Poster Stamps are the ultimate topical collectible and bring as much historical interest to stamp and ephemera collecting as any specialty. First issued in Europe in the late 1800s to promote or commemorate events, poster stamps are growing in popularity in the 21st century as new catalogues are being issued for many different topics and for collectors with chronological / geographic interests.
Image of the Week for October 23, 2026.
Publicity poster stamp for the Carnival of the Golden Gate, held in San Francisco, April 28-May 1, 1897. The design of this very rare stamp is the official trademarked image created for the event. The stamp is not tied to the cover, but the San Francisco postmark of April 5, 1897 is appropriate for the usage.
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