Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Elvis Lives through Postage Stamps

Elvis Presley left this world 40 years ago today.

The U.S. Postal Service continues to honor the singer, guitarist, musician, and actor who became one of the first true stars of rock-and-roll. The sheet of 16 stamps (pictured right) may be purchased at the Postal Store. For more information about the Elvis Presley commemorative series, please visit usps.com.

This stamp features a 1955 black-and-white photograph of Presley taken by William Speer. In the bottom left corner, between the words “Forever” and “USA”, is a small gold crown, a nod to Presley’s nickname, The King of Rock and Roll. Presley’s signature, in gold ink, is also featured along the right side.


Elvis lives!

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