Delivering Christmas Wishes with Madonna and Child by Bachiacca Famed Italian Painter’s Artwork Adorns Holiday StampSANTA FE, NM — The U.S. Postal Service is offering its customers a timeless Christmas image this holiday season with today’s dedication of the Madonna and Child by Bachiacca holiday stamp. “Today, we dedicate a Christmas stamp that features one of the most revered images in the world, Madonna embracing her infant son, Jesus,” said U.S. Postal Service Director Stamp Services Mary-An

Postal Service is offering its customers a timeless Christmas image this holiday season with today’s dedication of the Madonna and Child by Bachiacca holiday stamp. Postal Service Director Stamp Services Mary-Anne Penner served as the master of ceremonies. “The iconic and resonant image of Madonna and Child is a crucial part of the Christmas story,” said Connors. The Madonna and Child by Bachiacca stamps are being issued as Forever stamps in booklets of 20. Postal Service media resources, includ

Help Stamp Out Breast Cancer Help Stamp Out Breast CancerWASHINGTON — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is reminding customers they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research Stamp. These 65-cent self-adhesive semipostal stamps are available year-round in sheets of 20 to help raise funds for breast cancer research. The Breast Cancer Research Stamp was the first semipostal stamp in U.S. history. In addition to the Breast Cancer Resea

Postal Service (USPS) is reminding customers they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research Stamp. These 65-cent self-adhesive semipostal stamps are available year-round in sheets of 20 to help raise funds for breast cancer research. More than 1 billion stamps have been sold since its inception in 1998, raising more than $87.8 million for breast cancer research. The Breast Cancer Research Stamp was the first semipostal stamp in U.S. history. In addition to the Breast Cance

For the first time, Hot Wheels are commemorated on Forever stamps for fans of all ages to enjoy. Arranged in diagonal rows, the 20 stamps showcase photographer Len Rizzi’s images of 10 Hot Wheels cars — two of each design — speeding along the recognizable bright orange track. The Hot Wheels cars depicted are:Top row (left to right):• The aptly named Purple Passion (1990), a super sleek metallic purple and green model. • Equipped with a roof-mounted rocket, the Rocket-Bye-Baby (1971) is one of th

Postal Service celebrates these beautiful creatures with Birds in Winter Forever stamps. “It’s easy to see why Birds in Winter will be enjoyed by the American public,” said Owens. The Birds in Winter stamps are being issued as Forever stamps in booklets of 20. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) have agreed to extend contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel, like us on Faceboo

Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating Kwanzaa, the annual Pan-African holiday, which takes place over seven days from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 and brings family, community and culture together for many African-Americans. Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to the focus of one of these seven principles, collectively known as the Nguzo Saba. This is the seventh stamp design issued by the Postal Service in celebration of Kwanzaa. The first Kwanzaa commemorative stamp was issued in 1997. The K

The new Hanukkah stamp artwork features a menorah created using the techniques of the traditional Jewish folk art of papercutting. Behind the menorah is a shape reminiscent of an ancient oil jug that represents the heart of Hanukkah. As a Forever stamp, Hanukkah will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price. Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, a date that falls in late November or December. In 2018, Hanukkah begins at sundown Dec. 2.

Postal Service at a special first-day-of issue ceremony for the Honoring First Responders Forever stamp. “The Postal Service is pleased to honor their skill, dedication and unfailing bravery with this stamp.” The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. For more information abou

Postal Service today, Robert M. Duncan of Kentucky was elected chairman of the Board of Governors. David C. Williams of Illinois was elected vice-chairman of the Board. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and

Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating Kwanzaa, an annual Pan-African holiday that brings family, community, and culture together for many African Americans. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #KwanzaaStamps . Background:

WASHINGTON — The Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service (“TEC”) will meet September 13 in open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC. Following the open meeting, the Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors will conduct a closed session meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on September 13. Open session meetings of the TEC of the Board of Governors are available on live audio webcasts at http://about.usps.

Postal Service honored singer and songwriter John Lennon today as the latest addition to its Music Icons stamp series at a first-day-of-issue ceremony in New York City’s Central Park. “It’s a privilege to commemorate the life of John Lennon – one of the most celebrated musicians and iconic personalities of the 20th century,” said Brennan. “The world was influenced by John Lennon’s music and his commitment to the ideals of peace and unity. We continue to be inspired by his memory.”The Music Icons

Five centuries ago, Francesco d’Ubertino Verdi (1494–1557), the Italian Renaissance painter known as Bachiacca, proved to be a versatile and popular Florentine artist. This Christmas stamp features a detail of Bachiacca’s oil-and-gold-on-panel painting “Madonna and Child”, which dates from the early 1520s, showing the Christ child clutching a bouquet of jasmine, a symbol of divine love, alongside the Virgin Mary’s profile, left shoulder and right hand. This painting is part of the Jack and Belle

The Postal Service issues four new stamps and a souvenir sheet showcasing classic images of Santa Claus painted by famed commercial artist Haddon Sundblom. Sundblom is the man credited with refining the modern image of Santa Claus. The souvenir sheet includes a semi-jumbo stamp as part of a wider scene of one of Sundblom’s paintings chosen for the Sparkling Holidays stamp booklet. In it, Santa is depicted standing by a fireplace holding a book that lists good boys and girls. Art director Greg Br

Postal Service today announced the Global: Poinsettia Forever stamp is available for purchase at local Post Office locations, the Postal Store at usps.com/shop and by calling 800-STAMP-24 (800-782-6724). The Global: Poinsettia Forever stamp can be used to mail a 1-ounce letter to any country where First-Class Mail International service is available. As with all Global Forever stamps, this stamp will have a postage value equivalent to the price of the single-piece First-Class Mail International 1

In celebration of Hot Wheels’ 50th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a pane of 20 Forever stamps showcasing 10 of the most outrageous Hot Wheel car designs during a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony at the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals in Fort Worth, TX. Background:

Postal Service will issue 20 Forever stamps showcasing some of the most outrageous car designs from Hot Wheels. For the first time, Hot Wheels car designs will grace the face of Forever stamps for fans of all ages to enjoy. The back of the pane displays the Hot Wheels 50th anniversary logo. • Equipped with a roof-mounted rocket, the Rocket-Bye-Baby (1971) is one of the most aggressive racers in Hot Wheels history. The Hot Wheels toy line expanded rapidly.