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What: |
First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony for the Celebration Corsage and Boutonniere Forever stamps. The event is free and open to the public. |
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When: |
Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 11 a.m. |
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Where: |
Missouri Botanical Garden The public may RSVP online at usps.com/celebrations. Followers of the U.S. Postal Service’s Facebook page will post a video of the event at facebook.com/USPS. Share the news on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #CelebrationStamps. |
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Background: |
The Postal Service is issuing two Forever stamps that are perfect for mailing The new Celebration Corsage two-ounce Forever stamp can accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations, oversized greeting cards for all occasions, and mailings such as small gifts that require extra postage. The stamp image is a photograph of an arrangement of ranunculus with accents of hypericum berry, Astrantia and seed eucalyptus. Similar in design to the new two-ounce Celebration Corsage stamp, the Both stamps were arranged by floral designer Carol Caggiano and |
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0-0_USPS17STA032.jpg - Celebration Corsage -
1-0_USPS17STA033.jpg - Celebration Boutonniere -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPRODUCING STAMP IMAGES: The stamp design must be reproduced in its entirety, including denomination and perforations. If the stamp design is reproduced within 75-150% of stamp size, a line must be placed through the denomination to 'cancel' the reproduction and prevent its use as actual postage. Use the following when publicizing the stamp “©2017 USPS” All stamp designs are considered preliminary and subject to change until such time as the First Day of Issuance.
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