The USPS announced this issue on January 13^th. No date of issue was given:

First published in 1947, “Goodnight Moon” remains a favorite bedtime story for families everywhere. By celebrating everyday rituals rather than fantasy, this iconic picture book revolutionized children’s publishing. The pane of 16 stamps features eight images from the book, which was illustrated by Clement Hurd and written by Margaret Wise Brown. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps.

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Updated June 11^th:
The Scott catalogue numbers for these stamps are:
6002 Goodnight Moon pane of 16, 2 each #6002a-6002h + label
a. (73¢) Young Rabbit in Bed
b. (73¢) Painting of the Three Bears
c. (73¢) Fireplace
d. (73¢) Painting of Cow Jumping Over the Moon
e. (73¢) Table, Lamp, Bowl, Comb and Brush
f. (73¢) Dollhouse, Bookshelf and Toys
g. (73¢) Rabbit in Rocking Chair
h. (73¢) Socks and Mittens on Drying Rack, Moon in Window
i. As #6002, imperforate
j. As #6002a, imperforate
k. As #6002b, imperforate
l. As #6002c, imperforate
m. As #6002d, imperforate
n. As #6002e, imperforate
o. As #6002f, imperforate
p. As #6002g, imperforate
q. As #6002h, imperforate

Updated April 3^rd:
[event advisory] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
Goodnight Moon Stamps to be Unveiled at The Rabbit hOle

What: The U.S. Postal Service will unveil its Goodnight Moon stamps at The Rabbit hOle in North Kansas City, MO, on May 2 as part of an event leading up to Children’s Book Week (May 5-11). The Rabbit hOle is a new museum experience that celebrates and brings to life a century of American children’s literature, including Goodnight Moon, for visitors of all ages. This pane of Forever stamps honors the remarkable impact of Goodnight Moon by featuring scenes from the beloved best-selling picture book.

The first-day-of-issue event for the Goodnight Moon stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #GoodnightMoonStamps.

Who: Thacher Hurd, children’s book creator and the son of Goodnight Moon illustrator Clement Hurd. He will be one of the special guests at the unveiling, sharing memories of his father and Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown, as well as reading the book aloud.

When: Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. Central

Where:
The Rabbit hOle   [link]
919 E. 14th Ave.
North Kansas City, MO 64116

RSVP: Attendees are encouraged to register at usps.com/goodnightmoonstamps.

Background: As favorite bedtime reading for more than 75 years, Goodnight Moon allows children to imagine themselves in the cozy bedroom of a young bunny, saying good night to everything they see. This quiet, lullaby-like book also encourages children to look around their own rooms and, together with their parents, improvise on the comforting ritual in any way they would like.

“In the great green room,” the beloved picture book begins, “There was a telephone / And a red balloon.” The lilting, hypnotic rhythm of the text by author Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952) casts a tender spell over young listeners, reassuring them that all the familiar things of daily life will still be there in the morning. “Goodnight clocks / And goodnight socks,” the book continues. “Goodnight little house / And goodnight mouse.”

The illustrations created by Clement Hurd (1908–1988) alternate between panoramic views of the vibrantly colored bedroom and black-and-white close-ups of particular objects. At first brightly lit, the scene grows gradually darker, echoing slumber’s slow descent.

Published by Harper & Brothers in 1947, Goodnight Moon began its remarkable rise in popularity in the 1950s, in large part due to word of mouth among parents. Today, it is among the bestselling children’s books of all time.

Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the pane using Clement Hurd’s illustrations. As Forever stamps, the Goodnight Moon stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

Updated March 20^th:
Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue:The Digital Color Postmark for this issue measures 2.54″ x 1.14″The Pictorial Postmark for this issue measures 2.66″ x 0.95 The “special” postmark, for use at post offices other than North Kansas City, measures 2.76″ x 1.14″

From the Postal Bulletin:
On May 2, 2025, in North Kansas City, MO, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Goodnight Moon stamps (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate) in eight designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 16 stamps (Item 486200). These stamps will go on sale nationwide May 2, 2025, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue. The Goodnight Moon commemorative pane of 20 stamps must not be split and the stamps must not be sold individually.

