Philately
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-01
The Postal Service will issue a pane of twenty 34-cent
American Illustrators commemorative stamps (Item Number 560400) in New York, NY 10199, on February 1, 2001.
These stamps, designed by Carl Herrmann of Carlsbad,
CA, go on sale nationwide February 2, 2001.
This pane of 20 stamps salutes 21 American illustrators
whose works were recommended by a panel of experts
convened by the Society of Illustrators.
The artwork of Franklin Booth is depicted on the header.
Each stamp features details of an illustration that exemplifies an aspect of the following artists' work: Cole Phillips,
Robert Fawcett, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Maxfield
Parrish, James Montgomery Flagg, Dean Cornwell, Rose
O'Neill, Howard Pyle, Arthur Burdett Frost, Al Parker,
Harvey Dunn, Jon Whitcomb, Neysa McMein, Jessie Willcox Smith, Edwin Austin Abbey, John Held, Jr., Norman
Rockwell, Newel Convers Wyeth, Rockwell Kent, andFrederic Remington. Verso text provides brief biographical
sketches and identifies each illustration.
How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamps at
their local post office, affix the stamps to envelopes of their
choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others),
and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
AMERICAN ILLUSTRATORS COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked
by March 2, 2001.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day
covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items
postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered
in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or
writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after
the stamp's issuance.
Philatelic Products
There are no philatelic products associated with this
stamp.
Distribution
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive three-
quarters of their standard automatic distribution quantities
for American Illustrators. Distributions are rounded up to
the nearest master carton size (2,500 panes).
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to
post offices for one-quarter of their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition.
SDOs must not distribute stamps to post offices before January 23, 2001.
Issue:
|
American Illustrators
|
Item Number:
|
560400
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent Commemorative
|
Format:
|
Pane of 20 (20 designs)
|
Series:
|
Classic Collection
|
Issue Date & City:
|
February 1, 2001
New York, NY 10199
|
Designer:
|
Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA
|
Engraver:
|
Southern Graphics Systems
|
Illustrator:
|
N/A
|
Art Director:
|
Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA
|
Typographer:
|
John Boyd, New York, NY
|
Modeler:
|
Avery Dennison, SPD
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Gravure
|
Printer:
|
Avery Dennison (AVR)
|
Printed at:
|
AVR, Clinton, SC 29325
|
Press Type:
|
Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK)
|
Stamps per Coil/Pane:
|
20
|
Print Quantity:
|
125 million stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Nonphosphored, Type III
|
Gum Type:
|
Self-adhesive
|
Processed at:
|
AVR, Clinton, SC
|
Colors:
|
Brown, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow,
Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Vertical
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
1.085 x 1.42 in./27.559 x 36.068 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
1.225 x 1.56 in./31.115 x 39.624 mm
|
Full Pane Size (w x h):
|
7.25 x 7.75 in./184.15 x 196.85 mm
|
Plate Size:
|
80 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
"V" followed by five (5) single digits
|
Marginal Markings:
|
"© USPS 2000" · Plate Block
(6 positions) · Price Plate Numbers
· Header · "CLASSIC
COLLECTION"
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
560440 Full Pane with Plate
no. - $6.80
560462 First Day Cancellation
(Set of 20) - $8.80
560484 Press Sheet - $40.80
560488 Art Prints
(Set of 4) - $19.95
|
Sale Date:
|
February 1, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
February 2, 2001
|
Additional Supply
Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them
from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional
stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository
(APD) usingPS Form 17.
Philatelic Requirement
SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an
automatic distribution of these stamps in 4 positions for
subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
SDOs That Serve This
Many Philatelic Windows
|
Will Receive This Quantity of
the American Illustrators
Panes, Item Number 560400
|
1 |
400 |
2 |
800
|
3
|
1,200
|
4 |
1,600 |
5
|
2,000
|
6
|
2,400
|
7
|
2,800
|
8
|
3,200
|
9
|
3,600
|
12
|
4,800
|
13
|
5,200
|
16
|
6,400
|
19
|
7,600
|
Sales Policy
All post offices must acquire and maintain a supply of
each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is
officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, post offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal
ordering procedures.
