In the mid-19th century, the United States Postal Service introduced its first postage stamps, revolutionizing the way mail was sent and received. These early stamps not only represented a new…
in the Stamp Story of the 1980s! In 1986, news of a newly discovered US invert stamp rocked the philatelic world. Invert stamps are some of the most valuable and…
It can be a bit of a challenge to understand the small differences between Farley’s Follies stamps. That’s why we’ve put together this handy identification guide, so you know exactly…
We’re all familiar with the popular Music Icons Series. But have you noticed the stamp sheets are designed to look like 45rpm record sleeves?
The 1869 Pictorials were historic. They were the first U.S. stamps to feature something other than the bust or head of a famous American leader. They were also the first…
This series is an extreme example of officials deliberately using postage stamps as learning tools. Included within the ornate frames of each stamp are symbols relating to the honored American’s legacy,…
On February 3rd, 1998, the Postal Service released the first sheets of Celebrate the Century stamps. Prompted by the upcoming Millennium celebration, this series recognizes those people, places, and events that…
World War II was the most significant event of the 20th century. The U.S. Postal Service began planning for the war’s 50th anniversary in 1985. It wanted to honor the…
The popular Great Americans Series honors special Americans from all walks of life and honors them for their contributions to society and their fellow man. Sixty-four different stamps make up the…
