{"title":"Nature Lovers Stamp Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStamps in our nature lovers collection depict a variety of natural settings, flora, birds, insects, and animals. We've selected some of the most fitting postage stamps the United States Postal Service (USPS) has ever printed for inclusion in this postage stamp collection. Vintage postage stamps in our nature lovers collection are for nature lovers, naturalists, and those who appreciate the natural world. All stamps in this collection are unused\/uncanceled official USPS postage stamps that may be used to send mail according to the face value as printed on the stamps \u003cem\u003e(check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/business\/prices.htm\" title=\"USPS Website\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure sufficient postage for your specific mailing)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"qty-20-vintage-unused-colorado-statehood-stamps-usps-postage-13c","title":"Colorado Statehood Postage Stamps | Rocky Mountains \u0026 Columbine | Colorado Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 13c","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate Colorado’s mountain beauty and Centennial State heritage with these unused vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorado Statehood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e postage stamps from 1977! Featuring the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s white-and-lavender columbine state flower, and the words “Centennial State,” this colorful commemorative design is especially fitting for Colorado weddings, mountain celebrations, destination events, outdoor-themed correspondence, save the dates, invitations, thank you cards, and other special mail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 13-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colorado Statehood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colorado Statehood Issue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colorado, Colorado Statehood, Centennial State, Rocky Mountains, Columbine, Colorado State Flower, Mountains, Mountain Landscape, Statehood, American History, Western United States, Nature, Wildflowers, V. Jack Ruther\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, White, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colorado Weddings, Mountain Weddings, Destination Weddings, Save the Dates, Wedding Invitations, Outdoor Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Anniversary Mail, Thank You Cards, Colorado Events, Travel-Themed Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1711\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 × 25 mm \/ 1.57 × 0.98 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorado Statehood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on May 21, 1977, in Denver, Colorado, to commemorate the centennial of Colorado becoming the 38th state. Designed by V. Jack Ruther, this stamp depicts a stylized Rocky Mountain landscape together with Colorado’s state flower, the white-and-lavender columbine, and the words “Centennial State.” The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced the multicolored issue by photogravure on its seven-color Andreotti gravure press. Although Colorado entered the Union on August 1, 1876, the commemorative stamp was ultimately issued the following year after a sustained public campaign advocating for a statehood centennial stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Rocky Mountain columbine (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquilegia caerulea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is Colorado’s state flower and one of the most recognizable wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain region. Its distinctive blossoms typically feature white inner petals surrounded by blue, lavender, or violet sepals, with long spurs extending behind the flower. Columbines thrive in mountain meadows, woodland openings, and higher-elevation environments, where they bloom during the warmer months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE ROCKY MOUNTAINS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Rocky Mountains form one of North America’s great mountain systems and dominate much of Colorado’s geography and identity. The Colorado Rockies contain many of the range’s highest peaks, including numerous summits exceeding 14,000 feet. Their alpine scenery, forests, rivers, and snow-covered peaks provide the visual backdrop for countless outdoor activities and have become synonymous with Colorado travel, recreation, and mountain living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT COLORADO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorado became the 38th state of the United States on August 1, 1876, earning its enduring nickname, the Centennial State, because statehood came during the nation’s centennial year. The state is closely identified with the Rocky Mountains, although its landscape also includes high plains, plateaus, forests, alpine valleys, and desert country. Colorado’s dramatic scenery and strong outdoor culture have made it a particularly popular destination for mountain weddings, adventure travel, skiing, hiking, and nature-inspired celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLORADO \u0026amp; WEDDING THEMES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This stamp is especially well suited to Colorado destination weddings, Rocky Mountain ceremonies, ski-town celebrations, rustic lodge weddings, outdoor elopements, and couples with personal ties to the Centennial State. Its combination of mountain scenery and the state flower allows it to work beautifully with blue, lavender, white, green, wildflower, rustic, and nature-inspired stationery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorado Statehood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes strength, endurance, freedom, natural beauty, growth, and a sense of place. The Rocky Mountains evoke stability, aspiration, and resilience, while the columbine suggests grace, individuality, and delicate beauty. For weddings and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses enduring commitment, adventure, and building a life together against a beautiful and lasting backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorado Statehood Issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a single commemorative stamp honoring the 100th anniversary of Colorado’s admission to the Union. Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876, but the commemorative stamp was issued on May 21, 1977, in Denver after Colorado organizations and citizens strongly advocated for federal postal recognition of the centennial. The issue was printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in multiple colors and distributed in panes of 50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW120929782 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e Postage stamps with a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe love hearing from our customers and replies to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003einquires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare usually answered the same day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eNeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore of this stamp? 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Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW120929782 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eWe’ve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ecustomer’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ewe’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eHouse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea boutique vintage postage house\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003elocated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. 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This coastal design is perfect for adding a touch of beauty to your snail mail cards and letters or save-the-dates and wedding invitations. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 33-cents. These USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your correspondence. 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It commemorates the sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of California’s admission into the Union. The design features a scenic photograph \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etaken by Art Wolfe of the Big Sur coast, evoking the dramatic and iconic landscapes of the Golden State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eOn the stamp’s release, exhibits and ceremonies highlighted California’s path from its early indigenous populations, through Spanish and Mexican rule, the Bear Flag Revolt, the Gold Rush, and eventual statehood on September 9, 1850. The 2000 issue reflects pride in California’s history, cultural diversity, and natural beauty, connecting past struggles and transformations with the state’s evolving identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis stamp, featuring Art Wolfe’s luminous photograph of the Big Sur coastline, carries a profound spiritual resonance that transcends its historical purpose. While it commemorates California’s admission to the Union, it also serves as a symbolic meditation on freedom, natural majesty, and the sacred bond between humanity and the Earth. The image — cliffs meeting the vast Pacific, bathed in sunlight and adorned with wildflowers — evokes the timeless spiritual dialogue between land, sea, and sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"549\"\u003eSpiritually, this stamp embodies the spirit of discovery and transformation that defines California’s story. From Indigenous cultures who revered the land as living spirit, to the seekers and dreamers drawn westward by promise and renewal, California has long represented a state of both geography and consciousness — a place where material frontiers meet spiritual awakening. The Big Sur landscape, in particular, has been viewed by many poets, artists, and mystics as a threshold between worlds — where the physical world’s immensity dissolves into the infinite, inspiring awe, humility, and transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003eThe wild coastline and blooming ice plant on the stamp symbolize rebirth and resilience — life flourishing on the edge, beauty arising from ruggedness. In this way, the stamp mirrors the soul’s journey: grounded in earth yet drawn toward the horizon of spirit. It reminds us that the sacred is not confined to temples or cathedrals but is present in the natural world — in ocean waves, sunlit cliffs, and the quiet strength of the living land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"isPasted\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. 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Issued in 1988 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this elegant design by Richard D. Sheaff pairs one of the most enduring symbols of love with a dramatic botanical background. Perfect for wedding invitations, save the dates, bridal showers, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day mail, garden weddings, and other heartfelt correspondence, these stamps bring classic floral romance to your envelopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 25-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love Rose, Pink Rose, Roses, Pink Flowers, Floral, Botanical, Garden Flowers, Wedding Flowers, Love, Romance, Affection, Marriage, Valentine’s Day, Tournament of Roses, Richard D. 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The contrast between the luminous pink flower and deep green background creates a dramatic, elegant appearance well suited to the Love series and makes this stamp particularly appealing for romantic and botanical correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes affection, admiration, romance, gratitude, beauty, devotion, and emotional connection. The pink rose conveys gentle love and appreciation, while its flourishing petals suggest growth and a relationship coming into bloom. For weddings and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses graceful romance, heartfelt affection, and enduring connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS had established Love stamps as a recurring special-issue tradition by the late 1980s, creating designs specifically suited to personal correspondence celebrating affection, friendship, romance, and marriage. The 1988 issue continued that tradition with rose imagery, pairing a 25-cent stamp with a higher-denomination companion design. Love stamps became especially popular for wedding invitations, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day mail, and other occasions where the postage itself could reinforce the emotional meaning of the correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ewe’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eHouse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea boutique vintage postage house\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003elocated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Love Rose Postage Stamp | Pink Rose | Love Series | Botanical Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":67981973225778,"sku":"2378-1","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Love Rose Postage Stamps | Pink Rose | Love Series | Botanical Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":67981973258546,"sku":"2378-10","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Love Rose Postage Stamps | Pink Rose | Love Series | Botanical Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":67981973291314,"sku":"2378-15","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Love Rose Postage Stamps | Pink Rose | Love Series | Botanical Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":67981973324082,"sku":"2378-20","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Love Rose Postage Stamps | Pink Rose | Love Series | Botanical Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":67981973356850,"sku":"2378-25","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Love Rose Postage Stamps | Pink Rose | Love Series | Botanical Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":67981973389618,"sku":"2378-50","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Love Rose Postage Stamps | Pink Rose | Love Series | Botanical Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":67981973422386,"sku":"2378-100","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2378-Love-Rose-Pink-Rose-1988-25c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1792190125"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-aster-flower-stamp-the-seasonal-garden-usps-postage-32c","title":"Aster Postage Stamps | Fall Garden Flowers | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd floral flair to your letters with these stunning vintage unused \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series \"Fall Garden Flowers: Aster\" postage stamps! This classic botanical design is perfect for adding a touch of nature’s beauty to your save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, birth announcements, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. Deliver floral elegance with this exquisite vintage postage stamp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Fall Garden Flowers: Aster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers, Floral, Botanical, Fragrant, Gardening, Fall, Autumn, Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink, Red, Green, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Valentine’s Day, Snail Mail, and more…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithographed and engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eGummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003eReleased on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e September 19, 1995, in Encinitas, California, the 32-cent \"Fall Garden Flowers: Aster\" postage stamp is part of the USPS \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, a beloved botanical program highlighting familiar ornamental blooms found in American gardens throughout the seasons. T \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e his stamp belongs to the \u003cem\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e subset of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series. The series was created to showcase popular seasonal flowers that thrive in home landscapes, emphasizing both their visual appeal and their role in marking the rhythms of the year. Asters—often among the last flowers to bloom before frost—were chosen to represent late-season endurance and the gentle beauty that accompanies seasonal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStamp designer Ethel Kessler’s clean, balanced composition allows the floral subject to stand front and center, while botanical artist Thomas R. Hipschen’s illustration captures the aster’s delicate form with precision and warmth. The stamp features a cluster of aster blossoms, characterized by slender, radiating petals surrounding bright central disks. The flowers are rendered in soft lavender and violet hues, accented by golden-yellow centers that add contrast and visual energy. Fine linework and subtle shading give the petals a light, airy quality, while the understated background keeps attention on the blooms themselves. The overall composition feels gentle yet uplifting—evoking cool autumn light and the quiet persistence of fall gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLOWER INFORMATION: \u003c\/b\u003eAster in Greek means “star”. Asters are in the daisy family and are notable for their starburst arrangement of bright petals, which most often surround a yellow center. The flowers are small but numerous, giving the plants the look of being “nothing but color” when in full bloom.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAsters have a fascinating history. They are also known as the Michaelmas daisy for their tendency to bloom around the autumn equinox, which coincides with the feast of St, Michael. The leaves and roots were used medicinally by Native Americans. Legend has it that the Greek god Virgo sowed them from stardust. Another legend says they sprang from the tears of the goddess Asterea, who grieved upon seeing a devastated Earth after the great Flood. Also known as “starwort” and “eye of Christ,” asters were long believed to have magical powers. In ancient Greece, wreaths of asters adorned the altars of all the gods. Down through the centuries, some people burned aster leaves to keep away evil spirits, while others ground aster roots to cure sickly bees and the bite of mad dogs. Today, gardeners mostly grow asters for their beautiful fall flowers and to provide late-season food for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: \u003c\/b\u003eAsters bloom late in the season, often when the garden is thinning, making them enduring symbols of light that persists even as conditions grow cooler and more uncertain. Spiritually, the aster’s star-like form—from which its name is derived—has long been associated with guidance, protection, and trust in unseen order. The radiating petals surrounding a bright central disk suggest alignment between inner truth and outward expression, a reminder to remain centered while offering kindness and clarity to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, the \u003ci\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e postage stamps were released on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e September 19, 1995 at the Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, California. The selected fall blooms were the aster, chrysanthemum, dahlia, hydrangea, and the rudbeckia. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series is a long-running floral theme issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), created to celebrate the beauty, familiarity, and emotional resonance of flowers commonly found in American gardens. Spanning multiple issues and denominations from the late 20th century into the early 21st century, the series reflects USPS’s enduring commitment to botanical art as a bridge between fine design and everyday life. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series emerged from USPS’s broader effort to feature accessible, nature-based subjects that would appeal to a wide audience. Rather than spotlighting rare or exotic blooms, the series focuses on beloved garden staples—flowers people recognize from backyards, bouquets, and seasonal displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/b\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/b\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Fall Garden Flowers: Aster Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899431194930,"sku":"2993-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Fall Garden Flowers: Aster Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899431227698,"sku":"2993-10","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Fall Garden Flowers: Aster Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899431260466,"sku":"2993-15","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Fall Garden Flowers: Aster Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899431293234,"sku":"2993-20","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Fall Garden Flowers: Aster Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899431326002,"sku":"2993-25","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Fall Garden Flowers: Aster Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899431358770,"sku":"2993-50","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Fall Garden Flowers: Aster Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899431391538,"sku":"2993-100","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2993-Garden-Flowers-Series-Fall-Garden-Aster-Pink-Red-Flowers-1995-32c-Vintage-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1770529217"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-chrysanthemum-flower-stamp-the-seasonal-garden-usps-postage-32c","title":"Chrysanthemum Postage Stamps | Fall Garden Flowers | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd floral flair to your letters with these stunning vintage unused \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series \"Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum\" postage stamps! This classic botanical design is perfect for adding a touch of nature’s beauty to your save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, birth announcements, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. Deliver floral elegance with this exquisite vintage postage stamp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers, Floral, Botanical, Fragrant, Gardening, Fall, Autumn, Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow, Orange, Green, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Valentine’s Day, Snail Mail, and more…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithographed and engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eGummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003eReleased on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e September 19, 1995, in Encinitas, California, the 32-cent \"Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum\" postage stamp is part of the USPS \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, a beloved botanical program highlighting familiar ornamental blooms found in American gardens throughout the seasons. T \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e his stamp belongs to the \u003cem\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e subset of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series. The series was created to showcase popular seasonal flowers that thrive in home landscapes, emphasizing both their visual appeal and their role in marking the rhythms of the year. Chrysanthemums—often considered the signature flower of fall—were selected for their late-season resilience, vibrant color, and long-standing cultural associations with honor, longevity, and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStamp designer Ethel Kessler’s refined, balanced layout allows the bloom to take center stage, while botanical artist Thomas R. Hipschen brings the chrysanthemum to life with careful attention to form, texture, and color. The stamp features a full chrysanthemum blossom in peak bloom, rendered with dense layers of slender petals radiating from the center. The petals are illustrated in warm autumnal tones, creating a sense of richness and vitality. Subtle shading adds depth and dimension, emphasizing the flower’s intricate structure, while a soft, neutral background keeps the focus squarely on the bloom. The composition feels both abundant and orderly—capturing the chrysanthemum’s distinctive balance of complexity and composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLOWER INFORMATION: \u003c\/b\u003eChrysanthemums have a history that is as colorful as the flowers themselves. First cultivated centuries ago in China, the chrysanthemum was used primarily as a culinary herb. Its petals and young shoots found their way to the table in salads; its flowers and leaves were taken and brewed into teas. The Japanese subsequently adopted the flower and were so enamored with it that they gave it the status of royalty. The flower is used on the Emperor’s official seal and crest, and the highest level of decoration that can be awarded to an individual for distinguished service to the nation is the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum. The Japanese have a National Chrysanthemum Day, the Festival of Happiness, which is one of five ancient festival days in the country. Kiku is the Japanese word for chrysanthemum.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe chrysanthemum was introduced into European culture in the 17th century. Some European countries gave the flower a markedly different meaning, adopting it as a symbol of death, using it for funerals and graves. The name chrysanthemum (\u003ci\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/i\u003e) is derived from the Greek “chryos” meaning gold and “anthemon” meaning flower. Early depictions of chrysanthemums show them as small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Chrysanthemums belong to the \u003ci\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/i\u003e or daisy family. It is one of the largest families in the botanical world. In evolutionary terms, it is considered one of the more advanced families because of its complex flower structure. Members of this family include chrysanthemums, asters (\u003ci\u003eAster\u003c\/i\u003e), coneflowers (\u003ci\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e) and zinnias (\u003ci\u003eZinnia\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: \u003c\/b\u003eAcross many cultures—especially in East Asia—the chrysanthemum has long symbolized a life well-lived, embodying wisdom earned over time, moral clarity, and serenity in the face of change. Spiritually, the chrysanthemum’s many finely layered petals radiating from a calm center represent harmony between complexity and order. This structure reflects the idea that a centered spirit can hold many responsibilities, emotions, and experiences without losing equilibrium. The flower’s ability to bloom late in the year further reinforces symbolism of endurance and quiet strength, flourishing when conditions are cooler and more demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, the \u003ci\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e postage stamps were released on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e September 19, 1995 at the Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, California. The selected fall blooms were the aster, chrysanthemum, dahlia, hydrangea, and the rudbeckia. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series is a long-running floral theme issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), created to celebrate the beauty, familiarity, and emotional resonance of flowers commonly found in American gardens. Spanning multiple issues and denominations from the late 20th century into the early 21st century, the series reflects USPS’s enduring commitment to botanical art as a bridge between fine design and everyday life. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series emerged from USPS’s broader effort to feature accessible, nature-based subjects that would appeal to a wide audience. Rather than spotlighting rare or exotic blooms, the series focuses on beloved garden staples—flowers people recognize from backyards, bouquets, and seasonal displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/b\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/b\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum Postage Stamp | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899399377202,"sku":"2994-1","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899399409970,"sku":"2994-10","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899399442738,"sku":"2994-15","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899399475506,"sku":"2994-20","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899399508274,"sku":"2994-25","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899399541042,"sku":"2994-50","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Fall Garden Flowers: Chrysanthemum Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899399573810,"sku":"2994-100","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2994-Garden-Flowers-Series-Fall-Garden-Chrysanthemum-Yellow-Flowers-1995-32c-Vintage-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1770522424"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-dahlia-flower-stamp-the-seasonal-garden-usps-postage-32c","title":"Dahlia Postage Stamps | Fall Garden Flowers | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd floral flair to your letters with these stunning vintage unused \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series \"Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia\" postage stamps! This classic botanical design is perfect for adding a touch of nature’s beauty to your save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, birth announcements, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. Deliver floral elegance with this exquisite vintage postage stamp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers, Floral, Botanical, Fragrant, Gardening, Fall, Autumn, Nature, Mexican National Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, Pink, Yellow, Green, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Valentine’s Day, Snail Mail, and more…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithographed and engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eGummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003eReleased on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e September 19, 1995, in Encinitas, California, the 32-cent \"Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia\" postage stamp is part of the USPS \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, a beloved botanical program highlighting familiar ornamental blooms found in American gardens throughout the seasons. T \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e his stamp belongs to the \u003cem\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e subset of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series. The series was created to showcase popular seasonal flowers that thrive in home landscapes, emphasizing both their visual appeal and their role in marking the rhythms of the year. Dahlias—known for their bold structure, saturated color, and long blooming season—were selected to represent the richness and vitality that linger in the garden as autumn approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigner Ethel Kessler’s clean, understated layout allows the flower to dominate the composition, while botanical artist Thomas R. Hipschen’s illustration captures the dahlia’s complexity with precision and expressive color. The stamp features a large, fully opened dahlia bloom, rendered in rich, warm tones that emphasize its layered, geometric petals. The petals radiate outward in tight, symmetrical rows, creating a sense of depth, movement, and architectural structure. Subtle shading enhances the dimensionality of the flower, while a soft, neutral background keeps the focus on the bloom itself. The overall effect is bold yet refined—evoking abundance, confidence, and the dramatic beauty of fall gardens in full display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLOWER INFORMATION: \u003c\/b\u003eThe dahlia has a rich history, originating in Mexico and Guatemala and eventually becoming the national flower of Mexico. The Aztecs cultivated and ate the dahlia tubers as food and used the plant to treat epilepsy. They also used the dahlia's hollow stems as water pipes. Spanish conquistadors discovered the dahlia in the 16th century. The first official recordings of the dahlia were made by Spanish botanists in 1615. The flower was named \"Dahlia\" in 1791 by botanist Antonio José Cavanilles, after Anders Dahl, a Swedish botanist and student of Carl Linnaeus. The dahlia was introduced to Europe in 1789, and reached Great Britain in 1798. It became a favorite flower of Queen Victoria's court, and gained symbolic meaning associated with commitment and elegance. Before the discovery of insulin, diabetics used a substance called \"Atlantic starch\" extracted from dahlia tubers. Mexico declared the dahlia its national flower in 1963. It's also the official flower of Seattle and San Francisco. