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July 15, 2024

First-Day-of-Issue Stamp Event Featuring Local Berkeley Photographer’s Images

All flowers were grown in the backyard of Harold Davis

new low-denomination stamps that feature images of flowers by Berkeley native, Harold Davis.

What:

An unveiling event for new low-denomination stamps that feature images of flowers by Berkeley native, Harold Davis.

Who:

USPS Berkeley Postmaster Katrina Scott
USPS Manager of Postal Operations Mario Harris
Acclaimed Photographer Harold Davis

When:

Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 11:00 am

Where:

2000 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Background:

The unveiling event will feature special guests, a presentation on the significance of the stamp, and photo opportunities. The event is free and open to the public.

Customers can order the Low Denomination Flowers stamps online at The Postal Store beginning July 18.

News of the stamps is being shared on social media with the hashtag #LowDenominationFlowersStamps.

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