Distinguished Sailors Saluted On Stamps WASHINGTON — Four revered U.S. Navy icons were commemorated with a First-Class salute with the dedication of the Distinguished Sailors collectable stamps. Available nationwide today, the 44-cent stamps immortalize four sailors who served with bravery and distinction during the 20th Century: William S. Sims, Arleigh A. Burke, John McCloy and […]
From USPS: On Jan. 25, 2010, the U.S. Postal Service released a special edition of Ella Fitzgerald’s classic album, Love Letters From Ella, for a limited time. This wonderful musical collection is being released to promote the use of mail during the Valentine’s season as well as Black History Month and will be available exclusively […]
From the USPS: PARK CITY, Utah — The U.S. Postal Service today commemorates the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games with the issuance of a stamp featuring an illustration of a snowboarder. The stamp goes on sale today in Park City, UT, and in Post Offices across the United States. The XXI Olympic Winter Games will […]
FLORIDA — If you’re looking for a special Valentine’s Day gift for Mom, Dad, or another special person, the Post Office has a great idea! A collectible Ella Fitzgerald CD, Love Letters from Ella, will be available beginning Monday, January 25. This musical collection is being released in conjunction with Concord Music Group to promote […]
Postmaster General Appoints Award-Winning Poet and Designers WASHINGTON—An internationally acclaimed award-winning poet and two renown designers join the committee that reviews topics and people to be honored and commemorated on U.S. postage stamps. Postmaster General John Potter today announced the retirement of two members of the Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee and the addition of three […]
Auspicious Design Ushers in Renewed Hope for the Future LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Postal Service salutes the Lunar New Year with a commemorative 12-stamp souvenir sheet issued today. The Celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Tiger stamp was dedicated at the El Pueblo Historical Monument. All 40 million 44-cent first-class stamps are available nationwide […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — In observance of the Chinese New Year, the U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the first day of sale of the Lunar New Year – Year of the Tiger Stamp on Jan. 14, 2010 at the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108-1809. The […]
December 16, 2009 The Honorable John E. Potter Postmaster General & Chief Executive Officer Unites States Postal Service 475 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20260 Dear Postmaster General Potter: Thank you for sending me the engraved albums highlighting the newly issued commemorative stamps. I ask that in the future you refrain from sending me such […]
WWF Praises Bipartisan Effort to Help Save Rhinos, Tigers and Other Endangered Species ? Washington, December 7, 2009 — World Wildlife Fund today applauded the passage of a House bill introduced by Representative Henry Brown (R-SC) that will raise funds to save endangered species around the world. The Multinational Species Conservation Fund’s Semipostal Stamp Act […]
2009 Stamp Yearbook on Sale Now WASHINGTON — The 2009 Stamp Yearbook is now on sale at selected Post Offices around the country and online. Loaded with colorful graphics, illustrations and photography, this amazing compendium of stamps, stamp art, stories and behind-the-scenes details highlights the Postal Service’s stamp offerings for 2009. Stamp themes this past […]