Announced by the USPS on January 11th:Painted flags can be found on barns in almost every region of the United States. Four colorful pencil and watercolor illustrations of flags on barns grace the latest issuance of stamps available for bulk-mail users. The barns are set in landscapes inspired by the seasons and different regions of the United States. The stamps will be sold in self-adhesive coils of 3,000 and 10,000. Stephanie Bower designed and illustrated the stamps. Antonio Alcalá was the art director.

The Scott catalogue numbers for this issue:

5684 Flag on Red Barn Near Well
5685 Flag on White Barn in Winter
5686 Flag on White Barn with Gambrel Roof
5687 Flag on Barn Near Windmill
a. Horiz. coil strip of 4 #5684-5687

Additional information will be posted below the line, with the most recent info near the top.

Updated April 6th:
Collectors may order strips of 25 of either the 3,000- or 10,000-stamp coils; the order numbers are 751103 and 761203, respectively, at $2.50 each. You cannot order this stamp online (except for the FDCs): You must call the order line at 1-844-737-7826. Note that there is a limit of 4 of one of these strips (but you can order 4 of each strip-of-25).

Updated March 10th:
On April 14, 2022, in Halifax, PA, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Flags on Barns stamps (Non-denominated priced at the Presorted Standard Rate of 10 cents) in four designs, in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coils of 3,000 stamps (Item 751100) and 10,000 stamps (Item 761200). The stamps will go on sale nationwide April 14, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.

Flags on Barns stamps feature four Presorted Standard stamps intended for use by bulk mailers. The illustrator used pencil and watercolors on watercolor paper to create the original stamp art. Each stamp features a barn with a large American flag painted on one side. The barns are set in landscapes inspired by the seasons and different regions of the United States. Illustrator Stephanie Bower designed the stamps and created the original art. Antonio Alcalá was the art director.

Item 751100, Flags on Barns (Non-denominated Priced at the Presorted Standard Rate of 10 Cents) PSA Coil of 3,000 Stamps
Item 761200, Flags on Barns (Non-denominated Priced at the Presorted Standard Rate of 10 Cents) PSA Coil of 10,000 Stamps

No automatic distribution

How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. Each cover must have sufficient postage to meet First-Class Mail® requirements. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at usps.com/shop. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

FDOI – Flags on Barns Stamps
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service™ will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by August 14, 2022.

Technical Specifications — Coil of 3,000:

Issue: Flags on Barns Stamps
Item Number: 751100
Denomination & Type of Issue: 10-cent Presorted Standard, Mail-use
Format: Coil of 3,000 (4 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: April 14, 2022, Halifax, PA 17032
Art Director: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Designer: Stephanie Bower, Seattle, WA
Ilustrator: Stephanie Bower, Seattle, WA
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset
Printer: Ashton Potter
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Coil: 3,000
Print Quantity: 30,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS Cool Gray 7C
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 0.84 x 0.73 in./21.336 x 18.542 mm
Stamp Size (w x h): 0.98 x 0.87 in./24.892 x 22.098 mm
Plate Size: 576 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by five (5) single digits
Coil Number Frequency: Plate number every 24th stamp below stamp image

Technical Specifications — Coil of 10,000:

Issue: Flags on Barns Stamps
Item Number: 761200
Denomination & Type of Issue: 10-cent Presorted Standard, Mail-use
Format: Coil of 10,000 (4 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: April 14, 2022, Halifax, PA 17032
Art Director: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Designer: Stephanie Bower, Seattle, WA
Ilustrator: Stephanie Bower, Seattle, WA
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset
Printer: Ashton Potter
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Coil: 10,000
Print Quantity: 1,000,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS Cool Gray 7C
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 0.84 x 0.73 in./21.336 x 18.542 mm
Stamp Size (w x h): 0.98 x 0.87 in./24.892 x 22.098 mm
Plate Size: 576 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by five (5) single digits
Coil Number Frequency: Plate number every 24th stamp below stamp image

Updated January 13th:
These stamps will be issued April 14 without a first-day ceremony. The designated city is Halifax, Pa.

