Virgin and Child Our Lady of Guapulo Forever Postage Stamps 10 Books of 20 Postal First Class US Christmas Wedding Celebration Anniversary Easter Party (200 Stamps)

This Christmas stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service features a detail of Our Lady of Guápulo, an 18th-century oil painting. Enrobed in a pyramidal gown speckled with jewels and holding a scepter woven with roses and leaves, a crowned Virgin Mary looks down at a similarly adorned Christ Child in her left arm. A red rosary ropes across the center of her dress and down to her right. Painted by an unknown artist in Cuzco, Peru, Our Lady of Guapulo is from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The Christmas Our Lady of Guapulo Booklet Pane of 20 Current First-Class Postage Stamps, cataloged as Scott 5525, was issued by the United States Postal Service on October 20, 2022, to celebrate the holiday season with a rich cultural motif. This enchanting booklet features an image of the revered Our Lady of Guapulo, a beloved figure in Christian iconography, known for her association with the nativity and family traditions during Christmas. The design captures the essence of the holiday spirit, emphasizing themes of hope, love, and devotion. These stamps are perfect for sending holiday greetings, invitations, and cards, making them a cherished addition to any Christmas correspondence. By featuring Our Lady of Guapulo, the stamps reflect an acknowledgment of the diverse cultural and religious practices that enrich the holiday season in America. The booklet not only serves a practical purpose but also represents the joy and significance of Christmas traditions.

• The Our Lady of Guapulo stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp.
• This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.
• Send holiday greetings with these self-adhesive stamps being issued in Books of 20 Stamps.
• Always be equal in value to the current domestic one-ounce letter postage price.