Hawaiian Rain Forest is the final chapter in the Nature of America story. Learn how one small assignment grew into a remarkable series of 120 stamps that spanned 12 years.
For Cleophus “Hard Hittin’” Brown, the Negro Leagues Baseball stamps hold special significance. This NLB Hall-of-Famer also happens to be a 30-year USPS employee.
Scouting has long been embedded in our national consciousness, and has been recognized by the Postal Service throughout the years. View a scouting stamp slideshow here.
Craig Frazier’s stamp artwork is a combination of hints that suggest the timeless adventure of scouting, calling to mind childhood summers and a nation shaped by the frontier.
“The funnies” have earned a permanent place in our hearts and on our stamps. A newly-issued pane features five enduring favorites and evokes their newspaper origins.
Filmmaker Oscar Micheaux is the 33rd distinguished African American to be honored on a Black Heritage stamp. Discover the background and a bit of the controversy behind this popular series.
It’s not always easy to find the perfect artist for an upcoming stamp, but Kadir Nelson proved to be an all-star when it came to Negro Leagues Baseball.
Art director Derry Noyes chose a restrained and classic approach for her presentation of the great Katharine Hepburn — 16th in the Legends of Hollywood series.
The Postal Service and the Greeting Card Association have made it easy to determine how much "extra postage" is "required", and a butterfly is the key.
