© 2014 USPS
On June 27, 2014, in Washington, DC at the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of the Interior will issue the $15 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamp for the 2014–2015 waterfowl hunting season.
The stamp will go on sale nationwide June 27, 2014, and is valid through June 30, 2015.
The Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamp will be available in the following formats:
n Water-activated gum (WAG) Pane of 20
(Item 335000).
n Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) Pane of 1
(Item 335100).
Stamp Distribution Offices (SDOs) and Stamp Distribution Centers (SDCs) will not receive an automatic distribution of Item 335000 for subsequent distribution to Post Offices™. The Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamp, produced in the water-activated gum format, will only be automatically distributed to Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) in Kansas City, MO, and by consignment via Amplex Corporation.
Stamp Distribution Centers (SDCs) will receive an automatic distribution of Item 335100. SDCs will not make any automatic distribution to Post Offices. Post Offices requiring these items must requisition them from their designated SDC. Post Offices may preorder these stamps 30 days prior to first-day-of-issue through the eBuy2 SEAM Catalog. Post Offices should not sell the stamp prior to first-day-of-issue.
To allow Postmasters to order the 2014–2015 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamps in quantities approximating customer demand, there is no minimum ordering quantity. Postmasters should review their previous year’s sales records to determine the appropriate number of the 2014–2015 Migratory Bird stamps to requisition. Postmasters should requisition sufficient quantities of Item 335100 to meet the expected demand for this item by stamp collectors, conservationists, and hunters.
There are four philatelic products for this stamp issue.
n 335006*, Migratory Bird Uncut Press Sheet (WAG), $1,100.00 (Quantity 100).
n 335106*, Migratory Bird Uncut Press Sheet Flat (PSA), $350.00 (Quantity 100).
n 541418*, Migratory Bird Silk Cachet, $25.00.
n 541425*, Migratory Bird Artist Commemorative Card, $50.00.
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:
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Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp
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Item Number:
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335000
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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$15.00 Special
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Format:
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Sheet of 20 (1 design)
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Series:
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Federal Duck
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Issue Date & City:
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June 27, 2014, Washington, DC
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Art Director:
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Laurie Shaffer, FWS
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Artist:
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Adam Grimm
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprint “FWS”
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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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Stevens, Vari-Size Security
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Stamps per Pane:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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100,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Nonphosphored Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-Activated Gum
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Invisible Fluorescent
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Stamp Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.73 x 1.26 in./44.02 x 32.00 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.89 x 1.42 in./48.01 x 35.99 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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10.25 x 7.09 in./260.35 x 179.96 mm
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Press Sheet Size (w x h):
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18.00 x 22.00 in./457.20 x 558.80 mm
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Plate Size:
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60 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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“P” followed by 11111 (5) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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“Artist: Adam Grimm” in four positions • DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 20 x $15.00 in four positions
• Silhouetted Image of Duck printed in B, C, M, Y, in two positions • Plate number in four positions
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Back:
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Barcode (335000) in four positions
• Verso-text behind each stamp
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Issue:
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Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp
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Item Number:
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335100
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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$15.00 Special
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Format:
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Pane of 1
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Series:
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Federal Duck
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Issue Date & City:
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June 27, 2014, Washington, DC
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Art Director:
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Laurie Shaffer, FWS
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Artist:
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Adam Grimm
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Microprint “FWS”
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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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Stevens, Vari-Size Security
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Stamps per Pane:
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1
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Print Quantity:
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2,500,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Nonphosphored Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Invisible Fluorescent
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Stamp Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.73 x 1.26 in./44.02 x 32.00 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.89 x 1.42 in./48.01 x 35.99 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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6.13 x 2.63 in./155.58 x 66.68 mm
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Press Sheet Size (w x h):
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18.00 x 22.00 in./457.20 x 558.80 mm
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Plate Size:
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18 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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N/A
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Header: “U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service” • 2014-2015 Migratory Bird Hunting & Conservation Stamp • Peel Here
• Artist: Adam Grimm • Canvasback
• If applicable peel and attach to hunting license • Informational text
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Back:
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Verso-text • Ordering information
• UPC Code (015645335103)
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing and Sales, 5-29-14
