Stamp Announcement 12-13: Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Stamp Announcement 12-13: Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

On January 23, 2012, in Mulberry, Florida, the Postal Service™ will issue a Purple Martin stamped envelope (Forever® priced at 45 cents).

The U.S. Postal Service® celebrates the largest swallow in North America with issuance of Purple Martin Stamped Envelope. The highly realistic stamp art includes a large illustration of a purple martin perching and a smaller illus­tration showing the bird in flight. Art director William J. Gicker designed the stamps, using illustrations by artist Matthew Frey.

The WAG (water-activated gum) Purple Martin (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats only through Stamp Fulfillment Services (www.usps.com/shop or 800-782-6724):

n #10 regular envelope (Item 210500).

n #10 window envelope (Item 210600).

n #9 regular envelope (Item 210700).

n #9 window envelope (Item 210800).

n #6¾ regular envelope (Item 265800).

n #6¾ window envelope (Item 265900).

The pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) Purple Martin (For­ever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following for­mats in the field and through Stamp Fulfillment Services:

n #10 regular envelope (Item 231700).

n #10 window envelope (Item 231800).

n #9 regular envelope (Item 231900).

n #9 window envelope (Item 232000).

n #6¾ regular envelope (Item 270900).

n #6¾ window envelope (Item 271000).

Distribution: First-Class Mail Rate Purple Martin Stamped Envelopes (Forever priced at 45 cents)

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribu­tion centers (SDCs) will receive their standard automatic distribution quantities of the stamped envelopes. Distribu­tions are rounded up to the nearest master carton sizes:

n Item 231700, #10 regular envelope, 2,500.

n Item 231800, #10 window envelope, 2,500.

n Item 231900, #9 regular envelope, 2,500.

n Item 232000, #9 window envelope, 2,500.

n Item 270900, #6¾ regular envelope, 5,000.

n Item 271000, #6¾ window envelope, 5,000.

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs/SDCs will not make any automatic distribution to Post Offices™. Post offices requiring quantities of Items 231700, 231800, 231900, 232000, 270900, or 271000 must requisition them from their designated SDO/SDC using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. Post Offices may preorder from SDOs/SDCs through the Stamp Ser­vices System beginning 30 days prior to the first day of issue. For Post Offices that have placed orders, initial sup­plies to the Post Offices will be shipped as stamped enve­lopes are received at the SDCs from the stamp printers.

Sales Policy

All Post Offices should maintain a sufficient inventory level of these items until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quan­tities using their normal ordering procedures.

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, 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:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope
Postmaster
2000 Mulford Road
Mulberry, FL 33860-9998

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 23, 2012.

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 13 philatelic products available for this stamp issue:

n 210561*, Purple Martin WAG (Forever) #10 Regular First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 210661*, Purple Martin WAG (Forever) #10 Window First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 210761*, Purple Martin WAG (Forever) #9 Regular First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 210861*, Purple Martin WAG (Forever) #9 Window First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 265861*, Purple Martin WAG (Forever) #6¾ Regular First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 265961*, Purple Martin WAG (Forever) #6¾ Window First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 231761*, Purple Martin PSA (Forever) #10 Regular First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 231861*, Purple Martin PSA (Forever) #10 Window First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 231961*, Purple Martin PSA (Forever) #9 Regular First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 232061*, Purple Martin PSA (Forever) #9 Window First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 270961*, Purple Martin PSA (Forever) #6¾ Regular First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 271061*, Purple Martin PSA (Forever) #6¾ Window First Day Cover, $0.68.

n 231794*, Purple Martin Stamped Envelopes (10 pack) w/seals, $7.95.

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.

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

210500

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

2,250,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.973 x 1.379 in./50.11 x 35.03 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

210600

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

600,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.973 x 1.379in./50.11 x 35.03 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

210700

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

75,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.973 x 1.379 in./50.11 x 35.03 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

210800

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

150,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.973 x 1.379 in./50.11 x 35.03 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

265800

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6¾ Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

20,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green),

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

6.500 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.904 x 1.280 in./48.36 x 32.51 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

265900

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6¾ Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

90,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.904 x 1.280 in./48.36 x 32.51 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

231700

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

21,250,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.973 x 1.379 in./50.11 x 35.03 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

231800

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

4,232,500 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.973 x 1.379in./50.11 x 35.03 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

231900

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

1,517,500 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.973 x 1.379 in./50.11 x 35.03 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

232000

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

205,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.973 x 1.379 in./50.11 x 35.03 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

270900

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6¾ Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

1,895,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green),

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

6.500 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.904 x 1.280 in./48.36 x 32.51 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo

 

Issue:

Purple Martin

Item Number:

271000

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6¾ Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

January 23, 2012, Mulberry, FL 33860 (Field Event)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “FOREVER”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

430,000 envelopes

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.904 x 1.280 in./48.36 x 32.51 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling logo Cradle-to-Cradle logo