Announced by the USPS on January 11th:The extraordinarily versatile Shel Silverstein (1930–1999) was one of the 20th century’s most imaginative authors and illustrators. His picture book “The Giving Tree” and his quirky poetry collections are beloved by children everywhere. The stamp art features a version of the illustration of a boy catching an apple that appears on the cover of “The Giving Tree.” Published in 1964, the best-selling tale of selflessness is considered a children’s literature classic. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp.

Wikipedia’s biography of Shel Silverstein.

The Scott catalogue number for this issue is 5683.

Additional information will be posted below the line, with the most recent info near the top.

Updated March 30th:
Here are the designs for the first-day postmarks: The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.26″ x 1.45“. The Pictorial Postmark postmark measures 2.37″ x 1.24“. The “Special” postmark is for use only by post offices after the first-day. We do not have a measurement for it.

Updated March 10th:
On April 8, 2022, in Chicago, IL, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Shel Silverstein stamp (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 481900). This stamp will go on sale nationwide April 8, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.

This issuance honors Shel Silverstein (1930–1999), one of the 20th century’s most imaginative authors and illustrators. The stamp features Silverstein’s drawing of a boy catching an apple, a version of which appears on the cover of his picture book The Giving Tree, a story about a friendship between a motherly tree and a boy. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp.

No automatic distribution.

There is a special cancellation for this issue that local post offices may use after the first-day [right].

How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at usps.com/shop. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

FDOI – Shel Silverstein Stamp
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by August 8, 2022.

Technical Specifications:

Issue: Shel Silverstein Stamp
Item Number: 481900
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 20
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: April 8, 2022, Chicago, IL 60607
Art Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC 20008
Designer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC 20008
Typographer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC 20008
Artist: Shel Silverstein
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 20,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Pantone 360 C, Black 6 C, 364 C, 186 C
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Image Area (w x h): 0.84 x 1.42 in/21.336 x 36.068 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 0.98 x 1.56 in/24.892 x 39.624 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 5.92 x 7.24 in/150.368 x 183.896 mm
Press Sheet Size (w x h): 22.75 x 27.00 in/577.85 x 685.80 mm
Plate Size: 240 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in 4 corners
Back: ©2022 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (481900) • USPS logo • Promotional text • Plate position diagram (6)

Updated March 7th:
The date of issue is confirmed and first-day ceremony details released:

[press release] [click on the picture for a larger versions]
USPS To Release Shel Silverstein Stamp

WHAT: The U.S. Postal Service will honor author and illustrator Shel Silverstein with a Forever stamp featuring artwork from his book, “The Giving Tree.” The first-day-of-issue event will be held at the school Shel Silverstein attended, Chicago’s Darwin Elementary School.

The first-day-of-issue event for the Shel Silverstein Forever stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #ShelSilversteinStamp.

WHO: Judy de Torok, vice president of corporate affairs, U.S. Postal Service

WHEN: Friday, April 8, 2022, at 11 a.m. CDT

WHERE:
Darwin Elementary School
3116 W. Belden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

RSVP: Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to rsvp at: usps.com/shelsilverstein

Background: The extraordinarily versatile Shel Silverstein (1930–1999) was one of the 20th century’s most imaginative authors and illustrators.

“The Giving Tree,” published in 1964 by Harper & Row, is about a friendship between a motherly tree and a boy. As the child grows older, the tree gives him its shade, apples, branches and trunk. The story ends with the boy, now an old man, returning to rest against the tree’s stump. The best-selling tale of selflessness, which is accompanied by the author’s elegantly simple black-and-white illustrations, is considered a classic of children’s literature.

Silverstein’s zany, self-illustrated books of poetry are similarly revered. “Where the Sidewalk Ends” (1974), “A Light in the Attic” (1981), “Falling Up” (1996) and “Every Thing On It” (2011) feature clever and, at times, playfully nonsensical verse that is adored by young people all over the world. Children are enthralled by Silverstein’s poetry, which is full of fantastical imagery and often deals with the joys and fears of childhood. The four distinctive collections of poetry were best-sellers. The New York Times named “Where the Sidewalk Ends” an Outstanding Book of 1974; Silverstein’s album version of the book earned a Grammy Award for Best Recording for Children.

