2009 Gulf Coast Lighthouses - 44 cent stamp

The 2009 Gulf Coast Lighthouses series celebrates the historic beacons that have guided mariners along the Gulf of Mexico for generations.

This beautifully illustrated sheet features five iconic Gulf Coast lighthouses, each depicted in vivid detail:

• Matagorda Island, Texas — a tall, slender white tower standing sentinel on the Texas coast
• Sabine Pass, Louisiana — a striking red-and-white striped lighthouse
• Biloxi, Mississippi — one of the oldest lighthouses on the Gulf Coast
• Sand Island, Alabama — a graceful tower rising from the Alabama shoreline
• Fort Jefferson, Florida — set within the dramatic walls of the historic Dry Tortugas fort

A wonderful collectible for lighthouse enthusiasts, maritime history lovers, and stamp collectors.