Goodnight Moon revolutionized children’s publishing when it debuted in 1947 and has since become favorite bedtime reading for millions of families around the world. The story allows children to imagine themselves in the cozy bedroom of a young bunny, saying goodnight to everything they see. This pane of 16 stamps features eight vibrantly colored details from the beloved picture book.

A reproduction of the book’s cover image fills the center of the pane and includes the names of the author, Margaret Wise Brown, and the illustrator, Clement Hurd. The back of the pane features a black-and-white rendering of the bedroom. The book‘s title appears above the scene, with its closing words, “Goodnight stars / Goodnight air / Goodnight noises everywhere.” Art director Derry Noyes designed the pane using existing art by Clement Hurd.

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 – Goodnight Moon 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 2, 2025.
Technical Specifications:

Issue: Goodnight Moon Stamps
Item Number: 486200
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 16 (8 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: May 2, 2025, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Art Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Designer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Existing Art: Clement Hurd
Modeler: Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Flexographic
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Gallus RCS
Stamps per Pane: 16
Print Quantity: 20,000,000
Paper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 1.4200 x 1.0850 in. / 36.0680 x 27.5590 mm.
Overall Size (w x h): 1.5600 x 1.2250 in. / 39.6240 x 31.1150 mm.
Full Pane Size (w x h): 7.2400 x 7.1200 in. / 183.8960 x 180.8480 mm.
Press Sheets Size (w x h): 14.4800 x 21.3600 in. / 367.7920 x 542.5440 mm.
Plate Size: 96 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “B” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Header: GOODNIGHT MOON • Selvage text • Plate number in four corners
Back: Verso Artwork from Goodnight Moon • © 2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (486200) • Plate position diagram (6) • Promotional text

Updated March 6^th:
These stamps will be issued May 2 in North Kansas City, MO.

The USPS announced this issue on January 13^th. No date of issue was given:

The blend of humor, wit, and absurdity in the Nickelodeon animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants” created by Stephen Hillenburg has made it one of the most beloved television shows of the 21st century. Each episode features the perpetually optimistic and generous main character SpongeBob SquarePants as he embarks on adventures in Bikini Bottom with a colorful cast of characters. These stamps will amuse and delight their recipients, whether your card or letter is addressed to a house across town — or a pineapple under the sea. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps, with artwork provided by Nickelodeon.

Here’s how the stamps pane will look:

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Updated September 10^th:
The Scott catalogue numbers for this issue:
6025 Bikini Bottom characters Sandy Cheeks, Patrick Star, Plankton, Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob, Gary, and Squidward Tentacles
6026 SpongeBob face with mouth open
6027 SpongeBob face with mouth closed
6028 SpongeBob and Patrick

Updated July 2^nd:
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SpongeBob SquarePants’ Iconic Characters To Be Featured on New Forever Stamps

What: The U.S. Postal Service will issue the SpongeBob SquarePants commemorative Forever stamps in New York City’s Times Square. The first-day-of-issue event is free and open to the public, and the stamps will be available to purchase. News of the Forever stamps is being shared with the hashtag #SpongeBobSquarePantsStamps.-

Who: Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS who designed the stamps using artwork provided by Nickelodeon, will be available for autographs.

When: Friday, Aug. 1, from 8-10 a.m. EDT-

Where:
Father Duffy Square
Times Square
7th Avenue and West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036

Background: The beloved Nickelodeon animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants,” created by Stephen Hillenburg, has left an enduring mark on generations of viewers. Its unique blend of humor, memorable characters and universal themes has made it popular with audiences of all ages.

The four stamps in this collection highlight beloved characters from the show. Two bright yellow stamps feature close-ups of SpongeBob’s face wearing goofy smiles. A third stamp showcases a host of Bikini Bottom characters including Sandy Cheeks, Patrick Star, Plankton, Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob, Gary and Squidward Tentacles. The fourth stamp shows SpongeBob and Patrick frolicking on the sandy ocean floor.

The SpongeBob SquarePants stamps are being issued as Forever stamps and will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate.-

Updated June 30^th:
On August 1, 2025, in New York. NY, the United States Postal Service® will issue the SpongeBob SquarePants stamps (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate), in four designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 16 stamps (Item 487200). These stamps will go on sale nationwide August 1, 2025, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue. The SpongeBob SquarePants commemorative pane of 16 stamps must not be split and the stamps must not be sold individually.

