New Forever Stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service pay tribute to Boston's unique role in the American Revolution. The designs were first issued last week at the Great American Stamp Show in Schaumburg, Ill. In addition to Boston history, the designs also anticipate the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show, which will be held in May.

Former President Carter will be honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a Forever stamp set to go on sale Oct. 1, which would have been his 101st birthday.

The postage features a 1982 portrait of the nation's 39th president by painter Herbert E. Abrams.