The multi-talented Silverstein also wrote and illustrated books for adult readers. He recorded his own songs in addition to writing hits for other artists. Silverstein’s music has appeared in many films. In the 1980s, he wrote plays performed off-Broadway in New York. He died in May 1999 at his home in Key West, FL.

In 2002, Silverstein was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Three of Silverstein’s books have been published posthumously: “Runny Babbit” (2005), a children’s story chock full of clever spoonerisms; “Every Thing On It”; and “Runny Babbit Returns” (2017). His diverse body of work, which has been translated into 47 languages, remains beloved by adults and children alike.

Updated February 28th:
Foster Miller reports in The Stamp Collecting Forum that this stamp will be issued April 8 in Chicago, with an actual ceremony.

Announced by the USPS on January 11th:

Send greetings to friends and family overseas with this beautiful stamp featuring the intricate design of a colorful African daisy, photographed from above.

Native to southern Africa and often called the African daisy, plants from the Osteospermum genus are widely available in U.S. nurseries. This round, Global stamp can be used to mail a 1-ounce letter to any country to which First-Class Mail International service is available. This Forever stamp will have a postage value equivalent to the price of the single-piece First-Class Mail International 1-ounce machineable letter in effect at the time of use.

The African Daisy stamp is being issued in self-adhesive panes of 10. Greg Breeding designed the stamp with existing photography by Cindy Dyer. William Gicker was the art director.

This stamp will be released in Kansas City, MO, without a first-day-of-issue ceremony, on March 14.

Additional information will be posted below the line, with the most recent info near the top.

Updated February 16th: The Scott catalogue number for this issue is 5680.

Updated February 16th:
Here is the Digital Color Postmark for this issue: It measures 2.85″ x 1.49″.

There is no pictorial postmark for this issue, just the FIRST DAY OF ISSUE “killer bar.”

Updated February 10th:

On March 14, 2022, in Kansas City, MO, the United States Postal Service® will issue the African Daisy Global Forever® International rate stamp in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 10 stamps (Item 580100). This stamp will go on sale nationwide March 14, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.

African Daisy is a new Global Forever International rate stamp that can be used to mail a 1-ounce letter to any country in which First-Class Mail International® service is available. Native to southern Africa, Osteospermum — called the African daisy — is widely available in U.S. nurseries. The stamp is round and features a photograph of an orange African daisy against a white background. The photo was shot from above and shows the detail of the central disk formed by tiny tubular florets surrounded by petal-like ray florets. Greg Breeding designed the stamp with an existing photograph by Cindy Dyer. William Gicker was the art director.

No automatic distribution.

How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at usps.com/shop. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

FDOI – African Daisy Stamp
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service™ will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by July 14, 2022.

Technical Specifications:

Issue: African Daisy Stamp
Item Number: 580100
Denomination & Type of Issue: Global Forever International Rate
Format: Pane of 10 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: March 14, 2022, Kansas City, MO 64108
Art Director: William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
Designer: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Existing Photo: Cindy Dyer, Alexandria, VA
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 10
Print Quantity: 60,000,000
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Stamp Orientation: Round
Image Area (w x h): 1.20 x 1.20 in./30.48 x 30.48 mm
Stamp Size (w x h): 1.41 x 1.41 in./35.814 x 35.814 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 8.50 x 4.09 in./215.9 x 103.886 mm
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Pantone 158C, Pantone Black 6C
Plate Size: 180 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by six (6) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in four corners of pane
Back: ©2022 USPS • USPS logo • Barcode (580100) behind each stamp • Plate position diagram (9) • Promotional text

Announced by the USPS on January 11th:This Priority Mail stamp celebrates Monument Valley, an iconic landscape of the American West. Reminiscent of a vintage travel poster, the stamp art emphasizes the vast stone formations of Monument Valley while highlighting the vivid colors of the sky, the land and the area’s distinctive plant life. The digital illustration is based on photographs of Monument Valley, including a view facing northwest at sunrise. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp with original art by Dan Cosgrove.