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01
CORRECTION
The mailing address for ordering additional supplies of Federal
Eagle stamped envelopes for stamp distribution offices (SDOs), accountable
paper depositories (APDs), and authorized CAG A-G post offices requiring additional
envelopes was incorrect in Postal Bulletin 22040 (12-28-00). The correct
address is:
STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
PO BOX 219178
KANSAS CITY MO 64179-0988
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-02
The Postal Service will issue a Statue of Liberty 34-cent
definitive stamp in New York, NY 10199, on February 7,
2001. The stamp, designed by Derry Noyes of Washington,
DC, is based on a photograph by Paul Hardy of New York,
NY, and goes on sale nationwide February 8, 2001.
This stamp will be issued in six formats: a convertible
booklet of 20 (Item Number 669800); a convertible booklet
of 10 (Item Number 669500); a vending booklet of 20(Item Number 669000); a self-adhesive coil of 100 (Item
Number 771300); a water-activated coil of 10,000 (Item
Number 773800); and a water-activated coil of 3,000 (Item
Number 773700).
The Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people
of France to the people of the United States, has become a
symbol of freedom and democracy. Located in New York
Harbor, the statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and
designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924.
This stamp was issued in several nondenominated formats
in December 2000.
How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamps at
their local post office, affix the stamps to envelopes of their
choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others),
and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
STATUE OF LIBERTY DEFINITIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked
by March 8, 2001.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day
covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items
postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered
in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or
writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after
the stamp's issuance.
Philatelic Products
There are no philatelic products associated with this
stamp.
Distribution: Item 669800 - Convertible Booklet
of 20
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive four
waves of distributions of the Statue of Liberty convertible
booklets of 20, for their standard automatic distribution
quantities. The first distribution will be completed by January 29, 2001; the second distribution will be completed by
March 27, 2001. The completion of the third distribution has
not been determined. All four distributions will be completed by July 30, 2001. Distributions are rounded up to the
nearest master carton size (4,000 books).
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to
post offices for one-fourth their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs
must not distribute stamps to post offices beforeJanuary 23, 2001.
Additional Supply
Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. Additional quantities will not be available at accountable paper
depositories (APDs) for supplemental ordering.
Philatelic Requirement
Philatelic centers requiring Item 669800 must order
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
Distribution: Item 669500 - Convertible Booklet
of 10
SDOs will receive four waves of distribution for these
convertible books of 10. Wave 1 shipments will be completed January 29, 2001; Wave 2 shipments will be completed March 27, 2001; the completetion of Wave 3 is to be
determined. All shipments of Wave 4 should be completed
by July 30, 2001. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (4,000 books).
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution
to post offices. Post offices requiring quantities of Item
669500 must order them from their designated SDO using
a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not
distribute stamps to post offices until 10 days prior to the
first day of issue.
Additional Supply
Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. Additional quantities will not be available at APDs for supplemental ordering.
Philatelic Requirement
Philatelic centers requiring Item 669500 must order
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
Distribution: Item 669000 - Vending Booklet
of 20
SDOs will receive five waves of distribution for these
vending books of 20. Wave 1 shipments will be completed
by January 31, 2001; Wave 2 shipments will be completed
by February 28, 2001; Wave 3 shipments will be completed
March 30, 2001; Wave 4 will be completed by April 30,
2001; and Wave 5 will be completed by May 14, 2001. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size
(4,000 books-3,000 books criss-cross).
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution
to post offices. Only post offices equipped with the appropriate self service vending machines may order these
items from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form
17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to
post offices until 10 days prior to the first day of issue.
Additional Supply
Authorized post offices requiring additional books must
requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form
17. SDOs requiring additional books must order them from
the appropriate APD using PS Form 17.
Distribution: Item 771300 - PSA Coil of 100
SDOs received one wave of distribution for Item
771300, PSA coil of 100. Shipments were completed by
December 22, 2000. Distributions are rounded up to the
nearest master carton size (800 coils).
