Announced November 20, 2018. The most recent information will appear after the large illustration and the introductory description from the USPS.
This issuance celebrates Wild and Scenic Rivers — exceptional American streams that run freely through natural landscapes without man-made alterations. The pane of a dozen different designs features photographs that represent the more than 200 rivers or river segments designated within the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
First row, left to right: Merced River (Michael Melford, photographer), Owyhee River (Michael Melford, photographer), Koyukuk River (Michael Melford, photographer)
Second row, left to right: Niobrara River (Michael Melford, photographer), Snake River (Tim Palmer, photographer), Flathead River (Tim Palmer, photographer)
Third row, left to right: Missouri River (Bob Wick, staff photographer for Bureau of Land Management), Skagit River (Tim Palmer, photographer), Deschutes River (Bob Wick, BLM, photographer)
Fourth row, left to right: Tlikakila River (Michael Melford, photographer), Ontonagon River (Tim Palmer, photographer), Clarion River (Bob Wick, BLM, photographer). Small type on the bottom of each stamp indicates the name of the river. Michael Melford’s photograph of the Merced River is featured again in the selvage. Art director Derry Noyes designed the pane using existing photographs.
These stamps will be issued May 21, 2019 in Bend OR. The Scott catalogue number is 5381 for the pane of 12:
a. Merced River
b. Owyhee River
c. Koyukuk River
d. Niobrara River
e. Snake River
f. Flathead River
g. Missouri River
h. Skagit River
i. Deschutes River
j. Tlikakila River
k. Ontonagon River
l. Clarion River
Updated April 11th:
On May 21, 2019, in Bend, OR, the U.S. Postal Service® will issue the Wild and Scenic Rivers stamps (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate) in 12 designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 12 stamps (Item 571500). The stamps will go on sale nationwide May 21, 2019, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue. The Wild and Scenic Rivers pane of 12 stamps may not be split and the stamps may not be sold individually.
This issuance celebrates wild and scenic rivers — exceptional American streams that run freely through natural landscapes without man-made alterations. The pane features photographs that represent the more than 200 rivers or river segments designated within the wild and scenic rivers system:
- First row, left to right: Merced River (Michael Melford, photographer), Owyhee River (Michael Melford, photographer), and Koyukuk River (Michael Melford, photographer).
Second row, left to right: Niobrara River (Michael Melford, photographer), Snake River (Tim Palmer, photographer), and Flathead River (Tim Palmer, photographer).- Third row, left to right: Missouri River (Bob Wick, staff photographer for Bureau of Land Management), Skagit River (Tim Palmer, photographer), and Deschutes River (Bob Wick, BLM, photographer)
- Fourth row, left to right: Tlikakila River (Michael Melford, photographer), Ontonagon River (Tim Palmer, photographer), and Clarion River (Bob Wick, BLM, photographer).
Small type on the bottom of each stamp indicates the name of the river. Michael Melford’s photograph of the Merced River is featured again in the selvage. Art director Derry Noyes designed the pane using existing photographs.
Availability to Post Offices: Item 571500, Wild and Scenic Rivers (Forever Priced at the First-Class Mail Rate) Commemorative Pane of 12 Stamps: Stamp Fulfillment Services will make an automatic push distribution to Post Offices of a quantity to cover approximately 30 days of sales.
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 – Wild and Scenic Rivers 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 September 21, 2019.
Technical Specifications:
Issue: Wild and Scenic Rivers Stamps
Item Number: 571500
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 12 (12 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: May 21, 2019, Bend, OR 97701
Art Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Designer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Typographer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Existing Photos: Michael Melford
Existing Photos: Tim Palmer
Existing Photos: Bob Wick
Modeler: Sandra Lane/Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Alprinta 74
Stamps per Pane: 12
Print Quantity: 60,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Banknote Corporation of America
Colors: Cool Gray 11, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
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): 7.87 x 6.38 in./199.898 x 162.052 mm
Press Sheets Size
(w x h): 23.86 x 19.39 in./606.044 x 492.506 mm
Plate Size: 108 stamps per revolution
Plate Numbers: “B” followed by five (5) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Header: Wild and Scenic Rivers • Plate number in bottom right corner of pane
Back: ©2018 USPS • USPS logo • 2 barcodes (571500) • Plate position diagram • Promotional text
Updated April 19th:
[press release]
Spotlighting the Natural Beauty of America’s Wild and Scenic Rivers
What: The U.S. Postal Service issues Wild and Scenic Rivers, stamps that pay tribute to the exceptional streams that run freely through America’s natural landscapes. This pane honors the rivers’ beauty with a dozen Forever stamps, each showcasing a different segment of the Wild and Scenic River System.
