Stamp Details

Name:  King and Queen of Hearts
Issuance Year: 2009

Scott#: not issued as of this post

Description
The U.S. Postal Service pays clever tribute to the world's favorite "game" with the issuance of the King and Queen of Hearts, the latest stamps in the Love series.

Throughout history, many people have commented on the sporting aspect of romance. The game of love draws on elements of luck, strategy--such as the bluff--and skill.

As the English poet John Donne wrote, love is "got by chance" but "kept by art." With all its risks and pleasures, love is sure to keep writers busy for a long time to come. And with these stamps, love letters and other correspondence will have a delightful, playful touch.

Art Director - Derry Noyes
Illustrator - Jeanne Greco

Production
This fine art print is created using high-quality paper and printing to produce a vivid and detailed reproduction.

Pronounced "jhee-clay", gicleé is an inkjet printing method from a large format printer. It merges the use of eight pigment inks that are fade resistant and archival.

We use all quality materials when framing your artwork. We start by drymounting your image to foam board so the print won't have any waves or creases. After the drymount process we lay plexi-glass that is 1/8" thick on top of the art then secure it into the frame. To finish the framed piece we tape a dust cover on the back.

Our environmentally friendly frames are made here in the United States.