WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced two stamp issues on April 29, 2025, to commemorate its 250th anniversary, celebrating its founding by the Second Continental Congress on July 26, 1775, when Benjamin Franklin was named the first postmaster general. A 32-page prestige booklet, “Putting a Stamp on the American Experience,” and a 250 Years of Delivering pane will be released in July, highlighting the cultural significance of U.S. stamps.
The booklet, the fourth ever issued by the Postal Service, showcases the diversity and depth of the stamp program, featuring popular series and subjects that reflect the nation’s shared heritage. It includes two self-adhesive sheets of a new intaglio-printed stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin, available exclusively with the booklet. The stamp design is based on an 1875 reproduction of an 1847 5-cent stamp, one of the first official U.S. postage stamps. The booklet also follows a mail carrier’s journey through four seasons, emphasizing the Postal Service’s enduring role.
The 250 Years of Delivering pane, a separate stamp issue, will also debut in July. Both releases are part of the 2025 stamp program, with additional designs to be announced soon. The Postal Service noted that the preliminary designs for these stamps may change before release.
Customers can purchase the booklet, stamps, and other philatelic products through The Postal Store, by calling 844-737-7826, via USA Philatelic mail orders, or at select Post Office locations nationwide. Officially licensed stamp products are available through the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional stamp stories and details are accessible at [stampsforever.com].
The U.S. Postal Service, established to unify communication in the early United Colonies, has grown into a vital institution, handling billions of mail pieces annually. Franklin’s appointment as postmaster general laid the foundation for a system that connected a fledgling nation. The 1847 Franklin stamp, reimagined in the new design, symbolizes this legacy. The prestige booklet, a rare collectible, underscores the artistic and historical value of stamps, which have depicted everything from national heroes to cultural milestones.
The 250th anniversary celebration highlights the Postal Service’s role in American life, from rural mail routes to modern logistics. The intaglio printing process, used for the Franklin stamp, ensures intricate detail, appealing to collectors and historians. With the July release, the Postal Service invites the public to explore its history through these commemorative issues, reinforcing the stamp program’s place in documenting the nation’s story.
