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© 2009 USPS
On January 3, 2011, in Kansas City, Missouri, the Postal Service™ will issue a Liberty Bell Forever® definitive stamped (44-cent) envelope (Item 219400). The envelope, designed by Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®, goes on sale nationwide January 3, 2011.
In 2011, the U.S. Postal Service® will reprint the water-activated gum (WAG) Forever stamped envelopes for nationwide sale through Post Offices™. The envelopes were first issued in 2009, but were available only to personalized stamped envelope customers. The stamp art features a computer-generated image of the Liberty Bell by nationally acclaimed artist Tom Engeman, Bethany Beach, Delaware.
As with the Forever stamps, the value of the postage on Forever stamped envelopes is always equal to the value of the current First-Class Mail® 1-ounce rate. The stamped envelope will only be available initially nationwide in the standard #10 size, without window. The remaining five varieties: #10 with window (Item 219500), #9 without window (Item 219600), #9 with window (Item 219900), #6 ¾ without window (Item 265200), and #6 ¾ with window (Item 265300) will not become available nationwide until existing supplies of the 44-cent Seabiscuit envelopes are depleted. However, these five varieties will be available to customers beginning January 3 by mail order, telephone order, and online ordering only.
Issue:
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2011 Forever Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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219400
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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First-Class Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#10 Regular Envelope
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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January 3, 2011, Kansas City, MO 64108 (No Ceremony)
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Art Director:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Designer:
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Terry McCaffrey, USPS
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Typographer:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Artist:
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Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”
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Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Mueller, A76
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
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N/A
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 876 (Copper),
PMS 339 (Green)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size (w x h):
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9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
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Marginal Markings:
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© USPS 2009 • Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling Logo • Cradle-to-Cradle Logo • Note: There is a new orientation of the content printed on back of envelope.
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Issue:
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2011 Forever Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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219500
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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First-Class Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#10 Window Envelope
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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January 3, 2011, Kansas City, MO 64108 (No Ceremony)
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Art Director:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Designer:
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Terry McCaffrey, USPS
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Typographer:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Artist:
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Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”
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Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Mueller, A76
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
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N/A
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 876 (Copper),
PMS 339 (Green)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size (w x h):
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9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
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Marginal Markings:
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© USPS 2009 • Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling Logo • Cradle-to-Cradle Logo • Note: There is a new orientation of the content printed on back of envelope.
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Issue:
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2011 Forever Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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219600
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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First-Class Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#9 Regular Envelope
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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January 3, 2011, Kansas City, MO 64108 (No Ceremony)
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Art Director:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Designer:
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Terry McCaffrey, USPS
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Typographer:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Artist:
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Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”
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Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Mueller, A76
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
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N/A
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 876 (Copper),
PMS 339 (Green)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size (w x h):
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8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
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Marginal Markings:
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© USPS 2009 • Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo
• Cradle-to-Cradle Logo • Note: There is a new orientation of the content printed on back of envelope.
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Issue:
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2011 Forever Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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219900
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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First-Class Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#9 Window Envelope
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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January 3, 2011, Kansas City, MO 64108 (No Ceremony)
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Art Director:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Designer:
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Terry McCaffrey, USPS
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Typographer:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Artist:
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Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”
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Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Mueller, A76
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
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N/A
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 876 (Copper),
PMS 339 (Green)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size (w x h):
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8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
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Marginal Markings:
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© USPS 2009 • Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo
• Cradle-to-Cradle Logo • Note: There is a new orientation of the content printed on back of envelope.
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Issue:
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2011 Forever Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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265200
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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First-Class Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#6 3/4 Regular Envelope
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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January 3, 2011, Kansas City, MO 64108 (No Ceremony)
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Art Director:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Designer:
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Terry McCaffrey, USPS
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Typographer:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Artist:
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Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”
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Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Halm Jet EM4000
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
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N/A
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 876 (Copper),
PMS 339 (Green)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size (w x h):
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6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
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Marginal Markings:
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© USPS 2009 • Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo
• Cradle-to-Cradle Logo • Note: There is a new orientation of the content printed on back of envelope.
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Issue:
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2011 Forever Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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265300
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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First-Class Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#6 3/4 Window Envelope
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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January 3, 2011, Kansas City, MO 64108 (No Ceremony)
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Art Director:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Designer:
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Terry McCaffrey, USPS
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Typographer:
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Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
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Artist:
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Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”
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Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Halm Jet EM4000
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
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N/A
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 876 (Copper),
PMS 339 (Green)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size (w x h):
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6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
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Marginal Markings:
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© USPS 2009 • Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo
• Cradle-to-Cradle Logo • Note: There is a new orientation of the content printed on back of envelope.
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All six varieties of the new 2011 Liberty Bell Forever gummed envelope will be available with the January 3, 2011, first day of issue postmark. All six varieties will be distinguishable by microprinting on the Liberty Bell reading “2011” rather than “2009,” by different orientation of the logos and inscriptions on the reverse of each envelope, and by details of the manufacturing processes.
How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamped envelopes at their local Post Office™ (No. 10 regular version only, where available), at The Postal Store® website www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They should address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
Liberty Bell Stamped Envelope
Teresa Johnson
30 West Pershing Road, #112
Kansas City, MO 64108-9998
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by March 3, 2011.
How to Order First Day Covers
Stamp Fulfillment Services also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service 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 calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:
Information Fulfillment
Dept. 6270
U.S. Postal Service
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014
Philatelic Products
There are six philatelic products available for this stamp issue:
n 219461*, Liberty Bell (Forever) #10 Reg., First Day Cover, $0.64.
n 219561*, Liberty Bell (Forever) #10 Win., First Day Cover, $0.64.
n 219661*, Liberty Bell (Forever) #9 Reg., First Day Cover, $0.64.
n 219961*, Liberty Bell (Forever) #9 Win., First Day Cover, $0.64.
n 265261*, Liberty Bell (Forever) #6 ¾ Reg., First Day Cover, $0.64.
n 265361*, Liberty Bell (Forever) #6 ¾ Win., First Day Cover, $0.64.
Items with an asterisk (*) will use the 128 barcode from Stamp Fulfillment Services. All other philatelic products will continue to use barcode series A, with the exception of the Yearbook and the Guide Book.
Distribution: First-Class Liberty Bell Forever Stamped Envelopes
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (SDCs) will receive an initial distribution of the Liberty Bell Forever definitive stamped envelope Item 219400. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size of 2,500 envelopes.
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs/SDCs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices for this item. Post Offices requiring quantities of Item 219400 must requisition them from their designated SDO/SDC using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs/SDCs must not distribute this envelope item to Post Offices before December 20, 2010.
Additional Supply
SDOs/SDCs requiring additional quantities of Item 219400 may place orders with the supplier according to their assigned cycles beginning January 2011.
Sales Policy
All Post Offices should continue to sell current inventories of Item 218500 44-cent Seabiscuit envelopes (54-cent price) until supplies are depleted. Item 219400 Liberty Bell Forever stamped envelopes will be issued at 44-cent postage (54-cent price).
— Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 12-16-10
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