This new stamp issuance celebrates the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, one of the most beloved television shows of the 21st century. Two bright yellow stamps feature closeups of SpongeBob’s face. A third stamp showcases a host of Bikini Bottom characters including (left to right): Sandy Cheeks, Patrick Star, Plankton, Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob, Gary, and Squidward Tentacles. The fourth stamp shows SpongeBob and Patrick frolicking on the sandy ocean floor. The selvage design is in blue with a Tiki-style flower pattern; the title of the issuance “SpongeBob SquarePants” is at the top. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamps using artwork provided by Nickelodeon.

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 – SpongeBob SquarePants 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 December 1, 2025.

Technical Specifications:

Issue: SpongeBob SquarePants Stamps
Item Number: 487200
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 16 (4 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: August 1, 2025, New York. NY 10199
Art Director: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville VA
Designer: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville VA
Existing Art: Nickelodeon
Modeler: Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset / Screen
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Gallus RCS
Stamps per Pane: 16
Print Quantity: 36,000,000
Paper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Stamp Orientation: Square
Image Area 1 (w x h): 1.0850 x 1.0850 in. / 27.5590x 27.5590 mm.
Stamp Size 1 (w x h): 1.2250 x 1.2250 in. / 31.1150 x 31.1150 mm.
Image Area 2 (w x h): 1.2330 x 1.2330 in. / 31.3180 x 31.3180 mm.
Stamp Size 2 (w x h): 1.3735 x 1.3735 in. / 34.8870 x 34.8870 mm.
Full Pane Size (w x h): 6.8800 x 8.2300 in. / 174.7520 x 209.0420 mm.
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Plate Size: 64 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “B” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Header: SpongeBob SQUAREPANTS • Plate number in bottom two corners
Back: © 2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (487200) • Plate position diagram (4) • Promotional text • © 2025 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg. • Nickelodeon’s trademarked logo.

Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue:The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.56″ x 1.18″The Pictorial Postmark measures 2.47″ x 1.09″The Special Postmark measures 2.64″ x 0.92″

Updated June 11^th:
According to Foster Miller, these stamps will be issued Friday, August 1, with a ceremony projected on a giant video screen in New York City’s Times Square.

The U.S. Postal Service typically issues a stamp for former presidents on their first birthday after their death. That would put a stamp for the 39th President on or about October 1. It has not yet been confirmed by the USPS. Confirmed August 16^th. Click on this image for a larger version.

Updated November 5^th:
The Scott catalogue number for this issue is 6043.

Updated August 28^th:

[ceremony details] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
President Jimmy Carter Stamp To Be Issued Oct. 1

What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter with the issuance of a commemorative stamp at The Carter Center in Atlanta on Oct.1, on what would have been his 101st birthday.
The dedication ceremony for the stamp is free and open to the public.

Who: Thomas J. Marshall, general counsel and executive vice president, U.S. Postal Service

Jason Carter, grandson and chair, The Carter Center Board of Trustees

Beth Davis, chief operating officer, The Carter Center; and director of scheduling, Office of Jimmy Carter

When: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT

Where: The Carter Center
453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

RSVP: Attendees must register at usps.com/jimmycarterstamp to attend.

Background: From his origins in small-town Georgia, Carter came to the White House as an outsider who represented a new generation of progressive Southern politicians.

Carter was inaugurated as the 39th president on Jan. 20, 1977. During his term, he would make humility and reconciliation recurring themes in his presidency.

Carter made a mark with his appointments of many women and minorities to government positions. He created a presidential commission on mental health, established new cabinet departments, and greatly increased the size of the National Park System and federally designated wilderness areas. Mindful of the nation’s fiscal position, he was deeply concerned with trying to balance the federal budget and control inflation. In his efforts to improve the economy, he ushered through deregulation in several industries, including energy and air travel.

On the world stage, Carter was praised for personally negotiating the Camp David Accords, providing a framework for peace in the Middle East. He signed SALT II, a treaty with the Soviet Union to limit strategic nuclear arms, and he initiated a major change in foreign policy when he announced that the United States would officially recognize and establish formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.