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution
to post offices. Post offices requiring quantities of Item
771300 must order them from their designated SDO using
a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not
distribute stamps to post offices until 10 days prior to the
first day of issue.
Additional Supply
Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. Additional quantities will not be available at APDs for supplemental ordering.
Philatelic Requirement
Philatelic centers requiring Item 771300 must order
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
Distribution: Items 77380 and 773700 - Coils of
10,000 and 3,000
Information will be supplied at a later date.
Issue:
|
Statue of Liberty
|
Item Number:
|
669800
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent Definitive
|
Format:
|
Convertible booklet of 20
(1 design)
|
Series:
|
N/A
|
Issue Date & City:
|
February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
|
Photographer:
|
Paul Hardy, New York, N Y
|
Designer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Engraver:
|
Southern Graphics Systems
|
Art Director:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Modeler:
|
Avery Dennison, SPD
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Gravure
|
Printer:
|
Avery Dennison (AVR)
|
Printed at:
|
AVR, Clinton, SC
|
Press Type:
|
Dia Nippon Kiko
|
Stamps per Booklet:
|
20
|
Print Quantity:
|
2.7 billion stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Prephosphored Type II
|
Gum Type:
|
Self-adhesive
|
Processed at:
|
AVR, Clinton, SC
|
Colors:
|
Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
0.832 x 0.720 in./21.133 x
18.288 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.982 x 0.870 in./24.948 x
22.098 mm
|
Full Booklet Size (w x h):
|
4.125 x 4.35 in./104.78 x 110.49 mm
|
Plate Size:
|
300 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
"V" followed by four (4) single digits,
(located on one stamp per booklet
on bottom right corner).
|
Marginal Markings:
|
N/A
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
669840 Convertible booklet of
20 - $6.80
669861 First Day Cover - $0.55
|
Sale Date:
|
February 7, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
February 8, 2001
|
Issue:
|
Statue of Liberty
|
Item Number:
|
669500
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent Definitive
|
Format:
|
Convertible booklet of 10 (1 design)
|
Series:
|
N/A
|
Issue Date & City:
|
February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
|
Photographer:
|
Paul Hardy, New York, NY
|
Designer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Engraver:
|
Southern Graphics Systems
|
Art Director:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Modeler:
|
Avery Dennison, SPD
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Gravure
|
Printer:
|
Avery Dennison (AVR)
|
Printed at:
|
AVR, Clinton, SC
|
Press Type:
|
Dia Nippon Kiko
|
Stamps per Booklet:
|
10
|
Print Quantity:
|
400 million stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Prephosphored Type II
|
Gum Type:
|
Self-adhesive
|
Processed at:
|
AVR, Clinton, SC
|
Colors:
|
Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
0.832 x 0.720 in./21.133 x
18.288 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.982 x 0.870 in./24.948 x
22.098 mm
|
Full Booklet Size (w x h):
|
6.5 x 1.74 in./165.10 x 44.20 mm
|
Plate Size:
|
300 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
"V" followed by four (4) single digits,
(located on one stamp per booklet
on bottom right corner).
|
Marginal Markings:
|
N/A
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
669540 Convertible booklet of
10 - $3.40
|
Sale Date:
|
February 7, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
February 8, 2001
|
Issue:
|
Statue of Liberty
|
Item Number:
|
669000
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent Definitive
|
Format:
|
Vending booklet of 20 (1 design)
|
Series:
|
N/A
|
Issue Date & City:
|
February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
|
Photographer:
|
Paul Hardy, New York, N Y
|
Designer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Engraver:
|
Southern Graphics Systems
|
Art Director:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Modeler:
|
Avery Dennison, SPD
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Gravure
|
Printer:
|
Avery Dennison (AVR)
|
Printed at:
|
AVR, Clinton, SC
|
Press Type:
|
Dia Nippon Kiko
|
Stamps per Booklet:
|
20
|
Print Quantity:
|
800 million stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Prephosphored Type II
|
Gum Type:
|
Self-adhesive
|
Processed at:
|
AVR, Clinton, SC
|
Colors:
|
Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
0.832 x 0.720 in./21.133 x
18.288 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.982 x 0.870 in./24.948 x
22.098 mm
|
Full Booklet Size (w x h):
|
10.375 x 1.74 in./263.53 x
44.196 mm
|
Plate Size:
|
300 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
"V" followed by four (4) single digits,
(located on one stamp per booklet
on bottom right corner).
