USPS Seashells Postcard Stamps, Sheet of 20

USPS Seashells Postcard Stamps, Sheet of 20

Celebrate the fun and beauty of seashells with four new postcard stamps from the U.S. Postal Service. Whimsical and lighthearted, the stamp art features stylized depictions of four seashells: the alphabet cone, the zebra nerite, the Pacific calico scallop, and the Queen conch, frequently called the pink conch. The horizontal swaths of white and blue in the background suggest waves washing the shells onto a beach. The hard, protective external skeletons of marine mollusks, seashells are composed largely of calcium carbonate secreted by the mollusks, mantle. Frequently ornamented with arrangements of ribs, spines, cords, scales, and grooves, the shells provide protection against predators, aid in burrowing into the sand, and give support to the soft-bodied animals. Seashells have served many purposes throughout history???as jewelry, decoration, cooking vessels, lamps, even currency???but they were also highly collectible as objects of beauty and scientific study, as they are today. Around the world, clubs and shows attract enthusiasts, who continue to collect shells for their elegance, beautiful colors, and rich variety of shapes. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamps. Sergio Baradat created the stamp art. The word "POSTCARD" on the stamps indicates their usage value. Like a Forever stamp, these stamps will always be valid for the rate printed on them. Made in the USA.Manufactured by: USPS
Country USA
Brand United States Postal Service
Manufacturer USPS
Binding Kitchen
ItemPartNumber SKU IS SEASHELL_POSTCRD
Model SG_B01N16IRKQ_US
Size 1 Pack
UPCs 749321380384
EANs 0749321380384
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	United States Postal Service
Manufacturer	USPS
Binding	Kitchen
ItemPartNumber	SKU IS SEASHELL_POSTCRD
Model	SG_B01N16IRKQ_US
Size	1 Pack
UPCs	749321380384
EANs	0749321380384
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

USPS Seashells Postcard Stamps, Sheet of 20

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