Fun information on US stamps and series from 2000–the present.
The USPS introduced the Love Series in 1973. The Love stamps are usually issued in time for Valentine mailing and feature designs filled with “hearts, roses, swans, and more, celebrating every splendor of that many-splendored thing.”
Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday that begins on December 26 and lasts for seven days. It is based on the traditional African harvest festival; the name Kwanzaa is taken from a…
Since ancient times light has been used as a navigational aid for ships. The Egyptian King Ptolemy I ordered the creation of what was probably the world’s first lighthouse, which was…
Introduced in 2001, the American Treasures stamp series honors “fine works by skilled hands, from Amish quilts to idyllic paintings by American masters.”
According to the USPS, the American Scientists Series commemorates “great researchers whose explorations into tiny molecules and grand galaxies shifted the paradigms of science.” After World War II, von Neumann…
The USPS introduced the American Design series in 2002. In it, “form meets function in works of decorative art: Chippendale chairs, toleware coffeepots, and banjo clocks. The first in the…
The Traditional Christmas Series began in 1966. The series features religious subjects found in famous works of art.
In 1995, the USPS introduced a new stamp series honoring “famous Golden-Age film stars whose performances electrified the big screen and enamored the public.” Monroe starred in such box office…
In 2004, a new U.S. stamp series debuted that featured the art of Walt Disney Studios. It was a marriage of childhood memories and much sought-after artwork – all rolled…