|
Marginal Markings:
|
N/A
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
669040 Vending booklet of
20 - $6.80
|
Sale Date:
|
February 7, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
February 8, 2001
|
Issue:
|
Statue of Liberty
|
Item Number:
|
771300
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent Definitive
|
Format:
|
Self-adhesive coil of 100 (1 design)
|
Series:
|
N/A
|
Issue Date & City:
|
February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
|
Photographer:
|
Paul Hardy, New York, NY
|
Designer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Art Director:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Modeler:
|
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
(BEP)
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Gravure
|
Printer:
|
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
(BEP)
|
Printed at:
|
BEP, Washington, DC
|
Press Type:
|
Andreotti, 601
|
Stamps per Coil:
|
100
|
Print Quantity:
|
8.8656 billion stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Prephosphored Type I
|
Gum Type:
|
Self-adhesive
|
Processed at:
|
BEP, Washington, DC
|
Colors:
|
Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Vertical
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
0.71 x 0.82 in./18.0 x 20.8 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.87 x 0.96 in./22.1 x 24.4 mm
|
Full Pane Size (w x h):
|
N/A
|
Plate Size:
|
480 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
Four (4) single digits
|
Marginal Markings:
|
N/A
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
771340 Full coil of 100 - $34.00
771330 Strip of 25 w/plane
no. - $8.50
771320 Strip of 5 - $1.70
771361 First Day Cover - $0.55
|
Sale Date:
|
February 7, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
February 8, 2001
|
Issue:
|
Statue of Liberty
|
Item Number:
|
773800
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent Definitive
|
Format:
|
Water-activated coil of 10,000
(1 design)
|
Series:
|
N/A
|
Issue Date & City:
|
February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
|
Photographer:
|
Paul Hardy, New York, NY
|
Designer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Art Director:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Modeler:
|
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
(BEP)
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Gravure
|
Printer:
|
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
(BEP)
|
Printed at:
|
BEP, Washington, DC
|
Press Type:
|
Andreotti, 601
|
Stamps per Coil:
|
10,000
|
Print Quantity:
|
100 million stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Prephosphored Type I
|
Gum Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
BEP, Washington, DC
|
Colors:
|
Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Vertical
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
0.71 x 0.82 in./18.0 x 20.8 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.87 x 0.96 in./22.1 x 24.4 mm
|
Full Pane Size (w x h):
|
N/A
|
Plate Size:
|
432 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
Four (4) single digits
|
Marginal Markings:
|
N/A
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
773840 Full coil of
10,000 - $3,400.00
773830 Strip of 25 w/plate
no. - $8.50
773820 Strip of 5 - $1.70
773861 First Day Cover - $0.55
|
Sale Date:
|
February 7, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
February 8, 2001
|
Issue:
|
Statue of Liberty
|
Item Number:
|
773700
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent Definitive
|
Format:
|
Water-activated coil of 3,000
(1 design)
|
Series:
|
N/A
|
Issue Date & City:
|
February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
|
Photographer:
|
Paul Hardy, New York, NY
|
Designer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Art Director:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
|
Modeler:
|
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
(BEP)
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Gravure
|
Printer:
|
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
(BEP)
|
Printed at:
|
BEP, Washington, DC
|
Press Type:
|
Andreotti, 601
|
Stamps per Coil:
|
3,000
|
Print Quantity:
|
400 stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Prephosphored Type I
|
Gum Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
BEP, Washington, DC
|
Colors:
|
Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Vertical
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
0.71 x 0.82 in./18.0 x 20.8 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.87 x 0.96 in./22.1 x 24.4 mm
|
Full Pane Size (w x h):
|
N/A
|
Plate Size:
|
432 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
Four (4) single digits
|
Marginal Markings:
|
N/A
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
773740 Full coil of
3,000 - $1.020.00
773730 Strip of 25 w/plate
no. - $8.50
773720 Strip of 5 - $1.70
773761 First Day Cover - $0.55
|
Sale Date:
|
February 7, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
February 8, 2001
|
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-03
The Postal Service will issue a 34-cent Farm Flag definitive stamp in New York, NY 10199, on February 7, 2001.
