Marsh Marigold Postage Stamps (American Wildflower Series, Botanical, Flower, Wedding, Yellow) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 29c

These vintage unused postage stamps will evoke a touch of whimsy and add personality to your mailings!

STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Marsh Marigold, aka "Kingcup" or "Mary's Gold"
• Series: American Wildflower
• Year Issued: 1992
• Face Value: 29 cents each (USD)
• Topic(s): Botanical, Flowers, Wildflowers, State Flowers, Nature, Watercolor
• Color(s): Yellow, Black, Multicolored 
• Printing Method: Offset Lithography
• Adhesion Type: Gummed (see adhesion instructions below)
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

STAMP HISTORY: The 29c Marsh Marigold postage stamp was part of the 1992 “American Wildflower" commemorative series, a pane of 50 different stamps celebrating native American flora. Its official first day of issue was July 24, 1992, with the stamp's debut held in Columbus, Ohio, to coincide with the AmeriFlora '92 International Floral and Garden Exposition. The stamp features a watercolor painting of the Marsh Marigold flower (Caltha palustris), also known as "kingcup," which is native to marshes and wet woodlands in the northeastern U.S.. Alaskan artist Karen Mallary created the artwork for the entire series and also selected the 50 wildflowers to be featured.

The Marsh Marigold is a perennial wildflower from the buttercup family recognized by its glossy green leaves and bright, showy yellow flowers that appear in early spring. The plant's low-growing, mounding habit can form impressive swaths of color in wet environments like marshes and streams. The large, cup-shaped flowers are a brilliant, shiny yellow and typically measure 1–2 inches across. What appear to be petals are actually five to nine petal-like sepals that surround a central ring of numerous yellow stamens. 

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Marsh Marigold's spiritual meaning is deeply tied to joy, renewal, and protection, stemming from its brilliant, sun-like appearance and its role as an early harbinger of spring in wet, often-overlooked environments. As one of the first wildflowers to bloom after winter, the Marsh Marigold is a powerful symbol of new beginnings, the awakening of the natural world, and the joyful feeling that comes with the arrival of spring. Its vibrant, golden-yellow flowers are often seen as miniature representations of the sun, bringing vitality, optimism, and positive energy to wet, marshy landscapes. The flower's association with joy and renewal has led to its use in various springtime festivals and celebrations, including traditional May Day events in parts of Europe. In Christian tradition, it was sometimes called "Mary's Gold" and was associated with the Virgin Mary, further linking the flower to divine love and protection. Ancient Norse culture linked the Marsh Marigold to Freya, the goddess of love and fertility, symbolizing new beginnings and prosperous growth.

SERIES HISTORY: The 1992 American Wildflower postage stamp series was a commemorative issue featuring a pane of 50 different 29-cent stamps, with each stamp displaying a unique watercolor illustration of a native U.S. wildflower. The series was released on July 24, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio, to coincide with the AmeriFlora '92 international exposition. Alaska-based watercolor artist Karen Mallary designed the artwork and selected the 50 distinct flowers featured in the collection, with at least one stamp/flower representing each of the 50 states. The U.S. Postal Service described the 1992 American Wildflower series as carrying a message of "natural grace and beauty". In dedicating the pane of 50 different stamps, Assistant Postmaster General Gordon Morison stated they would "blanket the postal landscape" and carry the message that "our nation's wildflowers add natural grace and beauty to our lives". 

GUMMED STAMPS: 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).

GENUINE USPS POSTAGE: 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 postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at USPS.com.

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ABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: 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.