After leaving the presidency, Carter became a prominent activist for peace, human rights and social and economic progress around the world. In 1982, he partnered with Emory University to establish The Carter Center, which advances democracy and human rights, resolves conflicts, and works to improve health in some of the world’s poorest nations. In recognition of his efforts, he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 — cementing his reputation as one of the most active and impactful former presidents.

The stamp art is a 1982 oil-on-linen painting created as a life study by artist Herbert E. Abrams (1921-2003) in preparation for painting Carter’s official White House portrait. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp.

As a Forever stamp, the Jimmy Carter stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #JimmyCarterStamp.

Updated August 27^th:

Here are the first-day postmarks:The Digital Color Postmark measures 3.00″ x 1.05″The Pictorial Postmark measures 2.75″ x 0.93″ The Special Postmark, which may be used by post offices other than the first-day one, measures 2.25″ x 1.27″

From the Postal Bulletin:
On October 1, 2025, in Atlanta, GA, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Jimmy Carter stamp (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate), in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 487400). This stamp will go on sale nationwide October 1, 2025, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.

This stamp honors Jimmy Carter (1924–2024), the 39th President of the United States. From his origins in small-town Georgia, Carter came to the White House as an outsider who represented a new generation of progressive Southern politicians. After a presidency that began with promise and accomplishment, but suffered diplomatic and economic turmoil in its final year, Carter devoted more than 3 decades to advancing peace, democracy, and human rights throughout the world. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. The stamp art is a 1982 oil-on-linen painting of Carter by artist Herbert E. Abrams. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp.

Automatic distribution.

There is a Special Postmark for this issue.

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 – Jimmy Carter 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 February 1, 2026.

Technical Specifications:/strong>

Issue: Jimmy Carter Stamp
Item Number: 487400
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: October 1, 2025, Atlanta, GA 30304
Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Designer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Existing Art: Herbert E. Abrams
Modeler: Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Alprinta 74
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 20,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 7407 C
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Image Area (w x h): 0.8400 x 1.4200 in. / 21.3360 x 36.0680 mm.
Overall Size (w x h): 0.9800 x 1.5600 in. / 24.8920 x 39.6240 mm.
Full Pane Size (w x h): 5.9200 x 7.2400 in. / 150.3680 x 183.8960 mm.
Press Sheets Size (w x h): 11.8400 x 21.7200 in. / 300.7360 x 551.6880 mm.
Plate Size: 240 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “B” followed by five (5) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in four corners
Back: © 2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (487400) • Plate position diagram (6) • Promotional text

Updated August 23^rd:
Preordering will begin September 1. Here’s what the full pane of 20 stamps will look like:

[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
U.S. Postal Service Reveals New Forever Stamp Design Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter

PLAINS, GA — The U.S. Postal Service today announced it will issue a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The Postal Service plans to release the stamp for purchase on Oct. 1 in Atlanta, on what would have been former President Carter’s 101st birthday.

[The sign shown on the left greeted those entering Great American Stamp Show on Saturday morning.]

Representatives of the Friends of Jimmy Carter, the National Park Service and the U.S. Postal Service unveiled the stamp art today at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains.

“The stamp program celebrates the best in American culture, places and people, and it is difficult to consider a more fitting honoree than former President Jimmy Carter. In his support and leadership of his beloved community, state, and nation, he lent his quiet, thoughtful and deliberate energy around causes he believed in, and most certainly in his conduct and accomplishments as a former President, Jimmy Carter truly personified the best in America. I am honored to participate in the reveal of this stamp art which fully evokes his humanity,” said Peter Pastre the Postal Service’s government relations and public policy vice president.

Kim Carter Fuller, executive director of the Friends of Jimmy Carter said, “The Carter family and the Friends of Jimmy Carter are honored to be able to take part in revealing the design for President Carter’s Forever stamp. Together we’ve had the distinct privilege of a front row seat to his life and legacy, and today’s reveal gives the world an opportunity to share his legacy with others on a daily basis”.

From his origins in small-town Georgia, Carter came to the White House as an outsider who represented a new generation of progressive Southern politicians.

Carter was inaugurated as the 39th president on Jan. 20, 1977. During his term Carter would make humility and reconciliation recurring themes in his presidency.

