Emilio Sanchez Forever Stamps 2021

Wherever he went. Emilio Sanchez (1921-99) was drawn to the geometry of architecture.  From the colonial buildings of his Cuban homeland. to New York skyscrapers. and run-down shacks in the Caribbean – he saw the beauty in them all.  And he captured that beauty in his own distinct way – as if he painted a dream or a memory.


Growing up in Cuba. Sanchez displayed an early talent for art. which his family encouraged.  He studied art in America. making frequent visits home. before settling in New York in 1952.  At times. he painted still lifes and portraits of friends.  But he was always drawn to architecture and the shapes created by light and shadows.  Sanchez painted full buildings and cityscapes. but also focused in on smaller details like awnings. windows. and open doors.  While not part of any abstract movement. his art grew more abstract over time.  Sanchez removed extraneous details and created scenes that disregarded the laws of physics.  Though he based his work on real buildings. the final paintings were their own entities – symbols of buildings. but not copies of them.  His style gave his paintings a dreamlike quality. as if he captured scenes from another world.


Sanchez had more than 60 solo exhibitions and his works reside in more than 30 museums.  Since 2005. his foundation has supported and honored independent artists in his name.  And in 2021. he became the first Cuban American artist to be featured on US stamps – giving millions of Americans the opportunity to discover and share his unique artworks.


These Forever®stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class MailR one-ounce rate.
Made in the USA.




Product Specs：

Issue: Emilio Sanchez Stamps
Item Number: 480600
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 20 (4 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: June 10. 2021. Miami. FL 33152
Art Director: Antonio Alcalá. Alexandria VA
Designer: Antonio Alcalá. Alexandria VA
Artist: Emilio Sanchez
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 18.000.000 stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III. Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Black. Cyan. Magenta. Yellow. PMS Cool Grey 6C
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 1.42 x 1.085 in. / 36.068 x 27.559 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 1.56 x 1.225 in. / 39.624 x 31.115 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 8.625 x 7.12 in. / 219.075 x 180.848 mm
Press Sheets Size (w x h): 26.125 x 21.610 in. / 663.575 x 548.894 mm
Plate Size: 180 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by five (5) single digits in two corners
Marginal Markings:
Front: Header: EMILIO SANCHEZ 1921-1999 • Plate number in bottom two corners
Back: ©2021 USPS • USPS logo • 2 barcodes (480600) • Plate position diagram (9) • Promotional text


Shipping Information:

Shipping Method: USPS First Class & USPS Priority Mail.

Handling time: Usually around 2-3 business days.

Delivery time: Usually around 3-5 business days.

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