Love Flourishes Stamps

Value:��66垄 1-ounce first-class letter rate- Forever

Issued:� January 18, 2018

First Day City:��Phoenix, AZ

Printed by:��Banknote Corporation of America

Method:��Offset

Format:��Pane of 20

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The art of writing love letters has existed for hundreds of years.� Electronic messages are most common today, making handwritten notes�even more special now than they have ever been.

People have expressed their love in different ways since the dawn of civilization.� When written communication first appeared, love letters soon followed.� From Ancient Egypt to Tudor England to Revolutionary America, countless examples of romantic messages have been discovered �� including those between founding father John Adams and his wife, Abigail.

Over the years, as love letters became more�popular, certain guidelines were developed to help one express their feelings.� These rules were followed especially close during the Victorian era.� Men customarily wrote their letters on plain paper while women��s letters could be more ornate, sometimes including ribbons, flowers, or a dab of perfume.� But both were encouraged to be sincere while not revealing too much of their affections.

Technology has led to a decline in handwritten communication, but love letters still remain.� Taking the time to write and mail messages shows true devotion.� These letters are an enduring symbol of commitment, thoughtfulness, and, of course, love.