2004 Pay Periods Begin
- Payroll Accounting, Finance, 12-26-02 Federal Income Tax WithholdingEffective Pay Period (PP) 02-03, payroll checks will reflect changes in federal tax withholding, and the exemption value increases for each allowance from $115.38 to $117.31. Employees are reminded that, based on provisions in the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, there are now six tax percentages with amounts of 10, 15, 27, 30, 35, and 38.6 percent, respectively. All information in this article is based on a biweekly payroll period.
*Wages are determined after subtracting withholding allowances, FSA, FEHB, and TSP contributions from your gross earnings. Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contributions made by employees are treated as pretax monies (unless a pretax waiver for FEHB benefits has been signed by an employee). When calculating your taxes, remember to subtract your allowances and all of these contribution amounts from your gross earnings. To determine the amount of withholding, follow the steps listed below: 1. Determine normal biweekly gross wages from earnings statement. 2. Determine normal biweekly TSP contributions from earnings statement. 3. Determine normal biweekly FSA contributions from earnings statement. If applicable, add the amounts from both the FSA Dependent Child (FSADC) Sub-Account and the FSA Health Care (FSAHC) Sub-Account. 4. Determine normal biweekly FEHB pretax employee contribution from earnings statement (abbreviated as HP). 5. Multiply the number of exemptions claimed by the new biweekly exemption value of $117.31 (withholding allowance). The federal tax line on the earnings statement shows the number of exemptions claimed (e.g., S1 = Single with One Exemption, M3 = Married with Three Exemptions). 6. Subtract the amounts in Step 2 (TSP), Step 3 (FSA), Step 4 (FEHB), and Step 5 (Exemptions) from Step 1 (Gross Biweekly Wages). The remainder is the amount that is subject to withholding. 7. Determine which range this amount falls into on the Federal Income Tax Withholding Table, and follow the instructions listed in the table. The following is an example of how to compute federal income taxes for a Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) employee who claims married with three exemptions, and makes pretax contributions to the FEHB, FSA, and TSP. Example: A FERS employee receives $2,987.08 as gross biweekly wages. The employee makes the following contributions: 11 percent per PP to the TSP; $35.00 per PP to the FSADC Sub-Account; $65.00 per PP to the FSAHC Sub-Account; and $89.36 per PP for FEHB ($89.36 is the actual cost for a Postal Service employee paying High Option Self and Family with the GEHA Benefit Plan). The employee is married and claims three exemptions (M3 on the federal tax line of the earnings statement). Using the information provided above in the Federal Income Tax Withholding Table, federal taxes are computed as follows:
Computation continues as follows:
To complete the computation, refer to the married/biweekly segment of the Federal Income Tax Withholding Table. The amount of wages subject to withholding, $2,117.21, falls within the "over $2,013 but not over $4,300" range. Using the information provided within that range, the final computation is as follows:
*Rounding may vary this total by a few cents. - Payroll Accounting, Finance, 12-26-02
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| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
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600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
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1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
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3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On December 3, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:
a. Term: December 17, 2002, through December 16, 2003.
b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.
c. Destination countries: Worldwide.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS.
f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:
1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.
2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).
g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
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600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
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1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
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3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On December 3, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:
a. Term: December 17, 2002, through December 16, 2003.
b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.
c. Destination countries: Worldwide.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 1,000 pieces of EMS.
f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:
1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.
2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).
g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at ten (10) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
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600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
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1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
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3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On December 3, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:
a. Term: December 17, 2002, through December 16, 2003.
b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.
c. Destination countries: Worldwide.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 3,000 pieces of EMS.
f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:
1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.
2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).
g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
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600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
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1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
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3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On December 3, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:
a. Term: December 17, 2002, through December 16, 2003.
b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.
c. Destination countries: Worldwide.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS.
f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:
1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.
2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).
g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
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600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
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1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
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3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On December 3, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:
a. Term: December 17, 2002, through December 16, 2005.
b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.
c. Destination countries: Worldwide.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS.
f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:
1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.
2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).
g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
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600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
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1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
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3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
- International Business, 12-26-02
UPDATE
The following list contains all current USPS Official Licensed Product manufacturers and distributors. Changes and additions are in bold. Employees may use this information to purchase products for personal use or as premiums and giveaway items. These products are not for resale.
Products for Postal Service retail stores are available through the Official Licensed Retail Product (OLRP) program. For further information regarding the OLRP program, please contact your area or district retail manager.
USPS Promotional Products
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
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B AND K SPECIALTIES 1030 N STATE ST APT 39H CHICAGO IL 60610-7815 |
Collectibles, giveaways, and employee recognition gifts. |
Telephone: 312-664-5010 Fax: 312-664-0873 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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CENTURY PROMOTIONAL
PRODUCTS INC 457 FARNSWORTH CIRCLE BARRINGTON IL 60010-1078 |
Promotional products and recognition and safety awards. |
Telephone: 847-639-4259 Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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CONCORD INDUSTRIES 19 WILLARD RD NORWALK CT 06851-4414 |
