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USPS HAS GAME! NEW STAMPS COMMEMORATE DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS GAME
The USPS recently released a special Dungeons & Dragons stamp collection to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic role-playing game! The collection features a sheet of 20 Forever stamps with 10 different designs showcasing various characters, creatures, and encounters from the D&D universe. A History of Dungeons and Dragons GameDungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. It was first published in 197
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Oct 28th 2024
THE PAN AMERICAN EXPO OF 1901- AMERICA'S FIRST COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS
The first commemoratives of the twentieth century were also the first bi-colored postage stamps printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Six stamps in denominations of 1-cent, 2-cent, 4-cent, 8-cent and 10-cent were issued to publicize the 1901 Pan-American Exposition held in Buffalo, New York.The stamps depict modes of modern transportation. All the stamps bear the inscription “Commemorative Series 1901.”Three of the Pan-American Exposition stamps exist as inverts: the 1-cent, 2-cent, a
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Oct 16th 2024
BASEBALL SLUGGERS ARE A BIG HIT ON US STAMPS
The USPS has released a Forever stamp honoring baseball legend Hank Aaron. The stamp features a digital portrait of Aaron in his Atlanta Braves uniform, capturing his iconic right-handed batting stance. The stamp pane also includes a digital painting of Aaron watching his historic 715th home run, based on a 1974 photograph.The stamp was designed by Greg Breeding with original art by Chuck Styles. Hank Aaron, often referred to as “Hammerin’ Hank,” had an illustrious career in Major League Ba
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Oct 2nd 2024
USPS 2022 WEB SPACE TELESCOPE STAMP DEPICTS NOT ONLY THE TELESCOPE BUT A DAZZLING STARSCAPE
USPS 2022 WEB SPACE TELESCOPE STAMP DEPICTS NOT ONLY THE TELESCOPE BUT A DAZZLING STARSCAPEThe design of the James Webb Space Telescope stamp was a collaborative effort. The artwork was created by James Vaughan, who used digital tools to depict the telescope against a vibrant starscape. The design captures the telescope’s intricate structure and its position in space, emphasizing its role in exploring the universe.The stamp was designed under the direction of William Gicker, the USPS art directo
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Sep 20th 2024
CHINA PROMOTES ITS TOURISM GEM- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND
China has issued several commemorative stamps for Shanghai Disneyland. Notably, a set of two official Chinese postage stamps was released on June 16, 2016, to coincide with the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort. These stamps feature iconic Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as the Enchanted Storybook Castle.Additionally, there are various other collectible stamps and souvenir sheets available that celebrate different aspects of Shanghai Disneyland.Shanghai Disney Resort is a
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Sep 6th 2024