Saturday, February 14, 2015

stamps: vintage rose and vintage tulip

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A universal symbol of love, the rose adds a sentimental touch to correspondence. Vintage Rose is a stamp for all occasions. 

The stamp art features an elaborate floral line drawing of a rose similar to the design of the 2015 two-ounce Vintage Tulip stamp. The drawings are details from engraved plates originally created by naturalist artist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717). A small, deep crimson heart on each stamp brings a dash of color to the designs. 

The Vintage Rose stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp.

You can read more about the Vintage Rose stamp here.

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Traditionally a symbol of devotion, tulips add a sentimental touch to correspondence. Vintage Tulip, a new two-ounce stamp, can be used to accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for weddings and other celebrations, greeting cards for all occasions, and mailings such as small gifts that require extra postage.

The stamp art features an elaborate floral line drawing of a tulip similar to the design of the Vintage Rose stamp. These stamps were printed using the intaglio engraving process.

The Vintage Tulip stamp is being issued as a 70¢ two-ounce stamp.

You can read more about the Vintage Tulip stamp here.

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