1971 8c United States Postal Service Emblem

U.S. #1396

8¢ U.S. Postal Service

Issue Date: July 1, 1971

City: Washington, DC

Quantity: 16,300,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Photogravure (Andreotti)

Perforations: 11 x 10 ½

Color: Multicolored

Issued on July 1, 1971, this stamp marked the official beginning of the U.S. Postal Service. Prior to this date, it had been known as the U.S. Post Office.