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The stamps were good as first-class postage for a little over three months the USPS raised its postage rates to 39 cents in January, 2006. I'll need to send a lot of letters home to Miss Piggy if I want to stay in her good graces!" "These commemorative stamps couldn't have come at a better time - to celebrate my 50th Anniversary, I'm hitting the road next month on a 50-stop World Tour. Kermit was on hand as well, to add: "On behalf of the Muppets, it is a great honor to be featured on our own set of stamps," said Kermit the Frog. Two of Henson's children, Lisa and Brian, also spoke at the dedication ceremony. When people see the stamps, they will be a reminder of the man who taught us to not take human flaws so seriously - a reminder that one person can make 'a difference in this world.'" Postal Service Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President said, "The strong legacy of family fun Jim Henson created still resonates around the world. My hope is to leave the world a little bit better for my having been here."Īt the dedication ceremony, Anita Bizzotto, U.S. The stamp sheet included a quote from Henson: "When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. Each of these quotations were written by Jim Lewis. The back of each Muppet stamp featured the character's signature and a quotation from them about stamps or mail. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, and Gonzo and Camilla.
The ten Muppet stamps featured Kermit the Frog, Sam the Eagle, Statler and Waldorf, Animal, Rowlf the Dog, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, the Swedish Chef, Dr. The photos on the Muppet stamps were commissioned specifically for the set of stamps. The Henson stamp featured a 1986 photograph by Norman Seeff. Please return to our Homepage, or use the search box above to find what you are looking for.Use a word or phrase that you think may be found on the page you are looking for. Postal Service is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and man’s first steps on the Moon with two. The link you followed may be expired or broken. The United States Postal Service released a sheet of 37-cent First Class postage stamps in September, 2005, honoring Jim Henson and the Muppets. The file or page you requested could not be found. In addition, the packet contains an original American Mint coin limited medallion dated July 1969. First Day Covers Stamp Cards Stamp Sheets Products Stamps / Resources. I have a post office - first day of issue - stamp commerating the appolo landing on the moon in 1969. Heather Henson, Brian Henson, Lisa Henson, Miss Piggy, and Kermit the Frog stand before the new Muppet stamps at the first day of issue ceremony held at The Television Academy in North Hollywood. 21st July 1994, Commemorating the Moon Landing, First Man on the Moon, British First Day Cover.