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDahlias can vary in size, with dwarf varieties suitable for flower beds, and giant varieties that can grow over 6 meters tall. The flower heads can reach 35 centimeters in diameter. While there are no true blue or black dahlia varieties, there are many near-blue and dark red and purple varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: \u003c\/b\u003eDahlias bloom boldly late in the season, when many other flowers fade, making them enduring symbols of standing fully in one’s power even as circumstances shift. Spiritually, the dahlia’s intricate, layered petals represent the many dimensions of the self—creative, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual—held together in balance. This complexity speaks to personal growth earned through experience, suggesting that depth and beauty often emerge from perseverance rather than ease. The flower’s strong geometric structure conveys stability and integrity, reinforcing themes of self-respect and grounded confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, the \u003ci\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e postage stamps were released on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e September 19, 1995 at the Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, California. The selected fall blooms were the aster, chrysanthemum, dahlia, hydrangea, and the rudbeckia. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series is a long-running floral theme issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), created to celebrate the beauty, familiarity, and emotional resonance of flowers commonly found in American gardens. Spanning multiple issues and denominations from the late 20th century into the early 21st century, the series reflects USPS’s enduring commitment to botanical art as a bridge between fine design and everyday life. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series emerged from USPS’s broader effort to feature accessible, nature-based subjects that would appeal to a wide audience. Rather than spotlighting rare or exotic blooms, the series focuses on beloved garden staples—flowers people recognize from backyards, bouquets, and seasonal displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/b\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/b\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia Postage Stamp | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899219644722,"sku":"2995-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899219677490,"sku":"2995-10","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899219710258,"sku":"2995-15","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899219743026,"sku":"2995-20","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899219775794,"sku":"2995-25","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899219808562,"sku":"2995-50","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Fall Garden Flowers: Dahlia Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899219841330,"sku":"2995-100","price":157.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2995-Garden-Flowers-Series-Fall-Garden-Dahlia-Red-Pink-Flowers-1995-32c-Vintage-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1770506431"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-hydrangea-flower-stamp-the-seasonal-garden-usps-postage-32c","title":"Hydrangea Postage Stamps | Fall Garden Flowers | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd floral flair to your letters with these stunning vintage unused \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series \"Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea\" postage stamps! This classic botanical design is perfect for adding a touch of nature’s beauty to your save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, birth announcements, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. Deliver floral elegance with this exquisite vintage postage stamp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers, Gardening, Floral, Botanical, Fragrant, Fall, Autumn, Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, Light Blue, Green, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Valentine’s Day, Snail Mail, and more…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithographed and engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eGummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003eReleased on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e September 19, 1995, in Encinitas, California, the 32-cent \"Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea\" postage stamp is part of the USPS \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, a beloved botanical program highlighting familiar ornamental blooms found in American gardens throughout the seasons. T \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e his stamp belongs to the \u003cem\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e subset of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series. The series was created to showcase popular seasonal flowers that thrive in home landscapes, emphasizing both their visual appeal and their role in marking the rhythms of the year. Hydrangeas, known for their large, rounded flower heads and evolving color, were selected as a symbol of fullness, maturity, and seasonal transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigner Ethel Kessler’s clean, balanced layout places emphasis on the flower itself, while botanical artist Thomas R. Hipschen’s illustration combines scientific accuracy with painterly warmth, capturing the hydrangea’s layered complexity. The stamp features a full, rounded cluster of hydrangea blossoms, rendered in soft blue and lavender tones with subtle hints of green, suggesting the flower’s natural color variation as it matures into fall. Individual florets are carefully defined, creating a textured, almost sculptural effect. Gentle shading and a neutral background allow the bloom’s volume and color to stand out, conveying a sense of richness and calm. The overall composition feels serene and generous, echoing hydrangea’s associations with gratitude, harmony, and heartfelt emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLOWER INFORMATION: \u003c\/b\u003eHydrangeas didn't reach Europe until 1736, when a North American variety was brought to England by a colonist. The name hydrangea comes from the Greek words “hydros” meaning water and “angos” meaning jar or vessel, referencing the flower's need for frequent watering. The meaning of hydrangeas varies across cultures. In Japan, they represent gratitude or apology, while in Europe they have been associated with vanity and arrogance. Victorians used to send blue hydrangeas to rejected love interests.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe flower color of some hydrangeas, like the bigleaf hydrangea, can be changed by adjusting the soil's pH. Acidic soil (pH below 7) produces blue to purple flowers, while alkaline soil (pH above 7) produces pink or red flowers. Hydrangeas are poisonous, and the leaves release cyanide if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: \u003c\/b\u003eHydrangeas have long symbolized thankfulness and sincere emotion, making them flowers of reconciliation, understanding, and enduring bonds. Their presence on this stamp subtly communicates appreciation and emotional generosity—qualities often expressed through personal correspondence.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpiritually, the hydrangea’s many small blossoms forming a single, unified sphere represent community, wholeness, and the idea that individual experiences gain meaning when held together. This visual unity speaks to harmony in relationships and the strength found in collective support. The flower’s ability to change color over time further reinforces symbolism of transformation and acceptance, reminding us that change is not loss, but evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, the \u003ci\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e postage stamps were released on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e September 19, 1995 at the Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, California. The selected fall blooms were the aster, chrysanthemum, dahlia, hydrangea, and the rudbeckia. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series is a long-running floral theme issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), created to celebrate the beauty, familiarity, and emotional resonance of flowers commonly found in American gardens. Spanning multiple issues and denominations from the late 20th century into the early 21st century, the series reflects USPS’s enduring commitment to botanical art as a bridge between fine design and everyday life. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series emerged from USPS’s broader effort to feature accessible, nature-based subjects that would appeal to a wide audience. Rather than spotlighting rare or exotic blooms, the series focuses on beloved garden staples—flowers people recognize from backyards, bouquets, and seasonal displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/b\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/b\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea Postage Stamp | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899171836210,"sku":"2996-1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899171868978,"sku":"2996-10","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899171901746,"sku":"2996-15","price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899171934514,"sku":"2996-20","price":158.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899171967282,"sku":"2996-25","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899172000050,"sku":"2996-50","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Fall Garden Flowers: Hydrangea Postage Stamps | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50899172032818,"sku":"2996-100","price":769.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2996-Garden-Flowers-Series-Fall-Garden-Hydrangea-Blue-Flowers-1995-32c-Vintage-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1770500586"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-rudbeckia-or-black-eyed-susan-flower-stamp-the-seasonal-garden-usps-postage-32c","title":"Rudbeckia Postage Stamps | Black-eyed Susan | Fall Garden Flowers | Garden Flowers Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd floral flair to your letters with these stunning vintage unused \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e Series \"Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia\" (aka “Black-eyed Susan”) postage stamps! This classic botanical design is perfect for adding a touch of nature’s beauty to your save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, birth announcements, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. Deliver floral elegance with this exquisite vintage postage stamp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(aka “Black-eyed Susan”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers, Gardening, Floral, Botanical, Fragrant, Fall, Autumn, Nature\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange, Yellow, Green, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Valentine’s Day, Snail Mail, and more…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intaglio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eGummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003eReleased on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 19, 1995\u003c\/span\u003e in Encinitas, California, the 32-cent \"Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia\" postage stamp is part of the USPS \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, a beloved botanical program highlighting familiar ornamental blooms found in American gardens throughout the seasons. T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehis stamp belongs to the \u003cem\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e subset of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series. The series was created to showcase popular seasonal flowers that thrive in home landscapes, emphasizing both their visual appeal and their role in marking the rhythms of the year. Rudbeckia—commonly known as Black-eyed Susan—was chosen as a quintessential late-summer and fall bloom, symbolizing endurance and warmth as the growing season transitions toward autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDesigner Ethel Kessler’s understated, elegant layout allows the flower to command attention, while botanical artist Thomas R. Hipschen’s detailed illustration captures both accuracy and expressive color. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe stamp features a bold, close-up illustration of Rudbeckia blossoms, characterized by golden-yellow petals radiating from a deep brown central cone. The petals are slightly irregular, giving the flower a natural, sunlit vitality, while subtle shading adds depth and texture. Set against a soft, neutral background, the composition highlights the flower’s strong contrast and iconic form. The overall effect is warm, cheerful, and distinctly autumnal—evoking garden borders glowing in late-season light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLOWER INFORMATION: \u003c\/b\u003eRudbeckia, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan, is native to North America with around 30 species. They can be found in both damp woodlands and dry prairies. The most well-known species is \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e, which is native to the Eastern and Central parts of the continent and has naturalized in the Western part and China. The flower's Latin name, \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e, comes from Swedish botanist Olof Rudbeck, a mentor of Carl Linnaeus, who named the genus in his honor. Hirta means \"rough\" or \"hairy\". The flower's common name may come from a ballad by English poet John Gay about a lovelorn woman named Black-eyed Susan. The seeds of the North American Rudbeckia were sent to Europe by John Bartram, a botanist, where they reached Carl Linnaeus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSome species of Black-eyed Susans have other names, such as daisies, sunflowers, or coneflowers. They are pioneer plants, meaning they are the first to grow in areas damaged by natural disasters or fire. They are also the host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly caterpillar. Native American tribes used the plant to treat various ailments, including snake bites, sores, swellings, worms, and colds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, the \u003ci\u003eFall Garden Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e postage stamps were released on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 19, 1995\u003c\/span\u003e at the Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, California. The selected fall blooms were the aster, chrysanthemum, dahlia, hydrangea, and the rudbeckia. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series is a long-running floral theme issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), created to celebrate the beauty, familiarity, and emotional resonance of flowers commonly found in American gardens. Spanning multiple issues and denominations from the late 20th century into the early 21st century, the series reflects USPS’s enduring commitment to botanical art as a bridge between fine design and everyday life. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGarden Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series emerged from USPS’s broader effort to feature accessible, nature-based subjects that would appeal to a wide audience. Rather than spotlighting rare or exotic blooms, the series focuses on beloved garden staples—flowers people recognize from backyards, bouquets, and seasonal displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia Postage Stamps (Garden Flowers Series) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50898836914482,"sku":"2997-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia Postage Stamps (Garden Flowers Series) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50898836947250,"sku":"2997-10","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia Postage Stamps (Garden Flowers Series) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50898836980018,"sku":"2997-15","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia Postage Stamps (Garden Flowers Series) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50898837012786,"sku":"2997-20","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia Postage Stamps (Garden Flowers Series) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50898837045554,"sku":"2997-25","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia Postage Stamps (Garden Flowers Series) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50898837078322,"sku":"2997-50","price":81.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Fall Garden Flowers: Rudbeckia Postage Stamps (Garden Flowers Series) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":50898837111090,"sku":"2997-100","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2997-Garden-Flowers-Series-Fall-Garden-Rudbeckia-Black-eyed-Susan-Yellow-Flowers-1995-32c-Vintage-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1770484296"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-alabama-state-bird-and-flower-stamp-yellowhammer-camellia-usps-postage-20c","title":"Alabama Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Yellowhammer \u0026 Camellia | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Southern charm and natural Alabama beauty to your letters with these vintage unused “Alabama State Bird and Flower” postage stamps! This colorful commemorative design is perfect for adding botanical detail, bird imagery, regional history, and warm Southern character to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, travel-themed mailings, Alabama correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 20-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alabama State Bird and Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e State Birds and Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alabama, State Bird, State Flower, Yellowhammer, Northern Flicker, Camellia, Birds, Flowers, Wildlife, Botanical, U.S. States, Southern History\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow, Green, Red, Pink, Brown, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Alabama Weddings, Southern Weddings, Garden Weddings, Floral Weddings, Bird-Themed Mailings, Botanical Correspondence, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Travel Mail, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.0 mm x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25.0 \/ 1.57 in x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e0.98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1982 Alabama State Bird and Flower stamp was issued as part of the State Birds and Flowers se-tenant pane of 50 stamps, with one design representing each U.S. state. The Alabama stamp features a watercolor illustration of a Yellowhammer, also known as the yellow-shafted northern flicker, paired with a Camellia, Alabama’s state flower. The pane was issued on April 14, 1982, in Washington, DC, and in state capitals. The artwork was created by father-and-son wildlife artists Arthur and Alan Singer, with Arthur painting the birds and Alan painting the flowers. Printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using photogravure, the set became one of the most popular U.S. stamp issues of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Yellowhammer is Alabama’s state bird and is commonly associated with the yellow-shafted northern flicker, a woodpecker with warm brown barring, spotted markings, and flashes of yellow in its wings and tail. Known for its lively presence in open woodlands, fields, and forest edges, the Yellowhammer brings a rustic, Southern, nature-inspired quality to this stamp and symbolizes resilience, regional pride, vitality, and a spirited connection to home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Camellia is an elegant flowering shrub known for its glossy green leaves and lush, layered blossoms in shades that can include white, pink, red, and rose. As Alabama’s state flower, the Camellia brings refined Southern beauty and garden-inspired romance to this stamp. It is often associated with admiration, devotion, grace, loveliness, and lasting affection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Yellowhammer evokes resilience, regional pride, vitality, and a lively connection to the natural world, while the Camellia symbolizes admiration, devotion, beauty, grace, and lasting affection. Together, the bird and flower imagery creates a warm Southern expression of home, love, rootedness, and natural elegance. This stamp is especially fitting for Alabama weddings, garden celebrations, floral stationery, Southern correspondence, graduation announcements, thank you notes, travel mail, and messages celebrating romance, heritage, or meaningful new beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The State Birds and Flowers issue was a 50-stamp se-tenant pane released in 1982 to celebrate the official birds and flowers of every U.S. state. The project began after Fleetwood commissioned original paintings from Arthur and Alan Singer, whose artwork impressed U.S. Postal Service officials. Each stamp featured unique watercolor artwork, making the issue the first set of its size to include original art for every individual stamp. It was the second U.S. sheet of 50 with all different designs and remained among the most popular issues in U.S. postal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW168560437 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168560437 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe love hearing from our customers and replies to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003einquires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare usually answered the same day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eNeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore of this stamp? 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We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ewe’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eHouse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea boutique vintage postage house\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003elocated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Alabama Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Yellowhammer \u0026 Camellia | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51630415348018,"sku":"1953-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Alabama Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Yellowhammer \u0026 Camellia | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51630472331570,"sku":"1953-10","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Alabama Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Yellowhammer \u0026 Camellia | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51630472364338,"sku":"1953-15","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Alabama Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Yellowhammer \u0026 Camellia | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51630472397106,"sku":"1953-20","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Alabama Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Yellowhammer \u0026 Camellia | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51630472429874,"sku":"1953-25","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Alabama Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Yellowhammer \u0026 Camellia | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51630472462642,"sku":"1953-50","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Alabama Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Yellowhammer \u0026 Camellia | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51630472495410,"sku":"1953-100","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-1953-Alabama-State-Bird-Flower-Yellowhammer-Camellia-1982-20c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1786473899"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-alaska-state-bird-and-flower-stamp-willow-ptarmigan-foget-me-not-usps-postage-20c","title":"Alaska Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Willow Ptarmigan \u0026 Forget-Me-Not | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd wild northern beauty and Alaska heritage to your letters with these vintage unused “Alaska State Bird and Flower” postage stamps! This colorful commemorative design is perfect for adding bird imagery, delicate floral detail, mountain-state character, and natural wilderness charm to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, travel-themed mailings, Alaska correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 20-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alaska State Bird and Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e State Birds and Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alaska, State Bird, State Flower, Ptarmigan, Forget-Me-Not, Birds, Flowers, Wildlife, Botanical, Wilderness, U.S. States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue, Green, White, Brown, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Alaska Weddings, Mountain Weddings, Wilderness Weddings, Floral Weddings, Bird-Themed Mailings, Botanical Correspondence, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Travel Mail, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1954\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e40.0 mm x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25.0 \/ 1.57 in x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e0.98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1982 Alaska State Bird and Flower stamp was issued as part of the State Birds and Flowers se-tenant pane of 50 stamps, with one design representing each U.S. state. The Alaska stamp features a watercolor illustration of a Ptarmigan paired with the wild native Forget-Me-Not, Alaska’s official state bird and flower. The pane was issued on April 14, 1982, in Washington, DC, and in state capitals. The artwork was created by father-and-son wildlife artists Arthur and Alan Singer, with Arthur painting the birds and Alan painting the flowers. Printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using photogravure, the set became one of the most popular U.S. stamp issues of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ptarmigan is a hardy northern bird known for its seasonal plumage, changing from mottled brown in warmer months to snowy white in winter. Closely associated with Alaska’s tundra, alpine, and subarctic landscapes, the Ptarmigan symbolizes adaptation, resilience, natural camouflage, and the ability to thrive in rugged conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Forget-Me-Not is a small, delicate wildflower known for its soft blue petals and bright yellow center. In Alaska, the wild native Forget-Me-Not reflects the state’s alpine meadows, northern landscapes, and short but vibrant growing season. Its gentle appearance and meaningful name make it a beloved symbol of remembrance, loyalty, tenderness, and lasting connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Ptarmigan evokes adaptation, resilience, seasonal transformation, and the ability to thrive in rugged northern conditions. The Forget-Me-Not symbolizes remembrance, faithful love, enduring affection, and cherished bonds across time and distance. Together, the bird and flower imagery creates a beautiful expression of loyalty, wilderness, devotion, and lasting memory. This stamp is especially fitting for Alaska weddings, mountain celebrations, wilderness-inspired stationery, floral correspondence, graduation announcements, thank you notes, travel mail, and messages celebrating love, remembrance, heritage, or meaningful new beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The State Birds and Flowers issue was a 50-stamp se-tenant pane released in 1982 to celebrate the official birds and flowers of every U.S. state. The project began after Fleetwood commissioned original paintings from Arthur and Alan Singer, whose artwork impressed U.S. Postal Service officials. Each stamp featured unique watercolor artwork, making the issue the first set of its size to include original art for every individual stamp. It was the second U.S. sheet of 50 with all different designs and remained among the most popular issues in U.S. postal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW120929782 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. 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We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ewe’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eHouse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea boutique vintage postage house\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003elocated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Alaska Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Willow Ptarmigan \u0026 Forget-Me-Not | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51612199223602,"sku":"1954-1","price":1.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Alaska Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Willow Ptarmigan \u0026 Forget-Me-Not | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51612199256370,"sku":"1954-10","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Alaska Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Willow Ptarmigan \u0026 Forget-Me-Not | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51612199289138,"sku":"1954-15","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Alaska Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Willow Ptarmigan \u0026 Forget-Me-Not | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51612199321906,"sku":"1954-20","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Alaska Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Willow Ptarmigan \u0026 Forget-Me-Not | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51612199354674,"sku":"1954-25","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Alaska Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Willow Ptarmigan \u0026 Forget-Me-Not | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51612199387442,"sku":"1954-50","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Alaska Postage Stamps | State Bird and Flower Issue | Willow Ptarmigan \u0026 Forget-Me-Not | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51612199420210,"sku":"1954-100","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-1954-Alaska-State-Bird-Flower-Willow-Ptarmigan-Forget-Me-Not-1982-20c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1787169536"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-love-swans-stamps-love-series-blue-purple-usps-postage-32c","title":"Love Swans Postage Stamps | Purple Background | Heart | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd graceful romance and elegant bird symbolism to your letters with these vintage unused \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Swans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e postage stamps from the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series! Featuring two white swans facing one another with their curved necks forming the shape of a heart against a rich purple background, this romantic design is perfect for adding bird imagery, soft elegance, heart symbolism, and timeless wedding charm to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, bridal shower invitations, engagement announcements, anniversary mailings, Valentine cards, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are NOT forever stamps — you must combine additional postage with this stamp to mail your correspondence according to current USPS postage rate \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erequirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love Swans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1997\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love Swans, Swans, Swan Couple, Birds, Waterfowl, Heart Shape, Love, Romance, Courtship, Partnership, Wedding, Anniversary, White Birds, Purple Background, USPS Love Series, USPS Special Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple, Blue, White, Orange, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Swan Weddings, Bird Lover Weddings, Elegant Weddings, Romantic Weddings, Purple Weddings, Bridal Shower Invitations, Engagement Announcements, Anniversary Cards, Valentine Mailings, Love Letters, Thank You Notes, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offset\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3123\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31 x 24 mm \/ 1.22 × 0.94 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1997 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Swans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series and features two graceful swans facing one another so that the curve of their necks forms a heart. Artist Marvin Mattelson created the original artwork, while Carl T. Herrman served as art director. Issued on February 4, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, the 32-cent stamp paid the contemporary First-Class Mail letter rate. It was printed by the Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing and issued in a self-adhesive pane of 20. The portrait-format design uses a purple background and focuses closely on the swans’ heads and necks, creating an elegant and immediately recognizable symbol of romantic partnership within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swans are large, graceful waterfowl known for their long curved necks, white plumage, strong pair bonds, and elaborate courtship displays. In this design, the two birds face one another in a pose that naturally creates a heart shape between their necks. Their mirrored posture and close physical alignment make the pair especially fitting for wedding postage, where they can symbolize companionship, devotion, partnership, harmony, and enduring connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Swans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design carries themes of devotion, fidelity, partnership, grace, harmony, unity, and lasting love. The heart formed by the swans’ necks can be interpreted as two individuals creating something beautiful through their connection, while the paired birds reinforce ideas of closeness and mutual support. For wedding invitations, save-the-dates, engagements, anniversaries, and thank you notes, the stamp offers an especially elegant symbol of two lives joined together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series began in 1973 and developed into one of the Postal Service’s most recognizable recurring themes for romantic and celebratory correspondence. Over time, the series has featured hearts, flowers, birds, lettering, and decorative artwork intended for weddings, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and other meaningful occasions. The 1997 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issue introduced two coordinating swan designs: this 32-cent portrait-format stamp for the standard First-Class rate and a 55-cent landscape-format companion for two-ounce mail. The swans were the first \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designs to communicate the theme primarily through imagery rather than prominently displaying the word “Love,” giving the issue a refined and symbolic character especially suited to wedding stationery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. 