About This Stamp
The Marathon stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th running of the Boston Marathon. Illustrator Michael Bartalos created the stylized image of a male runner with a female runner in the background. The scenery shows both a cityscape and a country landscape. The wings on the feet of the male runner are a tribute to Hermes, the Greek messenger-god, and the Greek beginnings of the marathon.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: April 11, 1996
First Day of Issue Location: TBA