Gary Cooper makes “Legends of Hollywood” series. The postal service issued 40 million stamps bearing the likeness of Gary Cooper on Sept. 10. The Cooper stamps are the next release in the Legends of Hollywood series, which honors film icons from Hollywood’s “Golden Age.” Cooper’s stamp features a portrait by California artist Kazuhiku Sano, which more »
Looking for a way to bring some levity to your mail? Might I suggest a stamp that bears the grinning face of Bart Simpson.
On May 7, 2009, the postal service will release a line of 44-cent Simpsons stamps. There will be five designs, each featuring a likeness of one of the series’ titular characters. Series creator Matt Groening penned the stamps.
Postal customers can partially stave off the higher rates for a little while by stocking up on Forever stamps now. But be warned: many post offices have difficulty keeping them in stock. For mailers who use meters or permit imprints, there is no putting off paying the higher postage.