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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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ResourceHow to Make and Send Happy Mail
A guide to turning your letters into tiny works of art that wow your pen friends.
Linda McCartney to receive USPS stamp collection 
In the NewsLinda McCartney to receive USPS stamp collection
The photographer and musician will be honored for her work across 20 stamps.
Photographer Linda McCartney to Be Honored With USPS Stamp Collection 
In the NewsPhotographer 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.
<p>New <em>Literary Arts</em> Stamp Honors Sarah Orne Jewett</p> 
FeatureNew 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.
<p>Where Can I Buy Stamps?</p> 
ResourceWhere Can I Buy Stamps?
A guide to buying stamps online and in person.
<p>Join the Letter-Writing Renaissance</p> 
ResourceJoin the Letter-Writing Renaissance
Letter-writing supplies to get your pen pal journeys started.
<p>Why Do We Have Stamps?</p> 
ResourceWhy Do We Have Stamps?
A history of the creation of U.S. stamps.
<p>What Is the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee? </p> 
ResourceWhat Is the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee?
A look at CSAC and an interview with member Peter Argentine.
<p>How to Address a Postcard the Right Way</p> 
ResourceHow to Address a Postcard the Right Way
A step-by-step guide to postcard formatting and stamp placement.
USPS releases 10 new Barbie stamps featuring different occupations 
In the NewsUSPS releases 10 new Barbie stamps featuring different occupations
U.S. Postal Service released 10 new Barbie stamps that depict different occupations, including an astronaut, music star, paleontologist, sign language teacher, soccer player and surgeon.
USPS unveils new Barbie Forever stamps at Austin collectors convention 
In the NewsUSPS unveils new Barbie Forever stamps at Austin collectors convention
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on Saturday released a special collection of stamps commemorating Mattel’s iconic Barbie dolls.
USPS unveils Barbie Forever stamps in Austin 
In the NewsUSPS unveils Barbie Forever stamps in Austin
The United States Postal Service on Saturday released a special collection of stamps commemorating Mattel’s iconic Barbie dolls.
USPS raises Forever stamp prices, releases Barbie series 
In the NewsUSPS raises Forever stamp prices, releases Barbie series
The U.S. Postal Service is raising the price of its Forever stamps, starting Sunday, July 12, and is revealing a series of new "Barbie" stamps featuring the famous doll in a variety of careers.
USPS releases 10 new Barbie stamps featuring different occupations 
In the NewsUSPS releases 10 new Barbie stamps featuring different occupations
The new stamp set from the U.S. Postal Service features the iconic Barbie doll dressed in 10 outfits that depict different occupations, including an astronaut, music star, paleontologist, sign language teacher, soccer player and surgeon.
Designing 1776: Juan Carlos Pagan’s Commemorative Stamp for America’s 250th Anniversary 
In the NewsDesigning 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.
<p>USPS Celebrates Barbie® with 10 New Stamp Designs</p> 
FeatureUSPS Celebrates Barbie® with 10 New Stamp Designs
These new stamps spotlight era-appropriate Barbie dolls dressed for 10 iconic careers.
Ralph Lauren's Star-Spangled Banner Repair Took 'Over a Decade of Work' 
In the NewsRalph Lauren's Star-Spangled Banner Repair Took 'Over a Decade of Work'
Ralph Lauren has left his mark on American history.