The stamp will be issued in a gummed pane of 100 (Item
Number 100900). The stamp, designed by Richard Sheaff
of Scottsdale, AZ, and illustrated by Hiro Kimura of Brooklyn, NY, goes on sale nationwide February 8, 2001.
The stamp art - a painting by Hiro Kimura - depicts
his vision of the classic American farm. Barns, silos, and
other outbuildings are clustered on the horizon behind a
neatly furrowed field. The stars and stripes of the U.S. flag
appear in the foreground.
How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamps at
their local post office, affix the stamps to envelopes of their
choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others),
and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
FARM FLAG DEFINITIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked
by March 9, 2001.
Issue:
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Farm Flag
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Item Number:
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100900
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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34-cent Definitive
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Format:
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Pane of 100 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
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Illustrator:
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Hiro Kimura, Brooklyn, NY
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Designer:
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Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ
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Art Director:
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Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ
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Typographer:
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Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprinting "USPS"
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Printer:
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Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd.
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Stevens, Vari-size Security Press
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Stamps per Pane:
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100
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Print Quantity:
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25 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Nonphosphored, Type III
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Gum Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd.
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.71 x 0.82 in./18.034 x 20.828 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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0.84 x 0.99 in./21.336 x 25.146 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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5.04 x 4.95 in./128.016 x 125.73 mm
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Plate Size:
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200 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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"P" followed by four (4) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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"© 2000 USPS" · Plate Position
Diagram · Plate Numbers Barcode
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Catalog Item Number(s):
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561040 Full Pane with Plate
no. - $6.80
561030 Block of 10 - $3.40
561020 Block of 4 - $1.36
561061 First Day Cover - $.55
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Sale Date:
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February 7, 2001
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Nationwide Sale Date:
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February 8, 2001
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Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day
covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items
postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered
in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or
writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after
the stamp's issuance.
Philatelic Products
There are no philatelic products for this stamp.
Distribution: Item 100900 - Pane of 100
The Farm Flag gummed sheet of 100 will not be automatically distributed to stamp distribution offices (SDOs).
Automatic distributions will be made to accountable paper
depositories (APDs) only. SDOs requiring Item 100900
must order them from the appropriate APD using PS Form
17, Stamp Requisition. Distributions are rounded up to the
nearest master carton size (250,000 stamps).
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution
to post offices. Post offices requiring quantities of Item
100900 must order them from their designated SDO using
a separate PS Form 17. SDOs must not distribute stamps
to post offices until 10 days prior to first day of issue.
Additional Supply
Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs
requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate APD using PS Form 17.
Philatelic Requirement
Philatelic centers requiring Item 100900 must order
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-04
The Postal Service will issue a set of four 34-centFlowers definitive stamps in New York, NY 10199, onFebruary 7, 2001.
These stamps will be issued in a vending booklet of 20
(Item Number 669400); a self-adhesive two-sided booklet
of 20 (Item Number 669200); and a self-adhesive coil of
100 (Item Number 776900). These stamps, designed by
Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, are based on photo-
graphs by Robert Peak of Winter Park, FL, and go on sale
nationwide February 8, 2001.
The photographs by Robert Peak capture the color and
delicacy of four different cut flowers - a freesia, a cymbidium orchid, and two lilies. In his 25 years of artistic endeavors, Peak has been recognized and honored as a
photographer, designer, and filmmaker. His fine art
photographs have been featured in major publications and
appear in collections worldwide.