Key chains, lapel pins, laser engraved glass, belt buckles, and Americana products. |
Web: www.uspsproducts.com Telephone: 800-553-9824 Fax: 203-750-6057 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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CWS AWARDS 4709 23RD AVE SW SEATTLE WA 98106-1315 |
Awards including jeweled pins, standard pins, medallions, lapel pins, rings, plaques, and trophies. |
Telephone: 206-270-0923 Fax: 206-933-9608 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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DATA SOLUTIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY INC 3300 75TH AVE STE 110 LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID note cards, pins, key rings, mugs, magnets, t-shirts, and canvas prints of stamps. |
Web: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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FIF MARKETING 41 E MAIN ST STE 112 LAKE ZURICH IL 60047-3413 |
Corporate gifts and promotional products. |
Web: www.fifmarketing.com Telephone: 847-540-0611 Fax: 847-540-0613 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS INC 1 WEINGEROFF BLVD CRANSTON RI 02910-4019 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, lapel pins, mugs, key rings, and caps. |
Telephone: 401-467-3178 Fax: 401-467-3570 |
For USPS promotional use and retail sales at CVS, K-Mart, and Krogers. |
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GARY MANDEL PROMOTIONAL
PRODUCTS 1202 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90404-3722 |
Promotional products. |
Telephone: 310-392-4070 Fax: 310-392-4467 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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GIFTPRENEURS 640 S GRAND AVE STE 106 SANTA ANA CA 92705-4156 |
Logo watches, corporate gifts, and promotional products. |
Telephone: 800-500-5574 Fax: 714-542-1896 *Call for catalog |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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HERITAGE PROMOTIONS 3760 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD ST AUGUSTINE FL 32084-1280 |
Premium and promotional items. |
Telephone: 904-827-9747 Fax: 904-827-9707 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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HIGHLAND GLEN MANUFACTURING
INC PO BOX 294 BUFFALO NY 14213-2028 |
Key rings and key accessories. |
Telephone: 716-883-1110 Fax: 716-885-0243 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP 1072 JACOBY RD AKRON OH 44321-1799 |
Drivers, iron sets, putter, head covers, golf bags, golf travel bags, golf towels, golf gloves, golf balls, golf tees, tool packets, divot repair tools, golf shoe brush, and golf umbrella. |
Telephone: 330-666-7390 Fax: 330-666-4525 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
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HY KO PRODUCTS 7370 NORTHFIELD ROAD WALTON OH 44146-6106 |
Key chains, key rings, key fobs, key accessories, and bottle openers. |
Telephone: 440-232-8227 Fax: 440-232-8227 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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IPROMOTEU 8 STRATHMORE ROAD NATICK MA 01760-2419 |
Bookmarks, pins, key chains, and mugs. |
Web: www.ipromoteu.com Telephone: 877-470-1436 Fax: 905-542-9454 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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JONATHAN GREY AND
ASSOCIATES 920 CALLE NEGOCIO STE B SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673-6207 |
Lapel pins, awards, teddy bears, and framed sets of advertising specialty products. Heroes of 2001 products: framed canvas reproductions, key chains, framed sets, and ornaments. |
Web: www.jgrey.com E-mail: raquel@jgrey.com Telephone: 949-498-2515 Fax: 949-298-2830 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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MARCH COMPANY 3815 ACADEMY PKWY NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-4408 |
Stamp design lapel pins, key chains, money clips, and Heroes of 2001 products. |
Web: www.marchco.com Telephone: 800-336-2724 Fax: 505-345-0407 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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NATIONAL DESIGN CORPORATION
16885 VIA DEL CAMPO CT STE 300 SAN DIEGO CA 92127-4120 |
Desk caddy, memo cubes, magnets, mugs, pens, pencils, twist up crayons, and flashlight key rings. |
Telephone: 858-674-6040 Fax: 858-674-4120 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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PIONEER BALLOON AND PIONEER
NATIONAL LATEX 5000 E 29TH ST N WICHITA KS 67220-2111 |
Latex and foil balloons. |
Telephone: 316-685-2266 Fax: 316-685-0187 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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POSTAL PRODUCTS UNLIMITED 500 W OKLAHOMA AVE MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649 |
Employee recognition gifts, collectibles, giveaways, and marketing items. |
E-mail: tomr@postalproducts.com Telephone: 800-229-4500 |
Mainly for USPS promotional use only except for the commemorative rings. |
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PRO PACIFIC CORPORATION 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD STE 120 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-5045 |
Custom collectible mint tins. Mints available in various shapes and sizes. |
Web: www.propacific.com E-mail: dave@propacific.com Telephone: 310-765-4533 Fax: 310-662-1615 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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ROYEL MARKETING 50 PARK PL STE 810 NEWARK NJ 07102-4305 |
Assorted ad specialties, apparel, employee incentives, awards, and promotional products. |
Telephone: 973-624-5599 Fax: 973-624-6664 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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SONOMA PINS 677 1ST STREET W SONOMA CA 95467-7003 |
Stamp lapel pins, key chains, dog tags, and Heroes of 2001 products. |
Web: www.favoriteline.com/heroes Telephone: 800-996-8655 Fax: 707-996-9957 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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U S ALLEGIANCE INC 63004 LAYTON AVE BEND OR 97701-3735 |
Greetings From America mugs, key chains, tote bags, and stationery. |
Web: www.ipledge.com Telephone: 800-327-1402 Fax: 800-622-8212 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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WEI KEE PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL LTD
92 POKFULAM ROAD FLAT B1 LA CLARE MANSION HONG KONG |
Miniature plastic mailboxes. |
Web: www.postbox.com.hk E-mail: samsonchow@aol.com Telephone: 818-281-8899 Fax: 818-889-9189 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Lapel pins, key chains, magnets, pen stands, first day of issue covers, and bookmarks with or without attached emblems. |
Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
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WONDERLAND MARKETING 1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311 EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Watches, mugs, clocks, and pens. |
Web: www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 847-526-1500 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
USPS Corporate Apparel
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
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5 STAR MARKETING 4005 W GREEN TREE RD MILWAUKEE WI 53209-3034 |
Polo shirts, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, hats, and bags. |
Telephone: 414-351-6212 Fax: 414-351-1336 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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AMERICAN NEEDLE 1275 BUSCH PKWY BUFFALO GROVE IL 60089-4545 |
Postal Service logo, Mr. Zip, Pony Express, and Classic Collections caps. |
Telephone: 847-215-0011 Fax: 847-215-0013 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
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CENTURY PROMOTIONAL
PRODUCTS INC 457 FARNSWORTH CIRCLE BARRINGTON IL 60010-1078 |
T-shirts, golf shirts, and caps. |
Telephone: 847-639-4259 Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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DATA SOLUTIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY INC 3300 75TH AVE STE 110 LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID Polo shirts and t-shirts. |
Web: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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FIF MARKETING 41 E MAIN ST STE 112 LAKE ZURICH IL 60047-3413 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, and logo apparel. |
Web: www.fifmarketing.com Telephone: 847-540-0611 Fax: 847-540-0613 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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FREEDMAN AND COMPANY 77 SAINT JOHNS RD CAMP HILL PA 17011-6940 |
T-shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags. |
Telephone: 800-392-1066 Fax: 717-761-5276 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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GIFTPRENEURS 640 S GRAND AVE STE 106 SANTA ANA CA 92705-4156 |
Jackets, shirts, sweaters, and carrying cases. |
