Meadow Beauty Postage Stamps (American Wildflower Series, Botanical, Flower, Wedding, Pink) 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: Meadow Beauty
• Series: American Wildflower
• Year Issued: 1992
• Face Value: 29 cents each (USD)
• Topic(s): Botanical, Flowers, Wildflowers, State Flowers, Nature, Watercolor
• Color(s): Pink, Green, 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 Meadow Beauty postage stamp was part of the 1992 “American Wildflower" commemorative series, a pane of 50 different stamps that celebrated American flora. The stamp's official first day of issue was July 24, 1992, with its release coinciding with the AmeriFlora '92 International Floral and Garden Exposition in Columbus, Ohio. This stunning postage stamp features a watercolor painting by Alaskan artist Karen Mallary of the pink Meadow Beauty flower (Rhexia virginica), a species also known as "handsome Harry" that is native to the eastern U.S.. 

The Meadow Beauty is a native perennial wildflower from the eastern United States that is prized for its showy flowers. The plant grows on distinctly four-sided, sometimes winged, stems that reach heights of one to three feet. Its flowers, which bloom from late spring to fall, feature four bright rose-pink to purplish petals surrounding a ring of eight conspicuous, curved, bright yellow anthers.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Meadow Beauty flower, particularly the species Rhexia virginica, is spiritually significant for its associations with tranquility, resilience, and purity. The meanings are derived from the flower's delicate beauty, its ability to thrive in challenging environments, and its connection to natural, peaceful settings. Meadow Beauty is known for its ability to flourish in wet, acidic soils where other plants might struggle. In some Native American traditions, this resilience made the flower a metaphor for finding beauty and grace even in difficult circumstances. The flower's ability to adapt to less-than-ideal conditions has made it a symbol of resourcefulness and the inner strength needed to overcome challenges. It’s nickname, "handsome Harry," is also seen as a nod to its hardy and bold nature. 

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.