2020 Red Heart Design Forever Postage Stamps Sheet First-Class

About the Love Series:  Based on the popularity of Christmas stamps, the USPS issued its first Love stamp in 1973. It wasn’t intended to be the start of a series, and, in fact, it wasn’t until 1982 that another Love stamp was issued. Love-themed stamps were issued sporadically over the next few years. The USPS stated that they weren’t intended just for Valentine’s Day mail, but also for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

In 1987, the USPS officially declared it a series, and new Love stamps have been issued nearly every year since. Love stamps are on sale longer than most commemorative stamps and are usually printed in greater quantities. They have sometimes been known to go back to press for additional printings if demand is sufficient.

History the stamp represents:  Love. What a powerful four letter word. Since the dawn of time, humans have tried to explain it, express it, write it, draw it, sculpt it, and study it. Scientists have been trying to determine what it is. And the difference between loving your mom, loving chocolate, and loving that cute neighbor.