Telephone: 800-500-5574 Fax: 714-542-1896 *Call for catalog |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP 1072 JACOBY RD AKRON OH 44321-1799 |
Golf apparel and equipment. |
Telephone: 330-666-7390 Fax: 330-666-4525 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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LANDS END 6 LANDS END LANE DODGEVILLE WI 53595-6001 |
Corporate logo apparel and embroidered apparel. |
Telephone: 800-535-3060 Fax: 800-297-2606 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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LOGOTEL 9005 RED BRANCH RD COLUMBIA MD 21045-2110 |
100% cotton screen print Heroes of 2001 t-shirts. |
Telephone: 410-772-5623 Fax: 410-740-8978 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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POSTAL PRODUCTS UNLIMITED 500 W OKLAHOMA AVE MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649 |
Commemorative rings, sportswear, and assorted gear. |
E-mail: tomr@postalproducts.com Telephone: 800-229-4500 |
Mainly for USPS promotional use except for the commemorative rings. |
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ROYEL MARKETING 50 PARK PL STE 810 NEWARK NJ 07102-4305 |
Men's and women's apparel. |
Telephone: 973-624-5599 Fax: 973-624-6664 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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VEER RIGHT 3705 AIRPORT CIR NW STE I WILSON NC 27896-8631 |
Men's and women's apparel (Cutter & Buck), accessories, and gifts. |
Telephone: 252-237-5900 Fax: 252-237-8004 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Earrings and necklaces. |
Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
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WONDERLAND MARKETING 1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311 EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Jackets, shirts, sweaters, and watches. |
Web: www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 847-526-1500 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
Commercial Apparel and Jewelry
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
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AMERICAN NEEDLE 1275 BUSCH PKWY BUFFALO GROVE IL 60089-4545 |
Postal Service logo, Mr. Zip, Pony Express, and Classic Collections caps. |
Telephone: 847-215-0011 Fax: 847-215-0013 |
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CIZNA INC 45 E 25TH ST APT 11D NEW YORK NY 10010-2941 |
Mr. Zip t-shirts. | Currently available only in Japan. | blank |
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CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS 1 MUSEUM WAY CORNING NY 14830-2253 |
T-shirts. |
Web: www.cmog.com Telephone: 607-974-8835 Fax: 607-974-7365 |
Corning Museum gift shop. |
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DATA SOLUTIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY INC 3300 75TH AVE STE 110 LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID Polo shirts and t-shirts. |
Web: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
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FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS INC 1 WEINGEROFF BLVD CRANSTON RI 02910-4019 |
Corporate gifts and promotional products. |
Telephone: 401-467-3178 Fax: 401-467-3570 |
CVS, K-Mart, and Krogers. |
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HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP 1072 JACOBY RD AKRON OH 44321-1799 |
Golf apparel and equipment. |
Telephone: 330-666-7390 Fax: 330-666-4525 |
Ask for color catalog. |
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JER SPORTS 1604 A STREET WEST BABYLON NY 11704-5074 |
Men's, women's, and children's slippers; sandals; canvas, synthetic, and leather footwear and boots. |
Telephone: 631-587-1705 Fax: 631-422-4119 |
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KAHALA 424 SUMMER ST HONOLULU HI 96817-5607 |
Hawaiian shirts with stamp images. |
Telephone: 808-523-7873 Fax: 808-521-6413 |
Retail stores in Hawaii. |
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LOGOTEL 9005 RED BRANCH ROAD COLUMBIA MD 21045-2110 |
100% cotton screen print Heroes of 2001 t-shirts. |
Telephone: 410-772-5623 Fax: 410-740-8978 |
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MALAMA PONO LTD 1401 MAULHARDT AVENUE OXNARD CA 93030-7966 |
100% cotton t-shirts featuring the Duke Kahanamoku stamp. |
Telephone: 310-576-2444 Fax: 310-576-2440 |
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MUSEUM COMPANY 695 ROUTE 46 W STE 400 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004-1592 |
Women's sleep shirt with Love stamp image. |
Telephone: 973-244-4300 Fax: 973-244-4281 |
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THIRD STREET SPORTSWEAR PO BOX 145 OZARK MO 65721-0145 |
Snoopy "Flying Ace" t-shirts. |
Telephone: 800-538-1059 Fax: 417-485-8995 |
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WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Earrings and necklaces. |
Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
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Posters and Enlargements
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
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AMERICAN STAMP COLLECTIBLES
INC RR 12 BOX 180 DONOHOE RD GREENSBURG PA 15601-9812 |
Matted and/or framed elements consisting of some or all of the following: U.S. semipostal Heroes of 2001 and other printed images. |
Telephone: 724-837-8810 Fax: 724-837-0444 |
Not for resale in Postal Stores except through OLRP program. |
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CHIMERA PUBLISHING 719 ARENA DR HAMILTON NJ 08610-3405 |
Open edition, 4-color process, photo-mechanical lithographic, 18" x 26" posters. |
Telephone: 800-448-0295 Fax: 609-888-1802 |
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CLASSIC EDITIONS DBA
TIMEFRAMED 645 GRISWOLD ST STE 3700 DETROIT MI 48226-4219 |
Two-dimensional reproductions of USPS stamp and historic/nostalgic items including photographs, letters, manuscripts, notes, sketches, diaries, maps, plans, legal documents, news clippings, advertisements, and operating manuals. |
Telephone: 313-963-2242 Fax: 313-963-2252 |
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CREATIVE FRAMING 525-M E MARKET ST LEESBURG VA 20176-4171 |
Framed and matted stamps and reproductions of stamps. Enlarged reproductions of stamp art. |
Web: www.usps.com/shop Telephone: 703-771-6354 Fax: 703-771-6398 |
Not for resale in Postal Stores except through OLRP program. |
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D AND P CREATIONS INC 2177 N BATAVIA ST STE B ORANGE CA 92865-3110 |
Framed and matted stamps and reproductions of stamps. Enlarged reproductions of stamp art. |
Web: www.dpcreations.com E-mail: dpcreations@earthlink.net Telephone: 714-974-0905 Fax: 714-974-1147 |
Not for resale in Postal Stores except through OLRP program. |
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DODGE COLOR 4827 RUGBY AVE BETHESDA MD 20814-3040 |
Transparencies, negatives, reproductions, and reprints of framed and unframed stamp designs. |
Web: www.dodgecolor.com Telephone: 301-656-0025 Fax: 301-656-0025 |
Products can only be sold to (1) USPS personnel for corporate use and (2) USPS licensees. |
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KENNEDY MINT INC 12102 PEARL RD STRONGSVILLE OH 44136-3398 |
Framed collections of stamps and coins. |
Web: www.kennedymint.com Telephone: 440-572-3222 Fax: 440-572-3692 |
Direct mail. |
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PAPER TIGER 335 JEFFERSON AVE CRESSKILL NJ 07626-1211 |
33-cent Ayn Rand stamp poster. |
Web: www.papertig.com Telephone: 201-567-5620 Fax: 201-541-9529 |
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WESTERN METAL DECORATING 8875 INDUSTRIAL LANE CUCAMONGA CA 91730-4529 |
Posters and clips made of metal materials in all sizes. |
Telephone: 909-987-2506 Fax: 909-483-6096 |
Not for resale in Postal Stores except through OLRP program. |
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WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Framed stamp pins, emblems, and cachets with stamp art reproductions. |
Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
Not for resale in Postal Stores except through OLRP program. |
Toys and Games
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ADVENTURE GAMES 104 COLONIAL AVE NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845-6349 |
Risky Business: a board game which recreates the company start-up experience. |
Web: www.adventuregamesinc.com Telephone: 978-258-9467 Fax: 978-258-9468 |
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ATHEARN INC 19010 LAUREL PARK RD COMPTON CA 92064-6091 |
Model railroad rolling stock, locomotives, passenger cars, flat cars featuring tractor trailer trucks, billboards, mailboxes, buildings and other accessories common to the category and in keeping with licensor's trademark equities subject to licensor's prior written approval. |
Telephone: 310-631-3400 Fax: 310-885-5296 |
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BUILD A BEAR WORKSHOP INC 1954 INNERBELT BUSINESS CENTER DR ST LOUIS MO 63114-5760 |
T-shirt featuring Teddy Bear stamps on plush animals |
