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The Schooner stamped card is released at a Minnesota philatelic show

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The Postal Service’s latest stamped card was recently dedicated at the Minnesota Stamp Expo in Crystal, MN.

The card, which features an image of a two-masted schooner sailing across calm waters, celebrates the history of the elegant American sailing vessel.

“Minnesota, with its lakes and maritime heritage, is the perfect setting for this release,” said Minneapolis Postmaster Kenneth Johnson, who spoke at the ceremony.

The Schooner stamped card features a rendering of the Columbia schooner, a replica of a 1923 vessel.

 

Known for its storied racing history and mysterious disappearance off the coast of Nova Scotia, the Columbia continues to capture the imagination of maritime fans and collectors alike.

Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the card.

It marks the second time the Postal Service has worked with VanderPloeg, who was also the artist for the popular 2023 Sailboats stamped card.

Stamped cards are designed to be a convenient way to send prepaid correspondence.

The Schooner stamped card is available in packs of 10 at Post Offices and on usps.com.

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