South Berwick Postmaster Matthew Kirksey introduced the commemorative stamp at the Sarah Orne Jewett Literary House, marking the 35th installment in the series. The portrait features the author set against a sun-drenched Maine landscape, a nod to the atmosphere of her seminal work, The Country of the Pointed Firs. Jewett, who lived in South Berwick her entire life, remains a central figure in American regionalism for her intimate portrayals of communal values and individual spirit.

Active from her teens until a 1902 accident curtailed her writing, Jewett authored hundreds of stories and 18 novels, later serving as a mentor to writers like Willa Cather. The new 3-ounce stamp, designed by art director Ethel Kessler with illustrations by Mark Summers, is currently available at post offices and online. It functions as a permanent rate stamp, ensuring her literary legacy remains accessible to collectors and correspondents nationwide.