. CT Where: Great American Stamp...

(USPS) The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the enduring legacy of Western wear with four fun new Forever stamps. Inspired by the clothing and gear used by working ranchers, the iconic garments and accessories of the American West comprise a unique fashion style. The Western Wear stamp booklet features four designs illustrating iconic Western wear staples — a cowboy hat, a cowboy boot with a spur, a Western shirt and a belt buckle featuring a longhorn skull. The stamps are available now at Post Office locations nationwide and online at usps.com/shopstamps. News of the Western Wear stamps is being shared with the...