{"product_id":"texas-statehood-postage-stamps-lone-star-state-u-s-flag-patriotic-vintage-unused-usps-postage-3c","title":"Texas Statehood Postage Stamps | Lone Star State | U.S. Flag | Patriotic | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 3c","description":"\u003cp data-pasted=\"true\" data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"550\"\u003eCelebrate the Lone Star State with these vintage unused 1945 Texas Statehood postage stamps. Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas joining the Union, this classic dark blue stamp features the United States flag and the Texas state flag, with a ray of light extending from the 28th star to the single star of Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eThese genuine unused USPS postage stamps are perfect for adding a meaningful patriotic, historical, or Texas-inspired touch to wedding invitations, save-the-dates, thank-you cards, announcements, collector correspondence, and other special mailings. Each stamp carries a face value of 3 cents and may be used for current USPS mailing when combined with sufficient additional postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1270\" data-section-id=\"ph6i5n\"\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"1294\" data-section-id=\"1s65xaq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Statehood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1366\" data-start=\"1324\" data-section-id=\"1pfxvgz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Statehood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1367\" data-section-id=\"pzpctq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1469\" data-section-id=\"pz0wj4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-cents USD per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1511\" data-section-id=\"mwgodr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas, Texas Statehood, Lone Star State, U.S. Flag, Texas Flag, Patriotism, American History, Statehood Centennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1644\" data-section-id=\"17rz9o8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1853\" data-start=\"1672\" data-section-id=\"z6gj49\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Graduation Announcements, Patriotic Mailings, Texas-Themed Events, Thank You Cards, Snail Mail, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1854\" data-section-id=\"1tizi7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1856\"\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotary Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1924\" data-section-id=\"1lfttn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1926\"\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 938\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1950\" data-section-id=\"zl8vgt\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"1980\" data-section-id=\"iajg99\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1982\"\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 data-pasted=\"true\" data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1987\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e This vintage 3-cent Texas Statehood stamp was issued in 1945 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas statehood. The stamp pictures the United States flag with a ray shining from the 28th star to the single star on the Texas state flag, honoring Texas as the 28th state admitted to the Union. Its dark blue engraved-style design gives the stamp a formal, historic, and patriotic appearance that feels especially meaningful for Texas weddings, Southern-inspired stationery, military families, patriotic correspondence, and mailings connected to American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3076\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003eTexas was admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845, after a dramatic period of settlement, revolution, independence, and debate over annexation. Before statehood, Texas existed as an independent republic following its break from Mexico in 1836. The stamp’s design captures that layered history in a simple but powerful image: the national flag, the Texas flag, and a symbolic line of light connecting the Lone Star State to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3572\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3121\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The imagery on this stamp carries a strong sense of heritage, belonging, courage, and identity. The United States flag represents unity, shared purpose, and national connection, while the Texas flag’s single star evokes independence, resilience, and the enduring spirit of place. Together, the two flags suggest both individuality and union — the idea that a distinct personal or regional identity can still be beautifully joined to something larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3969\" data-start=\"3574\"\u003eFor wedding invitations and meaningful correspondence, this stamp can symbolize home, legacy, loyalty, and the joining of histories. It is especially fitting for couples with Texas roots, families honoring Southern heritage, patriotic celebrations, ranch or Western-inspired events, and mailings where the envelope itself is meant to carry a sense of pride, permanence, and heartfelt connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pasted=\"true\"\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 href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" 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\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Texas Statehood Postage Stamps | Lone Star State | U.S. Flag | Patriotic | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 3c","offer_id":51121877057842,"sku":"938-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Texas Statehood Postage Stamps | Lone Star State | U.S. Flag | Patriotic | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 3c","offer_id":51121877090610,"sku":"938-10","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Texas Statehood Postage Stamps | Lone Star State | U.S. Flag | Patriotic | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 3c","offer_id":51121877123378,"sku":"938-15","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Texas Statehood Postage Stamps | Lone Star State | U.S. Flag | Patriotic | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 3c","offer_id":51121877156146,"sku":"938-20","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Texas Statehood Postage Stamps | Lone Star State | U.S. Flag | Patriotic | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 3c","offer_id":51121877188914,"sku":"938-25","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Texas Statehood Postage Stamps | Lone Star State | U.S. Flag | Patriotic | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 3c","offer_id":51121877221682,"sku":"938-50","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Texas Statehood Postage Stamps | Lone Star State | U.S. Flag | Patriotic | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 3c","offer_id":51121877254450,"sku":"938-100","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-938-Texas-Statehood-Blue-1945-3c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1777781525","url":"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/products\/texas-statehood-postage-stamps-lone-star-state-u-s-flag-patriotic-vintage-unused-usps-postage-3c","provider":"Heritage Post House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}