The U.S. Postal Service celebrates spring and Americans’ love for tulips with the issuance of Tulip Blossoms Forever stamps.Each fall, millions of gardeners bury bulbs in the earth, eagerly anticipating the rewards that springtime will bring. Months later, thick green leaves poke through the soil, s..
“Let’s go sailing!” The U.S. Postal Service celebrates a favorite outdoor activity with two colorful postcard stamps. Illustrator Libby VanderPloeg grew up in Grand Haven, MI, a little harbor town on Lake Michigan, so sailboats were always dotting her views as a kid. With these memories in mind, she..
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp was issued to cover the $9.65 Priority Mail rate.About the stamp design: The art for this stamp was created by Dan Cosgrove. It is a digital illustration based on photographs. The scene on the stamp pictures a sawgrass marsh at s..