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Frank Sinatra stampElvis Presley is the leader in commemorative stamp issues, which befits his role as leader of merchandising in general.

Elvis Presley stampBut the likeness of Sinatra is appearing all over new stamps issued in America, and some fans of the King fear that Sinatra will supplant their hero. Stamps can be issued ten years after a person’s death (one year for presidents). Sinatra died in 1998.

Elvis fans needn’t worry. Sinatra fans are, by and large, older and from a different, less materialistic time. The stamps may be popular but Elvis will continue to rule the nation’s envelopes.

Do you agree? Will Elvis contiinue to be the postage stamp leader? Let us know in our comments section…