Carter made a mark with his appointments of many women and minorities to government positions. He created a presidential commission on mental health, established new cabinet departments, and greatly increased the size of the National Park System and federally designated wilderness areas. Mindful of the nation’s fiscal position, he was deeply concerned with trying to balance the federal budget and control inflation. In his efforts to improve the economy, he ushered through deregulation in several industries, including energy and air travel.

On the world stage, Carter was praised for personally negotiating the Camp David Accords, providing a framework for peace in the Middle East. He signed SALT II, a treaty with the Soviet Union to limit strategic nuclear arms, and he initiated a major change in foreign policy when he announced that the United States would officially recognize and establish formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.

After leaving the presidency, Carter became a prominent activist for peace, human rights and social and economic progress around the world. In 1982, he partnered with Emory University to establish the Carter Center, which advances democracy, monitors elections, mediates disputes and works to prevent tropical diseases in the world’s poorest nations. In recognition of his efforts, he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 — cementing his reputation as one of the most active and impactful former presidents.

The stamp art is a 1982 oil-on-linen painting created as a life study by artist Herbert E. Abrams (1921-2003) in preparation for painting his official White House portrait. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp.

As a Forever stamp, the Jimmy Carter stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price. News of the Jimmy Carter stamp is being shared with the hashtag #JimmyCarterStamp.

Updated June 11^th:
According to Foster Miller, this stamp will be issued October 1, but in Atlanta, since there is not enough capacity in Plains, GA, for a first-day ceremony audience.

Announced by the USPS on December 16, 2024:

Marking the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War, this pane of 15 stamps invites us to witness and remember five turning points in the fight for American independence. Watercolor paintings depicting scenes of five battles appear alongside photographs of sites involved in each battle. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps with art by Greg Harlin and photographs by Jon Bilous, Richard Lewis, Tom Morris, Gregory J. Parker and Kevin Stewart.

Additional information will be posted below the line, with the most recent informaton at the top.

Updated June 11^th:
The Scott catalogue numbers for these stamps are:
5977 Battlefields of the American Revolution pane of 15
a. (73¢) Replica of Old North Bridge, Battle of Lexington and Concord
b. (73¢) American militia members on Old North Bridge, Battle of Lexington and Concord
c. (73¢) British troops withdrawing from Old North Bridge, Battle of Lexington and Concord
d. (73¢) British troops advancing on Breed’s Hill, Battle of Bunker Hill
e. (73¢) William Prescott ordering American troops to fire, Battle of Bunker Hill
f. (73¢) Bunker Hill Monument, Battle of Bunker Hill
g. (73¢) Old Barracks Museum, Battle of Trenton
h. (73¢) Gen. George Washington crossing the Delaware, Battle of Trenton
i. (73¢) Boatmen guiding boats across the Delaware, Battle of Trenton
j. (73¢) Lt. Gen. John Burgoyne holding sword at surrender ceremony, Battle of Saratoga
k. (73¢) Gen. Horatio Gates reaching for Burgoyne’s sword, Battle of Saratoga
l. (73¢) Replica of British howitzer, Battle of Saratoga
m. (73¢) Reconstructions of British redoubts, Battle of Yorktown
n. (73¢) Comte de Rochambeau pointing British Gen. Charles O’Hara towards Gen. Washington at surrender, Battle of Yorktown
o. (73¢) Washington and others at surrender, Battle of Yorktown
p. As #5977, imperforate
q. As #5977a, imperforate
r. As #5977b, imperforate
s. As #5977c, imperforate
t. As #5977d, imperforate
u. As #5977e, imperforate
v. As #5977f, imperforate
w. As #5977g, imperforate
x. As #5977h, imperforate
y. As #5977i, imperforate
z. As #5977j, imperforate
aa. As #5977k, imperforate
ab. As #5977l, imperforate
ac. As #5977m, imperforate
ad. As #5977n, imperforate
ae. As #5977o, imperforate

Updated March 6^th:
These stamps will be issued April 16 in Concord, MA.

Full name of the issue: “Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture.” Announced by the USPS on December 16, 2024:

The Postal Service strives to tell the stories of all Americans on its stamps, and issuing stamps that honor the living culture and heritage of Indigenous people is an important part of that goal. These stamps celebrate powwows, Native American social and ceremonial gatherings that feature music, dance and festive regalia. For this issuance, Cochiti Pueblo artist Mateo Romero created original paintings of four powwow dancers performing their craft against brightly colored backgrounds that highlight each dancer’s movement and traditional dress. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps.

