2015 49¢ Vintage RoseWeddings Series The rose was chosen for the 2015 Weddings Forever stamp because it is a universal symbol of love. This stamp was issued for use on wedding RSVP cards and thank you notes. A two-ounce rate Vintage Tulip stamp was released at the same tim..
2022 60¢ Charles SchulzValue: 60¢ 1-Ounce First-class Rate (Forever)Issue Date: September 30, 2022First Day City: Santa Rosa, CAType of Stamp: CommemorativePrinted by: Banknote Corporation of AmericaPrinting Method: OffsetFormat: Pane of 20Self-AdhesiveQuant..
2017 49c Celebration Boutonniere Buttonhole flowers, or boutonnières, are traditionally donned for special celebrations. They add elegance to an everyday business suit and the finishing touch to a formal tuxedo.Boutonnières first became popular in 19th century England. When Prince A..
Make sure there is snow for your holiday celebrations with these 4 Snow Globes stamps from the U.S. Postal Service.Each snow globe showcases a holiday icon—a snowman in a red-and-white scarf; Santa Claus on a rooftop; a reindeer in a wintry forest; and a snow-covered tree with ornaments.Christmas sn..
While the types have changed, flowers have been an important part of weddings for thousands of years. In ancient Greece, the bride’s bouquet contained bulbs of garlic and sprigs of dill or sage. The garlic warded off evil spirits, the dill ensured the bride would only desire her husband,..
An abundance of clear water, sand, and timber made the town of Lauscha, Germany, the perfect location for skilled glassblowers to settle. In the 16th century, the Lauscha artists set up ovens in their homes. Over the next 300 years, families worked together to craft drinking glasses, bow..
This stamp is part of a block of four issued for the 2013 holiday season. The gingerbread houses were constructed specifically for the stamp design. Gingerbread evolved from a centuries-old recipe, but ingredients varied across the globe. Quite happily, the gingerbread houses America..
On December 23, 1822, the Troy, New York Sentinel published an anonymous poem that changed the way Americans celebrate Christmas. “A Visit from St. Nicholas” introduced families to the “eight tiny reindeer” who pulled Santa’s sleigh. The driver, “a right jolly old elf,” encouraged them to..
Why the stamp was issued: To cover the $8.95 Priority Mail Rate.About the stamp design: Pictures a digital illustration of Monument Valley by longtime stamp artist Dan Cosgrove. The image resembles a vintage travel poster.First Day City: There was no First Day ..