Telephone: 314-423-8000 Fax: 314-423-8188 |
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COOL THINGS BY ADRIAN 470 GRANDVIEW AVE APT 8 WOONSOCKET RI 02895-2737 |
Handcrafted wooden U.S. Mail trucks 16" long, 6.5" high, and 5.5" wide. |
Telephone: 401-767-8717 Fax: 401-767-3674 |
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FIRST GEAR INC 8668 KAPP DR PEOSTA IA 52068-9568 |
Die-cast model '37 Chevrolet U.S. Mail delivery truck. |
E-mail:
consumerservices@1st-gear.com Telephone: 888-771-5576 Fax: 319-582-2415 |
Trade shows. |
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FUNKO INC 1221 MADRONA DR SNOHOMISH WA 98290-2488 |
Mr. Zip bobble head dolls. |
Telephone: 425-783-3616 Fax: 425-252-2454 |
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GOLDEN WHEEL DIE CASTING UNIT 408 409 62 MODY RD TSIMSHATSI EAST KOWLOON HONG KONG |
Postal Service vehicle and airplane die-cast replicas. |
Telephone: 852-2412-2339 Fax: 852-2412-7986 (Hong Kong) |
Request catalog. |
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KJ CLASSIC METAL DESIGNS PO BOX 663 WINDER GA 30680-0663 |
1:15 scale replica Postal Service delivery van. |
Telephone: 770-867-4452 Fax: 770-586-0163 |
Dealers. |
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LIBERTY CLASSICS 235 PETERSON RD LIBERTYVILLE IL 60048-1005 |
Free-wheeling die cast vehicles in 1:24 and 1:64 scale with plastic and rubber components. |
Telephone: 847-367-1288 Fax: 847-367-1295 |
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LIONEL LLC 50625 RICHARD W BLVD CHESTERFIELD MI 48051-2493 |
Priority Mail railroad boxcar. |
Telephone: 810-949-4100 x1 Fax: 810-949-1013 |
Dealers. |
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MATTEL INC 333 CONTINENTAL BLVD EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-5012 |
Matchbox Collectibles U.S. Mail van. |
Telephone: 856-234-7400 Fax: 856-722-9342 |
Sears, FAO Schwarz, JC Penny, Target, Ames, K-Mart, ShopKo, Wal-Mart, Meijer, Bradlees, Kay Bee Toys, and Toys R Us. |
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MAY CHEONG TOY PRODUCTS FTY
LTD DBA MAISTO INTERNATIONAL INC 7751 CHERRY AVE FONTANA CA 92336-4002 |
Die cast vehicle replicas in 1:64, 1:43, 1:32 and 1:100 scales, and die cast airplane replicas in 7-inch scale. |
Telephone: 909-357-7988 Fax: 909-357-2020 |
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MBI INC 47 RICHARDS AVE NORWALK CT 06857-0001 |
Die-cast metal vehicles. |
Telephone: 203-853-2000 Fax: 203-853-0647 |
Direct mail with Danbury Mint and Postal Commemoratives Society. |
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MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS INC 7020 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR COLUMBIA MD 21046-2119 |
Model railroad boxcars. |
Telephone: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 |
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MY US POST OFFICECOM INC DBA MY SURF STUDIO 607 HUBER DR ST PAUL MN 55120-1916 |
Educational and edutainment software utilizing USPS corporate signature, USPS Post Office, and Mr. Zip. |
Telephone: 651-687-0028 Fax: 651-688-7863 |
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PACE PRODUCTS 333 SEMORAN PLACE APOPKA FL 32703-4670 |
Children's stamp collecting educational kit, focusing on Greetings From America. |
Telephone: 407-880-4670 Fax: 407-880-3467 |
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PATRIOTIC CHALLENGE 23353 SAINT ANDREWS MISSION VIEJO CA 92692 |
Educational trivia board game featuring stamp images. |
Telephone: 949-837-7444 Fax: 949-837-7446 |
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PETER PARKER PUZZLES 363 WESTLAND AVE COLUMBUS OH 43209-1663 |
Stamp art jigsaw puzzles. |
Telephone: 800-232-4FUN Fax: 614-258-3588 |
Direct mail catalog, toy stores and novelty gift shops. |
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PLAYING MANTIS 3618 GRAPE RD MISHAWAKA IN 46545-2770 |
Die-cast trucks with mounted stamps in truck bed. |
Web: www.playingmantis.com Telephone: 219-252-0300 Fax: 219-252-0500 |
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RACING CHAMPIONS ERTL INC 800 ROOSEVELT RD BLDG C GLEN ELLYN IL 60137-5835 |
Wooden play sets and wooden vehicle replicas. |
Telephone: 630-790-3507 Fax: 630-790-9474 |
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SPEC-CAST 428 6TH AVE NW DYERSVILLE IA 52040-1129 |
Die-cast model trucks and planes. |
Web: www.speccast.com Telephone: 563-875-8706 Fax: 563-875-8056 |
See distributor directory online. |
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TIMELESS TOYS 23755 CABOT STE 215 HAYWARD CA 94545-1656 |
Plush bears 8.5" to 24" high of velour, velboa, or acrylic plush, embroidered with a stamp image and with a live USPS postage stamp attached. |
Telephone: 510-732-1960 Fax: 510-732-6190 |
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WEI KEE PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL LTD
92 POKFULAM ROAD FLAT B1 LA CLARE MANSION HONG KONG |
Miniature plastic mailboxes. |
Web: www.postbox.com.hk E-mail: samsonchow@aol.com Telephone: 818-281-8899 Fax: 818-889-9189 |
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ACTION TAPES DBA GREAT
NOTIONS 2751 ELECTRONIC LN DALLAS TX 75220-1217 |
Computer embroidery systems. |
Telephone: 214-352-6940 Fax: 214-352-7249 |
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BRADFORD EXCHANGE 9333 N MILWAUKEE AVE NILES IL 60714-1303 |
Plates, plaques, and/or plate-like objects made out of cold-cast resin or porcelain. |
Telephone: 847-966-2770 Fax: 847-966-3121 |
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CASE STATIONARY CO 179 SAW MILL RIVER RD YONKERS NY 10701-6616 |
Looney Toons stamp characters metal boxes. |
Telephone: 800-431-2422 Fax: 914-965-2362 |
Request full color catalog. |
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CHANGING SEASONS SOFTWARE
LTD 5881 ROANOKE DR MADISON WI 53719-1629 |
Philatelic software and catalog. |
Web: www.stampbase.com Telephone: 609-273-2739 Fax: 609-273-1965 |
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CINEGRAM MEDIA INC 1 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT NJ 07901-4055 |
Celebrate the Century CD-ROMs; screensavers. |
Telephone: 908-598-4755 Fax: 908-598-4756 |
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CONCORD INDUSTRIES 19 WILLARD RD NORWALK CT 06851-4414 |
Key chains, lapel pins, laser engraved glass, belt buckles, and Americana products. |
Web: www.uspsproducts.com Telephone: 800-553-9824 Fax: 203-750-6057 |
Specialty stores. |
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CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS 1 MUSEUM WAY CORNING NY 14830-2253 |
Note cards, puzzles, and wall art. |
Web: www.cmog.com Telephone: 607-974-8835 Fax: 607-974-7365 |
Corning Museum gift shop. |
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CRANSTON CONSUMER
PRODUCTS CO 469 7TH AVE NEW YORK NY 10018-7605 |
Heroes of 2001, Celebrate the Century, and other stamp art fabric. | Sells only to retailers (Wal-Mart, JoAnn Fabrics, etc.). | |
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DATA SOLUTIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY INC 3300 75TH AVE STE 110 LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID note cards, pins, key rings, mugs, magnets, t-shirts, and canvas prints of stamps. |
Web: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
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DELUXE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 3680 VICTORIA ST N SHOREVIEW MN 55126-2906 |
Personal checks, vinyl and leather checkbook covers, and messages. |
Telephone: 651-483-7734 Fax: 651-787-1703 |
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DESPERATE ENTERPRISES 728 E SMITH RD MEDINA OH 44256-2662 |
I Love Lucy stamp tin sign. |
Web: www.desperate.com Telephone: 800-732-4859 x10 Fax: 330-725-0150 |
Direct mail. |
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DIRECT CHECKS UNLIMITED LLC 8245 N UNION BLVD COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80920-4456 |
Bank checks, return address labels, and checkbook covers. |
Telephone: 719-531-3954 Fax: 719-548-9604 |
Call to get order forms. |
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GIMBELS OF MAINE PO BOX 57 BOOTHBAY HARBOR ME 04538-0057 |
Collectible porcelain thimbles. |
Web: www.gimbelsdepartmentstore.com Telephone: 207-633-5088 Fax: 207-633-5128 |
Retail location in Maine and direct mail. |
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GODINGER SILVER ART COMPANY
LTD 6315 TRAFFIC AVE RIDGEWOOD NY 11385-2629 |
Silver-plated lead crystal giftware. |
Telephone: 212-685-5843 x201 Fax: 212-545-0793 |
Gift stores. |
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HALLMARK GROUP LTD 8403 GALVESTON RD SILVER SPRING MD 20910-5307 |
Engraved ingots, minted in precious metal (gold-plated silver) to be sold separately or as part of a 24-piece set. |
E-mail: galemorrell@mris.com Telephone: 301-580-4936 Fax: 301-588-1116 |
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HE HARRIS AND COMPANY INC 3101 CLAIRMONT RD NE ATLANTA GA 30329-1015 |
Stamp collecting albums and kits. |
Web: www.heharris.com Telephone: 404-214-4300 Fax: 404-214-4390 |
eBay store. |
