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I'M Back

Hello stamp collectors or anyone who enjoys viewing and analyzing miniature works of art. I have not updated this site during the past few years, but I am back, sharing my hobby with you. Bear with me as I update and clean up this site.
Demarre McGill, Retired Deputy Fire Commissioner, Chicago Fire Department






CITIZEN’S STAMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Many of the subjects chosen to appear on U.S. stamps and postal stationery are suggested by the public. Each year, the Postal Service receives from the American public thousands of letters proposing stamp subjects. Every stamp suggestion meeting criteria is considered, regardless of who makes it or how it is presented.

The Committee's primary goal is to select subjects of broad national interest for recommendation to the Postmaster General that are both interesting and educational. In addition to Postal Service's extensive line of mail use stamps, approximately 20 new subjects for commemorative stamps are recommended each year. Stamp selections are made with all postal customers in mind, not just stamp collectors. A good mix of subjects, both interesting and educational, is essential.

The above information is from the USPS’s Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee website. Who do you want to see on a U. S. postage stamp?


Saturday, May 16, 2020


On April 2, 2019, the USPS issued the Marvin Gaye stamp. This great artist was one of my favorite singers. He was known as the "Prince of Soul." His "What's Going On" album, released on May 21, 1971, is historic in that it represents whats going on in the world to this day. Much credit goes to USPS art director Derry Noyes, who worked with artist Kadir Nelson to produce the art represented on this pane of stamps. Listen to it. You will not be disappointed.
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