Postal Service to issue new stamps

The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate soda fountain favorites this year with a new series of stamps featuring these iconic cold, sweet treats.

Each of the Soda Fountain Favorites stamps features one of five illustrations by artist Nancy Stahl of New York City: a double-scoop ice cream cone, an egg cream, a banana split, a root beer float, and a hot fudge sundae.

The booklet of 20 stamps includes four of each design. The words "FOREVER*USA" are featured along the right edge of each stamp. The geometric silver-toned patterns in the selvage and on the booklet cover evoke a classic chrome-accented soda fountain. The words "Soda Fountain Favorites" appear across the top of the booklet cover.

Art director Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, Maryland, designed the stamps.

There is no date for the official release. Forever stamps are equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.