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STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-01

American Illustrators Commemorative Stamps

American Illustrators Commemorative Stamps

The Postal Service will issue a pane of twenty 34-cent American Illustrators commemorative stamps (Item Number 560400) in New York, NY 10199, on February 1, 2001. These stamps, designed by Carl Herrmann of Carlsbad, CA, go on sale nationwide February 2, 2001.

This pane of 20 stamps salutes 21 American illustrators whose works were recommended by a panel of experts convened by the Society of Illustrators.

The artwork of Franklin Booth is depicted on the header. Each stamp features details of an illustration that exemplifies an aspect of the following artists' work: Cole Phillips, Robert Fawcett, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, James Montgomery Flagg, Dean Cornwell, Rose O'Neill, Howard Pyle, Arthur Burdett Frost, Al Parker, Harvey Dunn, Jon Whitcomb, Neysa McMein, Jessie Willcox Smith, Edwin Austin Abbey, John Held, Jr., Norman Rockwell, Newel Convers Wyeth, Rockwell Kent, andFrederic Remington. Verso text provides brief biographical sketches and identifies each illustration.

How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark

Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamps at their local post office, affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

AMERICAN ILLUSTRATORS COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by March 2, 2001.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and postal 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 telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.

Philatelic Products

There are no philatelic products associated with this stamp.

Distribution

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive three- quarters of their standard automatic distribution quantities for American Illustrators. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (2,500 panes).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to post offices for one-quarter of their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to post offices before January 23, 2001.

Issue:

American Illustrators

Item Number:

560400

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Commemorative

Format:

Pane of 20 (20 designs)

Series:

Classic Collection

Issue Date & City:

February 1, 2001

New York, NY 10199

Designer:

Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA

Engraver:

Southern Graphics Systems

Illustrator:

N/A

Art Director:

Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA

Typographer:

John Boyd, New York, NY

Modeler:

Avery Dennison, SPD

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Avery Dennison (AVR)

Printed at:

AVR, Clinton, SC 29325

Press Type:

Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK)

Stamps per Coil/Pane:

20

Print Quantity:

125 million stamps

Paper Type:

Nonphosphored, Type III

Gum Type:

Self-adhesive

Processed at:

AVR, Clinton, SC

Colors:

Brown, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Vertical

Image Area (w x h):

1.085 x 1.42 in./27.559 x 36.068 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

1.225 x 1.56 in./31.115 x 39.624 mm

Full Pane Size (w x h):

7.25 x 7.75 in./184.15 x 196.85 mm

Plate Size:

80 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

"V" followed by five (5) single digits

Marginal Markings:

"© USPS 2000" · Plate Block
(6 positions) · Price Plate Numbers · Header · "CLASSIC COLLECTION"

Catalog Item Number(s):

560440 Full Pane with Plate
no. - $6.80

560462 First Day Cancellation
(Set of 20) - $8.80

560484 Press Sheet - $40.80

560488 Art Prints
(Set of 4) - $19.95

Sale Date:

February 1, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 2, 2001

Additional Supply

Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) usingPS Form 17.

Philatelic Requirement

SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in 4 positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.

SDOs That Serve This Many Philatelic Windows Will Receive This Quantity of the American Illustrators
Panes, Item Number 560400
1 400
2 800
3 1,200
4 1,600
5 2,000
6 2,400
7 2,800
8 3,200
9 3,600
12 4,800
13 5,200
16 6,400
19 7,600

Sales Policy

All post offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, post offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures.

- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01

CORRECTION

Stamp Announcement 00-45 in Postal Bulletin 22040

The mailing address for ordering additional supplies of Federal Eagle stamped envelopes for stamp distribution offices (SDOs), accountable paper depositories (APDs), and authorized CAG A-G post offices requiring additional envelopes was incorrect in Postal Bulletin 22040 (12-28-00). The correct address is:

STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
PO BOX 219178
KANSAS CITY MO 64179-0988

- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01








STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-02

Statue of Liberty Definitive Stamp

Statue of Liberty Stamp

The Postal Service will issue a Statue of Liberty 34-cent definitive stamp in New York, NY 10199, on February 7, 2001. The stamp, designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, is based on a photograph by Paul Hardy of New York, NY, and goes on sale nationwide February 8, 2001.

