Can You Find Richard Feynman on Your Next Stamp Purchase?

  • Thread starter Thread starter jtbell
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Feynman
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The US Postal Service is releasing a set of four 37-cent "American Scientists" postage stamps featuring Richard Feynman, Josiah Willard Gibbs, John von Neumann, and Barbara McClintock on May 5. These stamps will be available at most post offices, with an early release in New Haven, CT, where a first-day ceremony will be held at Yale. Collectors are expressing excitement about the stamps and the opportunity to obtain first-day covers.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of US Postal Service operations
  • Knowledge of stamp collecting terminology
  • Familiarity with American scientific figures
  • Awareness of first-day cover significance in philately
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the history and significance of Richard Feynman in science
  • Explore the process of stamp collecting and how to obtain first-day covers
  • Learn about the contributions of Josiah Willard Gibbs, John von Neumann, and Barbara McClintock
  • Investigate upcoming US Postal Service stamp releases and events
USEFUL FOR

Stamp collectors, philatelists, educators, and anyone interested in American scientific history and postal services.

jtbell
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
2025 Award
Messages
16,110
Reaction score
8,265
For those of you who live in the USA and still use snail mail...

The US Postal Service is issuing a set of four 37-cent "American Scientists" postage stamps next week. They picture Richard Feynman, Josiah Willard Gibbs, John von Neumann and Barbara McClintock. They should be available at most post offices on Thursday, May 5. If you're in New Haven CT, you can get them a day earlier, and go to the first-day ceremony at Yale if you like.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Thanks for the tip, wish I could get a first day cover.
 
I'm so glad this is finally happening! I will have to buy a bunch of them!