Vintage Unused Love with Hearts Stamps (Love Series, Rainbow, Hearts) USPS Postage 20c
Vintage Unused Love with Hearts Stamps (Love Series, Rainbow, Hearts) USPS Postage 20c
This vintage unused Love with Hearts stamp features a colorful design that was part of the USPS Love Series released in 1984. The word "Love" is repeated five times, with the "V" being replaced by colorful hearts. These mint condition stamps hold a face value of 22 cents and can still be used for postage.
Designed by graphic artist Bradbury Thompson, the hearts on the stamp were printed using gravure while the type was printed using intaglio. It was first issued on January 31, 1984, at the Children's Museum in Washington, DC, in collaboration with the Greeting Card Association. This stamp was originally unveiled on November 1, 1983, to celebrate National Card and Letter-Writing Week.
While the Love stamp was initially intended for Valentine's Day mail, it is also suitable for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. In 1987, the USPS officially declared it a series, and new Love stamps have been released almost every year since. These special stamps are sold for a longer period and in larger quantities due to their popularity.
Incorporate this vintage Love stamp into your collection of special stamps, or use it to add a touch of love and color to your letters and packages. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of postal history with these unused vintage stamps.
Product features
Product features
- Unused/uncanceled stamps
- Mint condition
- Limited circulation, collectable
- Postage value is face value printed on stamps
- USPS authentic postage
- Ready to use for mailing
Handling and care
Handling and care
- Vintage stamps should be handled with care
- Do not expose to moisture
- Store unused stamps in provided glassine envelopes
- Store in a cool dark place
- Avoid long exposure to UV light
- Handle with clean/dry hands, cotton gloves, or tweezers
Application and use
Application and use
- Carefully weigh and measure each mail piece to determine required postage
- Check current postage rates at USPS.com
- Multiple stamps may be necessary to meet required postage for mailing
- Extra postage may be required for envelopes with a wax seal, ribbon, thicker than 1/4-inch, doesn't bend, square shaped, or irregular size
- Your local post office will confirm how much postage is required for your particular mailing
- Gummed stamps should always be applied to your mailing with a glue stick (we recommend Elmer's "Re-Stick" glue sticks)
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