This stamp will be released in Monument Valley, UT, without a first-day-of-issue ceremony, on February 14.

Additional information will be posted below the line, with the most recent info near the top.

Updated January 17^the from the Postal Bulletin:

On February 14, 2022, in Monument Valley, UT, the United States Postal Service® will issue the $8.95 Monument Valley Priority Mail® stamp in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of four stamps (Item 121500). The stamp will go on sale nationwide February 14, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.

With this Priority Mail stamp, the Postal Service™ celebrates Monument Valley, an iconic landscape of the American West. Reminiscent of a vintage travel poster, this stamp features a digital illustration that emphasizes the vast stone formations of Monument Valley while highlighting the vivid colors of the sky, the earth, and the area’s distinctive plant life. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp with original art by Dan Cosgrove.

Availability to Post Offices: Item 121500, $8.95 Monument Valley Priority Mail PSA Pane of Four Stamps: No automatic distribution

How to Order the First-Day of Issue Postmark:
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at usps.com/shop. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

FDOI – Monument Valley Stamp
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by June 14, 2022.

Technical Specifications:

Issue: Monument Valley Stamp
Item Number: 121500
Denomination & Type of Issue: $8.95 Priority Mail Rate
Format: Pane of 4 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: February 14, 2022, Monument Valley, UT 84536
Art Director: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Designer: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Artist: Dan Cosgrove, Chicago, IL
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 4
Print Quantity: 4,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 1.42 x 1.085 in/36.068 x 27.559 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 1.56 x 1.225 in/39.624 x 31.115 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 4.12 x 3.45 in/104.648 x 87.63 mm
Plate Size: 96 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in two corners of pane
Back: ©2022 USPS • USPS Logo • Four barcodes (121500) • Plate position diagram (6) • Promotional text

Announced by the USPS on January 11th: An eye-catching sight in the Marina District of San Francisco, the Palace of Fine Arts has long been a source of pride for residents and an attraction for visitors from around the world. This Priority Mail Express stamp celebrates the iconic architectural landmark.

The stamp features a digital illustration showing the rotunda and part of the colonnades of the Palace of Fine Arts, with a small lagoon in the foreground. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp with original art by Dan Cosgrove.

This stamp will be released in San Francisco, without a first-day-of-issue ceremony, on February 14.

Additional information will be posted below the line, with the most recent info near the top.

Updated January 17th from the Postal Bulletin:

On February 14, 2022, in San Francisco, CA, the United States Postal Service® will issue the $26.95 Palace of Fine Arts Priority Mail Express® stamp in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of four stamps (Item 129800). The stamp will go on sale nationwide February 14, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.

This Priority Mail Express stamp celebrates the Palace of Fine Arts, an iconic architectural landmark in the Marina District of San Francisco that has long been a source of pride for local residents and an attraction for visitors from around the world. The stamp features a digital illustration showing the rotunda and part of the colonnades of the Palace of Fine Arts, with a small lagoon in the foreground. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp with original art by Dan Cosgrove.

Availability to Post Offices: Item 129800, $26.95 Palace of Fine Arts Priority Mail Express PSA Pane of Four Stamps: No automatic distribution.

How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at usps.com/shop. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

FDOI – Palace of Fine Arts Stamp
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by June 14, 2022.

Technical Specifications:

Issue: Palace of Fine Arts Stamp
Item Number: 129800
Denomination & Type of Issue: $26.95 Priority Mail Express Rate
Format: Pane of 4 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: February 14, 2022, San Francisco, CA 94188
Art Director: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Designer: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Artist: Dan Cosgrove, Chicago, IL
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 4
Print Quantity: 1,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 1.42 x 1.085 in/36.068 x 27.559 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 1.56 x 1.225 in/39.624 x 31.115 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 4.12 x 3.45 in/104.648 x 87.63 mm
Plate Size: 24 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in two corners of pane
Back: ©2022 USPS • USPS Logo • Four barcodes (129800) • Plate position diagram (6)• Promotional text