About This Stamp
This stamp in the Distinguished Americans series honors James A. Michener (1907–1997). The prolific author of more than 40 books, Michener is best remembered for his novels, often multigenerational sagas that focus on the history of a specific place while spanning vast periods of time.
Art Director
Richard Sheaff
Stamp Artist
Mark Summers
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: May 12, 2008
First Day of Issue Location: Washington, DC