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Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. 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Featuring the word “LOVE” created from an arrangement of flowers, this bright commemorative design is perfect for adding botanical color, retro romance, playful typography, and classic love symbolism to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, bridal shower invitations, engagement announcements, anniversary mailings, Valentine cards, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 20-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are NOT forever stamps — you must combine additional postage with this stamp to mail your correspondence according to current USPS postage rate \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erequirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love Flowers, LOVE, Flowers, Floral Typography, Floral Art, Botanical Design, Romance, Wedding, Valentine’s Day, Colorful Flowers, Love, USPS Love Series, USPS Special Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, White, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Floral Weddings, Garden Weddings, Colorful Weddings, Retro Weddings, Bridal Shower Invitations, Engagement Announcements, Anniversary Cards, Valentine Mailings, Love Letters, Thank You Notes, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25 x 40 mm \/ 0.98 × 1.57 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1982 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series and features the word “LOVE” created from brightly colored flowers. Artist Mary Faulconer designed the stamp in response to strong public demand for another Love-themed issue following the popularity of the original 1973 stamp. Rather than relying on a single heart or traditional romantic motif, Faulconer used flowers themselves to form the lettering, giving the design a cheerful botanical quality that feels especially natural for wedding mail. Issued on February 1, 1982, in Boston, Massachusetts, the stamp was printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using photogravure. Its floral typography, vivid colors, and direct message of love make it especially appealing for weddings, anniversaries, Valentine correspondence, and other celebratory mail within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The flowers in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design are stylized decorative blooms rather than clearly identified botanical species. Their varied colors and clustered forms create the letters of the word “LOVE,” transforming floral imagery into typography. The mix of pink, red, yellow, green, blue, and purple gives the stamp a lively garden-inspired palette that works beautifully for colorful weddings, floral invitation suites, spring and summer celebrations, retro stationery, and cheerful romantic correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design carries themes of affection, joy, beauty, growth, celebration, creativity, and love expressed openly. Flowers have long been associated with courtship, gratitude, romance, and meaningful occasions, while the word LOVE makes the message especially direct. For wedding invitations, save-the-dates, engagements, anniversaries, bridal showers, and thank you notes, this stamp offers a joyful symbol of relationships blooming and love being shared through both words and flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series began in 1973 with Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE design. After the popularity of that first issue, the Postal Service received continued requests for additional stamps centered on love and special occasions. The 1982 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp became the second design in what would develop into the long-running series, using flowers to spell out the word “LOVE.” Over time, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series expanded to include hearts, roses, birds, lettering, decorative art, and other romantic imagery suited to Valentine’s Day, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and correspondence sent to loved ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW120929782 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe love hearing from our customers and replies to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003einquires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare usually answered the same day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eNeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore of this stamp? 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We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ewe’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eHouse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea boutique vintage postage house\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003elocated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Love Flowers Postage Stamps | Floral LOVE Design | Botanical | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51828493156658,"sku":"1951-1","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Love Flowers Postage Stamps | Floral LOVE Design | Botanical | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51828493189426,"sku":"1951-10","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Love Flowers Postage Stamps | Floral LOVE Design | Botanical | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51828493222194,"sku":"1951-15","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Love Flowers Postage Stamps | Floral LOVE Design | Botanical | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51828493254962,"sku":"1951-20","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Love Flowers Postage Stamps | Floral LOVE Design | Botanical | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51828493287730,"sku":"1951-25","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Love Flowers Postage Stamps | Floral LOVE Design | Botanical | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51828493320498,"sku":"1951-50","price":135.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Love Flowers Postage Stamps | Floral LOVE Design | Botanical | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":51828493353266,"sku":"1951-100","price":265.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-1951-Love-Flowers-Floral-LOVE-1982-20c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1789495340"},{"product_id":"1-vintage-unused-christmas-issue-stamp-set-of-4-holiday-mistletoe-holly-poinsettia-evergreen-se-tenant-usps-postage-5c-ea-20c-per-set","title":"Set of 4 Christmas Issue Se-Tenant Stamps | Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026 Sprig of Conifer | First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 5c each stamp\/20c per set (4 stamps total per set)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd classic botanical Christmas charm and an important piece of U.S. postal history to your correspondence with this unused vintage set of four attached \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026amp; Sprig of Conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e postage stamps from the 1964 USPS Christmas Issue! Featuring four traditional holiday plants in a coordinated red, green, and black design, this historic se-tenant block evokes Christmas greenery, poinsettias, evergreen decorations, mistletoe traditions, vintage holiday cards, and mid-century seasonal style. Perfect for Christmas cards, holiday greetings, botanical Christmas themes, vintage-inspired mail, seasonal invitations, gift enclosures, and festive correspondence, this complete block adds a distinctive and collectible Christmas accent to your envelopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each individual stamp holds a face value of 5-cents, for a total postage value of 20-cents (USD) per complete se-tenant set of four. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eORDERING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e: These stamps are sold in sets of four (4) stamps. Each set includes four (4) distinct botanical designs as seen in the product listing photos. The individual face values of the stamps in this four (4) stamp set are 5c each (20-cents total postage for each set of 4 purchased). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026amp; Sprig of Conifer Se-Tenant Set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Third Christmas Issue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1964\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-cents (USD) per stamp \/ 20-cents (USD) per complete set of four\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia, Sprig of Conifer, Evergreen, Christmas Plants, Holiday Greenery, Christmas Greenery, Botanical Christmas, Christmas Traditions, Holiday Traditions, Christmas Flowers, Christmas Foliage, Se-Tenant Stamps, First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant, Mid-Century Christmas, Thomas F. Naegele\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black, Green, Carmine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christmas Cards, Christmas Greetings, Holiday Cards, Holiday Greetings, Botanical Christmas Mail, Vintage Christmas Correspondence, Holiday Invitations, Seasonal Invitations, Gift Enclosures, Christmas Thank You Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Giori Press\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1254–1257\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 51 × 44 mm \/ 2.00 × 1.75 in \u003cem\u003e(complete se-tenant block of four)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1964 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026amp; Sprig of Conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issue was the third annual U.S. Christmas stamp release and marked an important milestone in American postal history. Designed by Thomas F. Naegele, the issue featured four different 5-cent Christmas designs printed together in attached blocks of four, creating the first widely recognized U.S. se-tenant postage issue of the modern era. This set was issued on November 9, 1964, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using the Giori Press. The four designs depict holly, mistletoe, poinsettia, and a sprig of conifer, each chosen for its strong connection to traditional Christmas decoration and symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOLLY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Holly is one of the most enduring plants associated with Christmas. Its glossy evergreen leaves and bright red berries have decorated homes, wreaths, garlands, and holiday cards for centuries. In Christian tradition, the pointed leaves are sometimes associated with the crown of thorns, while the red berries represent sacrifice and devotion. Holly also symbolizes endurance and life through winter because it remains green during the coldest months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMISTLETOE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mistletoe has been associated with winter celebrations since ancient times and later became one of the most recognizable symbols of Christmas romance and goodwill. The familiar custom of kissing beneath mistletoe developed in Europe and became especially popular during the Victorian era. Its evergreen appearance also made it a natural addition to winter holiday decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOINSETTIA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poinsettia is one of the most recognizable Christmas flowers in North America. Native to Mexico, where it is known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNochebuena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the plant became strongly associated with Christmas through Mexican holiday traditions and later gained widespread popularity in the United States. Its bright red bracts and green leaves naturally complement traditional Christmas color schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPRIG OF CONIFER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen conifers have been used in winter celebrations for centuries because they retain their foliage throughout the cold season. Pine, fir, and spruce branches are used in Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, swags, and table decorations. Their lasting green color symbolizes endurance, renewal, continuity, and life through winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE FIRST U.S. CHRISTMAS SE-TENANT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A se-tenant issue consists of two or more different stamp designs printed together and intentionally left attached. The 1964 Christmas issue was the first modern U.S. postage issue to use four different designs together in this manner. Its success helped establish se-tenant stamps as a recurring format in American philately and made Scott 1254–1257 especially significant to collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026amp; Sprig of Conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set symbolizes life, renewal, peace, love, celebration, faith, endurance, and the continuity of Christmas traditions. Holly suggests protection and devotion, mistletoe evokes peace and affection, poinsettia represents joy and seasonal beauty, and evergreen branches symbolize life that endures through winter. Together, the four designs express the richness and warmth of traditional Christmas symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The U.S. Post Office Department began issuing annual Christmas stamps in 1962. After the Christmas Wreath and Candles design in 1962 and the National Christmas Tree and White House in 1963, the 1964 issue expanded the program dramatically by introducing four different designs on a single sheet. Scott 1254–1257 featured Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia, and Sprig of Conifer and became the first modern U.S. Christmas se-tenant issue. Its popularity helped pave the way for future multi-design stamp sets and established botanical imagery as an important part of the nation’s Christmas stamp tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW120929782 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e Postage stamps with a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe love hearing from our customers and replies to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003einquires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare usually answered the same day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eNeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore of this stamp? 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Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW120929782 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eWe’ve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ecustomer’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ewe’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eHouse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea boutique vintage postage house\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003elocated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Set of 4 Christmas Issue Se-Tenant Stamp Set | Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026 Sprig of Conifer | First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 5c each stamp\/20c per set (4 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":67964979609906,"sku":"1254-57-1","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Sets of 4 Christmas Issue Se-Tenant Stamp Set | Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026 Sprig of Conifer | First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 5c each stamp\/20c per set (40 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":67964979642674,"sku":"1254-57-10","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Sets of 4 Christmas Issue Se-Tenant Stamp Set | Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026 Sprig of Conifer | First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 5c each stamp\/20c per set (60 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":67964979675442,"sku":"1254-57-15","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Sets of 4 Christmas Issue Se-Tenant Stamp Set | Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026 Sprig of Conifer | First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 5c each stamp\/20c per set (80 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":67964979708210,"sku":"1254-57-20","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Sets of 4 Christmas Issue Se-Tenant Stamp Set | Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026 Sprig of Conifer | First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 5c each stamp\/20c per set (100 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":67964979740978,"sku":"1254-57-25","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Sets of 4 Christmas Issue Se-Tenant Stamp Set | Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026 Sprig of Conifer | First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 5c each stamp\/20c per set (200 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":67964979773746,"sku":"1254-57-50","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Sets of 4 Christmas Issue Se-Tenant Stamp Set | Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia \u0026 Sprig of Conifer | First U.S. Christmas Se-Tenant | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 5c each stamp\/20c per set (400 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":67964979806514,"sku":"1254-57-100","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-1254-57-Contemporary-Christmas-Series-Christmas-Issue-Se-Tenant-Set-of-Four-1964-5-cents-vintage-winter-wedding-usps-postage-stamps-1.jpg?v=1791950204"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-seashell-set-of-5-stamps-beach-ocean-sea-nautical-pink-usps-postage-22c-ea-1-10-per-set","title":"Seashell Set of 5 Stamps (Beach, Ocean, Sea, Nautical, Pink) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c ea\/$1.10 per set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese sets of five stamps features stunning designs of Frilled Dogwinkle, Reticulated Helmet, New England Neptune, Calico Scallop, and Lightning Whelk, all found in North American waters. Issued in 1985, these stamps are still valid for current use with an individual stamp face value of 22 cents each ($1.10 face value for each set of five stamps). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Peter Cocci, these stamps feature vibrant color photos from the National Museum in Washington, DC. The images depict two types of mollusks: univalves, the largest class of mollusks with single shells, and bivalves, which have two shells hinged together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series was released at a special First Day ceremony at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This event also commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Boston Malacological Club, the second oldest seashell club in the US. Seashell collecting, known as conchology, has a rich history documented by scholars like Aristotle and Pliny the Elder. Today, it's a popular hobby with impressive collections on display at the Bailey Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel Island, Florida. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stamps not only showcase the beauty of these shells, but also the significance of their role in history. Seashells have been used for various purposes throughout the centuries, from decorations to sculptures to even currency by American Indians. With over 5,000 stamps featuring seashells from countries around the world, this set is a must-have for any stamp enthusiast or lover of the sea. Add a touch of whimsy and charm to your letters with these vintage unused Seashell Stamps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUMMED STAMPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. 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Order now and make your letters stand out with these gorgeous stamps that are a piece of American history. Incorporate this set into your stamp collection or use them to add character to your mail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"5 Vintage Unused Set of 4 American Trees Stamps (Oak, Birch, Pine, Sequoia) USPS Postage 15c ea.\/60c per set (20 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":49003046109490,"sku":"1764-67-5","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Vintage Unused Set of 4 American Trees Stamps (Oak, Birch, Pine, Sequoia) USPS Postage 15c ea.\/60c per set (40 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":49003046142258,"sku":"1764-67-10","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Vintage Unused Set of 4 American Trees Stamps (Oak, Birch, Pine, Sequoia) USPS Postage 15c ea.\/60c per set (80 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":49003046175026,"sku":"1764-67-20","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Vintage Unused Set of 4 American Trees Stamps (Oak, Birch, Pine, Sequoia) USPS Postage 15c ea.\/60c per set (200 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":49003046207794,"sku":"1764-67-50","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/vintage-unused-set-of-4-american-trees-stamps-oak-birch-pine-sequoia-usps-postage-15c-ea60c-per-set-609178.jpg?v=1729473414"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-south-carolina-bicentenary-statehood-stamps-palmetto-palm-tree-beach-usps-postage-25c","title":"South Carolina Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | Palmetto Tree | Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"122\"\u003eAdd historic Southern charm to your letters with these vintage unused Bicentenary Statehood series “South Carolina” \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Bicentenary Statehood) \u003c\/span\u003epostage stamps! This classic statehood design is perfect for adding meaningful regional history to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, travel-themed mailings, patriotic correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 25-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"767\"\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Carolina (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBicentenary Statehood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"810\"\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicentenary Statehood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; 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font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Green, Blue, Brown, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, South Carolina Weddings, Charleston Weddings, Southern Mailings, Patriotic Correspondence, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Travel Mail, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Lithographed, Engraved, and Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 2343\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; 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Created for the Bicentenary Statehood series, the stamp honored the 200th anniversary of South Carolina’s ratification of the U.S. Constitution. South Carolina became the eighth state on May 23, 1788, and this commemorative stamp was issued on May 23, 1988, in Columbia, South Carolina. The artwork was designed by Bob Timberlake, who submitted several watercolor and gouache concepts before the palmetto design was selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palmetto tree is a powerful symbol of South Carolina identity, resilience, rootedness, and coastal strength. Paired with sea oats and statehood history, this stamp evokes home, heritage, endurance, and connection to place. It is especially fitting for South Carolina weddings, family correspondence, graduation mailings, patriotic notes, travel-themed letters, and messages celebrating Southern roots, lasting commitment, or a meaningful sense of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bicentenary Statehood series honored the 200th anniversaries of statehood for the original 13 states. Issued from 1987 through 1990, the stamps appeared in the order in which the former colonies ratified the U.S. Constitution, with each design featuring symbols, scenery, or historic imagery associated with the state. The South Carolina stamp was the eighth stamp in the series and the first commemorative issued for the new 25-cent first-class rate. It was printed by the American Bank Note Company in panes of 50 within sheets of 200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 South Carolina Statehood Postage Stamps | Bicentenary Statehood Series | Palmetto Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":51405012271410,"sku":"2343-1","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 South Carolina Statehood Postage Stamps | Bicentenary Statehood Series | Palmetto Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":51405012304178,"sku":"2343-10","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 South Carolina Statehood Postage Stamps | Bicentenary Statehood Series | Palmetto Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":51405012336946,"sku":"2343-15","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 South Carolina Statehood Postage Stamps | Bicentenary Statehood Series | Palmetto Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":51405012369714,"sku":"2343-20","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 South Carolina Statehood Postage Stamps | Bicentenary Statehood Series | Palmetto Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":51405012402482,"sku":"2343-25","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 South Carolina Statehood Postage Stamps | Bicentenary Statehood Series | Palmetto Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":51405012435250,"sku":"2343-50","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 South Carolina Statehood Postage Stamps | Bicentenary Statehood Series | Palmetto Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 25c","offer_id":51405012468018,"sku":"2343-100","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2343-South-Carolina-Bicentenary-Statehood-1988-25c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1782962131"},{"product_id":"vintage-set-of-4-unused-butterflies-stamps-swallowtail-checkerspot-dogface-orange-tip-butterfly-se-tenant-usps-postage-13c-ea-52c-per-set","title":"Set of 4 Unused Butterflies Stamps (Swallowtail, Checkerspot, Dogface, Orange-Tip, Butterfly, Se-tenant) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 13c ea\/52c per set","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of whimsy and personality to your letters with these sets of four vintage unused butterfly stamps. Each set contains four (4) stamps featuring the Swallowtail, Checkerspot, Dogface, and Orange-Tip butterflies. These stamps are in mint condition and have a face value of 13 cents per stamp, making the face value of each set 52 cents for the four stamps in each set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are these stamps beautiful, but they are also valid for current use for postage. The history behind these stamps adds to their charm. They were issued by the USPS on June 6, 1977 and each butterfly represents a different geographic region of the United States. The stamps come as a se-tenant block, meaning they are still attached at their shared perforations, with each stamp featuring a unique design (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vintage unused stamps are perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your mail. Don't miss out on these unique and beautiful vintage stamp sets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"5 Vintage Set of 4 Unused Butterflies Stamps (Swallowtail, Checkerspot, Dogface, Orange-Tip, Butterfly, Se-tenant) USPS Postage 13c ea\/52c per set (20 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":49007005172018,"sku":"1712-15-5","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Vintage Set of 4 Unused Butterflies Stamps (Swallowtail, Checkerspot, Dogface, Orange-Tip, Butterfly, Se-tenant) USPS Postage 13c ea\/52c per set (40 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":49007005204786,"sku":"1712-15-10","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Vintage Set of 4 Unused Butterflies Stamps (Swallowtail, Checkerspot, Dogface, Orange-Tip, Butterfly, Se-tenant) USPS Postage 13c ea\/52c per set (80 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":49007005237554,"sku":"1712-15-20","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Vintage Set of 4 Unused Butterflies Stamps (Swallowtail, Checkerspot, Dogface, Orange-Tip, Butterfly, Se-tenant) USPS Postage 13c ea\/52c per set (200 STAMPS TOTAL)","offer_id":49007005270322,"sku":"1712-15-50","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/vintage-set-of-4-unused-butterflies-stamps-swallowtail-checkerspot-dogface-orange-tip-butterfly-se-tenant-usps-postage-13c-ea52c-per-set-670264.jpg?v=1724165728"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-preserving-wetlands-stamps-mallard-duck-birds-waterfowl-preservation-hunting-blue-usps-postage-20c","title":"Preserving Wetlands Stamps (Mallard Duck, Birds, Waterfowl, Preservation, Hunting, Blue) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 20c","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep back in time with these exquisite vintage unused stamps featuring a stunning design of Mallard Ducks. These mint United States postage stamps hold a face value of 20 cents and are valid for current use, making them not only a beautiful addition to any collection, but also functional for sending mail. Perfect for waterfowl enthusiasts, conservationists, and hunters alike, this stamp depicts a male and female mallard landing on the water, symbolizing the beauty and diversity of these birds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally issued by the USPS on July 2, 1984, these stamps hold historical significance, honoring the 50th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act. This influential legislation established and protected waterfowl refuges, preserving their habitats and promoting conservation efforts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jay N. Darling, a prominent advocate for migratory bird protection, this stamp is a reproduction of the first US Duck stamp from 1934. The scene captures the serene beauty of two mallards, a male and female, preparing to land in a marsh surrounded by tall grass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresident Franklin Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act in 1934, following the decline in migratory bird populations due to overhunting and loss of habitats. This vintage stamp celebrates the efforts to combat this decline and protect these magnificent creatures, making it a must-have for any nature enthusiast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of history to your mailing with this remarkable duck stamp. This vintage stamp represents a significant milestone in the conservation of migratory birds and is a meaningful addition to your mailing. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history and showcase your appreciation for these beautiful creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"20 Vintage Unused Preserving Wetlands Stamps (Mallard Duck, Birds, Waterfowl, Preservation, Hunting, Blue) USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":49007141191986,"sku":"2092-20","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Vintage Unused Preserving Wetlands Stamps (Mallard Duck, Birds, Waterfowl, Preservation, Hunting, Blue) USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":49007141224754,"sku":"2092-25","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Vintage Unused Preserving Wetlands Stamps (Mallard Duck, Birds, Waterfowl, Preservation, Hunting, Blue) USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":49007141257522,"sku":"2092-50","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 Vintage Unused Preserving Wetlands Stamps (Mallard Duck, Birds, Waterfowl, Preservation, Hunting, Blue) USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":49007141290290,"sku":"2092-75","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Vintage Unused Preserving Wetlands Stamps (Mallard Duck, Birds, Waterfowl, Preservation, Hunting, Blue) USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":49007141323058,"sku":"2092-100","price":135.