How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamps at
their local post office, affix the stamps to envelopes of their
choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others),
Issue:
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Flowers
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Item Number:
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669400
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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34-cent Definitive
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Format:
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Vending booklet of 20 (4 designs)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
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Photographer:
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Robert Peak, Winter Park, Florida
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Designer:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Engraver:
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Armotek Industries
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Art Director:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Modeler:
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Donald H. Woo
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Manufacturing Process:
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Gravure
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Printer:
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Sennett Security Products (SSP)
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Printed at:
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American Packaging Corporation,
Columbus, WI
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Press Type:
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Rotomec, 3000
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Stamps per Book:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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200 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Prephosphored Type II
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Gum Type:
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Self-adhesive
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Processed at:
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Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA
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Colors:
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Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.72 x 0.832 in./18.28 x 21.13 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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0.87 x 0.982 in./22.09 x 24.94 mm
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Full Booklet Size (w x h) :
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10.375 x 1.739 in./263.52 x
44.17 mm
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Plate Size:
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480 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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"S" followed by four (4) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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"© USPS 2000" · Plate Numbers ·
"Peel here to fold · Self-adhesive
stamps · DO NOT WET"
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Catalog Item Number(s):
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669440 Vending booklet of
20 - $6.80
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Sale Date:
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February 7, 2001
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Nationwide Sale Date:
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February 8, 2001
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and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
FLOWERS DEFINITIVE STAMPS
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked
by March 8, 2001.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day
covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items
postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered
in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or
writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after
the stamp's issuance.
Philatelic Products
There are no philatelic items for this stamp.
Distribution: Item 669400 - Vending Booklet
of 20
Information will be supplied at a later date.
Distribution: Item 669200 - Two Sided Booklet
SDOs will receive three distributions of the Flower booklet for their automatic distribution quantities. The first distribution will end January 10, 2001. The second distribution
will end January 16, 2001, and the third distribution will end
February 28, 2001.
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to
post offices for one-half the distribution quantities using
their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS
Form 3309, Advice of Shipment, Stamp Invoice, and PS
Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute
stamps to post offices until 10 days prior to the first day of
issue.
Additional Supply
Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
Philatelic Requirement
Post offices with authorized philatelic centers must order
Item 669200 from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
Distribution: Item 776900 - PSA Coil of 100
Information will be provided at a later date.
Issue:
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Flowers (Double Sided)
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Item Number:
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669200
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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34-cent Definitive
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Format:
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Convertible booklet of 20 (4 designs)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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February 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
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Photographer:
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Robert Peak, Winter Park, FL
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Designer:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Art Director:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Modeler:
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Donald H. Woo
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Manufacturing Process:
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Gravure
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Printer:
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Sennett Security Products (SSP)
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Printed at:
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American Packaging Corporation,
Columbus, WI
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Press Type:
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Rotomek, 3000
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Stamps per Book:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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1.15 billion stamps
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Paper Type:
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Prephosphored Type II
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Gum Type:
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Self-adhesive
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Processed at:
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Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA
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Colors:
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Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
|
Image Area (w x h):
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0.72 x 0.832 in./18.28 x 21.13 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.87 x 0.982 in./22.09 x 24.94 mm
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Booklet Size (w x h) :
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1.74 x 6.2083 in./44.19 x 157.69 mm
|
Plate Size:
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480 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
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"S" followed by four (4) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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"© 2000 USPS" · Price · Plate
Numbers · "Peel here to fold ·
Self-adhesive stamps · DO NOT
WET · Double sided"
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Catalog Item Number(s):
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669240 Convertible booklet of
20 - $6.80
First Day Cover (Set of 4) - $1.57
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Sale Date:
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February 7, 2001
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Nationwide Sale Date:
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February 8, 2001
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Issue:
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Flowers
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Item Number:
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776900
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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34-cent Definitive
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Format:
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Coil of 100 (4 designs)
|
Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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Feburary 7, 2001,
New York, NY 10199
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Photographer:
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Robert Peak, Winter Park, FL
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Designer:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Engraver:
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Acitronics
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Art Director:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Modeler:
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Guilford Gravure, Inc., Guilford, CT
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Manufacturing Process:
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Gravure
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America,
Inc. (BCA)
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Printed at:
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Guilford Gravure, Inc., Guilford, CT
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Press Type:
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Cerrutti, R118
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Stamps per Coil:
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100
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Print Quantity:
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1.5 billion stamps
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Paper Type:
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Prephosphored Type II
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Gum Type:
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Self-adhesive
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Processed at:
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Guilford Gravure, Guilford, CT
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Colors:
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Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
|
Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.710 x 0.820 in./18.03 x 20.83 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.870 x 0.965 in./22.10 x 24.51 mm
|
Full Pane Size (w x h):
|
N/A
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Plate Size:
|
384 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
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"B" followed by four (4) single digits
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Catalog Item Number(s):
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776940 Full coil of 100 - $34.00
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776961 First Day Cover
(Set of 4) - $1.57
776930 Strip of 25 w/plate
no. - $8.50
776920 Strip of 5 - $1.70
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Sale Date:
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February 7, 2001
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Nationwide Sale Date:
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February 8, 2001
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- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01
As a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial
cancellations to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which
pictorial cancellations are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellation appears in italics
under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those cancellations that were reproducible and
available at press time.
