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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
USPS Makes a Splash With New Sea Turtles Stamps
For more than 100 million years, the ancestors of marine turtles swam the oceans. Yet in less than a century, exploitation and habitat destruction have devastated their numbers. The Postal Service celebrates these intriguing creatures with six new stamps — featuring species dependent on U.S. coastal waters for foraging and migratory habitats during various stages of their lives — in the hope of raising awareness of their plight.All of the sea turtles depicted on the stamps are listed as threaten
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Aug 23rd 2024
US 1987 NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE SHEET DISPLAYS WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIES THROUGHOUT 50 STATES
North America is home to an incredibly diverse array of wildlife, thanks to its vast range of ecosystems, from the Arctic tundra to tropical rainforests. In the northern regions, you can find majestic animals like polar bears and moose, while the central and southern areas are home to creatures such as bison, coyotes, and alligators12.The continent’s varied landscapes, including deserts, forests, mountains, and wetlands, support a wide range of species. For example, the deserts of the Southwest
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Aug 9th 2024
THE LEGACY OF U.S. PONY CARS SHOWCASED ON US STAMPS
The automotive world is filled with iconic classes of vehicles that have left a lasting mark on history. One such revolutionary class is the Pony Car, a category that continues to thrive in today’s market. Originating with the legendary Ford Mustang in 1964, the term “pony car” signifies an affordable, compact, and stylish coupe or convertible that exudes a sporty and performance-oriented aura.Genesis of the Pony CarThe Pony Car class burst onto the scene with the introduction of the Plymouth Ba
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Jul 31st 2024