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/vintage-unused-preserving-wetlands-stamps-mallard-duck-birds-waterfowl-preservation-hunting-blue-usps-postage-20c-901619.jpg?v=1729473412"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-flowering-trees-southern-magnolia-stamps-southern-flora-louisiana-and-mississippi-state-flower-usps-postage-32c","title":"Southern Magnolia Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Louisiana \u0026 Mississippi State Flower and Tree | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd elegant Southern beauty and classic botanical charm to your letters with these vintage unused “Southern Magnolia” postage stamps from the Flowering Trees series! This graceful commemorative design is perfect for adding large white blossoms, glossy green foliage, Southern garden style, Mississippi symbolism, romantic floral detail, and timeless botanical imagery to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, spring mailings, floral correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Magnolia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering Trees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, Mississippi State Flower, Mississippi State Tree, Flowering Trees, Magnolia Blossom, White Flowers, Botanical Art, Southern Flora, Southern Gardens, Evergreen Tree, Trees, Nature, Garden, Floral, USPS Commemorative Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White, Green, Brown, Red, Yellow, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Southern Weddings, Mississippi Weddings, Garden Weddings, Floral Weddings, Botanical Weddings, Spring Weddings, Bridal Shower Invitations, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Nature Correspondence, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offset, Microprint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3193\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 x 32 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.26 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1998 Southern Magnolia stamp was issued as part of the USPS Flowering Trees series, a five-stamp commemorative issue celebrating flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. Scott 3193 features the Southern Magnolia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shown with its large white blossom, glossy evergreen leaves, stem, and distinctive fruit in the style of a traditional botanical print. Artist John Dawson created the original artwork, with Howard Paine serving as USPS art director. Native to the coastal plains of the southeastern United States, the Southern Magnolia is one of the most recognizable ornamental trees of the American South and is especially associated with gardens, estates, river landscapes, and warm Southern climates. Mississippi recognizes the magnolia as both its official state flower and state tree, giving this stamp an especially strong connection to Mississippi heritage and Southern identity. Issued on March 19, 1998, in New York, New York, the Flowering Trees stamps brought botanical art, regional nature, and springtime beauty together in a graceful USPS commemorative format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Magnolia flowers are exceptionally large, creamy white, and highly fragrant, often opening into broad cup-shaped blossoms against thick, glossy green leaves. The flowers can reach impressive sizes and are among the most distinctive blooms of any native American tree. Their soft white petals, rich green foliage, and classic Southern garden character make this stamp especially beautiful for white weddings, garden ceremonies, Southern celebrations, elegant invitation suites, floral stationery, and romantic botanical correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Southern Magnolia carries themes of dignity, grace, perseverance, beauty, purity, devotion, strength, and enduring love. Its large white blossoms and evergreen foliage make it especially meaningful for wedding invitations, save-the-dates, bridal showers, thank you notes, and correspondence celebrating lasting relationships, family traditions, and new beginnings. As vintage postage, it brings a refined Southern elegance to mailings inspired by gardens, heritage, romance, and timeless natural beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Flowering Trees series was issued by the USPS in 1998 as a five-stamp commemorative set featuring flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. The set includes Southern Magnolia, Blue Paloverde, Yellow Poplar, Prairie Crab Apple, and Pacific Dogwood. Artist John Dawson created the original paintings in the style of old-fashioned botanical prints, with each stamp showing blossoms, leaves, stems, fruit, and identifying botanical details. Printed by the Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing and microprinting, the series remains especially appealing for collectors of flowers, trees, gardens, regional nature, botanical illustration, and elegant vintage postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Southern Magnolia Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Louisiana \u0026 Mississippi State Flower and Tree | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782928957746,"sku":"3193-1","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Southern Magnolia Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Louisiana \u0026 Mississippi State Flower and Tree | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782928990514,"sku":"3193-10","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Southern Magnolia Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Louisiana \u0026 Mississippi State Flower and Tree | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782929023282,"sku":"3193-15","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Southern Magnolia Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Louisiana \u0026 Mississippi State Flower and Tree | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782929056050,"sku":"3193-20","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Southern Magnolia Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Louisiana \u0026 Mississippi State Flower and Tree | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782929088818,"sku":"3193-25","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Southern Magnolia Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Louisiana \u0026 Mississippi State Flower and Tree | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782929121586,"sku":"3193-50","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Southern Magnolia Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Louisiana \u0026 Mississippi State Flower and Tree | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782929154354,"sku":"3193-100","price":489.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3193-Southern-Magnolia-Mississippi-State-Flower-Tree-1998-32c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1789181277"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-white-magnolia-stamps-martin-johnson-heade-american-treasures-painting-usps-postage-37c","title":"White Magnolia Postage Stamps | Martin Johnson Heade | American Treasures Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 37c","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd floral style to your letters with these stunning vintage unused \u003cem\u003eAmerican Treasures\u003c\/em\u003e series \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMartin Johnson Heade Painting\" postage stamps! This classic botanical design is perfect for adding timeless beauty to your save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, birth announcements, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 37-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. Deliver floral elegance with this exquisite vintage postage stamp!\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMartin Johnson Heade Painting (\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGiant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Treasures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers, Floral, Botanical, Gardening, American Trees, Magnolia Tree, Magnolia Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Blue, Black, White, Green, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Valentine’s Day, Snail Mail, and more…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3872\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003eOn August 12, 2004, the USPS issued these postage stamps in Sacramento, California as a part of their \u003cem\u003eAmerican Treasures\u003c\/em\u003e series, showcasing American artist Martin Johnson Heade's painting \"\u003cem\u003eGiant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(1890), which is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn on August 11, 1819, in Lumberville, Pennsylvania, Heade received his first training from folk artist Edward Hicks and later continued his studies in Rome, Italy. He became known for his landscape paintings, which were heavily influenced by the Hudson River School of artists. Heade's focus on capturing light and mood in his paintings rather than portraying exact landscapes sets him apart from other artists of his time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1883, Heade moved to Florida and was inspired by the subtropical landscapes and stunning flowers, particularly the Magnolia grandiflora. He produced 17 paintings featuring these beautiful flowers, often laying them on velvet for a striking effect. By the end of his life, Heade had created an impressive collection of still lifes and landscapes. Don't miss your chance to add these vintage Martin Johnson Heade American Treasures stamps to your collection or use them to add a touch of southern sophistication to your mailings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: \u003c\/b\u003eThe spiritual significance of Martin Johnson Heade’s painting \"\u003cem\u003eGiant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth\"\u003c\/em\u003e lies in its meditation on purity, stillness, mortality, and transcendence through beauty. Unlike floral arrangements that feel decorative or casual, Heade’s magnolias are monumental and almost sculptural—presented with reverence, as if placed upon an altar. The deep blue (almost black) velvet backdrop creates a contemplative, nearly sacred atmosphere, transforming a still life into a visual sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"568\"\u003eThe magnolia itself carries longstanding spiritual symbolism. With its large, luminous white petals and strong central form, it represents dignity, endurance, and spiritual nobility. White blossoms often signify purity and illumination, while the magnolia’s thick, waxy petals suggest resilience—beauty that is not fragile, but grounded and enduring. In this painting, the magnolias appear both open and complete, suggesting fullness of being rather than fleeting bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003eIntroduced in 2001, the \u003cem\u003e“American Treasures” \u003c\/em\u003estamp series (2001-2014) showcases beautiful works of American fine art and crafts. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis striking postage stamp series from the United States Postal Service (USPS) was conceived as an art-focused stamp program designed to transform postage into miniature museum pieces. The series broadened USPS’s traditional art offerings by highlighting not only fine art paintings but also decorative arts, folk traditions, textiles, crafts, and other culturally significant objects from American history. Rather than commissioning new illustrations, the stamps typically reproduce historic works of art in rich, high-fidelity color, often presented in cohesive panes that function as curated sets. Subjects have included early American quilts, Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, still-life paintings, and masterworks from museum collections, reflecting a curatorial philosophy that values both elite and everyday artistic expression. With full-bleed designs and minimal graphic intrusion, these postage stamps emphasize the artwork itself, allowing texture, color, and craftsmanship to take center stage. Over time, the American Treasures series has become one of USPS’s most respected art programs, celebrated for elevating decorative and folk traditions alongside canonical fine art, and for positioning postage stamps as accessible cultural artifacts that carry American artistic heritage into daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 White Magnolia Postage Stamps | Martin Johnson Heade | American Treasures Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 37c","offer_id":50905436782898,"sku":"3872-1","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 White Magnolia Postage Stamps | Martin Johnson Heade | American Treasures Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 37c","offer_id":50905436815666,"sku":"3872-10","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 White Magnolia Postage Stamps | Martin Johnson Heade | American Treasures Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 37c","offer_id":50905436848434,"sku":"3872-15","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 White Magnolia Postage Stamps | Martin Johnson Heade | American Treasures Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 37c","offer_id":50905436881202,"sku":"3872-20","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 White Magnolia Postage Stamps | Martin Johnson Heade | American Treasures Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 37c","offer_id":50905436913970,"sku":"3872-25","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 White Magnolia Postage Stamps | Martin Johnson Heade | American Treasures Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 37c","offer_id":50905436946738,"sku":"3872-50","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 White Magnolia Postage Stamps | Martin Johnson Heade | American Treasures Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 37c","offer_id":50905436979506,"sku":"3872-100","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3872-Martin-Johnson-Heade-Painting-White-Magnolia-American-Treasures-Series-Blue-Black-White-Green-2004-37c-Vintage-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1770838809"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-waterfowl-conservation-stamps-ducks-unlimited-birds-hunting-usps-postage-6c","title":"Waterfowl Conservation Stamps (Ducks Unlimited, Birds, Hunting) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 6c","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unused Waterfowl Conservation Stamps will add a touch of vintage charm to your letters. Featuring a beautiful design of ducks in flight, these stamps are great for both conservationists and hunters alike. These stamps have a face value of 6 cents and are valid for current use as USPS postage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued on October 24, 1968, these stamps honor the accomplishments of Ducks Unlimited, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and increasing resources for waterfowl, as well as promoting conservation efforts in North America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stamps are in pristine condition and are a must-have for any stamp enthusiast or nature lover. Add a touch of history and beauty to your mailings with these vintage Waterfowl Conservation Stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"20 Vintage Unused Waterfowl Conservation Stamps (Ducks Unlimited, Birds, Hunting) USPS Postage 6c","offer_id":49009356702002,"sku":"1362-20","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Vintage Unused Waterfowl Conservation Stamps (Ducks Unlimited, Birds, Hunting) USPS Postage 6c","offer_id":49009356734770,"sku":"1362-25","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Vintage Unused Waterfowl Conservation Stamps (Ducks Unlimited, Birds, Hunting) USPS Postage 6c","offer_id":49009356767538,"sku":"1362-50","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 Vintage Unused Waterfowl Conservation Stamps (Ducks Unlimited, Birds, Hunting) USPS Postage 6c","offer_id":49009356800306,"sku":"1362-75","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Vintage Unused Waterfowl Conservation Stamps (Ducks Unlimited, Birds, Hunting) USPS Postage 6c","offer_id":49009356833074,"sku":"1362-100","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/il_fullxfull.2940318139_s2ff.jpg?v=1738532451"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-fischers-love-birds-stamps-love-series-tropical-parrot-bird-pair-couple-green-usps-postage-52c","title":"Love Birds Postage Stamps | Fischer’s Lovebirds | Tropical | Love Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 52c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd colorful romance and tropical charm to your letters with these vintage unused \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e postage stamps from the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series! Featuring a pair of brightly colored Fischer’s lovebirds cuddling together on a palm frond, this cheerful design is perfect for adding bird imagery, tropical color, affectionate symbolism, and playful vintage style to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, bridal shower invitations, engagement announcements, anniversary mailings, destination weddings, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 52-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are NOT forever stamps — you must combine additional postage with this stamp to mail your correspondence according to current USPS postage rate \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erequirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1991\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 52-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Love Birds, Fischer’s Lovebirds, Agapornis fischeri, Birds, Parrots, Tropical Birds, Palm Frond, Love, Romance, Couples, Wildlife, African Birds, Tanzania, USPS Love Series, USPS Commemorative Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, Orange, Red, Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black, White, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Tropical Weddings, Destination Weddings, Bird Lover Weddings, Botanical Weddings, Bridal Shower Invitations, Engagement Announcements, Anniversary Cards, Valentine Mailings, Thank You Notes, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2537\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 x 25 mm \/ 1.57 × 0.98 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1991 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series and features a pair of Fischer’s lovebirds cuddling together on a palm frond. Artist Nancy L. Krause created the design, using the birds’ naturally vivid plumage and close physical pairing to create a warm, affectionate image perfectly suited to the series. Issued on May 9, 1991, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the stamp carried a 52-cent denomination for two-ounce First-Class Mail and was specifically useful for heavier correspondence such as wedding invitations. Printed by the American Bank Note Company using photogravure, the design combines tropical bird imagery, bright color, and romantic symbolism in one of the most naturally wedding-friendly issues in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fischer’s lovebirds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgapornis fischeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are small, colorful parrots native to East Africa and especially associated with Tanzania. They are recognizable by their green bodies, warm orange-red faces, yellow-orange upper chest, red bills, and touches of blue near the tail. Lovebirds are widely known for their close pair bonds and affectionate behavior, often sitting tightly together and preening one another. Those qualities make the birds especially fitting for wedding postage, where they can symbolize companionship, devotion, partnership, and two lives closely joined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design carries themes of devotion, companionship, loyalty, affection, harmony, partnership, and lasting connection. The paired birds resting closely together naturally suggest two individuals choosing closeness and mutual support, making this stamp especially meaningful for wedding invitations, save-the-dates, engagements, anniversaries, and thank you notes. Its tropical palette and affectionate imagery also make it a beautiful choice for destination weddings, garden celebrations, and correspondence centered on love and togetherness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series began in 1973 with Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE design and gradually developed into one of the Postal Service’s most recognizable recurring themes. The series has featured hearts, flowers, birds, lettering, romantic imagery, and decorative artwork intended for Valentine’s Day as well as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other meaningful correspondence. The 1991 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issue included both a 29-cent heart-shaped globe design and this 52-cent Fischer’s lovebirds design for heavier two-ounce mail. Because wedding invitations often contain multiple enclosures and exceed the standard one-ounce rate, the 52-cent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp had a particularly practical connection to wedding mail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW120929782 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. 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To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe love hearing from our customers and replies to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003einquires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare usually answered the same day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eNeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore of this stamp? 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Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW120929782 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eWe’ve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ecustomer’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. 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Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Love Birds Postage Stamps | Fischer’s Lovebirds | Love Series | Tropical | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 52c","offer_id":51828314865970,"sku":"2537-1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Love Birds Postage Stamps | Fischer’s Lovebirds | Love Series | Tropical | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 52c","offer_id":51828314898738,"sku":"2537-10","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Love Birds Postage Stamps | Fischer’s Lovebirds | Love Series | Tropical | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 52c","offer_id":51828314931506,"sku":"2537-15","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Love Birds Postage Stamps | Fischer’s Lovebirds | Love Series | Tropical | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 52c","offer_id":51828314964274,"sku":"2537-20","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Love Birds Postage Stamps | Fischer’s Lovebirds | Love Series | Tropical | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 52c","offer_id":51828314997042,"sku":"2537-25","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Love Birds Postage Stamps | Fischer’s Lovebirds | Love Series | Tropical | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 52c","offer_id":51828315029810,"sku":"2537-50","price":165.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Love Birds Postage Stamps | Fischer’s Lovebirds | Love Series | Tropical | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 52c","offer_id":51828315062578,"sku":"2537-100","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2537-Love-Birds-Fischers-Lovebirds-1991-52c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1789493199"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-botanical-nature-postage-set-of-4-stamps-for-letters-weighing-2-ounces-ea-flowers-wedding-usps-postage-1-22-per-set","title":"Botanical Nature Postage Set of 4 Stamps | For Letters Weighing 2-ounces | Wedding Flowers | Vintage Unused USPS Postage $1.22 per set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unused vintage stamp sets is perfect for mailing botanical and nature-themed wedding invitations, save-the-dates, and other special correspondence. Each curated set is comprised of four (4) unused stamps with a total USPS postage value of $1.22 — enough postage to mail a standard letter weighing up to 2 ounces or a non-machinable envelope (i.e. an invitation with a wax seal or an envelope that is square or oversized) weighing up to 1 ounce. These unused U.S. stamps are perfectly valid for use as postage for mailing with USPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEACH SET OF FOUR STAMPS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) “Crested Honeycreeper” stamp (32-cent face value, issued in 1998)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) “Lady’s-Slipper Orchid\" stamp (20-cent face value, issued in 1984)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) “Jack-in-the-Pulpit Wildflower” stamp (29-cent face value, issued in 1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) “Louis Comfort Tiffany” stamp (41-cent face value, issued in 2007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 41-cent \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLouis Comfort Tiffany\" stamp is self-adhesive. All other stamps in this listing are gummed and you should plan to use a glue stick to adhere \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP ARRANGEMENT SIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStamp arrangement measures 5 x 1.5-inches. Stamps are photographed on an A7 5.25 x 7.25-inch envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Botanical Nature Postage Set of 4 Stamps | For Letters Weighing 2-ounces | Wedding Flowers | Vintage Unused USPS Postage $1.22 per set","offer_id":51842473951538,"sku":"BOTANICALNATURESET-1","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Botanical Nature Postage Set of 4 Stamps | For Letters Weighing 2-ounces | Wedding Flowers | Vintage Unused USPS Postage $1.22 per set","offer_id":51842473984306,"sku":"BOTANICALNATURESET-10","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Botanical Nature Postage Set of 4 Stamps | For Letters Weighing 2-ounces | Wedding Flowers | Vintage Unused USPS Postage $1.22 per set","offer_id":51842474017074,"sku":"BOTANICALNATURESET-15","price":81.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Botanical Nature Postage Set of 4 Stamps | For Letters Weighing 2-ounces | Wedding Flowers | Vintage Unused USPS Postage $1.22 per set","offer_id":51842474049842,"sku":"BOTANICALNATURESET-20","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Botanical Nature Postage Set of 4 Stamps | For Letters Weighing 2-ounces | Wedding Flowers | Vintage Unused USPS Postage $1.22 per set","offer_id":51842474082610,"sku":"BOTANICALNATURESET-25","price":136.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Botanical Nature Postage Set of 4 Stamps | For Letters Weighing 2-ounces | Wedding Flowers | Vintage Unused USPS Postage $1.22 per set","offer_id":51842474115378,"sku":"BOTANICALNATURESET-50","price":265.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Botanical Nature Postage Set of 4 Stamps | For Letters Weighing 2-ounces | Wedding Flowers | Vintage Unused USPS Postage $1.22 per set","offer_id":51842474148146,"sku":"BOTANICALNATURESET-100","price":525.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-BOTANICALNATURESET-Botanical-Nature-Postage-Set-For-Letters-Weighing-2-ounces-Wedding-Flowers-Vintage-Unused-USPS-Postage-1.jpg?v=1789759399"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-southern-florida-wetland-wood-stork-stamps-nature-of-america-series-birds-wetlands-usps-postage-39-cents","title":"Southern Florida Wetland Wood Storks Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Birth Announcements | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Storks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp is especially charming for birth announcements, bringing the grace of South Florida’s wetlands to new baby mail, letters, wedding invitations, and special correspondence. Issued in 2006 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this stamp features wood storks within John D. Dawson’s richly detailed portrait of a southern Florida wetland community. Their crisp white plumage, dark wing feathers, and elegant wading-bird silhouettes make this stamp a meaningful choice for welcoming a new baby, while also fitting beautifully with Florida weddings, destination celebrations, bird lovers, and outdoor events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – Wood Storks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood Stork, Wood Storks, Mycteria americana, Birth Announcements, New Baby, Storks, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Wading Birds, Florida Birds, Wetland Birds, Native Wildlife, Marshes, Mangroves, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White, Black, Green, Blue, Brown, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birth Announcements, New Baby Announcements, Baby Showers, Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Destination Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Nature Weddings, Bird Weddings, Everglades Weddings, Bridal Showers, Thank You Cards, Letters, Special Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099b\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 × 31 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.22 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – Wood Storks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, at the Naples Zoo and Caribbean Gardens in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent designs in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Ethel Kessler designed the issue, and artist John D. Dawson created the detailed ecosystem illustration. This stamp features wood storks within a wetland community where freshwater and coastal habitats overlap. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wood stork (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMycteria americana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a large wading bird recognized by its mostly white plumage, contrasting black flight feathers, long legs, and distinctive dark, featherless head. Its heavy, slightly curved bill is specialized for feeding in shallow water. Rather than visually targeting individual prey, wood storks often forage by sweeping an open bill through the water and snapping it shut when they encounter fish or other aquatic animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOOD STORKS IN FLORIDA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida is one of the most important areas in the United States for wood storks. They inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands, marshes, swamps, ponds, mangroves, and shallow seasonal wetlands where prey becomes concentrated as water levels fall. South Florida’s extensive wetland systems have historically provided essential feeding and nesting habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOOD STORKS \u0026amp; THE EVERGLADES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood storks are closely tied to the natural water cycles of the Everglades. Their breeding success depends on predictable seasonal changes that concentrate fish into shallow areas where adults can gather enough food for growing chicks. Because of this dependence on hydrology, wood storks are often associated with the broader ecological health and restoration of South Florida’s wetlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOOD STORKS FOR BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS \u0026amp; WEDDINGS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The longstanding association between storks and new babies makes this stamp especially fitting for birth announcements, baby showers, and correspondence celebrating a growing family. Its white plumage, black accents, and lush wetland greens also create a sophisticated natural palette that works beautifully with ivory, white, sage, forest green, black, blue, and neutral stationery. For brides planning Florida, Everglades, outdoor, resort, or destination weddings, the wood storks offer an elegant alternative to traditional floral postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTORKS \u0026amp; NEW BABY TRADITIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Storks have long been associated in European and American folklore with childbirth and the arrival of new babies. The familiar story of a stork delivering an infant became especially popular in 19th- and 20th-century illustration, children’s books, greeting cards, and nursery art. That cultural connection gives this Wood Stork stamp an especially fitting meaning for birth announcements and new baby mail while retaining an authentic connection to a real North American bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOOD STORK CONSERVATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood stork populations in the United States declined significantly during the 20th century as wetlands were altered and natural water patterns changed. Conservation measures and wetland restoration have helped improve conditions in portions of their range. Protecting shallow feeding wetlands, nesting colonies, and the seasonal water cycles that concentrate prey remains essential to their long-term success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida’s wetlands include sawgrass marshes, sloughs, mangrove forests, wet prairies, estuaries, and coastal environments shaped by alternating wet and dry seasons. These interconnected habitats support an exceptional diversity of plants and animals. Dawson’s artwork places numerous native species within one ecological landscape, emphasizing how wildlife, vegetation, and water depend upon one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Storks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes new beginnings, family, renewal, grace, patience, adaptability, and partnership. Their cultural association with babies and parenthood gives this stamp a particularly joyful meaning for birth announcements, while their calm presence in the wetlands evokes steadiness and thoughtful movement. For new baby mail, weddings, and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses the happiness of welcoming a new chapter in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series. John D. Dawson illustrated the series under the art direction of Ethel Kessler, creating immersive landscapes intended to encourage appreciation for the diversity and ecological relationships found across the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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Issued in 2006 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this stamp features a pair of roseate spoonbills feeding among turquoise water and lush green vegetation in John D. Dawson’s detailed portrait of the southern Florida wetlands. With its striking pink plumage and tropical palette, this stamp is especially beautiful for Florida weddings, destination celebrations, coastal stationery, bird lovers, and brides looking for vintage postage that feels colorful, elegant, and wonderfully unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – Roseate Spoonbills\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roseate Spoonbill, Roseate Spoonbills, Platalea ajaja, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Pink Birds, Wading Birds, Florida Birds, Coastal Birds, Wetland Birds, Native Wildlife, Mangroves, Marshes, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink, Rose, Coral, Turquoise, Green, White, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Destination Weddings, Coastal Weddings, Tropical Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Bird Weddings, Everglades Weddings, Bridal Showers, Thank You Cards, Letters, Special Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099f\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31 × 40 mm \/ 1.22 × 1.57 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – Roseate Spoonbills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, at the Naples Zoo and Caribbean Gardens in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent designs in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Ethel Kessler designed the issue, and artist John D. Dawson created the detailed ecosystem illustration. This stamp features roseate spoonbills foraging in shallow blue-green water amid dense wetland vegetation. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The roseate spoonbill (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatalea ajaja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a large wading bird celebrated for its brilliant pink plumage, long legs, and distinctive flattened, spoon-shaped bill. Adults display shades ranging from pale blush to deep rose and coral, with particularly vivid coloring on the wings and shoulders. Spoonbills feed by sweeping their partially open bills from side to side through shallow water, capturing small fish, crustaceans, aquatic insects, and other prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROSEATE SPOONBILLS IN FLORIDA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roseate spoonbills are closely associated with the mangroves, estuaries, coastal lagoons, shallow bays, and wetlands of South Florida. They are among the region’s most visually distinctive birds, with their saturated pink feathers standing out dramatically against green vegetation and turquoise water. Florida Bay, Everglades National Park, and other coastal wetlands provide important feeding, roosting, and nesting habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePINK SPOONBILLS \u0026amp; WEDDING STYLE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink, coral, turquoise, and lush green give this stamp a naturally romantic palette that pairs beautifully with blush, rose, sea glass, sage, ivory, tropical green, and coastal blue invitation suites. For brides planning Florida, tropical, waterfront, garden, or destination weddings, the spoonbills create a colorful finishing detail that feels sophisticated while remaining playful and distinctive. Their graceful form also makes this stamp a beautiful alternative to more traditional floral wedding postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROSEATE SPOONBILLS \u0026amp; COASTAL WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roseate spoonbills depend on shallow wetlands where seasonal water conditions concentrate the fish and invertebrates they eat. They commonly forage in groups and nest communally in trees and shrubs near productive feeding areas. Their dependence on healthy coastal and freshwater systems makes them closely connected to the ecological well-being of southern Florida’s wetlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA DISTINCTIVE AMERICAN WADING BIRD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The roseate spoonbill is the only spoonbill native to the Western Hemisphere. Its remarkable color, unusual bill, and elegant flight have made it a favorite among birdwatchers and nature photographers. Unlike flamingos, whose pink coloration and long legs can make them appear superficially similar from a distance, spoonbills are identified immediately by their broad, flattened bills and characteristic sweeping feeding behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida’s wetlands include sawgrass marshes, mangrove forests, wet prairies, sloughs, estuaries, and coastal environments shaped by alternating wet and dry seasons. These interconnected habitats support an exceptional diversity of plants and animals. Dawson’s artwork places numerous native species within one ecological landscape, illustrating the close relationships among wildlife, vegetation, water, and habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoseate Spoonbills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes grace, individuality, beauty, adaptability, partnership, joy, and emotional warmth. Their radiant pink plumage evokes romance and celebration, while the pair of birds suggests companionship and moving through life together. For weddings and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses joyful partnership, distinctive beauty, and the confidence to create a life that feels uniquely your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series. John D. 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Issued in 2006 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this design comes from John D. Dawson’s richly detailed portrait of southern Florida’s subtropical wetlands. Its earthy green palette, winding water, and iconic alligator make it a memorable choice for Florida weddings, destination celebrations, outdoor events, reptile lovers, and couples who want their invitation envelopes to reflect a personal connection to the Sunshine State.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – American Alligator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Alligators, Reptiles, Florida Wildlife, Wetlands, Marshes, Native Wildlife, Freshwater Wildlife, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, Brown, Blue, Tan, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Everglades Weddings, Destination Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Nature Weddings, Reptile Events, Wildlife Events, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Special Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099i\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31 × 40 mm \/ 1.22 × 1.57 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – American Alligator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent designs in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Artist John D. Dawson created the detailed ecosystem artwork under the direction of USPS designer and art director Ethel Kessler. This stamp features an American alligator moving through shallow water and dense wetland vegetation within the larger South Florida landscape. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE AMERICAN ALLIGATOR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The American alligator (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlligator mississippiensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a large semiaquatic reptile native to the southeastern United States. Adults have broad, rounded snouts, heavily armored bodies, muscular tails, and dark olive-brown to nearly black coloring. Alligators are powerful swimmers and spend much of their lives in freshwater marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, rivers, and slow-moving waterways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMERICAN ALLIGATORS IN FLORIDA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American alligators are closely associated with Florida’s natural landscape and occur throughout the state wherever suitable freshwater habitat exists. They are especially characteristic of the Everglades, where they inhabit sawgrass marshes, sloughs, ponds, canals, and other wetlands. Florida’s warm climate and extensive network of freshwater habitats support one of the country’s largest alligator populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLIGATORS \u0026amp; THE EVERGLADES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American alligators play an important ecological role in the Everglades. During dry periods, they create and maintain depressions known as “alligator holes,” which can retain water after surrounding marshes begin to dry. These refuges provide water and habitat for fish, turtles, birds, and other wildlife, illustrating how a single species can influence the broader wetland community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLORIDA’S STATE REPTILE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The American alligator is Florida’s official state reptile and one of the animals most strongly associated with the state. Its presence in marshes, swamps, and waterways has made it an enduring symbol of Florida’s wild landscapes, particularly the Everglades. For couples with ties to Florida, this stamp offers a distinctive alternative to more traditional floral or coastal postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMERICAN ALLIGATOR CONSERVATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American alligator populations declined sharply during the 20th century because of hunting and habitat loss. Federal and state protections helped the species recover dramatically, and it is now considered one of the notable success stories of American wildlife conservation. The species remains protected and carefully managed while continuing to serve as an important part of southeastern wetland ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLORIDA WEDDINGS \u0026amp; DESTINATION MAIL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep greens, earthy browns, and an unmistakable Everglades setting give this stamp a strong sense of place on wedding stationery. It pairs beautifully with botanical greens, ivory, kraft paper, natural textures, tropical foliage, and outdoor-inspired invitation suites. For brides planning Florida, Everglades, resort, or destination weddings, the alligator creates an unexpected finishing detail that feels personal, memorable, and distinctly local.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Alligator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes strength, patience, resilience, adaptability, protection, and survival. Its ability to remain still and observant before acting evokes patience and confidence, while its long evolutionary history represents endurance through changing conditions. For weddings and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses steadfast commitment, resilience, and the strength to build a lasting life together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series. John D. 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We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. 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Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Southern Florida Wetland American Alligator Postage Stamp | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010630709554,"sku":"4099i-1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Southern Florida Wetland American Alligator Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010630742322,"sku":"4099i-10","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Southern Florida Wetland American Alligator Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010630775090,"sku":"4099i-15","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Southern Florida Wetland American Alligator Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010630807858,"sku":"4099i-20","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Southern Florida Wetland American Alligator Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010630840626,"sku":"4099i-25","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Southern Florida Wetland American Alligator Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010630873394,"sku":"4099i-50","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Southern Florida Wetland American Alligator Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010630906162,"sku":"4099i-100","price":369.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-4099i-American-Alligator-Southern-Florida-Wetland-2006-39c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1792595863"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-southern-florida-wetland-american-crocodile-stamps-nature-of-america-series-croc-wetlands-green-usps-postage-39-cents","title":"Southern Florida Wetland American Crocodile Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Reptile | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis American crocodile resting among lush green wetlands gives these unused vintage postage stamps an unforgettable look for letters, wedding invitations, and special correspondence. Issued in 2006 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this stamp comes from John D. Dawson’s richly detailed portrait of southern Florida’s subtropical wetlands. Its open-jawed crocodile, layered marsh vegetation, and natural green palette make it an especially distinctive choice for Florida weddings, Everglades celebrations, outdoor events, reptile lovers, and couples seeking vintage postage with a sense of place and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – American Crocodile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Crocodiles, Reptiles, Florida Wildlife, Wetlands, Mangroves, Native Wildlife, Coastal Wildlife, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, Gray, Brown, Blue, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Everglades Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Destination Weddings, Nature Weddings, Reptile Events, Wildlife Events, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Special Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31 × 40 mm \/ 1.22 × 1.57 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – American Crocodile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent designs in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Artist John D. Dawson illustrated the ecosystem under the direction of USPS designer and art director Ethel Kessler. This stamp features an American crocodile with its jaws open amid the vegetation and waterways of southern Florida. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE AMERICAN CROCODILE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The American crocodile (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrocodylus acutus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a large, long-snouted reptile found in tropical and subtropical coastal environments from southern Florida through parts of the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Adults typically have grayish-green to olive coloring, a powerful tail, armored scales, and a narrower snout than the American alligator. Despite their formidable appearance, American crocodiles are generally shy and avoid people when left undisturbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMERICAN CROCODILES IN FLORIDA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South Florida marks the northern edge of the American crocodile’s natural range. In the United States, the species occurs primarily in southern Florida, where it inhabits mangrove swamps, coastal creeks, estuaries, ponds, canals, and other areas where fresh and salt water meet. Florida Bay, Everglades National Park, Biscayne Bay, and surrounding coastal wetlands provide important habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCROCODILES \u0026amp; THE EVERGLADES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American crocodiles are particularly well suited to the transitional environments of southern Florida, where freshwater flowing through the Everglades eventually meets the sea. Unlike American alligators, crocodiles tolerate brackish and saltwater environments especially well. Their presence in coastal wetlands reflects the unusual ecological character of South Florida, where tropical, freshwater, and marine communities overlap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMERICAN CROCODILE CONSERVATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The American crocodile is protected under the Endangered Species Act, with the Florida population currently classified as threatened. Habitat protection and restoration have contributed to substantial recovery from the extremely low numbers recorded in Florida during the 20th century. Continued protection of nesting areas, mangroves, estuaries, and coastal wetlands remains important to the species’ long-term survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLORIDA WEDDINGS \u0026amp; DESTINATION MAIL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The rich greens, earthy neutrals, and unmistakable Everglades setting make this stamp an unconventional but memorable choice for Florida and destination wedding stationery. It works particularly well with invitation suites inspired by mangroves, tropical landscapes, natural textures, botanical greens, or the couple’s connection to South Florida. For brides looking beyond traditional flowers and hearts, the crocodile offers a playful, sophisticated way to make an envelope feel highly personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida’s wetlands include sawgrass marshes, mangrove forests, sloughs, wet prairies, estuaries, and coastal environments shaped by alternating wet and dry seasons. These interconnected habitats support an extraordinary collection of plants and animals adapted to changing water levels and varying salinity. Dawson’s artwork places numerous native species within a single ecological landscape, illustrating how closely the region’s wildlife depends on water and habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Crocodile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes resilience, patience, strength, adaptability, protection, and ancient wisdom. The crocodile’s ability to thrive where land and water meet evokes confidence in navigating change, while its quiet, watchful nature represents awareness and self-assurance. For weddings and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses enduring strength, individuality, and the ability to move through life’s transitions together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series. John D. Dawson illustrated the series under the art direction of Ethel Kessler, creating immersive landscapes designed to encourage appreciation for the diversity and ecological relationships found across the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Southern Florida Wetland American Crocodile Postage Stamp | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Reptile | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010542858546,"sku":"4099e-1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Southern Florida Wetland American Crocodile Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Reptile | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010542891314,"sku":"4099e-10","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Southern Florida Wetland American Crocodile Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Reptile | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010542924082,"sku":"4099e-15","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Southern Florida Wetland American Crocodile Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Reptile | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010542956850,"sku":"4099e-20","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Southern Florida Wetland American Crocodile Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Reptile | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010542989618,"sku":"4099e-25","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Southern Florida Wetland American Crocodile Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Reptile | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010543022386,"sku":"4099e-50","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Southern Florida Wetland American Crocodile Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Reptile | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010543055154,"sku":"4099e-100","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-4099e-American-Crocodile-Southern-Florida-Wetland-2006-39c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1792374917"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-southern-florida-wetland-white-ibis-bird-stamps-nature-of-america-series-birds-wetlands-usps-postage-39-cents","title":"Southern Florida Wetland White Ibis Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis graceful white ibis wading through turquoise-blue water makes these unused vintage postage stamps especially striking for Florida, coastal, and nature-inspired wedding mail. Issued in 2006 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this design comes from John D. Dawson’s richly detailed portrait of a southern Florida wetland ecosystem. The bird’s snowy white plumage and vivid coral-red bill create a beautiful contrast against the lush aquatic setting, giving wedding invitations, save the dates, destination celebrations, and other special correspondence a distinctive tropical Florida accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – White Ibis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Ibis, Eudocimus albus, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Ibis, Wading Birds, Florida Birds, Wetland Birds, Coastal Birds, Native Wildlife, Marshes, Mangroves, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White, Coral Red, Blue, Turquoise, Green, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Destination Weddings, Coastal Weddings, Tropical Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Nature-Themed Weddings, Bird-Themed Events, Everglades Events, Thank You Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099j\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 × 31 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.22 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – White Ibis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent designs in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Artist John D. Dawson created the detailed ecosystem artwork under the direction of USPS designer and art director Ethel Kessler. This stamp features a white ibis standing amid blue-green wetland water and vegetation, its long coral-red bill providing a vivid focal point within the scene. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The white ibis (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEudocimus albus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a distinctive wading bird recognized by its mostly white adult plumage, long downward-curving red-orange bill, pinkish-red legs, and flashes of black at the wingtips visible in flight. Its specialized bill is used to probe shallow water and soft mud for crustaceans, insects, small fish, and other aquatic prey. White ibises often forage in groups and may gather in large communal nesting colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHITE IBISES IN FLORIDA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White ibises are closely associated with Florida’s marshes, mangroves, lagoons, estuaries, ponds, and coastal wetlands. They are among the state’s most recognizable wading birds and are frequently seen moving methodically through shallow water in search of food. Their abundance and visibility have made them an enduring part of the visual character of South Florida and the greater Everglades ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHITE IBISES \u0026amp; WEDDING STYLE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The crisp white plumage of the ibis paired with coral-red accents and blue-green water creates a naturally sophisticated palette for wedding stationery. This stamp coordinates especially well with ivory, white, coral, turquoise, sea glass, sage, tropical green, and coastal blue invitation suites. Its elegant bird subject is particularly appealing for Florida destination weddings, waterfront ceremonies, tropical celebrations, and couples looking for vintage postage that feels refined without being traditionally floral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE WHITE IBIS \u0026amp; THE EVERGLADES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White ibises depend on the seasonal rise and fall of water across Florida’s wetlands. As water levels recede, aquatic prey becomes concentrated in shallow pools where the birds can feed efficiently. Because their breeding success is closely connected to wetland conditions and food availability, white ibises are useful indicators of the ecological health of the Everglades and other South Florida wetlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida’s wetlands encompass sawgrass marshes, mangrove forests, sloughs, wet prairies, ponds, estuaries, and coastal habitats shaped by seasonal water cycles. These interconnected environments support an extraordinary diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, and native plants. Dawson’s artwork brings numerous species together within a single ecological scene, emphasizing the relationships among wildlife, vegetation, water, and habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Ibis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes grace, balance, adaptability, renewal, purity, and purposeful movement. Its brilliant white plumage evokes clarity and new beginnings, while its life within constantly changing wetlands represents the ability to adapt while remaining grounded. For weddings and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses graceful partnership, fresh beginnings, and moving confidently together into a shared future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series. John D. Dawson illustrated the series under the art direction of Ethel Kessler, creating immersive scenes intended to encourage appreciation for the diversity and ecological relationships found in American landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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Issued in 2006 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this stamp comes from John D. Dawson’s richly detailed depiction of a southern Florida wetland ecosystem where freshwater and coastal habitats meet. Perfect for Florida weddings, bird lovers, patriotic themes, Everglades events, outdoor celebrations, save the dates, and other nature-inspired correspondence, these stamps pair one of America’s most recognizable birds with the distinctive landscape of South Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – Bald Eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Eagles, Birds of Prey, Raptors, Florida Birds, Native Wildlife, American Wildlife, National Bird, National Symbol, Wetlands, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown, White, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Nature-Themed Weddings, Bird-Themed Events, Patriotic Events, Everglades Events, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099d\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31 × 40 mm \/ 1.22 × 1.57 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – Bald Eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent designs in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Artist John D. Dawson created the detailed ecosystem artwork under the direction of USPS designer and art director Ethel Kessler. The bald eagle appears within Dawson’s scientifically informed wetland scene, which depicts native species occupying the region where freshwater and coastal environments overlap. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bald eagle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaliaeetus leucocephalus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a large North American bird of prey recognized by the adult’s dark brown body, white head and tail, powerful yellow bill, and yellow feet. Juveniles are predominantly brown and gradually acquire the familiar white-headed adult plumage as they mature. Bald eagles have broad wings and exceptional eyesight, allowing them to locate fish and other prey from considerable distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBALD EAGLES IN FLORIDA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida supports one of the largest populations of bald eagles in the continental United States. The state’s extensive lakes, rivers, marshes, estuaries, and coastal habitats provide abundant feeding opportunities and suitable nesting areas. Bald eagles typically build large nests in tall trees near open water, where they can hunt fish and other prey while maintaining clear flight paths to and from the nest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBALD EAGLES \u0026amp; THE EVERGLADES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wetlands of southern Florida provide the mix of open water, abundant prey, nesting habitat, and expansive undeveloped areas that bald eagles require. Their presence within the Everglades ecosystem reflects the importance of maintaining healthy aquatic food webs and large connected landscapes. As top predators and scavengers, bald eagles occupy an important ecological role while also serving as highly visible symbols of successful wildlife conservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMERICA’S NATIONAL BIRD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bald eagle has served as a national emblem of the United States since 1782, when it was incorporated into the Great Seal of the United States. Its powerful appearance and widespread North American range have made it a symbol of freedom, strength, independence, and national identity. The species is deeply associated with American history and appears extensively in government seals, currency, military insignia, monuments, and postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBALD EAGLE CONSERVATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bald eagle populations declined dramatically during the 20th century because of habitat loss, shooting, environmental contaminants, and especially the effects of the pesticide DDT on eggshell strength. Legal protection, the banning of DDT, habitat conservation, and active recovery programs produced a remarkable population rebound. The bald eagle was removed from the federal endangered and threatened species list in 2007, although it remains protected under other federal laws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida’s wetlands include sawgrass marshes, wet prairies, mangrove communities, sloughs, forested wetlands, and coastal habitats shaped by alternating wet and dry seasons. These interconnected environments support an extraordinary diversity of plants and animals. Dawson’s artwork combines numerous native species into one ecological scene, emphasizing how wildlife depends on the region’s complex water systems and interconnected habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBald Eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes freedom, strength, courage, vision, independence, resilience, and protection. The eagle’s ability to soar high above the landscape evokes perspective and clarity, while its powerful presence represents confidence and determination. For weddings and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses strength of commitment, shared purpose, and the courage to build a life together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series. John D. Dawson illustrated the series under the art direction of Ethel Kessler, creating immersive scenes intended to encourage appreciation for the diversity and ecological relationships found in American landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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Issued in 2006 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this stamp comes from John D. Dawson’s detailed depiction of a southern Florida wetland ecosystem and highlights one of the Everglades’ most specialized birds of prey. Perfect for Florida weddings, bird lovers, Everglades themes, conservation events, outdoor celebrations, save the dates, and nature-inspired correspondence, these stamps showcase the remarkable biodiversity of South Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – Snail Kite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snail Kite, Everglade Snail Kite, Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Birds of Prey, Raptors, Florida Birds, Wetland Birds, Native Wildlife, Endangered Species, Apple Snails, Marshes, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gray, Black, Green, Blue, Brown, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Nature-Themed Weddings, Bird-Themed Events, Conservation Events, Everglades Events, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099a\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 × 31 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.22 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – Snail Kite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent designs in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Artist John D. Dawson created the ecosystem artwork under the direction of USPS designer and art director Ethel Kessler. The snail kite appears within a scientifically informed scene depicting the interconnected freshwater and coastal habitats of southern Florida. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Everglade snail kite (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a medium-sized bird of prey distinguished by broad wings, a long tail, and an unusually slender, strongly curved bill. Adult males are generally slate gray with darker wings and tail, while females and immature birds are browner and more heavily streaked. Its specialized bill is adapted for extracting freshwater apple snails from their shells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSNAIL KITES \u0026amp; APPLE SNAILS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Few North American raptors are as specialized in their feeding habits as the snail kite. In Florida, these birds depend heavily on freshwater apple snails, which they capture while flying slowly over marshes and shallow water. After grasping a snail with their feet, they perch nearby and use their deeply curved bills to remove the animal from its shell. This close relationship makes the health of snail kite populations strongly dependent on wetland conditions and abundant snail populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSNAIL KITE HABITAT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snail kites inhabit freshwater marshes, lakes, sloughs, wet prairies, canals, and other shallow-water habitats where apple snails are accessible. In Florida, important habitat includes portions of the Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, and other central and southern Florida wetlands. Changes in water depth can strongly influence where the birds feed, nest, and raise their young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSNAIL KITE CONSERVATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Everglade snail kite is federally listed as endangered in the United States, where its natural range is restricted to Florida. Wetland loss, altered water-management regimes, changing water levels, and disruptions to apple-snail populations have all affected the bird historically. Conservation efforts focus heavily on protecting and restoring suitable freshwater wetlands and maintaining ecological conditions that support successful nesting and foraging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA SPECIALIZED EVERGLADES RAPTOR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The snail kite is closely associated with Florida’s wetland identity because its survival depends so directly on healthy aquatic ecosystems. Unlike more generalist birds of prey, it occupies a narrow ecological niche shaped by freshwater marshes and its specialized snail diet. Its presence therefore reflects the intricate relationships among water, vegetation, prey, and wildlife that define the greater Everglades ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida’s wetlands include sawgrass marshes, wet prairies, sloughs, mangrove communities, and coastal habitats shaped by alternating wet and dry seasons. These interconnected environments support an exceptional diversity of plants and animals. Dawson’s stamp-pane artwork brings numerous native species together within one ecological scene, emphasizing the dependence of wildlife on the region’s complex water systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnail Kite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes focus, adaptability, patience, resourcefulness, resilience, and harmony with one’s environment. The bird’s highly specialized way of life evokes the value of knowing one’s strengths and pursuing a clear path with precision. For meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses perseverance, purpose, and an appreciation for the delicate balance of the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series. John D. 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We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ewe’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eHouse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea boutique vintage postage house\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003elocated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Southern Florida Wetland Snail Kite Postage Stamp | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010483646770,"sku":"4099a-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Southern Florida Wetland Snail Kite Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010483679538,"sku":"4099a-10","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Southern Florida Wetland Snail Kite Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010483712306,"sku":"4099a-15","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Southern Florida Wetland Snail Kite Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010483745074,"sku":"4099a-20","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Southern Florida Wetland Snail Kite Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010483777842,"sku":"4099a-25","price":37.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Southern Florida Wetland Snail Kite Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010483810610,"sku":"4099a-50","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Southern Florida Wetland Snail Kite Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Florida Everglades Birds | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","offer_id":68010483843378,"sku":"4099a-100","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-4099a-Snail-Kite-Southern-Florida-Wetland-2006-39c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1792371249"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-southern-florida-wetland-seaside-sparrow-bird-stamps-nature-of-america-series-birds-wetlands-usps-postage-39-cents","title":"Southern Florida Wetland Seaside Sparrow Bird Stamps (Nature of America Series, Birds, Wetlands) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 39c","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for bird lovers, naturalists, and nature lovers, this vintage stamp will impart sophistication and elegance when used to mail your save-the-date, bridal announcements, wedding invitations, and letters. On October 6, 2006 the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued the Southern Florida Wetland sheet of stamps featuring wildlife of the Floridian subtropical wetlands. It was the eighth sheet in a 12-year “Nature of America” series. This unused postage stamp features a single Florida Seaside Sparrow in a marsh and has a face value of 39-cents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe seaside sparrow (\u003ci\u003eAmmodramus maritimus\u003c\/i\u003e) is a large, dark songbird with a long bill that lives in the tidal marshes of Florida. There are several subspecies of seaside sparrow in Florida, including the Cape Sable seaside sparrow, Scott's seaside sparrow, and MacGillivray's seaside sparrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn many spiritual traditions, the seaside sparrow, like most sparrows, is generally considered a symbol of good luck, protection, companionship, and simple joys due to its cheerful presence and ability to thrive in diverse environments; its presence near a home is often seen as a positive sign, bringing harmony and warding off negative energies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese unused postage stamps are ideal for collectors, bird watchers, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature. Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your correspondence or as a unique gift for a nature enthusiast, these vintage stamps embody the charm and allure of one of America's most colorful wetland residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis gorgeous self-adhesive stamp is part of the “Nature of America” series of twelve self-adhesive stamp sheets that the United States Postal Service (USPS) released annually between 1999 and 2010. Starting with the Sonoran Desert sheet\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eand ending with the Hawaiian Rain Forest Sheet, the USPS issued a total of twelve sheets in the series. The stamps in this series were originally printed on large sheets 9\"x8¾\" (233mm x 171mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe sheets were designed by Ethel Kessler and illustrated by artist John D. Dawson\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003efor the USPS.\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eThe original idea for the series, conceived in 1996, was for a set of four American desert stamps.\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eThis was inspired by the success of \u003ci\u003eDesert Plants\u003c\/i\u003e commemorative stamps released in 1981.\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eArtist John Dawson was recommended by art director Howard Paine\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eand selected for the illustration of these four stamps. From four stamps, the idea expanded into a proposed set of six stamp sheets covering six ecosystems.\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eAfter the commercial success of the first sheets,\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003ethe USPS decided to extend the series by six more ecosystems, from the Sonoran Desert to the Hawaiian Rain Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. 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Illustrated by John D. Dawson within a richly detailed southern Florida wetland ecosystem, this stamp depicts the tawny Florida panther amid the subtropical landscape it depends upon. Perfect for Florida weddings, nature-themed invitations, save the dates, wildlife enthusiasts, conservation themes, outdoor celebrations, and other special correspondence, these stamps celebrate one of America’s rarest and most distinctive native mammals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – Florida Panther\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida Panther, Puma concolor coryi, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Big Cats, Wildcats, Mammals, Wildlife, Native Animals, Florida Wildlife, Endangered Species, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tan, Brown, Green, Blue, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Nature-Themed Weddings, Wildlife Events, Conservation Events, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Nature-Themed Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099c\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 × 31 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.22 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – Florida Panther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent stamps in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Artist John D. Dawson created the detailed ecosystem artwork under the direction of USPS art director Ethel Kessler. The Florida panther appears within Dawson’s scientifically informed wetland scene, which brings together freshwater and coastal species found in southern Florida. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE FLORIDA PANTHER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Florida panther (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePuma concolor coryi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a large, long-tailed wild cat and the best-known surviving puma population in the eastern United States. Adults typically have tawny brown upper bodies with lighter undersides and darker markings on the tail tip, ears, and sides of the nose. Panthers are solitary predators and rely heavily on white-tailed deer, wild hogs, and other mammals for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLORIDA PANTHER HABITAT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida panthers use a variety of habitats across peninsular Florida but depend particularly on large expanses of forested and wetland landscapes that provide cover for resting, denning, hunting, and movement. The core breeding population is concentrated in southern Florida, including areas associated with the Big Cypress Basin and the greater Everglades ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLORIDA PANTHER CONSERVATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Florida panther is federally protected as an endangered species. Habitat loss and fragmentation, vehicle collisions, and the difficulty of maintaining connected territories remain important conservation concerns. Recovery efforts have included habitat protection, wildlife corridors, genetic restoration, monitoring, and public education intended to support a viable population over the long term.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLORIDA’S STATE ANIMAL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Florida panther was designated Florida’s official state animal in 1982 following a statewide vote by students. Its status as both a state symbol and an endangered predator has made it an enduring emblem of Florida’s remaining wilderness and of efforts to preserve the state’s native ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida’s wetlands include sawgrass marshes, mangrove swamps, sloughs, forested wetlands, and coastal habitats shaped by seasonal changes in water levels. These interconnected environments support an extraordinary diversity of plants and wildlife. For the stamp pane, Dawson depicted more than twenty different kinds of plants and animals within one composite scene to illustrate the ecological richness of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE EVERGLADES \u0026amp; FLORIDA IDENTITY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Everglades and neighboring wetlands form one of the most recognizable natural landscapes in the United States. Their vast marshes, subtropical vegetation, seasonal water cycles, and distinctive wildlife have become inseparable from Florida’s environmental identity. This stamp is especially meaningful for Florida-themed correspondence, Everglades enthusiasts, conservationists, and couples celebrating a connection to the state’s natural landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida Panther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes strength, independence, resilience, courage, adaptability, and protection. The panther’s solitary nature evokes confidence and self-reliance, while its dependence on expansive connected habitat represents balance and the importance of preserving meaningful connections. For weddings and other significant correspondence, this stamp can express strength, loyalty, and the courage to move forward together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series. John D. 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Issued in 2006 as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, this stamp comes from John D. Dawson’s richly detailed depiction of a southern Florida wetland ecosystem where freshwater and coastal habitats meet. Perfect for nature lovers, Florida weddings, Everglades themes, wildlife enthusiasts, outdoor celebrations, save the dates, and special correspondence, these stamps bring the beauty of one of America’s most distinctive ecosystems to your envelopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 39-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland – Everglades Mink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \/ Southern Florida Wetland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Everglades Mink, Southern Florida Wetland, Nature of America, Florida Everglades, Wetlands, Marshes, Wildlife, Mammals, American Mink, Native Animals, Florida Wildlife, Ecosystems, Conservation, John D. Dawson, Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown, Green, Blue, Tan, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Florida Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Nature-Themed Weddings, Wildlife Events, Everglades Events, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Nature-Themed Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4099g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e40 × 31 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.22 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Florida Wetland – Everglades Mink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued on October 4, 2006, in Naples, Florida, as one of ten 39-cent stamps in the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida Wetland pane. Artist John D. Dawson created the detailed ecosystem artwork under the direction of USPS art director Ethel Kessler. The Everglades mink appears wading through marsh vegetation within Dawson’s larger depiction of a wetland community where freshwater and saltwater environments converge. Avery Dennison produced the self-adhesive stamps using photogravure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE EVERGLADES MINK:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Everglades mink (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMustela vison evergladensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a south Florida population of the American mink adapted to the region’s marshes and swamps. Like other mink, it is a semi-aquatic member of the weasel family with a long, streamlined body, dark brown fur, small rounded ears, and partially webbed feet that help it move efficiently through wet habitats. Everglades mink are opportunistic carnivores that hunt both aquatic and terrestrial prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEVERGLADES MINK HABITAT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Everglades mink is associated with shallow freshwater marshes, swamps, and wetland systems in southern Florida. Its present range includes areas such as Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, and Fakahatchee Strand. Healthy wetland hydrology and intact habitat are especially important to this elusive mammal because its food, shelter, and movements are closely tied to aquatic environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEVERGLADES MINK CONSERVATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Everglades mink is listed as a threatened species by the State of Florida. Habitat alteration, changes in water flow, wetland degradation, and broader ecological disruptions can affect the species and the prey communities on which it depends. Its presence on this stamp helps highlight the ecological importance of protecting the interconnected wetlands of southern Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Florida’s wetlands include sawgrass marshes, mangrove communities, sloughs, coastal wetlands, and other habitats shaped by seasonal changes in water level. The region supports an extraordinary diversity of plants and animals adapted to both freshwater and brackish environments. For the stamp pane, Dawson combined more than twenty species into one scientifically informed scene to demonstrate the richness and ecological relationships of this wetland community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE EVERGLADES \u0026amp; FLORIDA IDENTITY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Everglades is one of the most recognizable natural landscapes in the United States and an enduring symbol of Florida’s wild character. Its expansive marshes, distinctive wildlife, tropical climate, and complex water system make it unlike any other major American ecosystem. This stamp is particularly fitting for Florida-themed correspondence, Everglades enthusiasts, conservationists, and couples celebrating a connection to the state’s natural landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverglades Mink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design symbolizes adaptability, independence, resilience, curiosity, and connection to the natural world. The mink’s ability to move between land and water evokes flexibility and resourcefulness, while the surrounding wetland represents renewal, interconnectedness, and the importance of thriving within a balanced environment. For meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses an adventurous spirit and appreciation for wild places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series in 1999 to celebrate major American ecosystems through detailed, scientifically informed artwork. Each large pane presented a different habitat populated by representative native plants and animals. The Southern Florida Wetland issue was the eighth installment in the twelve-year series, following subjects such as the Sonoran Desert, Pacific Coast Rain Forest, Great Plains Prairie, Longleaf Pine Forest, Arctic Tundra, Pacific Coral Reef, and Northeast Deciduous Forest. John D. 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This detailed desert ecosystem design is perfect for adding natural Sonoran Desert style to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, travel-themed mailings, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 33-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saguaro Cactus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nature of America \/ Sonoran Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Saguaro Cactus, Sonoran Desert, Desert Plants, Cactus, Nature of America, Southwestern Flora, Desert Ecosystem, Botanical, Sunset, Mexico, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, Tan, Orange, Yellow, Gold, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Desert-Themed Weddings, Southwestern Mailings, Travel Correspondence, Nature Mailings, Thank You Notes, Birthday Cards, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3293e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1999 Saguaro Cactus stamp features a towering green saguaro cactus set within a richly illustrated Sonoran Desert landscape. The design is part of a larger panoramic desert ecosystem scene that includes native plants and animals from the Sonoran Desert. Issued as part of the first Nature of America pane, this stamp celebrated the beauty, biodiversity, and ecological importance of one of North America’s most iconic desert regions. The stamp was first issued on April 6, 1999, in Tucson, Arizona, with the first day ceremony held at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The saguaro cactus often symbolizes endurance, protection, patience, resilience, and wisdom gained through slow growth. Its tall, upright form and long life make it a powerful emblem of strength, rootedness, and survival in challenging conditions. This stamp is especially meaningful for messages of encouragement, milestone celebrations, desert weddings, travel correspondence, and heartfelt notes honoring perseverance and natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sonoran Desert pane was the first issue in the Nature of America series, introduced in 1999 to highlight major North American ecosystems. The pane of 10 stamps was designed as a connected panoramic scene, with each stamp forming part of a larger desert habitat illustration. The Sonoran Desert issue featured plants and animals including the saguaro cactus, white-winged dove, prickly pear cactus, teddy bear cholla, desert mule deer, Gila monster, cactus wren, hedgehog cactus, brittlebush, desert tortoise, Gambel’s quail, desert cottontail, cactus mouse, western diamondback rattlesnake, and Gila woodpecker. The artwork was created by John Dawson, and the stamps were printed by Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. 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This native desert bird design is perfect for adding natural Sonoran Desert style to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, travel-themed mailings, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 33-cents. 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The cactus wren is shown as part of the larger Nature of America panoramic pane, which celebrates the biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert and its interdependent plant and animal life. This stamp was issued as part of the first Nature of America set, a USPS series created to highlight North American biomes through connected educational stamp panes. The Cactus Wren stamp was first issued on April 6, 1999, in Tucson, Arizona, with the first day ceremony held at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cactus wren often evokes adaptability, alertness, resourcefulness, and the lively spirit of desert life. As a bird that thrives among cactus plants and arid landscapes, it carries associations of resilience, protection, home-building, and cheerful persistence. This stamp is especially fitting for nature-inspired correspondence, desert weddings, travel mail, bird lover notes, encouragement cards, and messages celebrating endurance, creativity, and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sonoran Desert pane was the first issue in the Nature of America series, introduced in 1999 to promote appreciation of major North American ecosystems. The pane of 10 stamps was designed as a connected panoramic scene, with each stamp forming part of a larger desert habitat illustration. The Sonoran Desert issue featured plants and animals including the saguaro cactus, white-winged dove, prickly pear cactus, teddy bear cholla, desert mule deer, Gila monster, cactus wren, hedgehog cactus, brittlebush, desert tortoise, Gambel’s quail, desert cottontail, cactus mouse, western diamondback rattlesnake, and Gila woodpecker. The artwork was created by John Dawson, and the stamps were printed by Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Cactus Wren Postage Stamp | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328253493554,"sku":"3293a-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Cactus Wren Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328253526322,"sku":"3293a-10","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Cactus Wren Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328253559090,"sku":"3293a-15","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Cactus Wren Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328253591858,"sku":"3293a-20","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Cactus Wren Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328253624626,"sku":"3293a-25","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Cactus Wren Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328253657394,"sku":"3293a-50","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Cactus Wren Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328253690162,"sku":"3293a-100","price":147.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3293a-Cactus-Wren-Nature-of-America-Series-Desert-Bird-1999-33c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1781664116"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-sonoran-desert-cottontail-rabbit-stamps-nature-of-america-series-wild-animals-bunny-desert-usps-postage-33-cents","title":"Desert Cottontail Rabbit Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd Southwestern desert charm to your letters with these detailed vintage unused “Desert Cottontail” rabbit (bunny) postage stamps from the Nature of America Sonoran Desert issue! This wildlife design is perfect for adding natural desert beauty to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, travel-themed mailings, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 33-cents. 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The design comes from an acrylic painting by John Dawson and forms part of the larger connected Sonoran Desert pane. Issued on April 6, 1999, in Tucson, Arizona, this stamp was part of the first issue in the Nature of America series, created to celebrate the beauty and diversity of major North American ecological communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert cottontails often symbolize gentleness, awareness, adaptability, quickness, and quiet resilience. Their alert presence in a rugged desert landscape gives this stamp a sense of grace and survival, making it especially meaningful for nature-inspired correspondence, desert weddings, travel mail, thank you notes, and messages celebrating hope, sensitivity, and endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sonoran Desert pane was the first issue in the Nature of America series, introduced in 1999 as a set of educational stamp panes designed to promote appreciation of North American biomes. Each semi-jumbo self-adhesive stamp formed part of a larger panoramic ecosystem scene. The Sonoran Desert issue featured a wide variety of native plants and animals, including the saguaro cactus, white-winged dove, prickly pear cactus, teddy bear cholla, desert mule deer, Gila monster, cactus wren, hedgehog cactus, brittlebush, desert tortoise, Gambel quail, desert cottontail, cactus mouse, western diamondback rattlesnake, and Gila woodpecker. The artwork was created by John Dawson, and the stamps were printed by Banknote Corporation of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Desert Cottontail Rabbit Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328196641074,"sku":"3293g-1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Desert Cottontail Rabbit Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328196673842,"sku":"3293g-10","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Desert Cottontail Rabbit Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328196706610,"sku":"3293g-15","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Desert Cottontail Rabbit Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328196739378,"sku":"3293g-20","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Desert Cottontail Rabbit Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328196772146,"sku":"3293g-25","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Desert Cottontail Rabbit Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328196804914,"sku":"3293g-50","price":195.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Desert Cottontail Rabbit Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328196837682,"sku":"3293g-100","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3293g-Desert-Cottontail-Rabbit-Bunny-Pink-Cactus-Flower-1999-33c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1781668230"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-sonoran-desert-gambels-quail-stamps-nature-of-america-series-birds-desert-usps-postage-33-cents","title":"Gambel Quail Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd Southwestern desert charm to your letters with these detailed vintage unused Nature of America series “Gambel Quail” postage stamps! 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Their distinctive topknot and covey behavior give them a charming sense of personality and togetherness, making this stamp especially fitting for family correspondence, wedding mail, thank you notes, travel mailings, bird lover cards, and messages celebrating companionship, home, and shared journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sonoran Desert pane was the first issue in the Nature of America series, introduced in 1999 to promote appreciation of North American biomes. The pane of 10 stamps was designed as a connected panoramic scene, with each stamp forming part of a larger desert habitat illustration. 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Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. 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This stamp is especially fitting for bird lover mailings, desert weddings, travel correspondence, thank you notes, encouragement cards, and messages celebrating determination, creativity, and connection to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sonoran Desert pane was the first issue in the Nature of America series, introduced in 1999 as a group of educational stamp panes designed to promote appreciation of North American biomes. Each semi-jumbo self-adhesive stamp formed part of a larger panoramic ecosystem scene. The Sonoran Desert issue featured native plants and animals including the saguaro cactus, white-winged dove, prickly pear cactus, teddy bear cholla, desert mule deer, Gila monster, cactus wren, hedgehog cactus, brittlebush, desert tortoise, Gambel quail, desert cottontail, cactus mouse, western diamondback rattlesnake, and Gila woodpecker. 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This stamp is especially fitting for nature-inspired correspondence, desert weddings, travel mail, wildlife lover cards, thank you notes, and messages celebrating peace, perseverance, and natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sonoran Desert pane was the first issue in the Nature of America series, introduced in 1999 to promote appreciation of North American biomes. The pane of 10 stamps was designed as a connected panoramic scene, with each stamp forming part of a larger desert habitat illustration. The Sonoran Desert issue featured plants and animals including the saguaro cactus, white-winged dove, prickly pear cactus, teddy bear cholla, desert mule deer, Gila monster, cactus wren, hedgehog cactus, brittlebush, desert tortoise, Gambel quail, desert cottontail, cactus mouse, western diamondback rattlesnake, and Gila woodpecker. The artwork was created by John Dawson, and the stamps were printed by Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. 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This native desert wildlife design is perfect for adding natural Sonoran Desert style to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, travel-themed mailings, and other snail mail correspondence. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 33-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Desert Tortoise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature of America \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\/ Sonoran Desert\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 33-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Desert Tortoise, Sonoran Desert, Desert Wildlife, Tortoise, Reptile, Nature of America, Southwestern Wildlife, Desert Ecosystem\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown, Tan, Green, Blue, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Desert-Themed Weddings, Southwestern Mailings, Travel Correspondence, Nature Mailings, Wildlife Lover Mailings, Thank You Notes, Birthday Cards, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offset Press\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3293b\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1999 Desert Tortoise stamp features a desert tortoise within a richly illustrated Sonoran Desert ecosystem scene. The design comes from an acrylic painting by John Dawson and forms part of the larger connected Sonoran Desert pane, which celebrates the plants, animals, and habitat relationships of this remarkable desert region. First issued on April 6, 1999, in Tucson, Arizona, this stamp was part of the first issue in the Nature of America series, a USPS series created to promote appreciation of major North American ecological communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Desert tortoises often symbolize patience, longevity, protection, resilience, wisdom, and grounded strength. Their slow, steady movement and ability to survive in harsh desert conditions give this stamp a meaningful sense of endurance and quiet perseverance. This design is especially fitting for desert weddings, milestone celebrations, travel correspondence, nature-themed mailings, thank you notes, and messages honoring strength, stability, and lasting commitment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Sonoran Desert pane was the first issue in the Nature of America series, introduced in 1999 as a group of educational stamp panes designed to promote appreciation of North American biomes. Each semi-jumbo self-adhesive stamp formed part of a larger panoramic ecosystem scene. The Sonoran Desert issue featured native plants and animals including the saguaro cactus, white-winged dove, prickly pear cactus, teddy bear cholla, desert mule deer, Gila monster, cactus wren, hedgehog cactus, brittlebush, desert tortoise, Gambel quail, desert cottontail, cactus mouse, western diamondback rattlesnake, and Gila woodpecker. The artwork was created by John Dawson, and the stamps were printed by Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Desert Tortoise Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328163774770,"sku":"3293b-1","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Desert Tortoise Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328163807538,"sku":"3293b-10","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Desert Tortoise Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328163840306,"sku":"3293b-15","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Desert Tortoise Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328163873074,"sku":"3293b-20","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Desert Tortoise Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328163905842,"sku":"3293b-25","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Desert Tortoise Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328163938610,"sku":"3293b-50","price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Desert Tortoise Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51328163971378,"sku":"3293b-100","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3293b-Desert-Tortoise-Reptile-Yellow-Flowers-1999-33c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1781669390"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-sonoran-desert-white-winged-dove-stamps-nature-of-america-series-birds-desert-usps-postage-33-cents","title":"White-winged Dove Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd peaceful Southwestern desert beauty to your letters with these detailed vintage unused “White-winged Dove” postage stamps from the Nature of America Sonoran Desert issue! This native desert bird design is perfect for adding natural Sonoran Desert charm to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, travel-themed mailings, bird lover correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 33-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White-winged Dove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nature of America \/ Sonoran Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e White-winged Dove, Sonoran Desert, Desert Birds, Wildlife, Nature of America, Southwestern Wildlife, Desert Ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, Gray, Brown, Tan, Green, Yellow, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Desert-Themed Weddings, Southwestern Mailings, Travel Correspondence, Nature Mailings, Bird Lover Mailings, Thank You Notes, Sympathy Cards, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3293c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1999 White-winged Dove stamp features a white-winged dove within a richly illustrated Sonoran Desert ecosystem scene. 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This stamp is especially fitting for wedding invitations, sympathy notes, thank you cards, desert-themed correspondence, bird lover mailings, and messages expressing peace, remembrance, affection, or renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sonoran Desert pane was the first issue in the Nature of America series, introduced in 1999 as a group of educational stamp panes designed to promote appreciation of North American biomes. Each semi-jumbo self-adhesive stamp formed part of a larger panoramic ecosystem scene. The Sonoran Desert issue featured native plants and animals including the saguaro cactus, white-winged dove, prickly pear cactus, teddy bear cholla, desert mule deer, Gila monster, cactus wren, hedgehog cactus, brittlebush, desert tortoise, Gambel quail, desert cottontail, cactus mouse, western diamondback rattlesnake, and Gila woodpecker. 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Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 White-winged Dove Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51323180056882,"sku":"3293c-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 White-winged Dove Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51323180089650,"sku":"3293c-10","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 White-winged Dove Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51323180122418,"sku":"3293c-15","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 White-winged Dove Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51323180155186,"sku":"3293c-20","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 White-winged Dove Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51323180187954,"sku":"3293c-25","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 White-winged Dove Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51323180220722,"sku":"3293c-50","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 White-winged Dove Postage Stamps | Nature of America Series | Sonoran Desert | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","offer_id":51323180253490,"sku":"3293c-100","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3293c-White-winged-Dove-Desert-Bird-Cactus-1999-33c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1781671924"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-spicebush-swallowtail-butterfly-stamps-butterfly-series-butterflies-insects-black-blue-usps-postage-66c","title":"Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Stamps (Butterfly Series, Butterflies, Insects, Black, Blue) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 66c","description":"\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eDiscover the charm of these vintage, unused\u003cem\u003e “Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly”\u003c\/em\u003e postage stamps, a delightful addition to your correspondence! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning 66-cent self-adhesive stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) on January 23, 2013, in Pine Mountain, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USPS celebrated the spicebush swallowtail on its third butterfly stamp issuance for large greeting card envelopes that required additional postage that year. Known as one of the most beautiful and intriguing of the swallowtail butterflies, the spicebush swallowtail is named for the plant on which its caterpillars commonly live, the spicebush. The stamp art is a colorful, highly stylized depiction of the butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNationally acclaimed artist Tom Engeman of Frederick, MD, working under the direction of Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, created this stamp’s design on a computer using images of preserved butterflies as a starting point. The result is a highly stylized, simplified image of a spicebush swallowtail rather than an exact replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth as caterpillars and butterflies, spicebush swallowtails hide from their predators in plain sight. They do this by mimicking other creatures or their surroundings. The caterpillar later morphs into what looks like a small green snake, with yellow and black markings that resemble a snake's eyes and a false forked tongue. The butterfly’s chrysalis mimics a dried brown leaf, complete with veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2010 the United States Postal Service (USPS) introduced the first stamp in the “Butterfly Series.” This series was designed to address the needs of greeting card envelopes that required additional postage due to \"nonmachinable\" characteristics. Such envelopes, which may be oddly shaped, vertical, lumpy, rigid, or adorned with clasps, ribbons, or buttons, required this special stamp even if they weighed less than an ounce. Before the release of these stamps, some greeting card envelopes indicated \"extra postage required,\" and the Greeting Card Association actively promoted the use of a butterfly silhouette image on greeting card envelopes to denote extra postage requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"10 Vintage Unused Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Stamps (Butterfly Series, Butterflies, Insects, Black, Blue) USPS Postage 66c","offer_id":49747319062834,"sku":"4736-10","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Vintage Unused Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Stamps (Butterfly Series, Butterflies, Insects, Black, Blue) USPS Postage 66c","offer_id":49747319095602,"sku":"4736-15","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Vintage Unused Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Stamps (Butterfly Series, Butterflies, Insects, Black, Blue) USPS Postage 66c","offer_id":49747319128370,"sku":"4736-20","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Vintage Unused Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Stamps (Butterfly Series, Butterflies, Insects, Black, Blue) USPS Postage 66c","offer_id":49747319161138,"sku":"4736-25","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Vintage Unused Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Stamps (Butterfly Series, Butterflies, Insects, Black, Blue) USPS Postage 66c","offer_id":49747319193906,"sku":"4736-50","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Vintage Unused Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Stamps (Butterfly Series, Butterflies, Insects, Black, Blue) USPS Postage 66c","offer_id":49747319226674,"sku":"4736-100","price":469.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/hph-2013-spicebush-swallowtail-butterfly-vintage-usps-unused-postage-mail-stamps-face-value-66c-butterfly-series-blue-black-4736-image-1.jpg?v=1739308388"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-flowering-trees-blue-paloverde-stamps-southwest-flora-arizona-state-tree-yellow-flower-usps-postage-32c-1","title":"Blue Paloverde Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Arizona State Tree | Southwestern | Yellow Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd bright desert color and Southwestern botanical charm to your letters with these vintage unused “Blue Paloverde” postage stamps from the Flowering Trees series! This vibrant commemorative design is perfect for adding golden yellow blossoms, blue-green branches, Arizona scenery, Sonoran Desert style, Southwestern nature, and distinctive botanical detail to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, desert weddings, spring mailings, floral correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Paloverde\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering Trees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Paloverde, Blue Palo Verde, Parkinsonia florida, Cercidium floridum, Arizona State Tree, Flowering Trees, Desert Flowers, Yellow Flowers, Botanical Art, Sonoran Desert, Arizona Flora, Southwest, Desert Trees, Nature, Garden, Floral, USPS Commemorative Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow, Green, Blue-Green, Brown, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Desert Weddings, Arizona Weddings, Southwestern Weddings, Spring Weddings, Garden Weddings, Botanical Weddings, Bridal Shower Invitations, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Nature Correspondence, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offset, Microprint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3194\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 x 32 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.26 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1998 Blue Paloverde stamp was issued as part of the USPS Flowering Trees series, a five-stamp commemorative issue celebrating flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. This stamp features the Blue Paloverde, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParkinsonia florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, historically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCercidium floridum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shown with its bright yellow blossoms, blue-green branches, leaves, and seed pods in the style of a traditional botanical print. Artist John Dawson created the original artwork, with Howard Paine serving as USPS art director. Native to the dry landscapes of the American Southwest and northwestern Mexico, the Blue Paloverde is especially associated with Arizona and the Sonoran Desert, where it grows along washes, valleys, desert slopes, and other arid landscapes. Palo verde was designated Arizona’s official state tree in 1954, giving this stamp an especially strong connection to Arizona identity and Southwestern heritage. Issued on March 19, 1998, in New York, New York, the Flowering Trees stamps brought botanical art, regional nature, and springtime beauty together in a graceful USPS commemorative format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Paloverde flowers appear in brilliant clusters of small yellow blossoms, typically covering the tree in a vivid golden display during spring. The flowers have five petals and stand out dramatically against the tree’s distinctive green to blue-green bark and branches. Their bright desert color attracts bees, butterflies, and birds and gives the tree one of the most recognizable flowering displays of the Sonoran Desert. The combination of golden yellow blossoms and blue-green branches makes this stamp especially beautiful for Arizona weddings, desert celebrations, Southwestern invitation suites, botanical stationery, and warm natural color palettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Blue Paloverde carries themes of resilience, endurance, adaptability, vitality, warmth, renewal, and beauty flourishing in challenging conditions. Its ability to thrive in the desert and erupt into brilliant yellow bloom makes it a meaningful symbol of strength, optimism, and growth. For wedding invitations, save-the-dates, graduations, thank you notes, and other milestone correspondence, the Blue Paloverde can represent a relationship or new chapter rooted in resilience and illuminated by joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Flowering Trees series was issued by the USPS in 1998 as a five-stamp commemorative set featuring flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. The set includes Southern Magnolia, Blue Paloverde, Yellow Poplar, Prairie Crab Apple, and Pacific Dogwood. Artist John Dawson created the original paintings in the style of old-fashioned botanical prints, with each stamp showing blossoms, leaves, stems, fruit, and identifying botanical details. Printed by the Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing and microprinting, the series remains especially appealing for collectors of flowers, trees, gardens, regional nature, botanical illustration, and elegant vintage postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Blue Paloverde Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Arizona State Tree | Southwestern | Yellow Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782836584754,"sku":"3194-1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Blue Paloverde Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Arizona State Tree | Southwestern | Yellow Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782836617522,"sku":"3194-10","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Blue Paloverde Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Arizona State Tree | Southwestern | Yellow Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782836650290,"sku":"3194-15","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Blue Paloverde Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Arizona State Tree | Southwestern | Yellow Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782836683058,"sku":"3194-20","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Blue Paloverde Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Arizona State Tree | Southwestern | Yellow Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782836715826,"sku":"3194-25","price":81.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Blue Paloverde Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Arizona State Tree | Southwestern | Yellow Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782836748594,"sku":"3194-50","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Blue Paloverde Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Arizona State Tree | Southwestern | Yellow Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782836781362,"sku":"3194-100","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3194-Blue-Paloverde-Arizona-State-Tree-Flowering-Trees-1998-32c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1789180261"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-flowering-trees-pacific-dogwood-stamps-western-u-s-and-canada-white-flower-multicolored-usps-postage-32c","title":"Pacific Dogwood Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd elegant woodland beauty and classic botanical charm to your letters with these vintage unused “Pacific Dogwood” postage stamps from the Flowering Trees series! This graceful commemorative design is perfect for adding white blossoms, Western forest imagery, California and Pacific Northwest nature, garden style, and romantic botanical detail to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, spring mailings, floral correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pacific Dogwood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering Trees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pacific Dogwood, Western Flowering Dogwood, Cornus nuttallii, Flowering Trees, Dogwood Blossoms, Botanical Art, White Flowers, Western Flora, California Flora, Pacific Northwest, Trees, Forests, Nature, Garden, Floral, USPS Commemorative Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White, Green, Red, Yellow, Brown, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Spring Weddings, Garden Weddings, Floral Weddings, Botanical Weddings, California Weddings, Pacific Northwest Weddings, Woodland Weddings, Bridal Shower Invitations, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Nature Correspondence, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offset, Microprint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3197\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 x 32 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.26 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1998 Pacific Dogwood stamp was issued as part of the USPS Flowering Trees series, a five-stamp commemorative issue celebrating flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. Scott 3197 features the Pacific Dogwood, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornus nuttallii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shown with its distinctive white floral bracts, green leaves, branches, and red fruit in the style of a traditional botanical print. Artist John Dawson created the original artwork, with Howard Paine serving as USPS art director. The Pacific Dogwood grows in moist forests, river bottomlands, and mountain slopes of the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Issued on March 19, 1998, in New York, New York, the Flowering Trees stamps brought botanical art, regional nature, and springtime beauty together in a graceful USPS commemorative format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pacific Dogwood flowers are surrounded by four to six large white bracts that resemble petals and create the tree’s striking floral display. The small true flowers appear in clustered centers, while the white bracts stand out beautifully against fresh green foliage. Pacific Dogwoods typically bloom in spring and may flower again later in the season, while their red fruit and colorful autumn foliage add additional seasonal beauty. Their luminous white blossoms make this stamp especially suited to white weddings, woodland celebrations, garden invitations, botanical stationery, and nature-inspired correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Pacific Dogwood carries themes of renewal, grace, purity, resilience, natural beauty, strength, and new beginnings. Its bright white blossoms emerging among green forest foliage make this stamp especially meaningful for wedding invitations, save-the-dates, bridal showers, thank you notes, and correspondence celebrating devotion, hope, and a fresh chapter in life. As vintage postage, it brings a refined woodland elegance to mailings inspired by gardens, forests, California, the Pacific Northwest, and the enduring beauty of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Flowering Trees series was issued by the USPS in 1998 as a five-stamp commemorative set featuring flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. The set includes Southern Magnolia, Blue Paloverde, Yellow Poplar, Prairie Crab Apple, and Pacific Dogwood. Artist John Dawson created the original paintings in the style of old-fashioned botanical prints, with each stamp showing blossoms, leaves, stems, fruit, and identifying botanical details. Printed by the Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing and microprinting, the series remains especially appealing for collectors of flowers, trees, gardens, regional nature, botanical illustration, and elegant vintage postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Pacific Dogwood Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782812238130,"sku":"3197-1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Pacific Dogwood Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782812270898,"sku":"3197-10","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Pacific Dogwood Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782812303666,"sku":"3197-15","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Pacific Dogwood Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782812336434,"sku":"3197-20","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Pacific Dogwood Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782812369202,"sku":"3197-25","price":111.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Pacific Dogwood Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782812401970,"sku":"3197-50","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Pacific Dogwood Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | White Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782812434738,"sku":"3197-100","price":429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3197-Pacific-Dogwood-Flowering-Trees-1998-32c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1789179100"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-flowering-trees-prairie-crab-apple-stamps-midwest-fruit-multicolored-usps-postage-32c","title":"Prairie Crab Apple Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Midwest | Pink Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd soft spring beauty and botanical charm to your letters with these vintage unused “Prairie Crab Apple” postage stamps from the Flowering Trees series! This delicate commemorative design is perfect for adding flowering tree imagery, pink-and-white blossoms, garden style, Midwest nature, and romantic botanical detail to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, spring mailings, floral correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prairie Crab Apple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering Trees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prairie Crab Apple, Prairie Crabapple, Flowering Trees, Crab Apple Tree, Apple Blossom, Botanical Art, Spring Flowers, Pink Flowers, White Flowers, Midwest Flora, Trees, Nature, Garden, Floral, USPS Commemorative Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink, White, Green, Brown, Yellow, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Spring Weddings, Garden Weddings, Floral Weddings, Botanical Weddings, Midwest Weddings, Bridal Shower Invitations, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Nature Correspondence, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offset, Microprint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3196\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 x 32 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.26 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1998 Prairie Crab Apple stamp was issued as part of the USPS Flowering Trees series, a five-stamp commemorative issue celebrating flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. Scott 3196 features the Prairie Crab Apple, also known as the Iowa crab apple, shown with its blossoms, leaves, branch detail, and fruit in the style of a traditional botanical print. Artist John Dawson created the original artwork, with Howard Paine serving as USPS art director. The Prairie Crab Apple is especially associated with the prairies, pastures, woodland openings, riverbanks, and streams of the Midwest, where its fragrant spring blossoms and small fruit make it both ornamental and ecologically valuable. Issued on March 19, 1998, in New York, New York, the Flowering Trees stamps brought botanical art, regional nature, and springtime beauty together in a graceful USPS commemorative format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prairie Crab Apple blossoms open in spring from deep pink buds into soft pink or white flowers, often appearing in fragrant clusters along the branches. Their delicate petals, fresh green leaves, and small fruit give the tree a romantic seasonal character that works beautifully for spring weddings, garden invitations, floral stationery, and nature-inspired correspondence. The blossoms suggest renewal, sweetness, fertility, and the return of warmth after winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Prairie Crab Apple carries themes of renewal, abundance, love, sweetness, fertility, resilience, and the beauty of new beginnings. Its spring blossoms make this stamp especially meaningful for wedding invitations, save-the-dates, bridal showers, thank you notes, and other correspondence celebrating growth, devotion, and a fresh chapter in life. As vintage postage, it brings a soft botanical elegance to mailings rooted in romance, gardens, family, and the enduring beauty of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Flowering Trees series was issued by the USPS in 1998 as a five-stamp commemorative set featuring flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. The set includes Southern Magnolia, Blue Paloverde, Yellow Poplar, Prairie Crab Apple, and Pacific Dogwood. Artist John Dawson created the original paintings in the style of old-fashioned botanical prints, with each stamp showing blossoms, leaves, stems, fruit, and identifying botanical details. Printed by the Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing and microprinting, the series remains especially appealing for collectors of flowers, trees, gardens, regional nature, botanical illustration, and elegant vintage postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Prairie Crab Apple Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Midwest | Pink Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782797885746,"sku":"3196-1","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Prairie Crab Apple Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Midwest | Pink Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782797918514,"sku":"3196-10","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Prairie Crab Apple Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Midwest | Pink Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782797951282,"sku":"3196-15","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Prairie Crab Apple Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Midwest | Pink Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782797984050,"sku":"3196-20","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Prairie Crab Apple Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Midwest | Pink Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782798016818,"sku":"3196-25","price":111.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Prairie Crab Apple Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Midwest | Pink Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782798049586,"sku":"3196-50","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Prairie Crab Apple Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Midwest | Pink Flower | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782798082354,"sku":"3196-100","price":429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3196-Prairie-Crab-Apple-Flowering-Trees-1998-32c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1789178569"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-flowering-trees-yellow-poplar-stamps-indiana-and-tennessee-state-tree-multicolored-usps-postage-32c","title":"Yellow Poplar Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Indiana and Tennessee State Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd fresh botanical beauty and graceful woodland charm to your letters with these vintage unused “Yellow Poplar” postage stamps from the Flowering Trees series! This elegant commemorative design is perfect for adding tulip-shaped blossoms, green-and-yellow floral detail, Eastern and Midwestern nature, garden style, and classic botanical imagery to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, spring mailings, floral correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 32-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Poplar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering Trees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Poplar, Tulip Tree, Tulip Poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera, Flowering Trees, Tulip-Shaped Flowers, Botanical Art, Yellow Flowers, Green Flowers, Eastern Forests, Midwest Flora, Trees, Nature, Garden, Floral, USPS Commemorative Stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Spring Weddings, Garden Weddings, Floral Weddings, Botanical Weddings, Woodland Weddings, Midwest Weddings, Bridal Shower Invitations, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Nature Correspondence, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offset, Microprint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3195\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 x 32 mm \/ 1.57 × 1.26 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1998 Yellow Poplar stamp was issued as part of the USPS Flowering Trees series, a five-stamp commemorative issue celebrating flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. Scott 3195 features the Yellow Poplar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiriodendron tulipifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, more commonly known as the tulip tree or tulip poplar, shown with its distinctive flowers, leaves, stems, and fruit in the style of a traditional botanical print. Artist John Dawson created the original artwork, with Howard Paine overseeing the design. Despite its common name, the Yellow Poplar is not a true poplar but a member of the magnolia family. It is native to the eastern United States and parts of the Midwest and is known as one of the tallest native hardwood trees in the region. Issued on March 19, 1998, in New York, New York, the Flowering Trees stamps brought botanical art, regional nature, and springtime beauty together in a graceful USPS commemorative format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWER DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Poplar flowers are large, tulip-shaped blooms ranging from yellow-green to greenish white, often marked by a vivid orange band near the base of the petals. The blossoms appear high in the canopy and provide nectar for bees, while the tree’s broad green leaves turn yellow and orange in autumn. Their unusual shape and fresh green, yellow, and orange palette give the stamp a distinctive garden and woodland character that works beautifully for spring weddings, botanical invitations, nature-inspired stationery, and elegant floral correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Yellow Poplar carries themes of growth, strength, renewal, resilience, abundance, vitality, and reaching upward toward new possibilities. As a tall and enduring forest tree with striking spring flowers, it can symbolize both strong foundations and continued growth. This makes the stamp especially meaningful for wedding invitations, save-the-dates, graduations, thank you notes, and other correspondence celebrating new chapters, lasting relationships, personal achievement, and the beauty of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Flowering Trees series was issued by the USPS in 1998 as a five-stamp commemorative set featuring flowering trees associated with different regions of North America. The set includes Southern Magnolia, Blue Paloverde, Yellow Poplar, Prairie Crab Apple, and Pacific Dogwood. Artist John Dawson created the original paintings in the style of old-fashioned botanical prints, with each stamp showing blossoms, leaves, stems, fruit, and identifying botanical details. Printed by the Banknote Corporation of America using offset printing and microprinting, the series remains especially appealing for collectors of flowers, trees, gardens, regional nature, botanical illustration, and elegant vintage postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"United State Postal Service Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Heritage Post House Contact Us Webpage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Yellow Poplar Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Indiana and Tennessee State Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782779502898,"sku":"3195-1","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Yellow Poplar Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Indiana and Tennessee State Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782779535666,"sku":"3195-10","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Yellow Poplar Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Indiana and Tennessee State Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782779568434,"sku":"3195-15","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Yellow Poplar Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Indiana and Tennessee State Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782779601202,"sku":"3195-20","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Yellow Poplar Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Indiana and Tennessee State Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782779633970,"sku":"3195-25","price":96.