STARKVILLE, Miss.—An upcoming collection of U.S. Postal Service stamps honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary features a retired Mississippi State professor’s artwork.
Set for release in 2026, the Figures of the American Revolution series includes portraits of the enslaved Continental Army spy James Armistead and political philosopher Thomas Paine painted by former MSU Associate Professor of Art Alex Bostic.
Announced in October, the series honors 25 historical figures who shaped the birth of the nation and is among 19 new collections—many of which highlight American history, icons and pastimes.
