Saul Bellow Stamps

Saul Bellow Stamps

Three Ounce $1.16

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Issue Date: 2/6/2024

Commemorate a renowned American novelist with the new Saul Bellow stamp from the U.S. Postal Service.

The 34th stamp in the Literary Arts series features a portrait of Bellow in front of a Chicago street scene.

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  • Commemorate a renowned American novelist with the new Saul Bellow stamp from the U.S. Postal Service.

    The 34th stamp in the Literary Arts series features a portrait of Bellow in front of a Chicago street scene. Behind him are the city's skyscrapers, with the “L” train running between the buildings. Illustrator Joe Ciardiello created the art with pen, ink, and watercolor on watercolor paper.

    The Saul Bellow stamps are being issued as Three-Ounce stamps. Like a Forever® stamp, this stamp will always be valid for the rate printed on it.

    Stamp Issuance:
    February 6, 2024
    Chicago, IL 60607

    Made in the USA.

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    Issue:Saul Bellow Stamp
    Item Number:122900
    Denomination & Type of Issue:3-ounce Rate, Non-denominated, Mail Use
    Format:Pane of 20 (1 design)
    Series:Literary Arts
    Issue Date & City:February 6, 2024, Chicago, IL 60607
    Art Director:Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
    Designer:Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
    Illustrator:Joe Ciardiello, Milford, NJ
    Modeler:Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
    Manufacturing Process:Offset, Microprint
    Printer:Banknote Corporation of America
    Press Type:Alprinta 74
    Stamps per Pane:20
    Print Quantity:8,000,000 stamps
    Paper Type:Phosphor, Block Tag
    Adhesive Type:Pressure-sensitive
    Colors:Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 259C
    Stamp Orientation:Horizontal
    Image Area (w x h):1.4200 x 0.8400 in. / 36.0680 x 21.3360 mm
    Overall Size (w x h):1.5600 x 0.9800 in. / 39.6240 x 24.8920 mm
    Full Pane Size (w x h):7.2400 x 5.9200 in. / 183.8960 x 150.3680 mm
    Plate Size:240 stamps per revolution
    Plate Numbers:“B” followed by five (5) single digits in four corners
    Marginal Markings:
    Front:Plate number in four corners
    Back:© 2023 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (122900) • Plate position diagram (6) • Promotional text

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