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Yellow Poplar Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Indiana and Tennessee State Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782779666738,"sku":"3195-50","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Yellow Poplar Postage Stamps | Flowering Trees | Indiana and Tennessee State Tree | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 32c","offer_id":51782779699506,"sku":"3195-100","price":369.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-3195-Yellow-Poplar-Flowering-Trees-1998-32c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1789179596"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-alaskan-brown-bear-stamps-north-american-wildlife-series-grizzly-kodiak-multicolored-usps-postage-22c","title":"Alaskan Brown Bear Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Grizzly | Kodiak | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd rugged wilderness character and one of North America’s most iconic wildlife images to your correspondence with these unused vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlaskan Brown Bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e postage stamps from the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series! Featuring a powerful brown bear amid an autumn-toned natural landscape, this richly colored wildlife design evokes Alaska, national parks, mountain wilderness, outdoor adventure, conservation, and the untamed beauty of the American West. Perfect for weddings, save-the-dates, rustic celebrations, Alaska-themed events, national park weddings, hunting and outdoor correspondence, graduation announcements, thank you notes, and other wildlife-inspired mailings, these stamps bring bold natural character to your envelopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 22-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alaskan Brown Bear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alaskan Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear, Kodiak Bear, Bear, Alaska, North American Wildlife, Wildlife, Wilderness, National Parks, Conservation, Hunting, Outdoor Adventure, California Grizzly Bear, Memphis Grizzlies, California Golden Bears, Chuck Ripper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown, Orange, Yellow, Black, Green, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weddings, Save-the-Dates, Wedding Invitations, Rustic Weddings, Alaska Weddings, National Park Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Hunting-Themed Mail, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2310\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 × 25 mm \/ 1.57 × 0.98 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1987 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlaskan Brown Bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pane, a sheet containing 50 different native wildlife designs. Wildlife artist Chuck Ripper created all 50 pencil-drawn illustrations, frequently placing animals within vegetation representative of their habitats to reinforce the connection between wildlife and environment. This design features one of North America’s largest and most powerful terrestrial predators, closely associated with Alaska’s coastal rivers, mountains, forests, salmon streams, and remote wilderness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pane was issued on June 13, 1987, at CAPEX ’87 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 22-cent stamps were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using photogravure. The issue celebrated the geographic and biological diversity of North American wildlife, with species selected to represent ecosystems throughout the continent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT ALASKAN BROWN BEARS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alaskan brown bears belong to the species \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrsus arctos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the same species commonly called the grizzly bear. In Alaska, “brown bear” generally refers to the larger coastal populations, where abundant salmon and other rich food sources can support exceptional body size, while “grizzly” is more often used for inland bears. Kodiak bears are an especially large, geographically isolated subspecies of brown bear found in the Kodiak Archipelago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown bears are powerful omnivores with a pronounced shoulder hump, long claws, and a distinctive dish-shaped facial profile. Their diet can include grasses, roots, berries, insects, fish, carrion, and mammals, with salmon forming a particularly important seasonal food source for many coastal Alaskan populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown and grizzly bears also have an important state-symbol connection. The extinct California grizzly bear, a subspecies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrsus arctos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was designated California’s official state animal in 1953 and remains depicted on the California state flag and seal. Although the animal on this stamp is specifically an Alaskan brown bear rather than a California grizzly, both belong to the same broader brown-bear species complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown\/grizzly bears are also significant game animals in Alaska, where hunting is highly regulated through general-season, registration, and draw-hunt systems. Alaska’s long hunting tradition reflects both the cultural importance of bears and the need for careful wildlife management. Regulations protect cubs and females accompanied by cubs, and many hunts have strict permit and reporting requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEAR MASCOTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBears and grizzlies are among the most recognizable animal identities in American sports. The University of California’s athletic teams are the California Golden Bears, represented by the official mascot Oski. The bear identity has deep ties to California’s state symbolism and the historic California grizzly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies also have a direct grizzly connection. The franchise originally adopted the Grizzlies name while based in Vancouver because grizzly bears are native to British Columbia and are an important symbol of western Canada. The team retained the name after moving to Memphis, where its mascot, Grizz, remains one of the NBA’s best-known bear characters. These associations make the stamp especially appealing for Cal alumni, Memphis Grizzlies fans, sports collectors, and bear-themed school or graduation correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlaskan Brown Bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design can symbolize strength, courage, protection, independence, resilience, grounding, and deep connection to the natural world. Bears are often associated with confidence and self-reliance, while their ability to endure harsh seasonal conditions can suggest persistence and adaptability. For weddings and milestone celebrations, the bear can also represent protecting family, creating a secure home, and approaching life with strength and determination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issue was released in 1987 as a pane of 50 different 22-cent stamps, each depicting a native North American animal. It was the third major U.S. issue produced as a 50-design se-tenant pane, following the 1976 State Flags and 1982 State Birds \u0026amp; Flowers issues. Unlike those earlier panes, the wildlife stamps did not associate individual animals with particular states; instead, the designs collectively emphasized the continent’s geographic and biological diversity. Chuck Ripper designed all 50 stamps and frequently included vegetation characteristic of each animal’s habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003ea truly unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efashion. 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Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Alaskan Brown Bear Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Grizzly | Kodiak | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51632221651250,"sku":"2310-1","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Alaskan Brown Bear Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Grizzly | Kodiak | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51632221684018,"sku":"2310-10","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Alaskan Brown Bear Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Grizzly | Kodiak | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51632221716786,"sku":"2310-15","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Alaskan Brown Bear Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Grizzly | Kodiak | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51632221749554,"sku":"2310-20","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Alaskan Brown Bear Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Grizzly | Kodiak | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51632221782322,"sku":"2310-25","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Alaskan Brown Bear Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Grizzly | Kodiak | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51632221815090,"sku":"2310-50","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Alaskan Brown Bear Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Grizzly | Kodiak | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51632221847858,"sku":"2310-100","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2310-North-American-Wildlife-Series-Alaskan-Brown-Bear-1987-22-cents-vintage-usps-postage-stamps-1.jpg?v=1765341578"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-american-elk-stamps-north-american-wildlife-series-deer-multicolored-usps-postage-22c","title":"American Elk Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Deer | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd rugged mountain character and classic Western wildlife to your correspondence with these unused vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Elk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e postage stamps from the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series! Featuring a majestic elk with prominent antlers in its natural habitat, this richly detailed design evokes the Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, national parks, wilderness adventure, hunting traditions, and the iconic landscapes of the American West. Perfect for weddings, save-the-dates, rustic celebrations, mountain weddings, hunting-themed correspondence, outdoor events, national park mailings, graduation announcements, thank you notes, and other wildlife-inspired correspondence, these stamps bring bold natural character to your envelopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 22-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Elk\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Elk, Elk, Wapiti, Rocky Mountain Elk, Antlers, Bull Elk, Deer Family, North American Wildlife, Wildlife, Mountains, Wilderness, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Rocky Mountains, Utah State Animal, Hunting, Big Game, Conservation, Chuck Ripper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown, Tan, Green, Blue, White, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weddings, Save-the-Dates, Wedding Invitations, Rustic Weddings, Mountain Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Hunting-Themed Mail, National Park Weddings, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2328\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 × 25 mm \/ 1.57 × 0.98 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1987 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Elk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pane, a sheet containing 50 different native wildlife designs. Wildlife artist Chuck Ripper created all 50 pencil-drawn illustrations, frequently depicting animals alongside plants and environmental details characteristic of their natural habitats. This design celebrates one of North America’s largest members of the deer family and one of the defining wildlife species of the mountainous American West.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pane was issued on June 13, 1987, at CAPEX ’87 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 22-cent stamps were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using photogravure. The issue celebrated the geographic and biological diversity of North American wildlife, with animals selected to represent ecosystems throughout the continent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT AMERICAN ELK:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The American elk (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCervus canadensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also commonly called the wapiti, is one of the largest members of the deer family. Adult males are called bulls, females are cows, and young elk are calves. Bulls grow impressive branching antlers each year, with mature Rocky Mountain elk capable of developing racks that span several feet. Their pale rump patch is one of the species’ most distinctive visual characteristics; the name “wapiti” is traditionally interpreted as meaning “white rump” or “white deer.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElk inhabit forests, mountain valleys, grasslands, and open woodlands across western North America, with especially well-known populations in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Yellowstone National Park, and the greater Rocky Mountain region. During the autumn rut, mature bulls produce a piercing bugle—a distinctive call used to attract cows and challenge competing males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElk have a particularly important state-symbol connection: Utah designated the elk as its official state animal in 1971. The Rocky Mountain elk is widespread throughout Utah’s mountain ranges and has long played an important role in the state’s natural and cultural history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElk are also among North America’s most important big-game animals. Regulated elk hunting is deeply established throughout much of the Rocky Mountain West, particularly in states such as Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Utah. Hunters value elk both for the challenge of pursuing an alert, wide-ranging mountain animal and for the meat produced by a successful harvest. Modern elk hunting is tightly integrated with wildlife-management programs, habitat conservation, population objectives, licensing, and seasonal regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species also carries strong cultural associations with the American West, mountain lodges, wilderness recreation, national parks, and outdoor sporting traditions. Images of bugling bulls and expansive antlers have become familiar visual shorthand for Rocky Mountain wilderness, making elk imagery especially well suited to rustic, outdoor, hunting, lodge, and Western-themed correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Elk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design can symbolize strength, endurance, nobility, stamina, confidence, leadership, wilderness, and connection to the natural world. A mature bull’s impressive antlers and commanding presence can suggest growth and personal achievement, while the seasonal shedding and regrowth of antlers may evoke renewal and transformation. For weddings and milestone celebrations, elk imagery can also represent strength in partnership, resilience, and moving confidently into a new stage of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issue was released in 1987 as a pane of 50 different 22-cent stamps, each depicting a native North American animal. It was the third major U.S. issue produced as a 50-design se-tenant pane, following the 1976 State Flags and 1982 State Birds \u0026amp; Flowers issues. Unlike those earlier panes, the wildlife stamps did not associate individual animals with particular states; instead, the designs collectively emphasized the geographic and biological diversity of wildlife across the continent. Chuck Ripper created all 50 designs and frequently incorporated vegetation characteristic of each animal’s habitat, emphasizing the relationship between wildlife and environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. 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Featuring an American lobster with its large claws and armored body set against an ocean-inspired background, this richly detailed design evokes Maine, Cape Cod, the Atlantic Coast, working harbors, seafood traditions, coastal vacations, and the maritime culture of New England. Perfect for weddings, save-the-dates, coastal celebrations, nautical weddings, beach events, New England destination mailings, seafood-themed events, thank you notes, and other ocean-inspired correspondence, these stamps bring a memorable seaside finishing touch to your envelopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 22-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Lobster\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Lobster, Lobster, Marine Life, Ocean Wildlife, Coastal Wildlife, North American Wildlife, Maine State Crustacean, New England, Atlantic Coast, Cape Cod, Seafood, Shellfish, Commercial Fishing, Lobstering, Working Waterfront, Conservation, Chuck Ripper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold, Pink, Blue, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weddings, Save-the-Dates, Wedding Invitations, Coastal Weddings, Nautical Weddings, Seaside Weddings, Beach Weddings, New England Weddings, Seafood Events, Thank You Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2304\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gummed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 × 25 mm \/ 1.57 × 0.98 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1987 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Lobster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp was issued as part of the USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pane, a sheet containing 50 different native wildlife designs. Wildlife artist Chuck Ripper created all 50 pencil-drawn illustrations, frequently placing animals alongside environmental details characteristic of their habitats. This design celebrates one of the Atlantic Coast’s most recognizable marine animals and one of the species most closely associated with New England’s working waterfront and maritime economy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pane was issued on June 13, 1987, at CAPEX ’87 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 22-cent stamps were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using photogravure. The issue celebrated the geographic and biological diversity of North American wildlife, with species selected to represent habitats throughout the continent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT AMERICAN LOBSTERS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The American lobster (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomarus americanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a large marine crustacean native to the western North Atlantic, ranging from the Canadian Maritimes south along the U.S. East Coast to North Carolina. It has 10 legs, with the front pair modified into two large claws that perform different functions: a heavier crusher claw for breaking shells and a finer-edged cutter claw for tearing food. Its hard exoskeleton can appear dark greenish-brown, orange, blue, or nearly black when alive; cooking produces the familiar bright red coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican lobsters live primarily on rocky or structured seafloors where crevices provide shelter. They feed on fish, mollusks, worms, crustaceans, and other marine organisms and are themselves part of a larger coastal food web. Because lobsters must periodically molt their rigid exoskeletons in order to grow, newly molted animals are temporarily soft-shelled and more vulnerable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American lobster has an especially strong state-symbol connection. Maine designated the lobster as its official state crustacean, an appropriate distinction for a species so closely tied to the state’s identity, coastal economy, cuisine, and tourism. Maine has long been the leading lobster-producing state in the United States, and lobster imagery appears throughout the state’s restaurants, harbor towns, gift shops, festivals, and tourism culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobsters are also deeply associated with New England food culture. Today they are considered a premium seafood, but historically they were so abundant that they were sometimes used as fertilizer, fishing bait, or inexpensive food. Canning and improved transportation helped expand the market during the 19th century, and by the 20th century lobster had become an increasingly prized delicacy. Lobster rolls, steamed lobster dinners, clam shacks, and coastal seafood restaurants have since made the animal one of the most recognizable culinary symbols of Maine and New England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species also supports an important commercial and recreational fishery. Modern lobstering relies heavily on baited traps or pots, with detailed regulations governing minimum and maximum sizes, protection of egg-bearing females, trap requirements, seasons, and conservation measures. Rather than a traditional hunted game animal, the American lobster is harvested through a regulated fishery that is central to working-waterfront culture throughout Maine and the broader New England coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Lobster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design can symbolize resilience, protection, adaptability, strength, abundance, prosperity, and connection to the sea. Its hard shell can suggest protection and personal boundaries, while the species’ repeated molting and regrowth can evoke transformation and renewal. For coastal weddings and milestone celebrations, lobster imagery can also represent New England heritage, shared meals, summer traditions, and memorable experiences by the ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issue was released in 1987 as a pane of 50 different 22-cent stamps, each depicting a native North American animal. It was the third major U.S. issue produced as a 50-design se-tenant pane, following the 1976 State Flags and 1982 State Birds \u0026amp; Flowers issues. Unlike those earlier panes, the wildlife stamps did not associate individual animals with particular states; instead, the designs collectively emphasized the continent’s geographic and biological diversity. Chuck Ripper created all 50 designs and frequently incorporated vegetation or habitat details appropriate to each species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003eas long as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. 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Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120929782 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 American Lobster Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Marine Life | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51633065230642,"sku":"2304-1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 American Lobster Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Marine Life | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51633065263410,"sku":"2304-10","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 American Lobster Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Marine Life | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51633065296178,"sku":"2304-15","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 American Lobster Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Marine Life | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51633065328946,"sku":"2304-20","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 American Lobster Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Marine Life | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51633065361714,"sku":"2304-25","price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 American Lobster Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Marine Life | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51633065394482,"sku":"2304-50","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 American Lobster Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Marine Life | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51633065427250,"sku":"2304-100","price":405.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2304-North-American-Wildlife-Series-Lobster-1987-22-cents-vintage-usps-postage-stamps-1.jpg?v=1765339514"},{"product_id":"vintage-unused-badger-stamps-north-american-wildlife-series-multicolored-usps-postage-22c","title":"Badger Postage Stamps | North American Wildlife Series | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd woodland wildlife charm and rustic natural character to your letters with these vintage unused “Badger” postage stamps from the North American Wildlife series! This colorful commemorative design is perfect for adding badger imagery, burrowing-animal symbolism, conservation meaning, and warm outdoor character to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, rustic mailings, wildlife-themed letters, nature correspondence, and other snail mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 22-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Badger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/b\u003e North American Wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/b\u003e 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 22-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/b\u003e Badger, American Badger, Wildlife, North American Wildlife, Native Animals, Mammals, Burrowing Animals, Grasslands, Prairies, Woodlands, Conservation, Nature, Outdoor, Rustic, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBucky Badger, U.S. Commemorative Stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/b\u003e Brown, Tan, Cream, Natural, Green, Black, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/b\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Rustic Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Woodland Weddings, Prairie Weddings, Wildlife-Themed Mailings, Nature Correspondence, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Travel Mail, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 2312\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Gummed \u003ci\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStamp Size: \u003c\/b\u003e40 x 25 mm \/ 1.57 x 0.98 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1987 Badger stamp was issued as part of the North American Wildlife pane, a 50-stamp se-tenant sheet celebrating native animals of North America. The Badger design features the sturdy burrowing mammal known for its strong claws, low body, distinctive facial markings, and close association with grasslands, prairies, open woodlands, and dry open country. Issued on June 13, 1987, at CAPEX ’87 in Toronto, Canada, the North American Wildlife pane brought together birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, marine life, and other wildlife in one of the most varied nature-themed U.S. commemorative stamp issues of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT AMERICAN BADGERS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe American Badger (\u003cem\u003eTaxidea taxus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a stocky, burrowing mammal known for its tenacity and remarkable digging abilities. Found primarily in North America, this member of the weasel family (\u003cem\u003eMustelidae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a skilled hunter and an important part of its ecosystem. Found across North America, from southern Canada to northern Mexico, the badger prefers open grasslands, prairies, deserts, and shrublands, where soil is loose enough for burrowing. Sometimes engages in hunting partnerships with coyotes, with the badger digging out prey while the coyote chases down any that flee. Solitary and nocturnal, the badger spends most of its time underground in self-dug burrows. Badgers can dig extremely fast, sometimes disappearing into the ground in seconds. Aggressive and fearless, American badgers are known to defend itself fiercely against larger predators. During colder months, they enter a state of torpor (light hibernation), reducing activity but not fully hibernating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBADGER MASCOTS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe most well-known school with a badger as its mascot is the University of Wisconsin–Madison. “Bucky Badger “(short for Buckingham U. Badger) is the University of Wisconsin mascot. The badger was chosen as Wisconsin’s mascot due to the state’s nickname, \"The Badger State,\" which originates from the 19th-century lead miners who burrowed into hillsides like badgers for shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/b\u003e The Badger carries symbolism of determination, protection, persistence, boundaries, grounding, courage, and quiet strength. As vintage postage, this stamp brings a distinctive rustic and wildlife-inspired quality to wedding invitations, save-the-dates, graduation announcements, thank you notes, and nature-themed correspondence. It is especially fitting for couples, families, and events connected to outdoor venues, woodland settings, prairie landscapes, wildlife, conservation, rustic design, earthy color palettes, or the idea of building a strong and protected home together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe badger is a powerful spiritual symbol across many cultures, often representing determination, resilience, protection, and independence. Known for its fearless nature and exceptional digging abilities, the badger is deeply connected to the earth and the unseen realms beneath it. In Native American traditions, the badger symbolizes tenacity, protection, and self-reliance. Some cultures see it as a guardian of the earth, representing strong grounding energy. Due to its fierce and fearless nature, it is often associated with determination and perseverance. The badger is a powerful spiritual symbol of strength, resilience, and wisdom. It teaches us to be fearless in our pursuits, grounded in our truth, and unwavering in the face of challenges. Whether as a spirit guide, totem, or dream symbol, the badger reminds us to dig deep, stand strong, and never back down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/b\u003e The North American Wildlife issue was a pane of fifty 22-cent stamps, each featuring a different native North American animal. The pane was issued on June 13, 1987, at CAPEX ’87, the international philatelic exhibition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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