Purgatory Post commemorates covered bridge, Bob Weir with new stamps

After a little bit of a hiatus from issuing new stamps, New Hampshire-based Purgatory Post was back with two new releases in January.

The first, a 27-sola stamp issued January 21, pictures the Haverhill-Bath Bridge that spans the Ammonoosuc River between Bath and Woodsville. The Haverhill-Bath Bridge is New Hampshire’s oldest covered bridge, and it’s just a few years away from its bicentennial; the bridge was built all the way back in 1829!

On January 31, Purgatory Post issued an 11-sola stamp commemorating Bob Weir (1947–2026), a founding member of and longtime guitarist for American rock band Grateful Dead. Weir died January 10 due to lung problems following a battle with cancer.

It’s good to see Purgatory Post releasing new material again. Hopefully we’ll see plenty more from this local post in 2026!

Published 2026-02-12 Last updated 2026-02-15