The first-day-of-issue event for the Wild and Scenic Rivers Commemorative Forever stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #WildScenicRiversStamps and #WildRiverStamps.
Who: Joe Corbett, chief financial officer and executive vice president, U.S. Postal
Service
When: Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 11 a.m. PT
Where: Tumalo State Park
64170 O.B. Riley Road
Bend, OR 97701
Parking: Admission is free with ample parking at the event.
RSVP: Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at usps.com/wildrivers.
Background: America’s wild and scenic rivers are those deemed remarkable for values including fish and wildlife, geology, recreation and cultural or historical significance. These special streams are allowed to flow freely through natural settings without man-made alterations.
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act categorizes designated segments as either wild, scenic or recreational. Wild rivers are undammed, unpolluted and generally accessible only by trail. Scenic rivers may be “accessible in places by roads.” Recreational river areas are “readily accessible by road or railroad,” may have some shoreline development and may have been dammed in the past. Designations often result from grassroots action by local citizens.
The Wild and Scenic Rivers system provides clean water, places of beauty and sanctuary and habitats for native wildlife.
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), by mail through USA Philatelic catalog or at Post Office locations nationwide.
Updated May 24th:
These are the first-day postmarks for this issue:
The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.88″x1.35″ 
The B&W pictorial is 2.72″x1.39″
With this new 2019 stamp, the Postal Service celebrates the American flag, the most recognizable symbol of our nation. The stamp features a U.S. flag, one of several on the flagpoles near the end of Chicago’s Navy Pier, waving in a May breeze. The photograph was taken by art director Antonio Alcalá¡.
It measures 2.9″x1.14″.
This pane of 10 stamps features five different murals designed to add a touch of beauty to Post Office walls and help boost the morale of Americans during the era of the Great Depression. On the stamp art, the town or city and state in which the work of art is located is printed underneath each mural. The murals included are: “Kiowas Moving Camp” (1936) Anadarko, Oklahoma; “Mountains and Yucca” (1937) Deming, New Mexico; “Antelope” (1939) Florence, Colorado; “Sugarloaf Mountain” (1940) Rockville, Maryland; and “Air Mail” (1941) Piggott, Arkansas. Art director Antonio Alcalá¡ designed the stamps.
The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.98″ x 1.15″ 
The pictorial postmark measures 2.95″ x 1.42″
What: 
shared with the hashtags #PostOfficeMurals and #MuralStamps
When:
In the 1930s and 1940s, murals brought a touch of beauty to Post Offices across the United States. These works of art were designed to help boost the morale of Americans during the Great Depression.
(1937), Deming, NM; “Antelope” (1939), Florence, CO; “Sugarloaf Mountain” (1940), Rockville, MD; and “Air Mail” (1941), Piggott, AR.
The Postal Service celebrates USS Missouri (BB-63), America’s last battleship, with the issuance of a commemorative stamp in 2019, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Missouri’s commissioning on June 11, 1944. The stamp art depicts Missouri in the disruptive camouflage she wore from her commissioning until a refit in early 1945. Missouri earned numerous combat awards and citations during her decades of service, which include World War II, the Korean War and Operation Desert Storm. She played a momentous role when she hosted the ceremony marking Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II. Designed by art director Greg Breeding, the stamp features a digital illustration by Dan Cosgrove.
The famed American battleship is being honored to coincide with the 75th anniversary of her commissioning on June 11, 1944. The battleship was affectionately nicknamed “Mighty Mo,” and had one of the most historic roles during World War II. On Sept. 2, 1945, military officials from the Allied powers and imperial Japan convened on her deck and signed the documents confirming Japan’s surrender and ending the war.
The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.40″x1.46″ 
The B&W pictorial postmark measures 2.90″x1.47″
With this new stamp in the Music Icons series, the U.S. Postal Service honors Marvin Gaye (1939–1984) — the “Prince of Soul” — one of the most influential music performers of his generation. The stamp design features a portrait of Gaye inspired by historic photographs. The stamp pane is designed to resemble a vintage 45 rpm record sleeve. One side of the pane includes the stamps, brief text about Gaye’s legacy, and the image of a sliver of a record seeming to peek out the top of the sleeve. Another portrait of Gaye, also inspired by historic photographs, appears on the reverse along with the Music Icons series logo. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp pane with original art by Kadir Nelson.
envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
The Digital Color Postmark mesaures 2.93″ x 1.14″ 
The black-and-white pictorial measures 2.65″ x 0.89″ 
The “special” postmark for use by other post offices measures 2.95″ x 1.49″
This stamp celebrates the bicentennial of Alabama statehood. Alabama became the 22nd state in the Union on Dec. 14, 1819. The stamp art is a photograph taken at sunset in Cheaha State Park. Alabama photographer Joe Miller took the picture from the park’s Pulpit Rock Trail. With Pulpit Rock in the foreground, most of the area in the valley below the overlook is part of the Talladega National Forest, which surrounds the state park. The name of the state and the year of statehood are included in the stamp art. The art director is William J. Gicker. Greg Breeding designed the stamp with Miller’s existing photograph.