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

Updated June 11^th:
The Scott catalogue numbers for these stamps are:
5978 (73¢) Powwows – Crow Hop Dance
a. Imperforate
5979 (73¢) Powwows – Women’s Traditional Dance
a. Imperforate
5980 (73¢) Powwows – Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance
a. Imperforate
5981 (73¢) Powwows – Men’s Hoop Dance
a. Imperforate
b. Horiz. or vert. strip of 4, #5978-5981
c. Imperforate horiz. or vert. strip of 4, #5978a-5981a

Updated March 20^th:

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USPS Celebrates Native American Culture with Powwow Stamps

What: The U.S. Postal Service will hold a first-day-of-issue ceremony for the Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture stamps at the annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, NM.

News of the Forever stamps is being shared with the hashtag #PowwowsStamps.-

Who: Steve Monteith, the Postal Service’s chief customer and marketing officer and executive vice president, will serve as the dedicating official.-

When: Friday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m. MDT-

Where:
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
Tingley Coliseum / Expo New Mexico
300 San Pedro Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

RSVP: Attendees are encouraged to RSVP at www.usps.com/powwowsstamps. USPS will have a limited number of admission tickets and guests must register to receive one.-

Background: Powwows are festive gatherings where Indigenous people can celebrate their identities through dance, prayer, music and art. The largest powwow is the annual Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with more than 100,000 attendees.
These ceremonies open with a grand entry parade featuring Native veterans, tribal elders, dancers, and musicians. In addition to traditional and competitive dancing, main events include singing, pageantry, the honoring of ancestors, arts and crafts, and giveaways or donations to those in need.

The four powwow stamps showcase original paintings of Native American dancers by Cochiti Pueblo artist Mateo Romero. The artist took photographs of the dancers in their traditional clothing while performing and then painted on top of the images. The stamps include the Women’s Traditional Dance, Crow Hop Dance, Men’s Hoop Dance, and Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance.
Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps, which will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate.

Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue:The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.99″ x 1.28″The Pictorial Postmark measures 1.47″ x 1.30″

From the Postal Bulletin:
On April 25, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture stamps (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate) in four designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 486400). These stamps will go on sale nationwide April 25, 2025, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue. The Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture commemorative pane of 20 stamps must not be split and the stamps must not be sold individually.

Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture stamps honor these vibrant North American Native gatherings and their unique contribution to our American culture. Four new stamps, in a pane of 20, showcase original paintings of four Native American powwow dancers by Cochiti Pueblo artist Mateo Romero. The dances featured are Crow Hop, Women’s Traditional, Women’s Fancy Shawl, and Men’s Hoop. A large powwow drum is showcased on the selvage along with the title of the issuance. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamps and the stamp pane.

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 – Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture 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 25, 2025.

Technical Specifications:

Issue: Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture Stamps
Item Number: 486400
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 20 (4 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: April 25, 2025, Albuquerque, NM 87101
Art Director: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Designer: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Artist: Mateo Romero, Santa Fe, NM
Modeler: Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Flexographic
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Gallus RCS
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 18,000,000
Paper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Image Area (w x h): 0.8400 x 1.4200 in. / 21.3360 x 36.0680 mm.
Overall Size (w x h): 0.9800 x 1.5600 in. / 24.8920 x 39.6240 mm.
Full Pane Size (w x h): 5.9200 x 8.0000 in. / 150.3680 x 203.2000 mm.
Press Sheets Size (w x h): 11.9650 x 16.1250 in. / 303.9110 x 409.5750 mm.
Plate Size: 80 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: -“B” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Header: POWWOWS: Celebrating Native American Culture • Plate number in bottom two corners
Back: © 2024 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (486400) • Plate position diagram (4) • Promotional text

Updated March 6^th:
These stamps will be issued April 25 in Albuquerque, NM.

Announced by the USPS on December 16, 2024:

Recreational fishing attracts more than 55 million anglers to America’s lakes, rivers, and oceans each year — and lure designs for different environments are part of its growing appeal. These stamps feature brightly detailed photographs by Sarah Cramer Shields showing five lures considered icons of the sport. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps.

