This article discusses the latest news about the USPS and postage stamps. This year, the USPS commemorates important Americans and historic events in United States history with the release of dozens of postage stamps. These stamps feature new figures and new designs for 2017. The latest figure to receive his own stamp is philosopher, writer, and naturalist Henry David Thoreau with the release of the Henry David Thoreau Forever stamp on May 23, 2017. Details about the national release celebrations for each stamp are available on the USPS website.
About the Henry David Thoreau Forever Stamp
The Henry David Thoreau Forever stamp celebrates the naturalist, writer, and philosopher on the bicentennial year of his birth. Thoreau was also honored on a 5¢ stamp in 1967 in commemoration of his 150th birthday. The Walden and Civil Disobedience author known for his devotion to simple living and criticism of materialism continues to inspire new generations with his love for nature and philosophy of minimalism and simple living.
The Henry David Thoreau forever stamp art is an oil-painted portrait of Thoreau by artist Sam Weber.. Weber based his design on the famous 1856 daguerreotype of Thoreau by Benjamin Maxham. The right side of the stamp features Thoreau’s handwritten signature above a branch of red sumac leaves.
USPS Launches 14 New Postage Stamps for 2017
The USPS’s issue dates for 14 new designs for postage stamps honoring distinguished Americans and significant events in US history. Philosopher Henry David Thoreau, fashion icon Oscar de la Renta, influential teacher Robert Panara, legendary President John F. Kennedy and others receive honors on forever stamps this spring. In addition to these distinguished Americans, the USPS will also release Posters of the Work Projects Administration stamp, and Lunar New Year stamp in the forever stamp series early this year.
The USPS announced details for the release of the Henry David Thoreau Forever stamp in a press release on March 27, 2017. The First-Day-Of-Issue dedication ceremony for the Henry David Thoreau Forever Stamp will take place Tuesday, May 23 at 11 am. It will be at the Walden Pond State Reservation Visitors Center in Concord, Massachusetts, the city of Thoreau’s birth. The event is free and open to the public. Followers of the U.S. Postal Service’s Facebook page can view live streaming video of the event on the USPS page.
Conclusion
These are the issue dates and celebrations for the 14 new stamps. There are more designs that await issuance this year. As such, 2017 proves to be an exciting year for stamp collectors and enthusiasts. The news from USPS shows a variety of important figures and events that receive homage on US stamps this spring. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest USPS news and stamp issue dates as soon as possible.
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