This stamp celebrates the bicentennial of Alabama statehood. Alabama became the twenty-second state in the Union on December 14, 1819. The stamp art is a photograph taken at sunset in Cheaha State Park. Alabama photographer Joe Miller took the picture from the park’s Pulpit Rock Trail. With Pulpit Rock in the foreground, most of the area in the valley below the overlook is part of the Talladega National Forest, which surrounds the state park. The name of the state and the year of statehood are included in the stamp art. The art director is William J. Gicker. Greg Breeding designed the stamp with Miller’s existing photograph.
FDOI – Alabama Statehood Stamp
The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.98″x1.27″. 
The Pictorial Postmark measures 2.05″ x 1.43″. We have reported the misspelling in the city name to USPS Cancellation Services.
The “special” postmark for use by other post offices measures 2.69″ x 1.48″.
This issuance celebrates the beauty of cactus flowers with a booklet of 20 stamps. Each stamp depicts a photograph of the flower of one of these ten cacti: Opuntia engelmannii, Rebutia minuscula, Echinocereus dasyacanthus, Echinocereus poselgeri, Echinocereus coccineus, Pelecyphora aselliformis, Parodia microsperma, Echinocactus horizonthalonius, Thelocactus heterochromus and Parodia scopa. Within the booklet, each stamp design is featured twice. With new DNA studies, botanists sometimes reclassify plants. As of the printing of these stamps, the scientific names were accurate. Cacti also have common names, with some plants having several different names in popular use. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamps with existing photographs taken by John P. Schaefer.
On February 15, 2019, in Mesa, AZ, the U.S. Postal Service will issue the Cactus Flowers stamps (Forever priced at the First-Class Mail rate) in 10 designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive booklet of 20 stamps (Item 680000). The stamps will go on sale nationwide February 15, 2019, and must not be sold or cancelled before the first-day-of-issue.
The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.59″x1.31″. 
The B&W Pictorial measures 1.44″x1.44″.
What:
The 42nd stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Gregory Hines (1946—2003), whose unique style of tap dancing injected new artistry and excitement into a traditional American form. A versatile performer who danced, acted and sang on Broadway, on television and in movies, Hines developed the entertainment traditions of tap into an art form for a younger generation and is credited with renewing interest in tap during the 1990s. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp, which features a 1988 photograph by Jack Mitchell.
The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.85″x1.35″. 
The B&W pictorial postmark measures 2.92″x1.49″. 
The “special” (local) postmark measures 2.70″x1.02″.
The Year of the Boar is the 12th and final stamp in the Celebrating Lunar New Year series. The Year of the Boar begins on Feb. 5, 2019, and ends on Jan. 24, 2020. The stamp art depicts several bright pink peach blossoms on a branch. Peach blossoms, which often bloom just in time for Lunar New Year, mark the beginning of spring in Chinese culture. Artist Kam Mak created this original painting. Art director and stamp designer Ethel Kessler incorporated elements from the previous series of Lunar New Year stamps — Clarence Lee’s cut-paper design of a boar and the Chinese character for “boar,” drawn in grass-style calligraphy by Lau Bun — to create continuity between the series.
On January 17, 2019, in Houston, TX, the U.S. Postal Service will issue the Year of the Boar stamp (Forever priced at the First-Class Mail rate) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 12 stamps (Item 564900). The stamp will go on sale nationwide January 17, 2019, and must not be sold or cancelled before the first-day-of-issue. The Year of the Boar pane of 12 stamps may not be split and the stamps may not be sold individually.
Special Dedication Postmarks:
The Digital Color postmark measures 2.76″x1.49″. 
The B&W pictorial measures 2.72″x1.19″. 
The “special” (local) postmark measures 2.66″x1.49″.
On January 10, 2019, in San Juan, PR, the U.S. Postal Service will issue the Hearts Blossom stamp (Forever priced at the First-Class Mail rate) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 20 stamps (Item 565000). The stamp will go on sale nationwide January 10, 2019, and must not be sold or cancelled before the first-day-of-issue.
The B&W pictorial measures 2.94″x1.48″.
