One of the things that makes stamp collecting so interesting is the anticipation of new releases. While many people think that new stamps come on to the market all the time, they really aren’t released that often. This year so far, only 11 stamps have been issued in the United States. Below is a list of the new stamps and a short discussion of each.
On January 14, 2010, the Year of the Tiger stamp was issues. With its bright red background and stark white flowers, it’s a lovely stamp. To applaud the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, a stamp was issues on January 22 in Park City, Utah. The Mackinac Bridge just got a stamp issued for it on February 3rd in Mackinaw City, Michigan.
Similarly, the Bixby Creek Bridge now has a stamp as of February 3rd. A new stamp recognizing Distinguished Sailors was issues February 4th with pictures of four sailors, while an Abstract Expressionists stamp became available March 11th. Bill Mauldin got a stamp issued for him in Sante Fe, New Mexico on March 31st, while the Flags of Our Nation in a set of 4 got stamps on April 16th. For those who loved the Western shows on t.v. from days gone by, they’ll love the Cowboys of the Silver Screen that came from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For those you love, you can now offer then a stamp of Love: Pansies in a Basket from Kansas City, Missouri.
Finally, for pet lovers out there, there is a new stamp being issued on April 30th for Adopt a Shelter Pet. Grab up these new stamps and enjoy collecting today!
