Stamps Forever
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How to Make and Send Happy Mail
A guide to turning your letters into tiny works of art that wow your pen friends.
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Join the Letter-Writing Renaissance
Letter-writing supplies to get your pen pal journeys started.
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USPS Celebrates Barbie® with 10 New Stamp Designs
These new stamps spotlight era-appropriate Barbie dolls dressed for 10 iconic careers.
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Declaration of Independence Stamp Commemorates America's 250th
A bold stamp design breathes new life into a centuries-old document.
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American Icons: New USPS Stamps by Ralph Lauren
A pane of 13 stamps curated by designer Ralph Lauren celebrates symbols of the American experience.
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What Was the Stamp Act? A History
Everything you need to know about one of American history’s most consequential laws.
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New Literary Arts Stamp Honors Sarah Orne Jewett
Jewett’s portraits of New Englanders, both rural and urban, and of the landscapes of her native Maine, left a mark on American literature.
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A Guide to Addressing Envelopes and Packages
Tiny spaces, important guidelines.
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July 9, 2026
Designing 1776: Juan Carlos Pagan’s Commemorative Stamp for America’s 250th Anniversary
We spoke with Pagan about developing the two concepts, collaborating with Greg Breeding over the course of nearly two years, and the responsibility of designing one of the country’s most enduring graphic artifacts.
printmag.com
August 24, 2026
Photographer Linda McCartney to Be Honored With USPS Stamp Collection
McCartney was the first woman to shoot the cover of Rolling Stone, and she herself appeared on the cover with husband Paul twice.
rollingstone.com
July 4, 2026
Ralph Lauren's Star-Spangled Banner Repair Took 'Over a Decade of Work'
Ralph Lauren has left his mark on American history.
people.com
Behind the Scenes
A Stamp Encore Celebration: Stamps Produced with Innovative Printing Methods
Exploring the inventive techniques used for stamps, from a scratch-and-sniff coating to thermochromic ink.
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The Latest Issue of USA Philatelic
Browse the catalog as you shop for stamps and stamp-inspired products.
