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4 cent Christmas 1962 stamp with two candles and a wreath with a red bow

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This New York valentine sent sometime between 1847-1850 with a 10-cent black Washington stamp.
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The opening issue of Household Words (March 30, 1850) includes an amusing article entitled “Valentine’s Day at the Post-Office,” written by Charles Dickens with...

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End segregated rules in public schools cover with 33-cent Martin Luther King stamp
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Today, January 18, 2010, the United States celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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A workshop participant showing her card designed with crayon rubbing and ink stamps.
Holiday Cards Add Some Sparkle to the Postal Museum
12.09.2009

Last Saturday's Holiday Card Workshop left much evidence of the crafty fun that was had by nearly 100 visitors under the expert guidance of local artist Thalia Doukas. Enjoy our gallery of creative cards.

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Elena Allegretti, Assistant to the Director, places ornaments on the tree.
Celebrating the Holidays at NPM
12.07.2009

National Postal Museum staff got into the holiday spirit last week by decorating this year’s holiday tree. The beautiful live tree and the...

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a colorful 32-cent Hanukkah stamp

Holiday Celebrations Series Stamps

The “Holiday Celebrations Series” was begun in 1996 to reflect a different cultural or ethnic holiday each year. The first stamp in the series was the Hanukkah stamp on October 22, 1996.

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