Vintage Unused White Magnolia Stamps (Martin Johnson Heade American Treasures Painting) USPS Postage 37c
Vintage Unused White Magnolia Stamps (Martin Johnson Heade American Treasures Painting) USPS Postage 37c
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your save-the-date, wedding invitations, announcements, and letters with these gorgeous vintage magnolia stamps. Mint condition and unused, these Martin Johnson Heade American Treasures postage stamps feature a stunning magnolia flower, making them a perfect addition to any special correspondence. With a face value of 37 cents, these self-adhesive stamps are valid for current postage use and are a must-have for wedding and bridal correspondence, or for anyone wishing to convey beauty and style with their mailings.
On August 12, 2004, the USPS issued these stamps as a part of their American Treasures series, showcasing American artist Martin Johnson Heade's painting "Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth," which is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection.
Born on August 11, 1819, in Lumberville, Pennsylvania, Heade received his first training from folk artist Edward Hicks and later continued his studies in Rome, Italy. He became known for his landscape paintings, which were heavily influenced by the Hudson River School of artists. Heade's focus on capturing light and mood in his paintings rather than portraying exact landscapes sets him apart from other artists of his time.
In 1883, Heade moved to Florida and was inspired by the subtropical landscapes and stunning flowers, particularly the Magnolia grandiflora. He produced 17 paintings featuring these beautiful flowers, often laying them on velvet for a striking effect. By the end of his life, Heade had created an impressive collection of still lifes and landscapes. Don't miss your chance to add these vintage Martin Johnson Heade American Treasures stamps to your collection or use them to add a touch of southern sophistication to your mailings.
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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