In addition, the USPS says these stamps will be issued March 13, 2025, in Springfield, MO.

Additional information will appear below the line, with the newest information at the top.

Updated May 7^th:
Here are the Scott catalog numbers for this issue:
5961 (73¢) Crankbait
5962 (73¢) Popper
5963 (73¢) Spoon
5964 (73¢) Spinner
5965 (73¢) Wakebait

Updated March 10^th:
Here is what the full pane of 20 looks like:You can click on this picture for a larger version.

Updated February 6^th:

[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
Freshwater Fishing Lures Stamps To Be Issued March 13

What: The U.S. Postal Service will issue its Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO, on March 13. This release celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of some of America’s most successful freshwater fishing lures with a colorful pane of 20 Forever stamps featuring five different, close-up photographs of five popular designs.

The first-day-of-issue event for the Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #FishingLuresStamps.

Who: John DiPeri, vice president, regional processing operations — Western Region, U.S. Postal Service

When: Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. Central

Where:
Bass Pro Shops, Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
500 W. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65807

RSVP: Attendees are required to register at usps.com/fishingluresstamps to receive free admission to Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium.

Background: From the earliest handmade wooden lures to modern swimbaits made of advanced materials, there are countless freshwater fishing lures available, each designed to meet the specific needs of the angler.

Crankbaits, or plugs, are popular among anglers because they are relatively easy to use. They attract a variety of fish, including bass, walleye and pike. Their unique swimming action is generated by a plastic lip and curved body, which make the lures dive and wiggle just by reeling them in. Anglers tend to run these lures along the bottom, bouncing them off rocks, logs or other submerged structures.

An in-line spinner lure is made to mimic the movement of a swimming bait fish, attracting predator fish with a spinning blade and a weighted body that create vibration in the water. They often have tails dressed with feathers, animal hair or rubber skirting to attract bass, trout, pike and other species in shallow streams, deeper rivers and lakes.

Spoon lures have been around since the 1800s and are named for their concave shape. It is believed that a blacksmith in Vermont created the first spoon lure by sawing off the handle of a spoon and attaching a hook. Spoons have remained popular because their unique movement and glimmer under water are so effective at catching fish, especially bass, pike and trout.

Topwater lures are extremely popular and are designed to be used on the surface of the water.

Wakebaits use metal or plastic wings to create a commotion like the wake of a boat as they skim the surface. A popper has a concave face that creates a popping sound when it is pulled across the water.

Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps using original photographs by Sarah Cramer Shields.

As Forever stamps, Freshwater Fishing Lures will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue: The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.91″ x 1.46″The pictorial postmark measures 2.11″ x 1.12″

From the Postal Bulletin:
On March 13, 2025, in Springfield, MO, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate), in five designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 486500). These stamps will go on sale nationwide March 13, 2025, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue. The Freshwater Fishing Lures commemorative pane of 20 stamps must not be split and the stamps must not be sold individually.

This issuance celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of some of America’s most successful freshwater fishing lures. The colorful pane of 20 Forever® stamps features five close-up photographs of five different, popular fishing lure designs: crankbait, popper, spoon, spinner, and wakebait. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamps using original photographs by Sarah Cramer Shields.

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 – Freshwater Fishing Lures 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 July 13, 2025.

Technical Specifications:

Issue: Freshwater Fishing Lures Stamps
Item Number: 486500
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 20 (5 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: March 13, 2025, Springfield, MO 65801
Art Director: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville VA
Designer: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville VA
Photographer: Sarah Cramer Shields, Charlottesville, VA
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 15,000,000
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area 1 (w x h): 1.420 x 0.8400 in. / 36.0680 x 21.3360 mm.
Stamp Size 1 (w x h): 1.560 x 0.9800 in. / 39.6240 x 24.8920 mm.
Image Area 2 (w x h): 1.710 x 0.8400 in. / 43.4340 x 21.3360 mm.
Stamp Size 2 (w x h): 1.850 x 0.9800 in. / 46.9900 x 24.8920 mm.
Full Pane Size (w x h): 9.450 x 5.5000 in. / 240.030 x 139.7000 mm.
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Plate Size: 160 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Header: FRESHWATER FISHING LURES • Plate number in bottom two corners
Back: © 2024 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (486500) • Plate position diagram (8) • Promotional text