Contemporary Christmas
Since their 1962 introduction, Christmas stamps have become a perennial favorite with the public. More recently, the USPS has issued traditional (religious-themed) designs as well as contemporary Christmas stamps.
Fun information on US stamps and series from 1950–1999.
Since their 1962 introduction, Christmas stamps have become a perennial favorite with the public. More recently, the USPS has issued traditional (religious-themed) designs as well as contemporary Christmas stamps.
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.
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…
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….