Handbook PO-230 - Pictorial Postmarks
August 2011

  Summary of Changes

Transmittal Letter

1 Introduction

2 General Information

3 Format Requirements and Restrictions
4 Applying for Pictorial Postmarks
5 Approving or Rejecting Requests
6 Publicity
7 Pictorial Postmark Handstamps and Ink Color
8 Special Requests to Retain Handstamp
9 Pictorial Postmark Service
10 Backdating and Pre–Dating

11 Cooperation With Collectors
12 Damaged or Missing Covers
13 Temporary Philatelic Stations