Monument Valley Forever Stamps

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: Pane of 4

Issued for the $8.95 Priority Mail rate, this stamp highlights the breathtaking beauty of Monument Valley. Created by renowned stamp artist Dan Cosgrove, the digital illustration evokes the charm of vintage travel posters with its bold, vibrant style.

Although no formal ceremony was held, Monument Valley, Utah, served as the First Day of Issue postmark city—a fitting tribute to the iconic American landmark.

Part of the American Landmarks Series, the stamp celebrates Monument Valley, located along the Utah–Arizona border. Famous for its towering sandstone buttes, red desert landscapes, and timeless natural beauty, the region has been shaped over millions of years by wind and water erosion. Notable formations such as the Mitten and Merrick Buttes draw visitors from around the world.

Today, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park protects this extraordinary landscape, treating it with the same reverence as a national park. The area continues to inspire countless artists, photographers, and travelers, standing as one of the most recognizable symbols of the American West.