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Philately will get you everywhere

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If you are in need of a quick run through of the state flowers of America then philately will get you everywhere. What nicer way to learn than by exploring the beautiful postal stamps below. You might even discover the state birds along the way.

Philately is the study and collection of postage stamps and related items. Commemorative stamps are issued to honour a particular person, event, achievement, or cause. The design of these stamps often involves intricate artwork, typography, and symbolism, making them a significant aspect of visual culture and historical documentation. Hence why commemorative stamp design is considered an art form within philately.

In 1982, one of the largest stamp making companies in the US called Fleetwood commissioned father and son wildlife artists Arthur and Alan Singer to create original paintings of state birds and flowers for the Fifty States. Arthur created the birds while son Alan painted the flowers, each an original art work. North Carolina and Virginia share both their state flower (Flowering dogwood) and their state bird (Cardinal), yet each state has its own original watercolour painting. At the time of their issue, these stamps were the most popular in U.S Postal history selling over 500 million sets of 50 stamps. It is not hard to see why. They are not only precise and realistic representations of their subjects, but these miniature, gummed masterpieces are also wonderful works of art.

Alabama - Camellia
USA state flower stamp
Alaska - Forget-Me-Not
USA state flower stamp
Arizona - Saguaro Cactus
USA state flower stamp
Arkansas - Apple Blossom
USA state flower stamp
California - California Poppy
USA state flower stamp
Colorado - Columbine
USA state flower stamp
Connecticut - Mountain Laurel
USA state flower stamp
Delaware - Peach Blossom
USA state flower stamp
Florida - Orange Blossom
USA state flower stamp

Georgia - Cherokee Rose

USA state flower stamp
Hawaii - Hibiscus
USA state flower stamp
Idaho - Syringa
USA state flower stamp
Illinois - Violet
USA state flower stamp
Indiana - Peony
USA state flower stamp
Iowa - Wild Rose
USA state flower stamp
Kansas - Sunflower
USA state flower stamp
Kentucky - Goldenrod
USA state flower stamp
Louisiana - Magnolia
USA state flower stamp
Maine - White cone and Tassel
USA state flower stamp
Maryland - Black-eyed Susan
USA state flower stamp
Massachusetts - Mayflower
USA state flower stamp
Michigan - Apple Blossom
USA state flower stamp
Minnesota - Showy Lady Slipper
USA state flower stamp
Mississippi - Magnolia
USA state flower stamp
Missouri - Red Hawthorn
USA state flower stamp
Montana - Bitterroot
USA state flower stamp
Nebraska - Goldenrod
USA state flower stamp
Nevada - Sagebrush
USA state flower stamp
New Hampshire - Lilac
USA state flower stamp
New Jersey - Violet
USA state flower stamp
New Mexico - Yucca
USA state flower stamp
New York - Rose
USA state flower stamp
North Carolina - Flowering Dogwood
USA state flower stamp
North Dakota - Wild Prairie Rose
USA state flower stamp
Ohio - Scarlet Carnation
USA state flower stamp
Oklahoma - Mistletoe
USA state flower stamp
Oregon - Oregon Grape
USA state flower stamp
Pennsylvania - Mountain Laurel
USA state flower stamp
Rhode Island - Violet
USA state flower stamp
South Carolina - Caroline Jessamine
USA state flower stamp
South Dakota - Pasqueflower
USA state flower stamp
Tennessee - Iris
USA state flower stamp
Texas - Bluebonnet
USA state flower stamp
Utah - Sego Lily
USA state flower stamp
Vermont - Red Clover
USA state flower stamp
Virginia - Flowering Dogwood
USA state flower stamp
Washington - Rhododendron
USA state flower stamp
West Virginia - Rhododendron
USA state flower stamp
Wisconsin - Wood Violet
USA state flower stamp
Wyoming - Indian Paintbrush
USA state flower stamp

Details:
U.S. #1953-2002
20¢ State Birds and Flowers
Pane of 50 Stamps

Issue Date: April 14, 1982
City: Washington, DC and state capitals
Quantity: 13,339,000 panes
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforations: 10.5 x 11.25
Color: Multicoloured

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