This stamp will be issued in six formats: a convertible booklet of 20 (Item Number 669800); a convertible booklet of 10 (Item Number 669500); a vending booklet of 20(Item Number 669000); a self-adhesive coil of 100 (Item Number 771300); a water-activated coil of 10,000 (Item Number 773800); and a water-activated coil of 3,000 (Item Number 773700).

The Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States, has become a symbol of freedom and democracy. Located in New York Harbor, the statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924. This stamp was issued in several nondenominated formats in December 2000.

How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark

Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamps at their local post office, affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

STATUE OF LIBERTY DEFINITIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by March 8, 2001.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and postal 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 telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.

Philatelic Products

There are no philatelic products associated with this stamp.

Distribution: Item 669800 - Convertible Booklet of 20

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive four waves of distributions of the Statue of Liberty convertible booklets of 20, for their standard automatic distribution quantities. The first distribution will be completed by January 29, 2001; the second distribution will be completed by March 27, 2001. The completion of the third distribution has not been determined. All four distributions will be completed by July 30, 2001. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (4,000 books).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to post offices for one-fourth their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to post offices beforeJanuary 23, 2001.

Additional Supply

Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. Additional quantities will not be available at accountable paper depositories (APDs) for supplemental ordering.

Philatelic Requirement

Philatelic centers requiring Item 669800 must order them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

Distribution: Item 669500 - Convertible Booklet of 10

SDOs will receive four waves of distribution for these convertible books of 10. Wave 1 shipments will be completed January 29, 2001; Wave 2 shipments will be completed March 27, 2001; the completetion of Wave 3 is to be determined. All shipments of Wave 4 should be completed by July 30, 2001. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (4,000 books).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to post offices. Post offices requiring quantities of Item 669500 must order them from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to post offices until 10 days prior to the first day of issue.

Additional Supply

Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. Additional quantities will not be available at APDs for supplemental ordering.

Philatelic Requirement

Philatelic centers requiring Item 669500 must order them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

Distribution: Item 669000 - Vending Booklet
of 20

SDOs will receive five waves of distribution for these vending books of 20. Wave 1 shipments will be completed by January 31, 2001; Wave 2 shipments will be completed by February 28, 2001; Wave 3 shipments will be completed March 30, 2001; Wave 4 will be completed by April 30, 2001; and Wave 5 will be completed by May 14, 2001. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (4,000 books-3,000 books criss-cross).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to post offices. Only post offices equipped with the appropriate self service vending machines may order these items from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to post offices until 10 days prior to the first day of issue.

Additional Supply

Authorized post offices requiring additional books must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional books must order them from the appropriate APD using PS Form 17.

Distribution: Item 771300 - PSA Coil of 100

SDOs received one wave of distribution for Item 771300, PSA coil of 100. Shipments were completed by December 22, 2000. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (800 coils).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to post offices. Post offices requiring quantities of Item 771300 must order them from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to post offices until 10 days prior to the first day of issue.

Additional Supply

Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. Additional quantities will not be available at APDs for supplemental ordering.

Philatelic Requirement

Philatelic centers requiring Item 771300 must order them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

Distribution: Items 77380 and 773700 - Coils of 10,000 and 3,000

Information will be supplied at a later date.

Issue:

Statue of Liberty

Item Number:

669800

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Convertible booklet of 20
(1 design)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Paul Hardy, New York, N Y

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Engraver:

Southern Graphics Systems

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Avery Dennison, SPD

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Avery Dennison (AVR)

Printed at:

AVR, Clinton, SC

Press Type:

Dia Nippon Kiko

Stamps per Booklet:

20

Print Quantity:

2.7 billion stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type II

Gum Type:

Self-adhesive

Processed at:

AVR, Clinton, SC

Colors:

Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Horizontal

Image Area (w x h):

0.832 x 0.720 in./21.133 x
18.288 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.982 x 0.870 in./24.948 x
22.098 mm

Full Booklet Size (w x h):

4.125 x 4.35 in./104.78 x 110.49 mm

Plate Size:

300 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

"V" followed by four (4) single digits, (located on one stamp per booklet on bottom right corner).

