Object Details
Depicts
Alfred Hitchcock, British, 1899 - 1980
Printer
American Packaging Corporation
Description
The Postal Service issued a 32-cent Alfred Hitchcock commemorative stamp on August 3, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. This was an addition to the Legends of Hollywood Series.
Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) was a British filmmaker and producer largely known for films of the suspense and thriller genres. On the stamp appears a laser cut profile of Hitchcock in the upper left corner.
Designed by Richard Sheaff of Scottsdale, Arizona, the stamps were printed by Senett Security Products in the gravure process.
Reference:
Postal Bulletin (July 16, 1998).
Scott 2007 Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. Scott Publishing Co. (October 2006): 244.
LEGENDS OF HOLLYWOOD
Alfred Hitchcock
32-cent mint single
Issued August 3, 1998
Credit line
Copyright United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.
Date
August 3, 1998
Object number
2000.2021.136
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (multicolor); adhesive
Dimensions
4 x 2.5 cm (1 9/16 x 1 in.)
Place
United States of America
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source
National Postal Museum
Topic
Contemporary (1990-present)
Stars of Stage & Screen
U.S. Stamps
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npm_2000.2021.136