New Philosateleian Post stamp celebrates the accordion

Philosateleian Post will issue its second new local post stamp of 2024 in late May with the release of a special stamp celebrating the accordion. The 1-stamp design is slated for a first day of issue on May 30.

Existing accordion variants include diatonic button accordions, chromatic button accordions, and piano accordions. An example of the last of those is pictured on Philosateleian Post’s new stamp.

The earliest accordions date back to the 1820s. All accordion types (excluding digital) are part of the free reed aerophone family, which also includes other hand-pumped, bellows-driven instruments such as the concertina and harmonium as well as other instruments ranging from reed organs to harmonicas.

Philosateleian Post’s proprietor, Kevin Blackston, began learning to play a piano accordion in 2020.

“Although I had previously played around with guitar, and actually took piano lessons during high school, no instrument has ever captured my attention like the accordion,” says Blackston. “Although life’s other demands leave nowhere near as much time as I would like for making music, I still enjoy picking up my box and squeezing the bellows at every opportunity.”

Technical Specifications

Format: sheets of 63 (7×9). Plate number: P240414. Design size: 23×23 mm. Overall size: 26×26 mm. Separation method: perforated 12. Adhesive: water-activated dry gum. Printing method: laser.

Philatelic Services

To receive a mint single of Philosateleian Post’s Accordion 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

Published 2024-04-17