Marginal Markings:

N/A

Catalog Item Number(s):

669840 Convertible booklet of
20 - $6.80

669861 First Day Cover - $0.55

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

Issue:

Statue of Liberty

Item Number:

669500

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Convertible booklet of 10 (1 design)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Paul Hardy, New York, NY

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Engraver:

Southern Graphics Systems

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Avery Dennison, SPD

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Avery Dennison (AVR)

Printed at:

AVR, Clinton, SC

Press Type:

Dia Nippon Kiko

Stamps per Booklet:

10

Print Quantity:

400 million stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type II

Gum Type:

Self-adhesive

Processed at:

AVR, Clinton, SC

Colors:

Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Horizontal

Image Area (w x h):

0.832 x 0.720 in./21.133 x
18.288 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.982 x 0.870 in./24.948 x
22.098 mm

Full Booklet Size (w x h):

6.5 x 1.74 in./165.10 x 44.20 mm

Plate Size:

300 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

"V" followed by four (4) single digits, (located on one stamp per booklet on bottom right corner).

Marginal Markings:

N/A

Catalog Item Number(s):

669540 Convertible booklet of
10 - $3.40

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

Issue:

Statue of Liberty

Item Number:

669000

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Vending booklet of 20 (1 design)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Paul Hardy, New York, N Y

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Engraver:

Southern Graphics Systems

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Avery Dennison, SPD

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Avery Dennison (AVR)

Printed at:

AVR, Clinton, SC

Press Type:

Dia Nippon Kiko

Stamps per Booklet:

20

Print Quantity:

800 million stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type II

Gum Type:

Self-adhesive

Processed at:

AVR, Clinton, SC

Colors:

Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Horizontal

Image Area (w x h):

0.832 x 0.720 in./21.133 x
18.288 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.982 x 0.870 in./24.948 x
22.098 mm

Full Booklet Size (w x h):

10.375 x 1.74 in./263.53 x
44.196 mm

Plate Size:

300 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

"V" followed by four (4) single digits, (located on one stamp per booklet on bottom right corner).

Marginal Markings:

N/A

Catalog Item Number(s):

669040 Vending booklet of
20 - $6.80

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

Issue:

Statue of Liberty

Item Number:

771300

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Self-adhesive coil of 100 (1 design)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Paul Hardy, New York, NY

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Engraver:

N/A

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

Printed at:

BEP, Washington, DC

Press Type:

Andreotti, 601

Stamps per Coil:

100

Print Quantity:

8.8656 billion stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type I

Gum Type:

Self-adhesive

Processed at:

BEP, Washington, DC

Colors:

Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Vertical

Image Area (w x h):

0.71 x 0.82 in./18.0 x 20.8 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.87 x 0.96 in./22.1 x 24.4 mm

Full Pane Size (w x h):

N/A

Plate Size:

480 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

Four (4) single digits

Marginal Markings:

N/A

Catalog Item Number(s):

771340 Full coil of 100 - $34.00

771330 Strip of 25 w/plane
no. - $8.50

771320 Strip of 5 - $1.70

771361 First Day Cover - $0.55

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

Issue:

Statue of Liberty

Item Number:

773800

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Water-activated coil of 10,000
(1 design)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Paul Hardy, New York, NY

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Engraver:

N/A

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

Printed at:

BEP, Washington, DC

Press Type:

Andreotti, 601

Stamps per Coil:

10,000

Print Quantity:

100 million stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type I

Gum Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

BEP, Washington, DC

Colors:

Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Vertical

Image Area (w x h):

0.71 x 0.82 in./18.0 x 20.8 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.87 x 0.96 in./22.1 x 24.4 mm

Full Pane Size (w x h):

N/A

Plate Size:

432 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

Four (4) single digits

Marginal Markings:

