Philatelic Art in America, by Cornelius Vermeule. The Aesthetics of United States Postage and Revenue Stamps. This book looks at US philatelic art in the contexts of other arts in America at the time an issue of postage, revenue or other stamps were being prepared. Stamps have always expressed official US government art and they also echo popular visual trends and currents. Interesting and informative. Cardinal Spellman Philatelic Museum, 1987, hardcover, 145 pages, black & white illustrations. NEW. Size: 7" X 10ﾼ". Hardcover.