2017 Disney Villains US Postage Stamps

Today July 15, 2017, at 1:30 pm (Pacific time) at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, the US Post Office officially releases the Disney Villains Forever Stamp collection. Ten different characters are featured included the Queen from Snow White. She is also pictured on the background sheet. Each 49¢ self-adhesive stamp displays the “FOREVER” marking. Twenty stamps per sheet.

Paraguay Snow White Postage Stamps

A collection of nine Snow White postage stamps was issued in Paraguay as part of the "International Year of the Child" series. They date from circa 1978. Handsome artwork. Although the illustrations are meant to represent the generic Grimm Brothers characters, their striking resemblance to Disney's is not an accident.

2005 US Postage Celebration Series - Magnet

In 2005, the US Postal Services issued a 37¢ stamp featuring a dancing Snow White and Dopey. To commemorate this postage series, numerous collectible items were produced including a refrigerator magnet. Acrylic. Original retail $4.00.

Images via gretascloset2012.

2006 Benin 'Snow White' Postage Stamps

Snow White postage stamps, issued in the name of the West African country--the Republic of Benin. Each was produced on an individual souvenir sheet. The series includes Snow, all Seven Dwarfs, plus an additional Dopey.

1972 Sharjah 'Snow White' Postage Stamps

A series of ten postage stamps was issued in 1972 by the Sheikhdom of Sharjah (part of the United Arab Emirates). The highly stylized artwork is by Campbell Grant and dates from the 1952 Golden Book. The stamps tell the Disney story of Snow White but also include her mother.

The story continues on four 1RL stamps.

The uncut sheets.

Images courtesy of the Greg Philip Collection via A Lost Film.

2011 Australian 'Snow White' Souvenir Stamps

A few years ago, Australia Post produced several Disney souvenir postage stamps. Snow White was featured on a sheet with eight 60¢-ers plus eight more decorative stamps. Other princesses were also included in the release--Aurora, Cinderella, Ariel, and Belle. In addition, Tinker Bell, Mickey and Minnie had their own stamps as well. All were issued in October and November 2011.

2005 US Postage Celebration Series - Pins

Inspired by the United States Postal Service "Art of Disney" 37¢ stamp, this open edition pin features Snow White and Dopey. Artwork created by Jeff Granito. Released June 30, 2005 at the theme parks. Retail price $6.95.

On original card. Pin was issued with the standard mouse ear rubber back.

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The same artwork was reproduced on another stamp pin, this one available directly from the US Post Office. Released in July of 2005. The word "Celebrate!" is written across the bottom. Retail $4.00.

Original card + other pins in the series.

Postal pins via barbies4u502 and disneytreasures8.

2005 US Postage Celebration Series - Puzzle

The 2005 Disney US Postal stamp artwork was featured on a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle produced by Buffalo Games. The completed puzzle measures 21.25" x 15".

Images via jjmp07.

2005 US Postage Celebration Series - Medallion

The 2005 Snow White US Postal stamp artwork was reproduced on a .999 silver medallion. One troy  ounce.

Images via silvervader.

2005 US Postage Celebration Series - Lithograph/Prints

A lithograph of the 2005 Snow White stamp artwork was produced by Bruce McGaw Graphics and sold for $12 at the US Post Office. Dimensions: 11" x 14".

A postcard was included within the litho packaging.

 

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Then on August 7, 2008, another collection of four Art of Disney: Celebration prints was issued. Each measures 8" x 10". The set retails for $14.95 and is still available from the USPS.com site.

2005 US Postage Celebration Series - Postcards

The 2005 Snow White US Postal stamp artwork as seen on a 23¢ postcard.

It was also found on a "Celebrate!" postcard which was available from the post office.

Celebrate postcard via My Favorite Disney Postcards.

A third postcard was also issued and was included with the 11" x 14" lithograph that was sold through the post office.

2005 Snow White US Postage Stamp

The US Postal first day of issue for the Snow White and Dopey 37¢ stamp occurred on June 30, 2005. It was part of "The Art of Disney: Celebration" series. The stamps were designed by the Disney team which included artist Peter Emmerich and creative director Dave Pacheco, along with Postal Service art director Terrence McCaffrey.

It started in 2004 when the Post Office issued "The Art of Disney: Friendship" 37¢ stamps. It was the first in the series and featured Mickey Mouse and Goofy, Bambi and Thumper, Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket, and Simba and Mufasa.

Then in 2005, "The Art of Disney: Celebration" series was released with Mickey Mouse and Pluto, Alice and the Mad Hatter, Ariel and Flounder, and Snow White and Dopey.

The third series, "The Art of Disney: Romance" came out in 2006. The 39¢ stamps included Mickey Mouse and Minnie, Lady and the Tramp, Belle and the Beast, and Cinderella and Prince Charming.

The fourth series was "The Art of Disney: Magic" from 2007. The price of first class stamps rose to 41¢.
In 2008,"The Art of Disney: Imagination" was the final release in the collection. Now up to 42¢ stamps.

The USPS also issued Snow White and Dopey postcards, silver medallion, jigsaw puzzle, lithographs, pins, and a magnet.