About This Stamp
The Unites States Postal Service honored four individuals from different artistic genres on postage stamps issued between February 28 and September 20, 1973.
An image of composer George Gershwin (1898–1937) appeared on the first stamp released. The stamp also includes images of characters from one of his most famous works, the opera Porgy and Bess (1935).
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: February 28, 1973
First Day of Issue Location: Beverly Hills, CA