The National Parks Set
This series of photos is a macro level exploration of the parks and stamps. Inspired by the work of Peter Andrew Lusztyk and Cody Greco, I set off to commemorate these stamps, depicting 10 of America’s (best/oldest/most visited) National Parks, that exist at the intersection of two important (word choice) federal programs – the United States Postal Service and the National Park System.
Initially drawn to this set of stamps by their graphic design and the landscapes they portray, my motivation to share this collection has been exacerbated by the current state of the nation.
15% of each order will be donated directly to the National Parks Foundation. Each stamp in the set will be released in a limited series of 153 for the 24”x36” prints, to signify the 153 years since the founding of Yellowstone as the first National Park, and an unlimited set for the 12”x18” version.
This set of photos is a macro level exploration of the parks and stamps.
Inspired by the work of Peter Andrew Lusztyk and Cody Greco, I set off to commemorate this set of stamps, depicting 10 of America’s (best/oldest/most visited) National Parks, that exist at the intersection of two important (word choice) federal programs – the United States Postal Service and the National Park System. Initially drawn to this set of stamps by their graphic design and the landscapes they portray, my motivation to share this collection has been exacerbated by the current state of the nation.
15% of each order will be donated directly to the National Parks Foundation. Each stamp in the set will be released in a limited series of 153 for the 24”x36” prints, to signify the 153 years since the founding of Yellowstone as the first National Park, and an unlimited set for the 12”x18” version.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The 10-cent gray black National Parks stamp issued October 8, 1934, shows a view of Mount Le Conte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Zion National Park
The 8-cent National Parks stamp issued September 18, 1934, features an image of the Great White Throne rock formation in Utah’s Zion National Park.
Grand Canyon National Park
The 2-cent red National Parks stamp issued July 24, 1934, shows a view of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River.
Yellowstone National Park
The 5-cent blue National Parks stamp issued July 30, 1934, features an image of Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
Yosemite National Park
The 1-cent green National Parks stamp issued July 16, 1934, pictures the rock formation “El Capitan” in Yosemite National Park.
Acadia National Park
The 7-cent black National Parks stamp issued October 2, 1934, honors Acadia National Park. The stamp pictures the shoreline rock formation known as ‘Great Head’.
Glacier National Park
The 9-cent red orange National Parks stamp issued August 27, 1934, features an image of Mount Rockwell with Two Medicine Lake in the foreground.
Mt. Ranier National Park
The 3-cent violet National Parks stamp issued August 3, 1934, pictures Mount Rainier with Mirror Lake in the foreground.
Mesa Verde National Park
The 4-cent brown National Parks stamp issued September 25, 1934, depicts the “Cliff Palace” in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado.
Crater Lake National Park
The 6-cent dark blue National Parks stamp issued September 5, 1934, pictures Crater Lake, a six mile wide body of water occupying the caldera of an ancient volcano.