The Mighty Mississippi River Stamps
Price range: $30.00 through $230.00
The Mississippi River is at the core of the nation’s heritage and is variously referred to as America’s backbone, its heart, and its soul. This issuance honors the Mighty Mississippi with a portfolio of ten exquisite photographic stamps, each representing a state along the course of the river.
| Format | Sheet |
|---|---|
| Issue Year | 2022 |
| Mail Service | First-Class Mail |
| Product Type | Forever 66￠ |
| Size | 500 Stamps 50 Sheets ,250 Stamps 25 Sheets ,100 Stamps 10 Sheets |
Description
Value: First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 23, 2022
First Day City: Memphis, Tennessee
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 10
The stamps honor the Mississippi River, showcasing scenic photographs from different states along its course.
The reverse side of the stamp pane features a map of the central U.S., depicting the river’s course and major tributaries.
The First Day of Issue Ceremony took place in Memphis, Tennessee, at Beale Street Landing with a view of the river.
The Mississippi River, the second-longest in North America, spans 2,340 miles, impacting 10 states on its journey to the Gulf.
Issued in 2022, the set of 10 Forever stamps captures both the serene Upper Mississippi and the bustling Lower Mississippi.
Designs include views of the Great River Road, a vintage steamboat, a modern barge, and a bridge spanning the river.
The river played a vital role in supporting early Native Americans, European settlers, and continues to influence modern communities.
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