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HERITAGE COLLECTIONS LTD 6647 KERNS RD FALLS CHURCH VA 22042-4231 |
Holiday ornaments made with live stamps. |
Telephone: 703-533-7800 Fax: 703-533-7801 |
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HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP 7200 STATE ROUTE 88 RAVENNA OH 44266-9190 |
Drivers, iron sets, putter, head covers, golf bags, golf travel bags, golf towels, golf gloves, golf balls, golf tees, tool packets, divot repair tools, golf shoe brush, and golf umbrella. |
E-mail: tom@hlpgolf.com Telephone: 800-334-2230 Fax: 866-666-4525 |
Ask for color catalog. |
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HY KO PRODUCTS 7370 NORTHFIELD RD WALTON OH 44146-6106 |
Key chains, key rings, key fobs, key accessories, and bottle openers. |
Telephone: 440-232-8227 Fax: 440-232-8227 |
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ILIAD INC 144 2ND AVE N NASHVILLE TN 37201-1936 |
Music compilations utilizing Postal Service stamp artwork. |
Telephone: 615-244-9305 Fax: 615-244-9366 |
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IPROMOTEU 8 STRATHMORE RD NATICK MA 01760-2419 |
Bookmarks, pins, key chains, and mugs. |
Web: www.ipromoteu.com Telephone: 877-470-1436 Fax: 905-542-9454 |
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KAHALA 424 SUMMER ST HONOLULU HI 96817-5607 |
Hawaiian shirts with Duke Kahanamoku stamp image. |
Telephone: 808-523-7873 Fax: 808-521-6413 |
Retail stores in Hawaii. |
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KENNEDY MINT INC 12102 PEARL RD STRONGSVILLE OH 44136-3398 |
Framed collections of stamps and coins. |
Web: www.kennedymint.com Telephone: 440-572-3222 Fax: 440-572-3692 |
Direct mail. |
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KURT S ADLER INC 1107 BROADWAY NEW YORK NY 10010-2872 |
Holiday ornaments. |
Telephone: 212-924-0900 Fax: 212-807-0575 |
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MARCH COMPANY 3815 ACADEMY PKWY NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-4408 |
Stamp design lapel pins, key chains, and money clips. Heroes of 2001 products: lapel pins, magnets, key chains, money clips, marble paperweights, two-dimensional holiday ornaments and framed pins. |
Web: www.marchco.com Telephone: 800-336-2724 Fax: 505-345-0407 |
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NANCY SALES COMPANY INC 22 WILLOW ST CHELSEA MA 02150-3506 |
Mugs, shot glasses, and key chains. |
Telephone: 617-884-1700 Fax: 617-889-2789 |
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NATIONAL DESIGN CORPORATION 16885 VIA DEL CAMPO CT STE 300 SAN DIEGO CA 92127-4120 |
Desk caddy, memo cubes, magnets, mugs, pens, pencils, twist up crayons, and flashlight key rings. |
Telephone: 858-674-6040 Fax: 858-674-4120 |
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PIONEER BALLOON AND PIONEER
NATIONAL LATEX 5000 E 29TH ST N WICHITA KS 67220-2111 |
Latex and foil balloons. |
Telephone: 316-685-2266 Fax: 316-685-0187 |
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SONOMA PINS 677 1ST STREET W SONOMA CA 95467-7003 |
Stamp lapel pins, key chains, dog tags, Heroes of 2001 products. |
Web: www.favoriteline.com/heroes Telephone: 800-996-8655 Fax: 707-996-9957 |
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SUMMERFIELD FOODS INC 1305 N DUTTON AVE STE 100 SANTA ROSA CA 95401-4609 |
Butter cookies. |
Telephone: 707-579-3938 Fax: 707-579-8442 |
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TE NEUES PUBLISHING COMPANY 16 W 22ND STREET 11TH FLR NEW YORK NY 10010-5803 |
Wall calendars featuring various stamp designs. |
Telephone: 212-627-9090 Fax: 212-627-9534 |
Stationery stores, gift retailers, bookstores, and Postmark America Store. |
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TECHNICRAFT INDUSTRIES INC DBA BLANKETS ONLINE 11 IRON FORGE RD PAXTON MA 01612-1523 |
Heroes of 2001 cotton and acrylic throw blankets, pillows, and tote bags. | Telephone: 508-792-9065 | |
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U S ALLEGIANCE INC 63004 LAYTON AVE BEND OR 97701-3735 |
Greetings From America mugs, key chains, tote bags, and stationary. |
Web: www.ipledge.com Telephone: 800-327-1402 Fax: 800-622-8212 |
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VANMARK INC 2551 E PHILADELPHIA ST ONTARIO CA 91761-7774 |
Figurines, frames, clocks, and bookends. |
Telephone: 909-923-6789 Fax: 909-673-9699 |
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WEI KEE PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL LTD
92 POKFULAM RD FLAT B1 LA CLARE MANSION HONG KONG |
Miniature plastic mailboxes. |
Web: www.postbox.com.hk E-mail: samsonchow@aol.com Telephone: 818-281-8899 Fax: 818-889-9189 |
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WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Lapel pins, key chains, magnets, ornaments, earrings, necklaces, pen stands, paperweights, framed stamp pins/emblems with stamp art reproductions, stamps and/or first day covers, and bookmarks with or without attached emblems. |
Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
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Use of the Heroes of 2001 stamp image remains highly restricted. The Postal Service has been granted the right to use the image on limited merchandise, such as mugs, key chains, pins, and framed art, that has undergone product review by the Postal Service and the other rights holders: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) and the firefighters who are featured in the photograph.
These products may be used as giveaway items for employees and customers and for resale at Postal Service events.
You can order Heroes of 2001 products using authorized Postal Service purchasing methods from the following list of official licensees. Only the companies listed below have been authorized to use this restricted image within their grant of rights; therefore, purchase products only from the list of licensed vendors below.
If you have questions on pricing, quantity, or any other purchasing information, please contact the vendors listed below.
- Licensing, Public Affairs and Communications, 12-26-02
NOTICE
The Zora Neale Hurston literary estate and the estate of Thurgood Marshall are currently working with the Licensing group to approve licensees to produce merchandise for the Thurgood Marshall and Zora Neale Hurston stamps.
The list of licensees authorized to make products for these stamps will be available in Postal Bulletin 22093, which will be published January 9, 2003. USPS News Link and USPS News Online will also feature notices regarding these licensees.
Currently, no companies are licensed to create products featuring these stamp images. If you are aware of companies that distribute merchandise bearing these images, please send an e-mail message to licensing@usps.com with the company's name and contact information.
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Public Affairs and Communications, 12-26-02
SUMMARIESOFRECENT
USPSNEWSRELEASES
Fumigation Successful
Dec. 15
Fumigation of the Processing and Distribution Center (PDC) on Brentwood Road in Washington, DC, was a total success. The fumigation required filling the building with chlorine dioxide to rid it of anthrax spores. A scrubber system neutralized the chlorine dioxide into a salt water solution. "We are extremely pleased with the results of this process," said Thomas Day, vice president, Engineering. Testing to ensure the complete elimination of anthrax will continue.
Lower Customs Fees
Dec. 13
The Postal Service negotiated a lower customs clearance fee for some parcels to Europe effective mid- December, just in time for holiday mailings. Parcels from the Postal Service delivered in the European Union that are subject to customer duties and taxes will be assessed an administrative fee of 9.50 Euros ($9.44) for customs clearance. This is a reduction from the 17 Euros ($16.88) that was previously charged.
Parcel delivery to Europe is designed to meet a 3-to-6-day delivery standard, depending on service used, origin and destination. Tracking and tracing also has been enhanced through Royal Mail's Pan-European parcel delivery company, General Logistics Systems, for Global Airmail Parcel Post to 23 countries and Global Express Mail to 6 countries in Europe. For more information, visit www.usps.com/global/customs.htm.
President's Commission Named
Dec. 11
PMG Jack Potter hailed the creation of a presidential commission on the future of the Postal Service. "The Commission is good news coming at the right time," Potter said. "We look forward to assisting in every way possible."
A similar commission, the Kappel Commission, resulted in the business model of today's Postal Service, embodied in the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 that created the Postal Service in 1971 from the old Post Office Department. Times have changed since 1970, and what was a progressive model for that time is not adequate to address today's market, competition and new technologies. "The Commission has an historic opportunity to offer recommendations guaranteeing a postal system as effective and dependable as today's - for many years to come," said Potter. "I look forward to working with the Commission as it shapes that policy."
