About This Stamp
Previous Legends of Hollywood postage stamps had honored prominent screen actors, but the fourth in the series honored a director, Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980). The 32-cent stamp design features a black and white photographic portrait. In addition, his famous caricature self-portrait appears in the upper-left corner. The trademark profile was laser cut rather than printed, the first U.S. stamp die cut with paper removed using this special effect.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: August 3, 1998
First Day of Issue Location: Los Angeles, CA