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The USPS has scheduled the unveiling of its first global holiday stamp to take place on October 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the landmark James A. Farley Main Post Office in New York City located on 8th Avenue between 32nd and 33rd Streets in the rotunda. The ceremony is free and open to the public and media. Mark your calendar to attend!
Sharing the holiday season with friends and family members abroad with the sight of a festive and elegant evergreen wreath on the front door offers the spirit and tradition of warm wishes and holiday greetings. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates that tradition internationally with Global Forever: Evergreen Wreath postage stamps.
This international rate stamp offers a single price for any First-Class Mail International 1-ounce letter to any country in the world. For the January 27, 2013, price change, the Evergreen Wreath stamp may also be used to mail a 2-ounce letter to Canada.
The postal service will offer visitors, guests and philatelist at the ceremony an opportunity to view or purchase these stamps and other items commemorating the Global Wreath stamps first day of issue celebration.
Art director William J. Gicker designed the stamp. George E. Brown photographed the wreath, created by Alan Talley.
To learn more about the stories behind stamps, visit http://www.beyondtheperf.com.
The USPS receives no tax dollars for its operations or facilities, and covers these costs solely through the revenue received from the sale of its products and services.
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