N/A

Catalog Item Number(s):

773840 Full coil of
10,000 - $3,400.00

773830 Strip of 25 w/plate
no. - $8.50

773820 Strip of 5 - $1.70

773861 First Day Cover - $0.55

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

Issue:

Statue of Liberty

Item Number:

773700

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Water-activated coil of 3,000
(1 design)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Paul Hardy, New York, NY

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Engraver:

N/A

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

Printed at:

BEP, Washington, DC

Press Type:

Andreotti, 601

Stamps per Coil:

3,000

Print Quantity:

400 stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type I

Gum Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

BEP, Washington, DC

Colors:

Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Vertical

Image Area (w x h):

0.71 x 0.82 in./18.0 x 20.8 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.87 x 0.96 in./22.1 x 24.4 mm

Full Pane Size (w x h):

N/A

Plate Size:

432 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

Four (4) single digits

Marginal Markings:

N/A

Catalog Item Number(s):

773740 Full coil of
3,000 - $1.020.00

773730 Strip of 25 w/plate
no. - $8.50

773720 Strip of 5 - $1.70

773761 First Day Cover - $0.55

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-03

Farm Flag Definitive Stamp

Picture of Farm Flag Stamp

The Postal Service will issue a 34-cent Farm Flag definitive stamp in New York, NY 10199, on February 7, 2001.

The stamp will be issued in a gummed pane of 100 (Item Number 100900). The stamp, designed by Richard Sheaff of Scottsdale, AZ, and illustrated by Hiro Kimura of Brooklyn, NY, goes on sale nationwide February 8, 2001.

The stamp art - a painting by Hiro Kimura - depicts his vision of the classic American farm. Barns, silos, and other outbuildings are clustered on the horizon behind a neatly furrowed field. The stars and stripes of the U.S. flag appear in the foreground.

How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark

Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamps at their local post office, affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

FARM FLAG DEFINITIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by March 9, 2001.

Issue:

Farm Flag

Item Number:

100900

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Pane of 100 (1 design)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Illustrator:

Hiro Kimura, Brooklyn, NY

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprinting "USPS"

Printer:

Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd.

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Stevens, Vari-size Security Press

Stamps per Pane:

100

Print Quantity:

25 million stamps

Paper Type:

Nonphosphored, Type III

Gum Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd.

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Stamp Orientation:

Vertical

Image Area (w x h):

0.71 x 0.82 in./18.034 x 20.828 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.84 x 0.99 in./21.336 x 25.146 mm

Full Pane Size (w x h):

5.04 x 4.95 in./128.016 x 125.73 mm

Plate Size:

200 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

"P" followed by four (4) single digits

Marginal Markings:

"© 2000 USPS" · Plate Position Diagram · Plate Numbers Barcode

Catalog Item Number(s):

561040 Full Pane with Plate
no. - $6.80

561030 Block of 10 - $3.40

561020 Block of 4 - $1.36

561061 First Day Cover - $.55

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and postal 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 telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.

Philatelic Products

There are no philatelic products for this stamp.

Distribution: Item 100900 - Pane of 100

The Farm Flag gummed sheet of 100 will not be automatically distributed to stamp distribution offices (SDOs). Automatic distributions will be made to accountable paper depositories (APDs) only. SDOs requiring Item 100900 must order them from the appropriate APD using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (250,000 stamps).

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to post offices. Post offices requiring quantities of Item 100900 must order them from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17. SDOs must not distribute stamps to post offices until 10 days prior to first day of issue.

Additional Supply

Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate APD using PS Form 17.

Philatelic Requirement

Philatelic centers requiring Item 100900 must order them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01

STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-04

Flowers Definitive Stamps

Picture of Flowers Definitive Stamp

The Postal Service will issue a set of four 34-centFlowers definitive stamps in New York, NY 10199, onFebruary 7, 2001.

These stamps will be issued in a vending booklet of 20 (Item Number 669400); a self-adhesive two-sided booklet of 20 (Item Number 669200); and a self-adhesive coil of 100 (Item Number 776900). These stamps, designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, are based on photo- graphs by Robert Peak of Winter Park, FL, and go on sale nationwide February 8, 2001.

