Stamp Program 2005
A Universe Appeal

Lunar New Year Souvenir Sheet

This sheet contains all 12 designs from the award winning Lunar New Year series. January

Black Heritage: Marian Anderson

The 28th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors singer Marian Anderson, an important figure in the struggle for racial equality. January

Ronald Reagan

This stamp honors the 40th President of the United States. February

Love Bouquet

The 2005 Love stamp features a bouquet of colorful flowers. February

Nature of America: Northeast Deciduous Forest

Seventh in a series, this pane features John D. Dawson's painting of a deciduous forest in the northeastern United States. March

Spring Flowers

Four stamps showcase popular heralds of spring: the hyacinth, daffodil, tulip, and iris. March

Jim Henson & the Muppets

This stamp pane commemorates director, producer, writer, and puppeteer Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets. March

Presidential Libraries

This issuance marks the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Libraries Act and the official establishment of the Presidential Library system. TBD

American Scientists

This issuance salutes geneticist Barbara McClinmock, mathematician John von Neumann, physicist Rich ard Feynman, and the dynamicist Josiah Willard Gibbs. TBD

Literary Arts: Robert Penn Warren

The 21st stamp in the Literary Arts series honors poet, novelist, and educator Robert Penn Warren. April

Yip Harburg

E. Y. (Yip) Harburg wrote the lyrics for many popular songs, including "Over the Rainbow," created with composer Harold Arlen for The Wizard of Oz. April

Legends of Hollywood: Henry Fonda

The 11th stamp in this series honors Henry Fonda, who acted in some 80 films and won an Academy Award for his performance in On Golden Pond (1981). May

Distinguished Marines

Four stamps commemorate U. S. Marine Corps legends John Basilone, Daniel J. Daly, John A. Lejeune, and Lewis B. Puller. May

Masterworks of Modern American Architecture

Twelve highly praised buildings show the range and stylistic variety of modern American architecture. May

American Advances in Aviation

A new pane of aircraft stamps depicts innovative and technologically advanced designs dating from the 1930s through the 1950s. July

Arthur Ashe

The first African-American man to win a Grand Slam tennis tournament, Arthur Ashe became well known for his commitments to the underprivileged and to victims of AIDS. July

The Art of Disney: Celebrations

The Postal Service honors the "art" of celebration as portrayed by Walt Disney and his studio animators. July

Let's Dance / Bailemos

These stamps celebrate four popular Latino dance styles. July

To Form a More Perfect Union

With this stamp pane, the Postal Service recognizes the courage and achievements of participants in the civil rights movement. August

America on the Move: 50s Sporty Cars

Five retro style stamp designs illustrate a 1952 Nash Healey, a 1953 Studebaker Starliner, a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, a 1954 Kaiser Darrin, and a 1955 Ford Thunderbird. August

American Treasures: New Mexico Rio Grande Blankets

The fifth issuance in this series features photographs of four 19th-century New Mexico Rio Grande blankets. TBD

Greta Garbo

The U. S. Postal Service joins Sweden Post in a stamp issuance marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of film star Greta Garbo. September

Constellations

Leo the Lion, Lyra the Lyre, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and Orion the Hunter-Hero adorn this block of four stamps. October

Child Health

The Postal Service continues its tradition of drawing attention to important public issues with a stamp promoting children's health. October

Holiday Cookies

Decorated cookies add made warmth to seasonal correspondence. October

The U. S. Postal Service continues to offer these Holiday stamps:

Holiday Celebrations: Hanukkah

Holiday Celebrations: Kwanzaa

Christmas: Madonna and Child by Lorenzo Monaco

Holiday Celebrations: Eid

 

Muppet Characters ©Muppets Holding Company, LLC. , a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.

The JIM HENSON image, trademark and signature are used with permission from Henson Family Properties LLC

Disney Materials ©Disney

This preview of the 2005 stamp program is subject to change in issue dates, formats, denominations, and design elements.

©2004 United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.

 

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