Philosateleian Post issuing stamp celebrating USA’s 250th birthday
The United States of America turns 250 years old this year, and to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial, Texas-based Philosateleian Post is releasing a commemorative local post stamp. The stamp is scheduled to be issued July 1, 2026.
Philosateleian Post United States of America 250th Birthday stamp
The 1-stamp stamp pictures the United States flag waving in the breeze along with the text “USA 1776–2026.” It will be the first Philosateleian Post stamp to depict a flag since the local post’s very first stamp, which was released in 2004.
“We are privileged to live in a nation that has freedom of speech and religion,” says Philosateleian Post proprietor Kevin Blackston. “I’m pleased to have Philosateleian Post join the celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.”
Technical Specifications
Format: sheets of 45 (9×5). Plate number: P260519. Design size: 23×33 mm. Overall size: 26×36 mm. Separation method: perforated 12. Adhesive: water-activated dry gum. Printing method: laser.
Philatelic Services
To receive a mint single of Philosateleian Post’s USA 250th Birthday stamp, or for first day cover service, send either $2 or a self-addressed stamped envelope and your request to:
Kevin Blackston
Philosateleian Post
PO Box 217
Floresville TX 78114-0217
United States of America
Purgatory Post celebrates centennial of first liquid-fueled rocket flight
Following a bit of a quiet spell, New Hampshire-based Purgatory Post has released a new 16-sola local post stamp honoring Robert Goddard and the 100th anniversary of the launch of his first successful liquid-fueled rocket. The stamp was issued May 1.
Purgatory Post Robert Goddard stamp
According to a note included with this stamp, Goddard’s experiments proved liquid-fueled rockets could fire continuously; prior to that time, rockets only used solid fuel. Goddard’s work led to further development in Germany, and some of that work later contributed to the success of the USA’s space program.
This was the other piece of interesting mail to which I alluded in yesterday’s blog post, and it’s the last item I have to share with you this week.
Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch business reply envelope goes patriotic
My daughter and I went to check our post office box today, and while most of what was in there was unremarkable, there were a couple of interesting items. One of those is a business reply envelope that arrived in a fundraising mailing from Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.
The three preprinted stamp-sized designs on the envelope feature patriotic red, white, and blue designs.
Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch business reply envelope with preprinted patriotic designs
I don’t know if the design of this BRE was inspired by America’s upcoming 250th birthday, but that does seem likely.
Lupus Research Alliance distributes BRE with stamp-sized designs
The newest addition to the business reply envelope scene comes from the Lupus Research Alliance. This BRE was distributed in a fundraising mailing that arrived in my post office box in late April.
Lupus Research Alliance business reply envelope with flower, butterfly, and LRA logo designs
The envelope bears three preprinted stamp-sized images, one picturing a flower, one a butterfly with the text “May is LUPUS Awareness Month,” and the third the Lupus Research Alliance’s logo.
That’s it for today. Life has been full the past few weeks, but it’s just about time to start working on my summer update for The Philosateleian U.S. Stamp Album. Much to to!
