Value:  $8.95 Priority Mail Rate
First Day of Issue:  February 14, 2022
First Day City:  Monument Valley, Utah
Printed by:  Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method:  Offset, Microprint
Format:  Panes of 4

The stamp features Monument Valley and was issued for the $8.95 Priority Mail Rate.

Dan Cosgrove, a longtime stamp artist, created the digital illustration resembling a vintage travel poster.

Monument Valley, Utah, served as the First Day of Issue Postmark city, although no formal ceremony took place.

As part of the American Landmarks Series, the stamp showcases iconic American places through vibrant images.

Monument Valley, situated on the Utah-Arizona border, is known for its dramatic sandstone buttes and red desert.

The area, shaped by millions of years of wind erosion, includes famous landmarks like the Mitten and Merrick Buttes.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, treating the region like a national park, attracts thousands of visitors annually.

The harsh desert landscape, characterized by red sand and stunning formations, inspires artists and photographers.