American Poets Series
Among the lesser known of all U.S. stamp series, the American Poets issues commemorate these masters. Masters was born in Garnett, Kansas. He wrote novels, poetry, plays, biography, and history. Masters is…
US Stamps
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Classic Collections
In 1994, the USPS introduced the Classic Collections series. Each sheet in the series features 20 face-different designs. Broadly-defined Americana themes, exceptional artwork, a banner printed on the selvage of…
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Wildlife Conservation Series
Over a period of 22 years, the USPS issued stamps devoted to educating the public about the need to preserve our natural resources. U.S. #1077 was issued to emphasize the…
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American Culture Series
This 15¢ Automobile Tail Fin coil stamp, which features the fin of a 1959 Cadillac, met the need for the first-class, presort postcard rate. This stamp, along with the 25¢…
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Scenic American Landscapes
Introduced in 1993, the Scenic American Landscapes picture the “mountains, canyons, and swamps that comprise our country’s diverse and majestic terrain,” according to the USPS. Each stamp was issued to satisfy the…
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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….
