Add a touch of timeless elegance to your save-the-dates, bridal announcements, wedding invitations, letters, and other correspondence with this gorgeous vintage stamp from the "Herbs" Series. Mint condition and unused, this beautiful self-adhesive postage stamp features a flowering oregano plant with its characteristic clusters of two-lipped pink blooms and green oval-shaped leaves aromatic leaves.

Purchase includes a total of TEN (10) mint condition postage stamps shown in the product listing photos.

Ordering Note: Please note that you may receive the coil version of these stamps which will not have the perforation at the top and bottom like the stamps in the listing photos.

STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Oregano
• Series: Herbs
• Year Issued: 2011
• Face Value: 29-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Herbs, Culinary, Cooking, Flowers, Wildflowers, Floral, Botanical, Fragrant, Italian
• Color(s): Pink, Green, Beige/Neutral, Multicolored
• Mailing Occasions: Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Birth Announcements, Thank You Cards, Snail Mail, and more
• Printing Method: Photogravure
• Scott Number: 4505
• Adhesion Type: Self-adhesive
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

STAMP DESCRIPTION & HISTORY: Part of the Herbs Series, this 29-cent self-adhesive postage stamp was first issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) on April 7, 2011, in New York, New York. This series was conceived to highlight common culinary herbs that are deeply rooted in American kitchens and global food traditions, presented with clarity and elegance suitable for everyday correspondence.

The stamp features a detailed botanical illustration of oregano leaves, rendered in soft, natural green tones. The leaves are shown with crisp outlines and subtle shading, emphasizing their distinctive shape and veining. Set against a clean, neutral background, the composition feels fresh and uncluttered, allowing the herb itself to take center stage. The overall aesthetic is calm, organic, and approachable—perfectly aligned with the Herbs Series’ focus on plants that are part of everyday life.

FLOWER DESCRIPTION: Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a bushy, perennial herb with small, aromatic leaves and pink or white flowers. It's native to Europe, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean, but is now naturalized in parts of the United States and Canada. Oregano plants can grow to be 1–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide. Oregano leaves are small, oval to round, and have glands that release a strong fragrance when broken.

Oregano is a flavorful herb with many uses, including cooking, supplements, and treating health conditions. Oregano is a common Italian cooking spice found in tomato-based sauces like pizza sauce and pasta sauce. It's also used in marinades for meats like chicken, lamb, and beef. Oregano also has medicinal antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
The name “oregano” comes from the Greek words oros, meaning “mountain,” and ganos, meaning “joy”. Oregano was a popular flavoring in ancient Greece and Rome. The Greeks believed that the goddess Aphrodite created oregano as a symbol of joy. The Greeks used oregano in marriage ceremonies and funeral services. Oregano was introduced to the United States after World War II when soldiers returning from the Italian Campaign brought it back with them. Today it has became a mainstay in Italian-American, Greek-American, and Mexican-American cuisine.

SERIES HISTORY: The Herbs Series was first issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) on April 7, 2011, in New York, New York. These self-adhesive stamps were designed by Phil Jordan of Falls Church, Virginia. The five stamps in this series feature various flowering herbs used for fragrance, flavoring, medicine, and/or decoration. Artist Teresa Fasolino of New York, New York, created the original oil paintings for each stamp in the series. Each stamp evokes a vintage-style and depicts a particular species in bloom, as well as a typical leaf and flower or seed capsule. The species featured on these elegant stamps are Origanum vulgare (oregano), Linum perenne (flax), Digitalis purpurea (foxglove), Lavandula angustifolio (lavender), and Salvia officinalis (sage), however, only the common names for these plants appear on the stamps. 29-cents was the postcard rate the year these stamps were released.

GENUINE USPS POSTAGE: These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at USPS.com.

TELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS: We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!

ABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.


Product Specifications

Length: 0.98 in.
Height: 0.01 in.
Width: 0.85 in.
Weight: 0.01 lbs.