{"product_id":"vintage-unused-california-statehood-150th-anniversary-stamp-big-sur-coast-usps-postage-33c","title":"California Statehood 150th Anniversary Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | Big Sur Coast | Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 33c","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdd California flair to your letters with these vintage unused \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"California Statehood\" (Big Sur) postage stamps! 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. Embrace the charm of coastal California with this enchanting postage stamp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCalifornia Statehood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Statehood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued: \u003c\/strong\u003e2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 33-\u003cspan\u003ecents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eBig Sur, California, Golden State, Rugged Coast, Pacific Ocean, Cliffs, California Wedding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen, Multicolored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method: \u003c\/strong\u003ePhotogravure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e3438\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"isPasted\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2000 33-cent \"California Statehood\" stamp was issued on September 8, 2000, in Sacramento, California. 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. 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