People attending these local events may obtain the cancellation in person at the temporary post
office station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a
mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no
later than 30 days following the requested pictorial cancellation date.
All requests must include a stamped envelope or
postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail postage (33 cents per envelope or 20 cents per postcard).Items submitted for cancellation may not include postage issued after the date of the requested cancellation. Such items
will be returned unserviced.
Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of
their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a
larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except the hyphen in the ZIP + 4 code).
Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for
cancellation, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the
pictorial cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.
January 1, 2001
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ARTESIAN SD 57314-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
AURORA SD 57002-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
BONESTEEL SD 57317-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CANOVA SD 57321-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CARTHAGE SD 57323-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
COLMAN SD 57017-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
COLTON SD 57018-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
EMERY SD 57332-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FAIRFAX SD 57335-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HITCHCOCK SD 57348-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LETCHER SD 57359-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MCINTOSH SD 57641-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MEADOW SD 57644-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MISSION HILL SD 57046-9998
01-01-01 STATIONP OSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MITCHELL SD 57301-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
OLDHAM SD 57051-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
REDFIELD SD 57469-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
REVILLO SD 57259-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
SALEM SD 57058-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
SPRINGFIELD SD 57062-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
TRENT SD 57065-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
WHITE LAKE SD 57383-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
WOLSEY SD 57384-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
YALE SD 57386-9998
December 9, 2000
USPS
NORTH POLE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CROSBY ND 58730-9998 |
December 20, 2000
USPS
NORTH POLE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CROSBY ND 58730-9998 |
December 21, 2000
Capitol Inkers Anonymous Rubber Stamp Club
MERRY CHRISTMAS STATION
PHILATELIC CLERK
1 CHURCH CIRCLE
ANNAPOLIS MD 21401-9998 |
December 31, 2000
City of Albany
FIRST NIGHT STATION
PHILATELIC CLERK
50001 COLONIE CENTER MALL
ALBANY NY 12205-9998 |
January 1, 2001
Schenectady Heritage Committee
TRAINS OF SCHENECTADY STATION
POSTMASTER
29 JAY ST
SCHENECTADY NY 12305-9998 |
January 1, 2001
Saratoga Springs First Night Committee
FIRST NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
245 WASHINGTON ST
SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866-9998 |
January 2, 2001
State Department, Government of Puerto Rico
GOVERNOR INAUGURATION DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
585 AVE FD ROOSEVELT
SAN JUAN PR 00936-9998 |
January 6, 2001
SESQUICENTENNIAL KICKOFF STATION
POSTMASTER
175 E BROAD ST
PATASKALA OH 43062-9998 |
January 10-15*, 20001
*Date will be date of actual arrival
THE PROUD VOYAGE OF LST-325 STATION
POSTMASTER
250 ST JOSEPH ST
MOBILE AL 36601-9813 |
January 12-13, 2001
Black Hills Race for the Gold
BLACK HILLS RACE FOR THE GOLD STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HILL CITY SD 57745-9998 |
January 13, 2001
Second Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival
A CELEBRATION FIT FOR A KING STATION
POSTMASTER
301 N GUADALUPE ST
SAN MARCOS TX 78666-9998 |
January 13, 2001
Stamp Club of Mobile
STAMP SHOW STATION
POSTMASTER
250 ST. JOSEPH ST
MOBILE AL 36601-9998 |
January 13, 2001
ART FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LONGBOAT KEY FL 34228-9998 |
January 19-21, 2001
ARIPEX STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
TUCSON AZ 85701-9998 |
January 25, 2001
USS ALASKA 15TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
100 PLAZA CT
GROTON CT 06340-9998 |
January 25, 2001
The Curtis House - Nova Cottrell
CHARLES CURTIS STATION
POSTMASTER
424 S KANSAS AVE
