J is also for Jack-O'-Lanterns, the first ever USPS Halloween stamps issued in 2017. Halloween is huge in the US, so I am surprised that they don't have issues every year. They were certainly a success, as they are no longer available from the online store, unless you want to buy giant press sheets for $60 dollars each (I think that is 120 stamps). A few post offices might still have them in stock.
I received one as part of this months envelope exchange run by Jean W over at Pushing the Envelopes - this one is the fantastic handiwork of Chuck M. I love how the close-up photo came out - it really shows off the inner glow of the pumpkin.
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For Halloween this year, USPS has awesome magic and dragon stamps.
ReplyDeleteI love both sets, and the magic set is my favorite to go with Halloween mail.
DeleteI think the American mail artists and letter writers really need Halloween stamps every year. How unthoughtful from the USPS! :)
ReplyDeleteI would think they would enjoy making a lot of money off these stamps.
DeleteLove that suitably spooky envelope.
ReplyDeleteIt's great, isn't it! Reminds me of the Nightmare Before Christmas.
DeleteI can see a pumpkin lantern from our window - it's no where as spooky as these stamps.
ReplyDeleteI think the stamp Chuck used is the creepier of the 4 options. The others are more fun and goofy to me.
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