2021 Mystery Message Forever Postage Stamps – First-Class Mail, Sheet

$29.00

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5 Sheets of (100 Pcs) 25 Sheets of (500 Pcs) 50 Sheets of (1000 Pcs)

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Includes bright colors and interesting shapes. Every colorful square includes a letter in an unusual pattern. The patterns appear random at first, but when you look closely, you can see the message reads “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!” Designed by Antonio Alcalá.

Once postal rates dropped and senders began paying postage, they used stamps to relay personal messages. Soon, postcard companies printed guides for deciphering the language of stamps. The messages became more complex, such as “Take care, we’re being watched,” “I have discovered your deceit,” and “May I ask for your portrait?” One guide claimed to have 270,000 different messages for stamp placement. Despite the widespread use and printed guides, there was never one universal code. It was possible codes could be misinterpreted and hearts broken.

Eventually, postal administrations began requiring stamps to be placed in the top right corner, bringing an end to this whimsical era of stamp language.