Add nostalgic flair to your holiday letters with these vintage unused. Contemporary Christmas "Snowman" postage stamps! This nostalgic holiday design is perfect for adding a touch of class to your holiday cards and letters or winter save-the-dates and wedding invitations. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 29-cents. These USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your correspondence. Embrace the charm of winter with this enchanting postage stamp!

Purchase includes a total of TEN (10) mint condition 29-cent "Snowman" vintage postage stamps shown in the product listing photos.

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STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Snowman
• Series: Contemporary Christmas
• Year Issued: 1993
• Face Value: 29-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Snowman, Snow, Snowing, Holidays, Greetings
• Color(s): Blue, White, Multicolored
• Printing Method: Photogravure
• Scott Number: 2796
• Adhesion Type: Gummed (see adhesion instructions below)
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

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 an adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates on the USPS website.

STAMP HISTORY: The 1993 29¢ “Christmas Greetings – Snowman” postage stamp was issued by the U.S. Postal Service on October 21, 1993, in Washington, D.C., as part of the "Contemporary Christmas" series. Cheerful and lighthearted, the design celebrates one of the most beloved and universal symbols of winter joy—the snowman—capturing the spirit of play, innocence, and togetherness that defines the season.

The stamp was designed by artist Howard E. Paine and illustrated by Richard Schlecht, both highly respected contributors to U.S. stamp design. Schlecht’s rendering depicts a classic snowman with a red scarf, black top hat, carrot nose, and stick arms, standing in a soft snowy landscape with delicate flakes falling around him. The Snowman design reflected the Postal Service’s ongoing commitment to providing both religious and secular imagery for the holiday season, allowing Americans of all faiths and traditions to share in the spirit of Christmas through their correspondence. It was warmly received by the public, especially for its nostalgic charm and universal appeal. The snowman, a figure of pure joy unbound by doctrine or culture, became a fitting emblem of childhood wonder and communal festivity.

Today, the “Christmas Greetings – Snowman” stamp is fondly remembered as one of the most joyful and approachable holiday issues of its decade. Its bright simplicity and friendly charm made it a favorite for families, children, and collectors alike. More than just a seasonal image, it symbolized the universal joy of creation and the shared magic of winter, reminding everyone who received it in the mail that—even in the coldest season—love, laughter, and light still abound.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The “Christmas Greetings – Snowman” stamp celebrates the quiet holiness of joy, creativity, and renewal—the lighthearted yet deeply meaningful ways we bring warmth to a cold world. Though it depicts a simple, smiling snowman, its imagery reflects profound spiritual themes: the beauty of impermanence, the sacredness of play, and the enduring human impulse to create joy even amid winter’s stillness.

The snowman is, at heart, a symbol of transformation. He is born from the snow—something cold, fleeting, and formless—yet shaped by loving hands into something joyful and full of personality. In this sense, the act of building a snowman mirrors the creative spirit within humanity, echoing the divine impulse to bring life and meaning into the world. Spiritually, it speaks to the truth that we are co-creators with the divine, capable of forming beauty, humor, and connection even out of the simplest materials.

The spiritual significance of the “Snowman” stamp lies in its affirmation that divine light can take playful forms, that innocence is itself sacred, and that even amid winter’s chill, the human heart remains capable of creating wonder, warmth, and peace.

GUMMED STAMPS: These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's "Re-Stick" glue sticks).

PROCESSING & SHIPPING: Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1-3 business days of placing your order. All orders are shipped from California — please allow additional time for transit.

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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: 0.91 in.
Height: 0.01 in.
Width: 1.18 in.
Weight: 0.01 lbs.