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2025 First-Class Forever Stamp,Imperforate Goodnight Moon
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2025 Goodnight Moon
Imperforate
- Set of 8 stamps featuring illustrations from Goodnight Moon book
- The children’s classic was written in 1947
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 73¢ First-Class Mail (Forever
First Day of Issue: May 2, 2025
First Day City: North Kansas City, Missouri
Quantity Issued: 20,000,000 (Includes die-cut AND imperforate stamps. The exact quantity of imperforate stamps is unknown, but it is only a tiny fraction of the total print quantity, making the imperforates much scarcer than traditional die-cut stamps.)
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Flexographic
Format: Pane of 16
Perforations: Die Cut
Why the stamp was issued: These stamps were issued to honor the popular children’s book, Goodnight Moon, written by Margaret Wise Brown and published in 1947.
About the stamp design: The eight stamps in the set feature details from different pages of the book. Art director, Derry Noyes, used the artwork by illustrator Clement Hurd to design the pane of stamps.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at The Rabbit hOle in North Kansas City, Missouri. The Rabbit hOle is a museum that focuses on American children’s literature. The stamps were dedicated in anticipation of Children’s Book Week (May 5-11).
Thacher Hurd, son of the book’s illustrator, was at the ceremony and read the book aloud to the audience.
History the stamp represents: For generations, Goodnight Moon has been a child’s final glimpse of the waking world before drifting into dreams. Simple yet poetic, its soothing words and familiar objects transform bedtime into something magical.
Each stamp captures an iconic image from the book, preserving in miniature the details that have made this book unforgettable. The quiet old lady saying hush, the bunny tucked snug into bed, the little house glowing with an inner light – every element is a thread in the rich tapestry of childhood memories. Even the smallest details, like a bowl of mush, remind us of the comfort found in routine. The picture of the cow leaping over the moon stands as a final reminder that the world of dreams knows no limits.
The Goodnight Moon stamps join a growing legacy of US stamps celebrating beloved children’s books. From Children’s Classics (1993) to The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (2021), these stamps honor the stories that shape young minds. They are a tribute to the books that lull us to sleep, teach us to read, and remain in our hearts long after childhood fades.
Like Goodnight Moon itself, these stamps will be cherished for years to come. They celebrate not just a book, but a universal experience such as the quiet moments before sleep, the warmth of home, and the stories that stay with us forever.
Scarce Modern Imperforates
In 2012, modern imperforate stamps were one of the hottest stories around. The US Postal Service released some issues as press sheets. The sheets with die cut perforations were issued in limited quantities.
To the surprise of many collectors, officials then issued a small number of press sheets without perforations. The uncut sheets were only available in Kansas City, Missouri, and most sold out immediately. In an instant, the imperforate stamp sheets became modern rarities. For example, only 75,000 Baseball All-Star se-tenant sheets were issued compared to 118,000 Bugs Bunny sheets with the 10th stamp imperforate.
In a controversial move, the editors of Scott Catalogue announced they would not list or give numbers to these stamps because they did not fit Scott guidelines. This decision was strongly debated since the imperforate stamps are valid for postage. They eventually decided to give the stamps minor numbers.
Because they are issued in such limited quantities, these scarce modern imperforates can be difficult to find. Luckily Mystic purchases a small number of each imperforate stamp issued so you can add these modern rarities to your collection. Be one of the lucky few - order today.
US #6002j-q
2025 Goodnight Moon
Imperforate
- Set of 8 stamps featuring illustrations from Goodnight Moon book
- The children’s classic was written in 1947
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 73¢ First-Class Mail (Forever
First Day of Issue: May 2, 2025
First Day City: North Kansas City, Missouri
Quantity Issued: 20,000,000 (Includes die-cut AND imperforate stamps. The exact quantity of imperforate stamps is unknown, but it is only a tiny fraction of the total print quantity, making the imperforates much scarcer than traditional die-cut stamps.)
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Flexographic
Format: Pane of 16
Perforations: Die Cut
Why the stamp was issued: These stamps were issued to honor the popular children’s book, Goodnight Moon, written by Margaret Wise Brown and published in 1947.
About the stamp design: The eight stamps in the set feature details from different pages of the book. Art director, Derry Noyes, used the artwork by illustrator Clement Hurd to design the pane of stamps.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at The Rabbit hOle in North Kansas City, Missouri. The Rabbit hOle is a museum that focuses on American children’s literature. The stamps were dedicated in anticipation of Children’s Book Week (May 5-11).
Thacher Hurd, son of the book’s illustrator, was at the ceremony and read the book aloud to the audience.
History the stamp represents: For generations, Goodnight Moon has been a child’s final glimpse of the waking world before drifting into dreams. Simple yet poetic, its soothing words and familiar objects transform bedtime into something magical.
Each stamp captures an iconic image from the book, preserving in miniature the details that have made this book unforgettable. The quiet old lady saying hush, the bunny tucked snug into bed, the little house glowing with an inner light – every element is a thread in the rich tapestry of childhood memories. Even the smallest details, like a bowl of mush, remind us of the comfort found in routine. The picture of the cow leaping over the moon stands as a final reminder that the world of dreams knows no limits.
The Goodnight Moon stamps join a growing legacy of US stamps celebrating beloved children’s books. From Children’s Classics (1993) to The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (2021), these stamps honor the stories that shape young minds. They are a tribute to the books that lull us to sleep, teach us to read, and remain in our hearts long after childhood fades.
Like Goodnight Moon itself, these stamps will be cherished for years to come. They celebrate not just a book, but a universal experience such as the quiet moments before sleep, the warmth of home, and the stories that stay with us forever.
Scarce Modern Imperforates
In 2012, modern imperforate stamps were one of the hottest stories around. The US Postal Service released some issues as press sheets. The sheets with die cut perforations were issued in limited quantities.
To the surprise of many collectors, officials then issued a small number of press sheets without perforations. The uncut sheets were only available in Kansas City, Missouri, and most sold out immediately. In an instant, the imperforate stamp sheets became modern rarities. For example, only 75,000 Baseball All-Star se-tenant sheets were issued compared to 118,000 Bugs Bunny sheets with the 10th stamp imperforate.
In a controversial move, the editors of Scott Catalogue announced they would not list or give numbers to these stamps because they did not fit Scott guidelines. This decision was strongly debated since the imperforate stamps are valid for postage. They eventually decided to give the stamps minor numbers.
Because they are issued in such limited quantities, these scarce modern imperforates can be difficult to find. Luckily Mystic purchases a small number of each imperforate stamp issued so you can add these modern rarities to your collection. Be one of the lucky few - order today.
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