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Why Are Pen Pals Trending Again in 2026?
The practice of sending real letters, cards, and packages is back on the rise.
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Up Close With New Squirrels & Chipmunks in Snow Stamps
Art director Derry Noyes shares how four photographs of familiar winter animals came together on a playful new set of stamps.
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Out of This World: The Most Iconic Space and NASA Postage Stamps
A guide to the most celebrated space-themed stamps.
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What Was the Stamp Act? A History
Everything you need to know about one of American history’s most consequential laws.
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Join the Letter-Writing Renaissance
Letter-writing supplies to get your pen pal journeys started.
Feature
New Literary Arts Stamp Honors Sarah Orne Jewett
Jewett’s portraits of New Englanders, both rural and urban, and of the landscapes of her native Maine, left a mark on American literature.
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November 9, 2026
Pat Summitt, Willie Mays, unicorns featured on new postage stamps
The 2027 collection is to spotlight “sports legends, mythical creatures and celebrations.”
washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2026
USPS reveals new 2027 stamps honoring icons and traditions
The USPS 2027 stamp lineup celebrates sports legends, American folklore, cultural traditions and national symbols.
usatoday.com
November 9, 2026
Willie Mays and Pat Summitt to be honored with U.S. Postal Service stamps next year
Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays and longtime Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt will be honored with stamps next year, the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday.
apnews.com
Behind the Scenes
How to Make and Send Mail Art
A guide to turning your letters into tiny works of art that wow your pen friends.
The Latest Issue of USA Philatelic
Browse the catalog as you shop for stamps and stamp-inspired products.