The History of Hockey (Sheet of 20) First-Class Mail Forever US Postage Stamps Scott #5252-5253

On October 20, 2017, in Detroit, MI, the U.S. Postal Service issued The History of Hockey stamps in two designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 475500). This was a joint issue with Canada Post, who issued their stamps on the same day. With the issuance of these two se-tenant stamps, the U.S. Postal Service and Canada Post join in celebrating ice hockey, the fast-paced sport played on frozen ponds and in rinks across North America. One of the issue’s two stamps portrays a modern hockey player skating on a pond in present day. The second stamp pictures a vintage player, who represents the game’s past, set against a snowy background. The pane of 20 stamps includes 10 of each design. The two vertically stacked stamps are arranged to mirror each other. “The History of Hockey” appears in the center of the pane flanked by the flags of the United States and Canada. The History of Hockey souvenir sheet features a scene that illustrates the evolution of the sport across generations. The selvage area depicts a father teaching his daughter the skills of the game. The scene also includes one of the issue’s two se-tenant stamps, which portrays a modern hockey player. The second stamp pictures a vintage player, who represents the game’s past, set against a snowy background. The two vertically stacked stamps are arranged to mirror each other. “The History of Hockey” appears in the bottom left corner of the sheet under the flags of the United States and Canada. The stamps are identical to those sold as a pane of 20 stamps. Designed by Subplot Design, Inc., for Canada Post, the artwork on the stamps and souvenir sheet is intended to celebrate and reflect on the history of hockey. K.C. Armstrong was the photographer. Susan Gilson was the art director of the Canadian version of the stamps. William J. Gicker was the art director of the American version of the stamps; Greg Breeding designed the typography.

• Brand new sheet of 20 Forever postage stamps
• Features a scene that illustrates the evolution of the sport across generations
• The pane of 20 stamps includes 10 of each design.
• Forever stamps will always be equal to the first class one ounce mail rate.