Love (1973) Color-aid collage on board
This famous design by pop artist Robert Indiana graced the first Love stamp in 1973. The American public embraced it, and more than 300 million stamps were printed. Created in the 1960s, Indiana’s design has become a cultural icon, and visitors to Philadelphia can even enjoy it in sculpture form.

DALLAS, TX — Beginning in 1973, the U.S. Postal Service’s Love postage stamps have featured a wide range of subjects including flowers, Victorian lace, cherubs, swans, and candy hearts. In preparation of Valentine’s Day, it’s a great time to reminisce about five of the most recent stamps that have captured many hearts.
“As you celebrate all of the wonderful events when you show others your love this year, including not only Valentine’s Day, but Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations and weddings, remember the many beautiful Forever Stamps the Postal Service has to offer,” Dallas Postmaster Yulonda Love advises.

“The U.S. Postal Service has a long history of issuing stamps to send your love,” Love added. “I want to encourage our customers to express their heartfelt feelings through the mail this year.

“A handwritten card or letter is the absolute best way to send your love – and you have to know I am an expert on this,” Love smiled. “Just look at my last name!”

2018 – Flourishes Forever stamp

2017 – Love Skywriting Forever stamp

2016 - Quilled Paper Heart Forever stamp

2015 - Vintage Rose Forever stamp

2014 - Forever Hearts stamp

2013 – Where Dreams Blossom and Yes, I Do stamps

Customers may purchase their favorite 2017-2018 Love stamp at The Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) and at Post Office facilities nationwide. A variety of earlier stamps and collectibles are also available from various online suppliers.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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