Posts Tagged ‘USA’

XXI Olympic Winter Games – USA


US postal service will issue a stamp on January 22 to coincide with the XXI Olympic Winter Games, which will be held Feb. 12-28 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

With this stamp featuring an illustration of a snowboarder, the US Postal Service continues its tradition of honoring the spirit of athleticism and international unity inspired by the Olympic Games.

Illustrator Steve McCracken captures the thrill of one Olympic sport by portraying an airborne snowboarder against the backdrop of a snow-capped mountain.
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Year of the Tiger – USA


US post will issue a postage stamp of 44c to commemorate the celebration of the new lunar year “The year of Tiger”.

The new lunar year will be starting from 14 February 2010.
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Madonna and Sleeping Child

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Title:
Madonna and Sleeping Child
Date of Issue: 20 October 2009
Country: USA
Denominations: 44c

On October 20, 2009, in San Simeon, California, the Postal Service™ issued a 44–cent, Christmas: Madonna and Sleeping Child by Sassoferrato special stamp.

Since 1978, the theme of each “traditional” Christmas stamp has been the Madonna and Child. (more…)