The photographs by Robert Peak capture the color and delicacy of four different cut flowers - a freesia, a cymbidium orchid, and two lilies. In his 25 years of artistic endeavors, Peak has been recognized and honored as a photographer, designer, and filmmaker. His fine art photographs have been featured in major publications and appear in collections worldwide.

How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark

Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamps at their local post office, affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others),

Issue:

Flowers

Item Number:

669400

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Vending booklet of 20 (4 designs)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Robert Peak, Winter Park, Florida

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Engraver:

Armotek Industries

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Donald H. Woo

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Sennett Security Products (SSP)

Printed at:

American Packaging Corporation, Columbus, WI

Press Type:

Rotomec, 3000

Stamps per Book:

20

Print Quantity:

200 million stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type II

Gum Type:

Self-adhesive

Processed at:

Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA

Colors:

Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Vertical

Image Area (w x h):

0.72 x 0.832 in./18.28 x 21.13 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.87 x 0.982 in./22.09 x 24.94 mm

Full Booklet Size (w x h) :

10.375 x 1.739 in./263.52 x
44.17 mm

Plate Size:

480 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

"S" followed by four (4) single digits

Marginal Markings:

"© USPS 2000" · Plate Numbers · "Peel here to fold · Self-adhesive stamps · DO NOT WET"

Catalog Item Number(s):

669440 Vending booklet of
20 - $6.80

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

FLOWERS DEFINITIVE STAMPS
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by March 8, 2001.

Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and postal 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 telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.

Philatelic Products

There are no philatelic items for this stamp.

Distribution: Item 669400 - Vending Booklet
of 20

Information will be supplied at a later date.

Distribution: Item 669200 - Two Sided Booklet

SDOs will receive three distributions of the Flower booklet for their automatic distribution quantities. The first distribution will end January 10, 2001. The second distribution will end January 16, 2001, and the third distribution will end February 28, 2001.

SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to post offices for one-half the distribution quantities using their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment, Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to post offices until 10 days prior to the first day of issue.

Additional Supply

Post offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

Philatelic Requirement

Post offices with authorized philatelic centers must order Item 669200 from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

Distribution: Item 776900 - PSA Coil of 100

Information will be provided at a later date.

Issue:

Flowers (Double Sided)

Item Number:

669200

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Convertible booklet of 20 (4 designs)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

February 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Robert Peak, Winter Park, FL

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Donald H. Woo

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Sennett Security Products (SSP)

Printed at:

American Packaging Corporation, Columbus, WI

Press Type:

Rotomek, 3000

Stamps per Book:

20

Print Quantity:

1.15 billion stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type II

Gum Type:

Self-adhesive

Processed at:

Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA

Colors:

Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Vertical

Image Area (w x h):

0.72 x 0.832 in./18.28 x 21.13 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.87 x 0.982 in./22.09 x 24.94 mm

Booklet Size (w x h) :

1.74 x 6.2083 in./44.19 x 157.69 mm

Plate Size:

480 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

"S" followed by four (4) single digits

Marginal Markings:

"© 2000 USPS" · Price · Plate Numbers · "Peel here to fold · Self-adhesive stamps · DO NOT WET · Double sided"

Catalog Item Number(s):

669240 Convertible booklet of
20 - $6.80

First Day Cover (Set of 4) - $1.57

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

Issue:

Flowers

Item Number:

776900

Denomination &
Type of Issue:


34-cent Definitive

Format:

Coil of 100 (4 designs)

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

Feburary 7, 2001,

New York, NY 10199

Photographer:

Robert Peak, Winter Park, FL

Designer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Engraver:

Acitronics

Art Director:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Typographer:

Derry Noyes, Washington, DC

Modeler:

Guilford Gravure, Inc., Guilford, CT

Manufacturing Process:

Gravure

Printer:

Banknote Corporation of America, Inc. (BCA)

Printed at:

Guilford Gravure, Inc., Guilford, CT

Press Type:

