Contemporary Christmas Series
Since their 1962 introduction, Christmas stamps have become a perennial favorite with the public. In the years that followed, demand for holiday stamps grew so quickly—and tastes varied so widely—that the…
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Literary Arts Series
According to the USPS, “These skillful wordsmiths spun our favorite tales — and American history along with them.” The Literary Arts Series began in 1979 and continues today.
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Black Heritage Series
In 1978, the USPS introduced the Black Heritage Series. Today, it’s one of the longest-running and most popular US stamp series. Harriet Tubman was born enslaved in Bucktown, Maryland. Tubman…
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Performing Arts Series
The Performing Arts Series began in 1978 with the issuance of two commemorative stamps. The Jimmy Rodgers stamp was released on May 24 and the George Cohen stamp on July 3….