TOPEKA KS 66603-9998 |
January 26, 2001
Warren Area Stamp Club
WARREN AREA STAMP CLUB STATION
POSTMASTER
201 HIGH ST NE
WARREN OH 44481-9998 |
January 26-27, 2001
YORCOPEX STATION
POSTMASTER
3435 CONCORD RD
YORK PA 17402-9998 |
January 27, 2001
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce
EAGLE DAY OMEGA STATION
POSTMASTER
309 S FIRST ST
CLARKSVILLE MO 63336-9998 |
January 28, 2001
CHALLENGER STATION
POSTMASTER
201 HIGH ST NE
WARREN OH 44481-9998 |
January 31, 2001
Town of New Braintree 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee
250TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORIC STATION
POSTMASTER
10 UTLEY RD
NEW BRAINTREE MA 01531-9998 |
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01
Postmasters and plant managers who have any of the special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them
for the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters
and plant managers who do not have these special die hubs may not request them from the sponsors.
Cancellation
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Period of Use
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Give to the March of Dimes
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Jan. 1-Jan. 31
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Give to United Cerebral Palsy, Help Disabled People
|
Jan. 1-Jan. 31
|
Support Your Local Science Fair
|
Jan. 1-Jan. 31
|
Smile America, National Children's Dental Health Month
|
Jan. 15-Feb. 28
|
We Are Fighting for Your Life, American Heart Association
|
Feb. 1-Feb. 28
|
Save Your Vision Week
|
Feb. 1-March 31
|
March Is Kidney Month, Give to the National Kidney Foundation
|
March 1-March 31
|
March Is Red Cross Month
|
March 1-March 31
|
Easter Seals, Fight Crippling
|
March 1-April 22
|
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month
|
April 1-April 30
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April Is Organ Donor Awareness Month - Donors Make Miracles
|
April 1-April 30
|
Law Day USA Freedom Under Law, May 1
|
April 1-April 30
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Strike Back at Cancer, Give to the American Cancer Society
|
April 1-April 30
|
National Carih Asthma Week
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April 1-May 6
|
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
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April 1-Oct. 31
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National Salvation Army Week, 4th Week in May
|
May 1-May 31
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Support Research for "NF," Neurofibromatosis
|
May 1-May 31
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Support Your Mental Health Association
|
May 1-May 31
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National Flag Day, June 14, Pause for the Pledge
|
May 1-June 14
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Goodwill Industries - Our Business Works So People Can
|
May 1-June 30
|
Support National Historic Preservation Week
|
May 9-May 15
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National Transportation Week
|
May 14-May 20
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Fight Disease, Support City of Hope Pilot Medical Center
|
May 15-June 15
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Defeat Muscular Dystrophy, Support MDAA
|
May 15-June 17
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Conquer Multiple Sclerosis
|
May 17-June 17
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Conquer Cystic Fibrosis
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Sept. 1-Sept. 30
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Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference
|
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
|
Employ People With Disabilities
|
Sept. 1-Nov. 30
|
Give to the United Way
|
Sept. 15-Nov. 15
|
Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month
|
Oct. 1-Oct. 31
|
Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your Home
|
Oct. 1-Oct. 31
|
Support Infection Control Week
|
Oct. 1-Nov. 30
|
Help Retarded Children
|
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
|
Military Families Recognition Day
|
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
|
National Adoption Month
|
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
|
National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind
|
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
|
Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association
|
Nov. 8-Dec. 31
|
Support American Education Week
|
Nov. 10-Nov. 30
|
Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education
|
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
|
- Mail Preparation and Standards, Pricing and Product Design, 1-11-01
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