$8.95 Monument Valley

$28.99$94.99

This Priority Mail stamp celebrates Monument Valley, an iconic landscape of the American West. Reminiscent of a vintage travel poster, the stamp art emphasizes the vast stone formations of Monument Valley while highlighting the vivid colors of the sky, the land and the area’s distinctive plant life. The digital illustration is based on photographs of Monument Valley, including a view facing northwest at sunrise. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp with original art by Dan Cosgrove.

Value:  $8.95 Priority Mail Rate
First Day of Issue:  February 14, 2022
First Day City:  Monument Valley, Utah
Printed by:  Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method:  Offset, Microprint
Format:  Panes of 4

The stamp features Monument Valley and was issued for the $8.95 Priority Mail Rate.

Dan Cosgrove, a longtime stamp artist, created the digital illustration resembling a vintage travel poster.

Monument Valley, Utah, served as the First Day of Issue Postmark city, although no formal ceremony took place.

As part of the American Landmarks Series, the stamp showcases iconic American places through vibrant images.

Monument Valley, situated on the Utah-Arizona border, is known for its dramatic sandstone buttes and red desert.

The area, shaped by millions of years of wind erosion, includes famous landmarks like the Mitten and Merrick Buttes.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, treating the region like a national park, attracts thousands of visitors annually.

The harsh desert landscape, characterized by red sand and stunning formations, inspires artists and photographers.

Additional information

Format

Sheet

Issue Year

2022

Mail Service

Priority Mail

Product Type

Over 68¢