Cost-Cutting Reduces Shortfall
Dec. 10
The Postal Service was able to cut a budgeted loss of $1.35 billion in half to $676 million, PMG Jack Potter told the Board of Governors. He attributed the lower deficit to aggressive cost-cutting. Workhour reductions were the key to cost containment, he said. The delivery network grew by 1.77 million addresses, yet workhours were reduced by 78 million, or 23,000 career employees, accomplished through attrition.
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-50
The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent Zora Neale Hurston commemorative stamp (Item 454200) in a pressure- sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 on January 24, 2003, in Eatonville, Florida. The stamp, designed by Howard Paine, and illustrated by Drew Struzan, goes on sale nationwide January 25, 2003.
The Postal Service honors novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston for her artistry and her celebration of black culture. She was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a flowering of African-American literature, music, and the visual and performing arts that took place primarily in the 1920s and early 1930s. She wrote four novels, two books of folklore, an autobiography, and more than 50 short stories. Hurston is considered one of America's most original and accomplished writers. The commemorative stamp is the 19th stamp in the Literary Arts series.
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
ZORA NEALE HURSTON COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
151 N MAITLAND AVE
EATONVILLE FL 37251
| Issue: | Zora Neale Hurston |
| Item Number: | 454200 |
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Denomination & Type of Issue: |
37-cent commemorative |
| Format: | Pane of 20 (1 design) |
| Series: | Literary Arts |
| Issue Date & City: |
January 24, 2003, Eatonville, FL 32751 |
| Designer: | Howard E. Paine, Delaplane, VA |
| Art Director: | Howard E. Paine, Delaplane, VA |
| Typographer: | John Boyd, New York, NY |
| Artist: | Drew Struzan, Pasadena, CA |
| Modeler: | Donald H. Woo |
| Manufacturing Process: | Gravure |
| Printer: | Sennett Security Products (SSP) |
| Printed at: |
American Packaging Corporation, Columbus, WI |
| Press Type: | Rotomec, 3000 |
| Engraver: | Southern Graphics |
| Stamps per Pane: | 20 |
| Print Quantity: | 70 million stamps |
| Paper Type: | Phosphor Tagged |
| Gum Type: | Pressure Sensitive |
| Processed at: | Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA |
| Colors: |
Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black, Gold (PMS 871) |
| Stamp Orientation: | Horizontal |
| Image Area (w x h): | 1.41 x 0.84 in./35.81 x 21.33 mm |
| Overall Size (w x h): | 1.56 x 0.99 in./39.62 x 25.14 mm |
| Pane Size (w x h): | 6.50 x 5.87 in./165.10 x 149.09 mm |
| Plate Size: | 120 stamps per revolution |
| Plate Numbers: | "S" followed by five (5) single digits |
| Marginal Markings: |
"© 2002 USPS" • price • plate numbers in all four corners • plate position diagram |
| Catalog Item Number(s): |
454220 Block of 4 - $1.48 454230 Block of 10 - $3.70 454240 Pane of 20 w/plate no - $7.40 454261 First day cover - $0.75 454293 Pane of 20 w/first day cover - $8.15 |
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 February 24, 2003.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service 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 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.
There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive one-half of their standard automatic distribution quantities for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 stamps).
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices of one-half their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before January 16, 2003.
SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in six positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
| SDOs That Serve This Many Philatelic Windows... | Will Receive This Quantity of the Zora Neale Hurston Commemorative Stamp, Item 1454200... |
| 1 | 12,000 |
| 2 | 24,000 |
| 3 | 36,000 |
| 4 | 48,000 |
| 5 | 60,000 |
| 6 | 72,000 |
| 7 | 84,000 |
| 8 | 96,000 |
| 9 | 108,000 |
| 12 | 144,000 |
| 13 | 156,000 |
| 16 | 192,000 |
| 19 | 228,000 |
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) using PS Form 17.
For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the Chicago, Memphis and New York APDs will each receive 1,400,000 additional stamps; the San Francisco APD will receive 1,000,000 additional stamps; and the Denver APD will receive 480,000 additional stamps.
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,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 12-26-02
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-51
The Postal Service will issue a 10-cent American Clock definitive stamp (Item 108000) in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 on January 24, 2003, in Tucson, Arizona, at the ARIPEX stamp show. The stamp, designed by Derry Noyes, Washington, DC, and illustrated by Lou Nolan, McLean, Virginia, goes on sale nationwide January 25, 2003.
The American Clock stamp features a clock made circa 1805 by Simon Willard. The clock was later called a banjo clock because of its shape - a small head enclosing the clockworks and a long shaft containing the pendulum. The clock's stylish shape, polished metal fittings, and decorative glass panels appealed to consumers and made it one of the most famous designs in American clockmaking. The American Clock definitive stamp is the second stamp in the new American Design series.
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should 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 CLOCK DEFINITIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
1501 S CHERRYBELL STRA
TUCSON AZ 85726-9731
| Issue: | American Clock |
| Item Number: | 108000 |
|
Denomination & Type of Issue: |
10-cent definitive |
| Format: | Pane of 20 (1 design) |
| Series: | N/A |
| Issue Date & City: |
January 24, 2003, Tucson, AZ 85726 |
| Artist: | Lou Nolan, McLean, VA |
| Engraver: | N/A |
| Art Director: | Derry Noyes, Washington, DC |
| Typographer: | Derry Noyes, Washington, DC |
| Modeler: | Joseph Sheeran |
| Manufacturing Process: | Offset |
| Printer: | Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) |
| Printed at: | Williamsville, NY |
| Press Type: | Stevens, Vari-size Security Press |
| Stamps per Pane: | 20 |
| Print Quantity: | 150 million stamps |
| Paper Type: | Prephosphored, Type II, Block Tagged |
| Gum Type: | Pressure-sensitive adhesive |
| Processed at: | Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. |
| Colors: | Black, PMS 5743 (Green), PMS 5763 (Green), Yellow 128 |
| 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): | 4.95 x 5.04 in./125.73 x 128.01 mm |
| Plate Size: | 240 stamps per revolution |
| Plate Numbers: | "P" followed by four (4) single digits |
| Marginal Markings: | "© 2000 USPS" • price • plate numbers • plate position diagram • barcodes on back |
| Catalog Item Number(s): |
108020 Block of 4 - $0.40 108030 Block of 10 - $1.00 108040 Full pane of 20 - $2.00 108061 First day cover - $0.78 |
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 February 24, 2003.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service 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 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.
There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.
All stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive an automatic distribution of Item 108000, 10-cent American Clock, PSA pane of 20 stamps. Master Carton size is 40,000 stamps.
SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices. To obtain an initial supply of this 10-cent definitive stamp, all Post Offices must immediately submit a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return, to their designated SDO. SDOs must not distribute these stamps to Post Offices before January 17, 2003.
SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of this new stamp in six positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
| SDOs That Serve This Many Philatelic Windows... | Will Receive This Quantity of the 10-cent American Clock Stamp, Item 108000... |
| 1 | 12,000 |
| 2 | 24,000 |
| 3 | 36,000 |
| 4 | 48,000 |
| 5 | 60,000 |
| 6 | 72,000 |
| 7 | 84,000 |
| 8 | 96,000 |
| 9 | 108,000 |
| 12 | 144,000 |
| 13 | 156,000 |
| 16 | 192,000 |
| 19 | 228,000 |
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) using PS Form 17.
For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the San Francisco, Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will each receive 3,400,000 additional stamps and the Denver APD will receive 2,000,000 additional stamps.
