Stamp Services

Update: Stamp Announcement 20-22: Bugs Bunny Stamps

In the article entitled “Stamp Announcement 20-22: Bugs Bunny Stamps,” in Postal Bulletin 22549, (7-2-20, page 31), the first-day-of-issue postmarks and the special dedication postmarks were not available. The first-day-of-issue postmarks appear in this issue here, and the special dedication postmarks are shown here.

Special Dedication Postmarks

Only the following pictorial postmark is permitted for Bugs Bunny stamps. The word “Station” or the abbreviation “STA” is required somewhere in the design, because it will be a temporary station. Use of any image other than the following special pictorial image is prohibited.

Guidelines for Finalizing the Bugs Bunny Stamps Pictorial Postmark Art

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To finalize the Bugs Bunny stamps pictorial postmark art, insert the date, city, state, and ZIP Code™ of the physical location of your event adjacent to the stamp image. Overall dimensions of the pictorial postmark must not exceed 4 inches (horizontally) by 2 inches (vertically). Collectors prefer the dimensions 3-1/2 inches by 1 inch.

The Postal Service™ must make all special postmarks known to collectors through advance publicity in the Postal Bulletin. Therefore, all special dedication cancellations must be reported to Stamp Services 4 weeks before the event using PS Form 413, Pictorial Postmark Announcement/Report. To get a copy of the form, go to blue.usps.gov/formmgmt/forms/ps413.pdf.

The Bugs Bunny stamps will be revealed in a future edition of the Postal Bulletin.