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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is delivering on meeting your design sensibilities. The company has unveiled a sneak peek of its stamp lineup for 2024, stretching all the way into glimpses of year-end releases.
These bite-sized works of art—certainly pieces to write home about—tell stories of American culture, history, and traditions.
“Stamps also allow us to show what’s important to us as we carefully select which stamp adorns our mailpieces. The 2024 stamps were designed to offer the American public a broad array of choices for those looking to collect stamps or send a special message,” Lisa Bobb-Semple, acting Stamp Services director for USPS, elaborates.
It’s worth noting that the artwork is preliminary and subject to change. The USPS intends to unveil new designs in the coming weeks and months.
Below are some picks of what to expect for the coming year. For a more exhaustive list of forthcoming USPS stamps, check here.
Artwork created by Camille Chew, image via US Postal Service
One of the featured stamps celebrates the Year of the Dragon in the Lunar New Year collection. This three-dimensional dragon mask design draws inspiration from traditional paper-cut folk art, with vibrant colors and symbolic patterns.
Artwork created by Katie Kirk, with stamp designed by Antonio Alcalá. Image via US Postal Service
Valentine’s Day is marked with a new Love stamp featuring a stylized bird carrying a love message in its beak, set against a rich red background.
Artwork created by Don Clark (Smile), Tré Seals (Hello!), Jay Fletcher (Peace), Gia Graham (Fun), Jeff Rogers (Sweet), Ryan Feerer (Yes!), Lisa Congdon (Cheers!), DKNG Studios (Kudos!), and Gina Triplett (Happy), with stamps designed by Greg Breeding. Image via US Postal Service
A set of colorful Pinback Button stamps adds joy and whimsy to cards and envelopes. These stamps, with 10 distinct typographic designs by 10 artists, resemble three-dimensional pinback buttons and feature words like “smile,” “hello!,” “peace,” and more.
Artwork created by Spaeth Hill, with stamp designed by Antonio Alcalá. Image via US Postal Service
Come 2024, an all-new Floral Geometry stamp, valued at US$1, will offer an elegant and contemporary look for packages and mailings. The design incorporates overlapping geometric shapes and foil-stamped elements for a sophisticated appearance.
Stamps designed by Greg Breeding, with images provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency and the Space Telescope Science Institute. Images via US Postal Service
Space enthusiasts can look forward to the Pillars of Creation and Cosmic Cliffs stamps, featuring images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope and colorized to reveal stunning cosmic landscapes.
Stamps designed by Derry Noyes using existing photography. Image via US Postal Service
Artwork created by Nancy Stahl, with stamp designed by Derry Noyes. Image via US Postal Service
The Save Manatees and Protect Sea Turtles stamps advocate for marine creature conservation, emphasizing the need to protect these animals.
Stamps designed by Michael Freeman using existing photography. Image via US Postal Service
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first Shakers in the US, a set of stamps showcases the simplicity and utility of Shaker design.
Stamp designed by Antonio Alcalá. Image via US Postal Service
The First Continental Congress is honored with a stamp featuring a quote from the Congress’s protest letter to the King of England and 12 stars representing the 12 Colonies.
Photography by Allen Rokach, with stamps designed by Ethel Kessler. Image via US Postal Service
Autumn Colors stamps celebrate the radiant beauty of fall with photographs taken across the US by famed nature photographer Allen Rokach, who passed on in 2021.
Artwork created by Ekua Holmes, with stamp designed by Ethel Kessler. Image via US Postal Service
The postal service’s 10th stamp celebrating Kwanzaa features a digital collage inspired by a live performance during an event commemorating the annual pan-African holiday.
Artwork created by Bailey Sullivan, with stamps designed by Greg Breeding. Image via US Postal Service
To close off the year, Winter Whimsy stamps deliver lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes are splashed across four unique backdrops of blue, teal, and tan.
[via US Postal Service]
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