Cerrutti, R118

Stamps per Coil:

100

Print Quantity:

1.5 billion stamps

Paper Type:

Prephosphored Type II

Gum Type:

Self-adhesive

Processed at:

Guilford Gravure, Guilford, CT

Colors:

Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black

Stamp Orientation:

Vertical

Image Area (w x h):

0.710 x 0.820 in./18.03 x 20.83 mm

Overall Size (w x h):

0.870 x 0.965 in./22.10 x 24.51 mm

Full Pane Size (w x h):

N/A

Plate Size:

384 stamps per revolution

Plate Numbers:

"B" followed by four (4) single digits

Catalog Item Number(s):

776940 Full coil of 100 - $34.00

 

776961 First Day Cover
(Set of 4) - $1.57

776930 Strip of 25 w/plate
no. - $8.50

776920 Strip of 5 - $1.70

Sale Date:

February 7, 2001

Nationwide Sale Date:

February 8, 2001

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Pictorial Cancellations Announcement

As a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial cancellations to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial cancellations are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellation appears in italics under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those cancellations that were reproducible and available at press time.

People attending these local events may obtain the cancellation in person at the temporary post office station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial cancellation date.

All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail postage (33 cents per envelope or 20 cents per postcard).Items submitted for cancellation may not include postage issued after the date of the requested cancellation. Such items will be returned unserviced.

Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except the hyphen in the ZIP + 4 code).

Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for cancellation, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.

January 1, 2001

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ARTESIAN SD 57314-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
AURORA SD 57002-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
BONESTEEL SD 57317-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CANOVA SD 57321-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CARTHAGE SD 57323-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
COLMAN SD 57017-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
COLTON SD 57018-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
EMERY SD 57332-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FAIRFAX SD 57335-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HITCHCOCK SD 57348-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LETCHER SD 57359-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MCINTOSH SD 57641-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MEADOW SD 57644-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MISSION HILL SD 57046-9998

01-01-01 STATIONP OSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MITCHELL SD 57301-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
OLDHAM SD 57051-9998
01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
REDFIELD SD 57469-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
REVILLO SD 57259-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
SALEM SD 57058-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
SPRINGFIELD SD 57062-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
TRENT SD 57065-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
WHITE LAKE SD 57383-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
WOLSEY SD 57384-9998

01-01-01 STATION POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
YALE SD 57386-9998


December 9, 2000
USPS
NORTH POLE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CROSBY ND 58730-9998

December 20, 2000
USPS
NORTH POLE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CROSBY ND 58730-9998

December 21, 2000
Capitol Inkers Anonymous Rubber Stamp Club
MERRY CHRISTMAS STATION
PHILATELIC CLERK
1 CHURCH CIRCLE
ANNAPOLIS MD 21401-9998

December 31, 2000
City of Albany
FIRST NIGHT STATION
PHILATELIC CLERK
50001 COLONIE CENTER MALL
ALBANY NY 12205-9998

January 1, 2001
Schenectady Heritage Committee
TRAINS OF SCHENECTADY STATION
POSTMASTER
29 JAY ST
SCHENECTADY NY 12305-9998

January 1, 2001
Saratoga Springs First Night Committee
FIRST NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
245 WASHINGTON ST
SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866-9998

January 2, 2001
State Department, Government of Puerto Rico
GOVERNOR INAUGURATION DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
585 AVE FD ROOSEVELT
SAN JUAN PR 00936-9998

January 6, 2001
SESQUICENTENNIAL KICKOFF STATION
POSTMASTER
175 E BROAD ST
PATASKALA OH 43062-9998

January 10-15*, 20001
*Date will be date of actual arrival
THE PROUD VOYAGE OF LST-325 STATION
POSTMASTER
250 ST JOSEPH ST
MOBILE AL 36601-9813

January 12-13, 2001
Black Hills Race for the Gold
BLACK HILLS RACE FOR THE GOLD STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HILL CITY SD 57745-9998

January 13, 2001
Second Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival
A CELEBRATION FIT FOR A KING STATION
POSTMASTER
301 N GUADALUPE ST
SAN MARCOS TX 78666-9998

