
2 Wants To Know looks at the decades with the most increases. All images are preliminary and are subject to change prior to printing. Stamps go up 6.9 to 58-cents on August 29, 2021. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Paul Lanier, son of Ruth Asawa George Takei of The Japanese American National Museum and Jonathan Laib, of David Zwirner Gallery participated in the virtual opening event with USPS officials. Information on ordering first-day-of-issue postmarks and covers is at /shopstamps under “Collectors.” Stay on top of your mailing game and shop our collection of sports-themed stamps, including Women’s Rowing and Backyard Games. Ethel Kessler served as art director and designer for this issuance. The selvage features a photograph of Asawa taken by Nat Farbman in 1954 for Life magazine. The pane includes 20 stamps, featuring photographs by Laurence Cuneo and Dan Bradica for David Zwirner. First Class Mail letters will increase by 3 cents (from 0.55 to 0.58) for 1 ounce. Ethel Kessler served as art director and designer. USPS and third-party vendors offer a variety of ways to track and pay.

Other convenient postage options are postage meters, precanceled stamps, and custom stamps. Larger shippers can apply for a permit imprint and save money with commercial rates.

The selvage features a photograph of Asawa taken by Nat Farbman in 1954 for Life magazine. Small businesses shipping a few packages can print and pay for postage online.

Showcasing Asawa’s wire sculptures, the pane includes 20 stamps, with two each of 10 designs, featuring photographs by Dan Bradica and Laurence Cuneo. Postal Service honors pioneering Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013).
