The Grandest Things: Our National Parks in Words, Images, and StampsThe Grandest Things explores how our national park system began, the changes it has endured, and the astounding array of sites it includes—all through breathtaking images and historic stamps.
This 116-page book includes:
- A history of America's national parks, illustrated by stamps and other fascinating memorabilia
- A visual tour of over 75 parks, monuments, memorials, and more
- A special collecting section complete with stamp placeholders and background information
- PLUS, nine mint stamps with mounts—including the 1972 Old Faithful, Yellowstone
Produced by the United States Postal Service in cooperation with the National Park Service, 2010.