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On April 20, 2010, in Washington, DC, the Postal Service™ will issue Scenic American Landscapes Premium Stamped Cards (Item 980066) in a booklet of 20 cards with 10 designs. Designed by the Journey Group, Inc., this philatelic product goes on sale nationwide April 20, 2010.
Share the pristine beauty of America’s national parks with this set of 20 stamped cards featuring 10 spectacular landscapes. The 10 images depicted on these postal cards are based on previously released international postage stamps. Postage is pre-printed on the cards. Just address and mail; keeping in touch could not be easier!
Issue:
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Scenic American Landscapes
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Item Number:
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980066
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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28-cent Stamped Postal Card
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Format:
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$14.95 Stamped Postal Card Booklet of 20 (10 designs)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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April 20, 2010, Washington, DC 20066
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Designer:
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Journey Group, Inc.
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Photographer:
Arcadia National Park
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Carr Clifton — (Design depicted on 60-cent stamp issued 5/30/01)
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Badlands National Park
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David Muench — (Design depicted on 70-cent stamp issued 2/22/01)
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Bryce Canyon
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Tom Till — (Design depicted on 63-cent stamp issued 2/24/06)
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Grand Canyon
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Tom Till — (Design depicted on 60-cent stamp issued 1/20/00)
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Great Smoky Mountains
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David Muench — (Design depicted on 75-cent stamp issued 2/24/06)
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Mount McKinley
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John Eastcott and Yva Momatiuk/National Geographic Stock — (Design depicted on 80-cent stamp issued 4/17/01)
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Mount Rainier
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Ric Ergenbright — (Design depicted on 55-cent stamp issued 5/15/99)
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St. Johns, U.S. Virgin Islands
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George H.H. Huey — (Design depicted on 94-cent stamp issued 6/1/07)
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Yosemite National Park
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Galen Rowell/Mountain Light — (Design depicted on 84-cent stamp issued 2/24/06)
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Zion National Park
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Richard Cummins — (Design depicted on 79-cent stamp issued 6/28/09)
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Engraver:
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N/A
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset
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Printer:
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Sterling Sommer, Inc.
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Printed at:
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Tonawanda, NY
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Finishers:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Finished at
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Heidelberg, Speedmaster
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Print Quantity:
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1,200,000 cards
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Paper Type:
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Nonphosphored,Type III, Block
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Adhesive Type:
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N/A
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
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Card Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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4.125 x 5.93 in./104.76 x 150.62 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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4.125 x 6.555 in./104.78 x 166.50 mm
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Plate Size:
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18 cards per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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N/A
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Marginal Markings:
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N/A
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(Other) Front:
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“SCENIC AMERICAN LANDSCAPES” • “20 PREMIUM
STAMPED CARDS”
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Back:
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© 2010 USPS • USPS logo • Header: SCENIC AMERICAN LANDSCAPES”
• “20 PREMIUM STAMPED CARDS”
• Stamp image and name of landscape • Descriptive text • Proprietary notices • Barcode (980066)
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— Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 4-8-10
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