Cactus Flowers Forever Stamps
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Shop Cactus Flowers Forever Stamps. 100 Stamps 5 Books. Check the stated pack quantity, postage type, current price, and availability before ordering.
Issue-era postage value at release: 68 First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue:February 15, 2019
First Day City:Mesa, Arizona
Printed by:Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method:Offset
Format:Double-sided booklet of 20
Stamp Purpose: The stamp was issued to vividly showcase the myriad colors, shapes, and sizes of flowers produced by different cactus species.
Design: Featuring an existing photograph by John P. Schaefer, the stamp captivatingly portrays the scarlet hedgehog cactus in bloom.
First Day City: Notably, the First Day of Issue Ceremony unfolded in Mesa, Arizona, at the AmeriStamp Expo/ARIPEX stamp showa fitting location given Arizona??s abundance of cactus species.
Cactus Flowers Set: Comprising 10 distinct designs, each displaying existing photographs by John P. Schaefer, the set eloquently captures the captivating beauty of various cacti species in bloom. These species include Opuntia engelmannii, Rebutia minuscula, Echinocereus dasyacanthus, and more.
History the stamp represents: Cacti, seemingly simple plants, boast a wide variety of characteristics distinguishing each species. Factors such as spine type, growth pattern, and others determine the genus and species, emphasizing the stamp??s representation of cacti diversity. Interestingly, sometimes DNA testing becomes the sole method to differentiate two species.
Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus: This subspecies, among four with similar traits, features a ribbed surface with 8 to 11 sections and 5 to 20 spines per areole. Distinguished by its bright red-orange flower and a stem measuring one to two inches thick, it stands out amidst the variations in spines, stem thickness, flower color, and skin tone found in other subspecies.
Collectors and Cactus Cultivation: Growing cacti demands a practiced eye to differentiate between species, making it an engaging pursuit for collectors. Exploring each species not only offers enjoyment but also showcases the skill required to cultivate the renowned, beautiful flowers for which cacti are celebrated.
Cactus Flowers Forever Stamps: issue and buying details
What is included
- Store pack: 100 Stamps 5 Books
- SKU: ST11-19XRZ
- Availability: Use the live stock message and purchase controls on this page.
The quantity sold here may differ from the USPS format in which the issue was originally released. Use the store pack and quantity above for this order; use the official issue facts below for release-format reference.
Verified issue facts
- 2019-02-15
- Forever
- 20-stamp booklet
- 10 cactus-flower photographic designs
Mailing use: Each Forever stamp remains valid for the current First-Class Mail one-ounce letter price, even after that price changes. Extra postage is still required when an item is heavier, nonmachinable, oversized, or uses another mail class.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these stamps valid for mailing?
They are sold as usable U.S. postage. The correct amount still depends on the mailpiece and service selected.
Does the displayed price equal face value?
Not necessarily. The live amount is this retailer’s selling price for the stated pack. Postage value is determined by the stamp type or printed denomination.
Where can I verify the issue details?
See the official USPS issue reference. Issue details were checked against that source on August 31, 2026.
Issue-era value and current mailing value
The issue-era number above records the denomination or postal rate associated with this release; it is not a current-rate quotation. A genuine unused Forever stamp pays the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate. Fixed-denomination and service-specific stamps pay only their printed or assigned value, subject to current USPS mailing standards.
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