Book gets stamp of approval as USPS seek extra revenue
The 2009 Stamp Yearbook is now on sale at selected USPS post offices and online, as the Postal Service looks to boost retail revenue. The move comes after the USPS announced $3.8bn losses for the 2009.
A company statement said: “Loaded with colorful graphics, illustrations and photography, this amazing compendium of stamps, stamp art, stories and behind-the-scenes details highlights the Postal Service’s stamp offerings for 2009. Stamp themes this past year included subjects as diverse as American history, pop culture, heroes, natural and man-made wonders.”
“For stamp aficionados, philatelists and those on your gift list who appreciate sophisticated collectible Americana, the 2009 Stamp Yearbook from the Postal Service makes a terrific gift,” suggested David Failor, manager of the Postal Service’s philatelic programs.
“Stamps are a celebration of the American experience,” notes Failor, “and this book is sure to be a gift that will be treasured for many years.”
The 64-page yearbook features full-length stories on each stamp issuance of 2009, short vignettes about each, and an array of artist profiles, timelines and quotes.
The 2009 Stamp Yearbook, priced at $59.95, includes 61 collectible stamps.
