Description：

The U.S. Postal Service continues its popular Love series with two new stamps, one featuring a kitten and the other a puppy.

The stamp art was painted with oils on wood panel, then scanned and edited digitally to create the final images.

Cats and dogs are two of America’s favorite pets, and it is no surprise that connecting with pets has benefits. They provide companionship and love; interacting with a cuddly kitten or a playful puppy can reduce loneliness and elevate mood. Some studies have even shown that pets might also be responsible for lower blood pressure, improved heart health, and a decrease in stress. 

Whatever the benefits, there is no denying that puppies and kittens are lovable.

Evoking feelings of warmth and playfulness, each cute and cuddly animal rests its front paws on a big red heart. Sure to add a bit of whimsy to your valentines, these adorable stamps are also suitable for use on letters and cards throughout the year.

Art director Ethel Kessler designed these stamps with original art by Chris Buzelli

Product Specs：

Issue: Love 2023 Stamps
Item Number: 580800
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 20 (2 designs)
Series: Love
Issue Date & City: January 19, 2023, Austin, TX, 78710
Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Designer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Artist: Chris Buzelli, New York, NY
Typographer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Modeler: Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Alprinta RCS
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 200,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pantone 871, Pantone Warm Gray 1
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Image Area (w x h): 0.77 x 1.05 in / 19.558 x 26.67 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 0.91 x 1.19 in / 23.114 x 30.226 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 5.55 x 5.76 in / 140.97 x 146.304 mm
Press Sheets Size (w x h): 23.04 x 11.10 in / 585.216 x 281.94 mm
Plate Size: 320 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “B” followed by six (6) single digits in four corners
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in four corners
Back: ©2022 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (580800) • Plate position diagram (8) • Promotional text

Shipping Method: USPS First Class & USPS Priority Mail.

Handling time: Usually around 1-2 business days.

Delivery time: Usually around 3-5 business days.

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