January 13, 2001
Stamp Club of Mobile
STAMP SHOW STATION
POSTMASTER
250 ST. JOSEPH ST
MOBILE AL 36601-9998

January 13, 2001
ART FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LONGBOAT KEY FL 34228-9998

January 19-21, 2001
ARIPEX STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
TUCSON AZ 85701-9998

January 25, 2001
USS ALASKA 15TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
100 PLAZA CT
GROTON CT 06340-9998

January 25, 2001
The Curtis House - Nova Cottrell
CHARLES CURTIS STATION
POSTMASTER
424 S KANSAS AVE
TOPEKA KS 66603-9998

January 26, 2001
Warren Area Stamp Club
WARREN AREA STAMP CLUB STATION
POSTMASTER
201 HIGH ST NE
WARREN OH 44481-9998

January 26-27, 2001
YORCOPEX STATION
POSTMASTER
3435 CONCORD RD
YORK PA 17402-9998

January 27, 2001
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce
EAGLE DAY OMEGA STATION
POSTMASTER
309 S FIRST ST
CLARKSVILLE MO 63336-9998

January 28, 2001
CHALLENGER STATION
POSTMASTER
201 HIGH ST NE
WARREN OH 44481-9998

January 31, 2001
Town of New Braintree 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee
250TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORIC STATION
POSTMASTER
10 UTLEY RD
NEW BRAINTREE MA 01531-9998

- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 1-11-01

Special Cancellation Die Hubs

Postmasters and plant managers who have any of the special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them for the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plant managers who do not have these special die hubs may not request them from the sponsors.

Cancellation Period of Use

Give to the March of Dimes

Jan. 1-Jan. 31

Give to United Cerebral Palsy, Help Disabled People

Jan. 1-Jan. 31

Support Your Local Science Fair

Jan. 1-Jan. 31

Smile America, National Children's Dental Health Month

Jan. 15-Feb. 28

We Are Fighting for Your Life, American Heart Association

Feb. 1-Feb. 28

Save Your Vision Week

Feb. 1-March 31

March Is Kidney Month, Give to the National Kidney Foundation

March 1-March 31

March Is Red Cross Month

March 1-March 31

Easter Seals, Fight Crippling

March 1-April 22

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 1-April 30

April Is Organ Donor Awareness Month - Donors Make Miracles

April 1-April 30

Law Day USA Freedom Under Law, May 1

April 1-April 30

Strike Back at Cancer, Give to the American Cancer Society

April 1-April 30

National Carih Asthma Week

April 1-May 6

Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires

April 1-Oct. 31

National Salvation Army Week, 4th Week in May

May 1-May 31

Support Research for "NF," Neurofibromatosis

May 1-May 31

Support Your Mental Health Association

May 1-May 31

National Flag Day, June 14, Pause for the Pledge

May 1-June 14

Goodwill Industries - Our Business Works So People Can

May 1-June 30

Support National Historic Preservation Week

May 9-May 15

National Transportation Week

May 14-May 20

Fight Disease, Support City of Hope Pilot Medical Center

May 15-June 15

Defeat Muscular Dystrophy, Support MDAA

May 15-June 17

Conquer Multiple Sclerosis

May 17-June 17

Conquer Cystic Fibrosis

Sept. 1-Sept. 30

Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference

Sept. 1-Oct. 31

Employ People With Disabilities

Sept. 1-Nov. 30

Give to the United Way

Sept. 15-Nov. 15

Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month

Oct. 1-Oct. 31

Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your Home

Oct. 1-Oct. 31

Support Infection Control Week

Oct. 1-Nov. 30

Help Retarded Children

Nov. 1-Nov. 30

Military Families Recognition Day

Nov. 1-Nov. 30

National Adoption Month

Nov. 1-Nov. 30

National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind

Nov. 1-Nov. 30

Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association

Nov. 8-Dec. 31

Support American Education Week

Nov. 10-Nov. 30

Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education

Dec. 1-Dec. 31

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