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This book uses stamps to tell the American story

The postage images include historical figures, events and pop culture

A book with U.S. postage stamps on the cover sitting on a wooden table
A new book explores 250 years of American history through stamps.

A new USPS-licensed book examines 250 years of U.S. history through the artwork of stamps.

“Forever Stamps: 250 Years of United States History Writ Small” by Gail Anderson and Brian E. Smith tells the stories of more than 500 stamps through images, captions, essays and interviews.

The 336-page book is organized into chapters about historical events and figures, pop culture and the American landscape.

The book retails for $28 and is available on usps.com and at other retailers.

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