Stamp Series

On August 9, 2001, the USPS inaugurated the American Treasures Series with the issue of four stamps depicting Amish quilts.

On July 4, 1987, the USPS issued the first in a series of stamps honoring America’s first 13 states.  The series honored each state’s 200th anniversary of statehood as well as the bicentennial of the ratification of the Constitution. 

On June 14, 2008, the USPS issued the first set of stamps in its Flags of Our Nation Series. 

On June 1, 1995, the USPS issued the first stamp in its long-running Legends of Hollywood Series

On May 31, 2002, the USPS issued the first stamp in the American Design Series. 

On May 28, 2016, the doors opened on America’s 11th International Stamp Exhibition, World Stamp Show 2016.

On May 1, 1929, the Kansas-Nebraska stamps were officially placed on sale.

On April 12, 1961, the US Post Office issued the first stamp in a five-year series honoring major events from the Civil War.

On April 9, 1954, the USPS introduced a new set of stamps, the Liberty Series, with the issue of an 8¢ red, white, and blue Statue of Liberty stamp.