Medallion Roses Postage Stamps | Botanical Wedding Stamps | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 15c

Classic rose imagery gives these unused vintage Medallion Roses postage stamps a naturally romantic appeal for weddings and other meaningful correspondence. Issued in 1978, this elegant booklet stamp features richly colored roses arranged in a compact floral composition designed by Mary Faulconer. Perfect for wedding invitations, save the dates, bridal showers, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day mail, thank you cards, garden celebrations, and other special correspondence, these stamps bring vintage floral charm to your envelopes.

In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 15-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.

STAMP INFORMATION:

• Stamp Name: Medallion Roses
• Stamp Series: Regular Issue / Medallion Roses
• Year Issued: 1978
• Face Value: 15-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Medallion Roses, Roses, Red Roses, Pink Roses, Flowers, Floral, Botanical, Garden Flowers, Wedding Flowers, Romance, Love, Friendship, Mary Faulconer
• Color(s): Red, Pink, Green, Cream, Multicolored
• Mailing Occasions: Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Bridal Shower Invitations, Anniversary Mail, Valentine’s Day, Thank You Cards, Garden Weddings, Floral Weddings, Romantic Correspondence
• Printing Method: Engraved
• Scott Number: 1737
• Adhesion Type: Gummed (see adhesion instructions below)
• Stamp Size: 25 × 24 mm / 0.98 × 0.94 in
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

STAMP DESCRIPTION & HISTORY: The 1978 Medallion Roses stamp was issued on July 11, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana, as a 15-cent booklet stamp. Designed by Mary Faulconer and printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using engraving, this stamp marked the first appearance of roses on United States postage. The booklet contained two panes of eight stamps, giving postal customers a compact and practical format for everyday First-Class Mail.

FLOWER DESCRIPTION: Roses belong to the genus Rosa and are among the most widely recognized and cultivated flowering plants in the world. Their blossoms range from simple five-petaled forms to highly layered garden varieties and appear in colors including red, pink, white, yellow, orange, and purple. Roses have been cultivated for centuries for their beauty, fragrance, symbolism, and importance in gardens and floral design.

ROSES & WEDDING FLOWERS: Roses are among the most enduring wedding flowers because they symbolize love while adapting easily to traditional, vintage, garden, formal, and romantic themes. Red and pink roses pair naturally with ivory, white, blush, burgundy, sage green, gold, and other classic wedding colors. The vintage character of this stamp makes it especially attractive for couples using antique-inspired stationery or layered vintage postage.

ROSES & ROMANTIC SYMBOLISM: Roses have long been associated with love, beauty, devotion, and affection. Red roses traditionally represent passionate love and romance, while pink roses are associated with admiration, gratitude, sweetness, and gentle affection. Their combined symbolism makes rose imagery particularly appropriate for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and heartfelt correspondence.

MARY FAULCONER & THE DESIGN: Mary Faulconer designed this stamp’s floral composition, creating a decorative rose image that translated effectively into the small dimensions of a booklet stamp. The design’s combination of floral detail and strong color helped establish roses as a popular subject on later U.S. postage and gave the issue lasting appeal among both collectors and customers seeking romantic vintage stamps.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Medallion Roses design symbolizes love, devotion, beauty, affection, gratitude, and enduring connection. The roses evoke romance and heartfelt emotion, while their long history as garden flowers connects them with growth, care, and flourishing relationships. For weddings and meaningful correspondence, this stamp expresses lasting love and graceful celebration.

STAMP SERIES HISTORY: The Medallion Roses booklet stamp was issued as a regular postal issue during the transition to the 15-cent First-Class Mail rate. Sold in booklets containing two panes of eight stamps, it combined a practical everyday format with a decorative floral subject. Its appearance was especially significant because it introduced roses to U.S. postage, paving the way for many later rose-themed definitives, commemoratives, and Love stamps.