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 12-26-02
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-52
The Postal Service will issue two 37-cent Nurturing Love stamped envelopes, #10 (Item 215500) and #6-3/4 (Item 265500), in Tucson, Arizona, at the ARIPEX stamp show on January 25, 2003. The stamped envelopes, illustrated by Craig Frazier, Mill Valley, California, go on sale nationwide January 26, 2003.
The Nurturing Love stamped envelope is the fifth stamped envelope featuring a love theme, and follows more than 25 designs that have appeared on stamps and envelopes since the first Love stamp in 1973.
This First-Class Mail® envelope depicts a gardener watering plants to represent the nurturing quality of love. The gardener, wearing tall boots and a sun hat, waters two plants that respond to this tender, loving care by reaching up and creating a leafy heart with curving stems.
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the envelopes at their local Post Office, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
NURTURING LOVE STAMPED ENVELOPE
POSTMASTER
1501 S CHERRYBELL STRA
TUCSON AZ 85726-9731
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 February 25, 2003.
| Issue: | Nurturing Love |
| Item Number: | 215500 |
|
Denomination & Type of Issue: |
37-cent envelope |
| Format: | #10 regular envelope |
| Series: | N/A |
| Issue Date & City: |
January 25, 2003, Tucson, AZ 85726 |
| Designer: | Craig Frazier, Mill Valley, CA |
| Engraver: | N/A |
| Art Director: | Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA |
| Typographer: | Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA |
| Modeler: | Joseph Dumm, MeadWestvaco Corp. |
| Manufacturing Process: | Flexo, Phosphor Tagging |
| Printer: | MeadWestvaco Corp. |
| Printed at: |
MeadWestvaco Corp., Williamsburg, PA |
| Press Type: | VH-1 |
| Stamps per Pane/Sheet: | N/A |
| Print Quantity: | 5,745,000 envelopes |
| Paper Type: | 30% post consumer |
| Adhesive Type: | Water-activated |
| Processed at: |
MeadWestvaco Corp., Williamsburg, PA |
| Colors (PMS Colors): | PMS 377 (Green), PMS 123 (Gold) |
| Envelope Orientation: | Horizontal |
| Envelope Size (w x h): | 9.50 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.77 mm |
| Image Size (w x h): | 1 x 1.125 in./25.40 x 28.58 mm |
| Marginal Markings: |
"© USPS 2002" • Recycle logo followed by "THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT" |
| Catalog Item Number(s) |
205540 Single Envelope - $0.45 205505 Packet of 5 - $2.25 205580 Box of 500 - $199.00 205561 First day cover - $0.55 |
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.
There are no philatelic products associated with this stamped envelope.
All stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive an automatic distribution of Nurturing Love stamped envelopes based on the automatic distribution schedule for commemorative envelopes. The shipments will begin December 26, 2002, and will be completed on January 10, 2003.
SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices. To obtain an initial supply of this stamped envelope, all Post Offices must immediately submit a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return, to their designated SDO. SDOs must not distribute these envelopes to Post Offices before January 17, 2003.
SDOs will not receive a separate quantity of these stamped envelopes for their authorized philatelic centers. Philatelic centers must be supplied needed quantities from the initial automatic distribution made to the SDO.
Post Offices requiring additional stamped envelopes must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
SDOs requiring additional quantities of stamped envelope Items 215500 or 265500 must submit PS Form 3205, Requisition for Plain Stamped Envelopes, to SFS.
Nurturing Love envelopes are available in the styles listed below.
| Item Number | Description | Size | Price of Each Plain Envelope ($) | Price of Plain Envelope per Box of 500 ($) |
| 215500 | Nurturing Love Regular | 10 | 0.45 | 199.00 |
| 265500 | Nurturing Love Regular | 6-3/4 | 0.45 | 197.00 |
Nurturing Love envelopes are also available with a preprinted return address. To order these envelopes, authorized customers complete PS Form 3203, Personalized
Stamped Envelope's Order Form. Carefully follow the instructions on PS Form 3203 and send the completed order to:
U S POSTAL SERVICE
STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
PERSONALIZED ENVELOPE PROGRAM
PO BOX 7247
PHILADELPHIA PA 19101-7103
| Item Number | Description | Size | Price of Printed Envelope per Box of 50 ($) | Price of Printed Envelope per Box of 500 ($) |
| 215500 | Nurturing Love Regular | 10 | 22.00 | 205.00 |
| 265500 | Nurturing Love Regular | 6-3/4 | 22.00 | 202.00 |
Customers must pay by check, money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express).
| Issue: | Nurturing Love |
| Item Number: | 265500 |
|
Denomination & Type of Issue: |
37-cent envelope |
| Format: | 6-3/4 regular envelope |
| Series: | N/A |
| Issue Date & City: |
January 25, 2003, Tucson, AZ 85726 |
| Designer: | Craig Frazier, Mill Valley, CA |
| Engraver: | N/A |
| Art Director: | Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA |
| Typographer: | Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA |
| Modeler: |
Joseph Dumm, MeadWestvaco Corp. |
| Manufacturing Process: | Flexo, Phosphor Tagging |
| Printer: | MeadWestvaco Corp. |
| Printed at: |
MeadWestvaco Corp., Williamsburg, PA |
| Press Type: | VH-1 |
| Stamps per Pane/Sheet: | N/A |
| Print Quantity: | 2,535,000 envelopes |
| Paper Type: | 30% post consumer |
| Adhesive Type: | Water-Activated |
| Processed at: |
MeadWestvaco Corp., Williamsburg, PA |
| Colors (PMS Colors): | PMS 377 (Green), PMS 123 (Gold) |
| Envelope Orientation: | Horizontal |
| Envelope Size (w x h): | 6.50 x 3.625in./165.10 x 92.08 mm |
| Image Size (w x h): | 1 x 1.125 in./25.40 x 28.58 mm |
| Marginal Markings: |
"© USPS 2002" • Recycle logo followed by "THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT" |
| Catalog Item Number(s) |
265540 Single Envelope - $0.45 265505 Packet of 5 - $2.25 265580 Box of 500 - $197.00 265561 First day cover - $0.55 |
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 12-26-02
PUBLICATION 192 REVISION
Publication 192, Stamp Cool-Lecting 1-2-3, has been revised and is now a brochure. Publication 192 is a promotional tool for use in attracting young people to the hobby of stamp collecting. The selection of stamps is a duplication of the 2002 National Stamp Collecting Month booklet contained in a package distributed to schools, libraries, youth organizations, and Post Offices across the country. Publication 192 is simple, contains easy-to-understand instructions on how to begin a stamp collection, and is illustrated with appealing, fun images. A copy of the cover of the revised publication appears below.
You can order the revised publication from the Material Distribution Center by one of the following means:
• Touch Tone Order Entry (TTOE): Call 800-332-0317, and please listen carefully to the message, as the prompts have changed.
Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, choose option 8, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message (wait 48 hours after registering before you place your first order).
• E-mail: Complete PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition (manually or using F3Fill), and send it as an attachment to the e-mail address MDC Customer Service or to mcustome@email.usps.gov.
• Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISGTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
The relevant ordering information is as follows:
PSIN: PUB 192
PSN: 7610-03-000-9314
Unit of Issue: EA
Price: $0.09
Bulk Pack Quantity: 1,000
Quick Pick Number: 420
Edition Date: 11/02
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 12-26-02
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. 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 thehyphen 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.
The following cancellation has been extended for 30 days.
