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Forever Hearts

The United States Postal Service 2015 ‘Love: Forever Hearts’ stamps, designed by TDC board member Jessica Hische and art directed by Antonio Alcalá, launched just in time for Valentine’s. 




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Love: Forever Hearts stamp, 2015

The Love series began back in 1973 with Robert Indiana’s iconic Love stamp, and the USPS has issued love themed stamps almost every year since then. This year the Postal Service dedicated the Love stamps to Richmond, Virginia – a fitting choice for a state whose slogan is “Virginia is for Lovers.”

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Robert Indiana’s iconic ‘Love’ stamp, 1973
 
In a press release U.S. Postal Service Capital Metro Area Vice President Kristin Seaver said: “Our Forever Hearts stamps reminds people of the power of everlasting love. In that spirit, we hope the stamp will help you send all of your cards and letters to those you care about with a special touch of love and cheer.”
 
Jessica has been honored to design the postal service’s Love Forever stamps for 3 years – past years were Sealed With Love (2013), and Love Ribbons (2012 – designed with Louise Fili whilst working for Louise Fili).

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Sealed with Love stamp, 2013 and Love Ribbons stamp, 2012

Her limited edition ‘Love: Forever Hearts’ stamps were released by USPS on January 22nd, 2015. Watch the making of ‘Forever Hearts’ in an interview with Jessica by the USPS here.