November 30-December 1, 2002
ALLAIRE VILLAGE STATION
POSTMASTER
66 MAIN ST
FARMINGDALE NJ 07727-9998
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December 1-January 1, 2002
City of Allentown LIGHTS IN THE PARKWAY STATION POSTMASTER 442 WEST HAMILTON ST ALLENTOWN PA 18101-9998 |
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December 2, 2002
Postmaster, New Brunswick NJ BAYARD STREET HOLIDAY STATION POSTMASTER 86 BAYARD ST NEW BRUNSWICK NY 08901-9998 |
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December 3, 2002
South Station SNOWMEN STATION POSTMASTER 25 DORCHESTER AVE RM 4009 BOSTON MA 02205-9998 |
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December 7, 2002
City of Gruene PONY EXPRESS STATION POSTMASTER 686 SOUTH SEGUIN NEW BRAUNFELS TX 78130-9998 |
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December 7, 2002
Village of Seneca Falls BEDFORD FALLS STATION POSTMASTER 38 STATE ST SENECA FALLS NY 13148-9998 |
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December 7-8, 2002
Town of Skowhegan SKOWHEGAN DBA STATION POSTMASTER 242 WATER ST SKOWHEGAN ME 04976-9998 |
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December 8, 2002
St. Francis of Assisi ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER 25 DORCHESTER AVE RM 4009 BOSTON MA 02205-9998 |
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December 8, 2002
Uncle Sam Stamp Club VICTORIAN STROLL STATION POSTMASTER 400 BROADWAY TROY NY 12180-9998 |
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December 13, 2002
CHRISTMAS IN A RAILROAD TOWN STATION POSTMASTER 500 SOUTH 7TH ST OPELIKA AL 36801-9998 |
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December 16, 2002
Unicover Corporation OLD GLORY STATION MANAGER CUSTOMER SERVICE 2600 ELTHAM AVE SUITE 109 NORFOLK VA 23513-9998 |
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December 31, 2002
City of Albany FIRST NIGHT ALBANY STATION POSTMASTER 50001 COLONIE CENTER MALL ALBANY NY 12205-9998 |
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January 1, 2003
Saratoga Springs First Night Committee FIRST NIGHT SARATOGA STATION POSTMASTER 245 WASHINGTON ST SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866-9998 |
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January 1, 2003
Murray City Corporation MURRAY CENTENNIAL STATION STATION MANAGER 4989 SOUTH STATE MURRAY UT 84107-9998 |
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January 3, 2003
Town of Shirley 250TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 23 MAIN ST SHIRLEY MA 01464-9998 |
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January 3-5, 2003
New Jersey Stamp Dealers Association GARDEN STATE SHOW STATION POSTMASTER 35 TAYLOR DR WAYNE NJ 07470-9998 |
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January 8, 2003
USS CORPUS CHRISTI SSN-705 20TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 100 PLAZA COURT GROTON CT 06340-9998 |
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January 9, 2003
USS SPRINGFIELD SSN 761 10TH ANNIVERSARY POSTMASTER 100 PLAZA COURT GROTON CT 06340-9998 |
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 12-26-02
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 |
| Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association | Nov. 8-Dec. 31 |
| Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education | Dec. 1-Dec. 31 |
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- Mail Preparation and Standards, Pricing and Classification, 12-26-02 |
REMINDER
A firm package (or bundle) of Periodicals contains two or more nonautomation rate Periodicals pieces for delivery at the address shown on the top piece. Treat a "firm" package as a single piece and transport it directly to the appropriate delivery unit. Deliver it to the recipient intact without breaking it open.
Firm packages can be identified either by a light blue "F" sticker affixed to the top piece of the package, or by the inclusion of "FIRM" in the optional endorsement line (OEL). You must recognize a "firm" package and ensure that it is delivered as a single unit, and not allow it to be opened in mail preparation operations or be processed in pieces on flat sorting equipment. Avoid breaking firm packages so that the Postal Service can eliminate unnecessary delays of the mail and additional processing costs.
- Integrated Network Development,
Network Operations Management, 12-26-02
HANDBOOK PO-603 REVISION
Effective immediately, Handbook PO-603, Rural Carrier Duties and Responsibilities, is revised to include another exception for recording mailpieces on PS Form 4239, Rural Route Count of Mail, Column P.
We will include this revision in the next printed version of Handbook PO-603.
Handbook PO-603, Rural Carrier Duties and Responsibilities
* * * * *
Chapter 5 Inspection, Count, and Adjustment of Rural Routes
* * * * *
535 Mail Count Forms
535.1 Form 4239
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535.12 Completion.
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[Revise text of item p to read as follows:]
p. Column P - Registers and Certified Accepted.
Record in this column the number of registered and certified articles accepted on the route. Do not include in this column those items on which postage has been prepaid by the customer and which do not require endorsement of PS Form 3800, Certified Mail Receipt, or PS Form 3896, Receipt for Registered Article. Do not include those articles returned when PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, has been left for the customer in the count. Time credit for No Response-Left Notice items is included in the time factor for delivery.
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- Delivery Operations,
Delivery and Retail, 12-26-02
NOTICE
The product identifier for the Heroes of 2001 stamp incorrectly identifies FEMA as the "Federal Emergency Management Administration." The correct name for FEMA is the "Federal Emergency Management Agency." The product identifier on the Self Service and Access Management Web page, http://blue.usps.gov/delivery/self_service/html/programs/selfservice.html, is now correct and reflects the accurate title. Retail specialists must download the corrected version locally and distribute it to the servicing personnel. Effective with the next scheduled servicing of those machines with Heroes of 2001 stamps, the servicing person will replace the incorrect product identifier with the corrected version.
- Self Service and Access Management,
Delivery and Retail, 12-26-02
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
All New York Metro and Northeast Area offices will begin ordering PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, from the Label Printing Center in Topeka, Kansas, after each area contract expires. Below is the schedule of contract terminations.
| Area | Contract Number | Contract End |
| Allegheny | 412735-99-B-0488 | 12/20/02 |
| Great Lakes | 162745-99-P-C001 | 12/31/02 |
| Midwest | 266351-99-P-0344 | 12/31/02 |
| Mid-Atlantic | 363119-01-P-0139 | 11/30/02 |
| Pacific | 052684-99-H-0520 | 08/31/02 |
| Southeast | 475630-99-B-0231 | 11/30/02 |
| Western | 072368-97-P-1290 | 12/31/02 |
| Southwest | 483083-97-P-1001 | 10/31/02 |
PS Form 3849 costs $4.70 per 1,000.
The two methods of ordering PS Form 3849 are outlined below.
• Use eBuy. Go to the Label Printing Center Catalog on eBuy at http://ebuy.usps.gov/jsp/co/Login.jsp (note: this URL is case sensitive). Follow the screen prompts to enter facility-specific information.
• Obtain PS Form 1887 to use in ordering PS Form 3849. Obtain PS Form 1887 by either of the following means:
- Call Label Printing Center Customer Service at 800-332-0317 (option 3).
- Go to http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/material/lpc/ 3849OrderForm.doc (note: this URL is case sensitive), and print PS Form 1887.
Once you obtain PS Form 1887 you can send it in by either of the following means:
- Fax PS Form 1887 to Label Printing Center Customer Service at 785-861-2939. Do not also mail the hard copy, as it will duplicate your order.
- Mail the order form to:
PS 3849 OVERPRINT
MATERIALS CUSTOMER SERVICE
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9607
- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 12-26-02
The GPO distributes the Postal Bulletin for the Postal Service to all postal facilities except classified stations and branches, contract postal units, and detached mail units, which receive copies from their administrative post office. The Postal Bulletin is also available online at http://www.usps.com (click on Info, then Postal Periodicals and Publications).
If your postal facility has access to cc:Mail, you may send a request for a new subscription order, an address and/or quantity change, or a subscription query to the cc:Mail address POSTAL BULLETIN. If you are using another email product, you can use the Internet emailaddress pbulleti@email.usps.gov.
If you do not have access to email, you may complete the order form and mail it to:
ATTN POSTAL BULLETIN
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L'ENFANT PLZ SW RM 5540
WASHINGTON DC 20260-5540
Either way you send it, please include the "PO0"subscription number from your address label.
