STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 06-07
Dr. Albert Sabin Stamp
The Postal ServiceTM will issue an 87-cent Dr. Albert
Sabin definitive stamp in one design in a pressure-sensitive
adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 102600), on
March 8, 2006, in Washington, DC. The stamp, designed
by Richard Sheaff of Scottsdale, Arizona, goes on sale
nationwide March 8, 2006.
This issue in the Distinguished Americans series honors
virologist Albert Sabin (1906-1993), whose successful efforts to develop a polio vaccine made him one of the most
esteemed scientists in the world. He received numerous
awards, including the National Medal of Science (1970)
and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1986).
Illustrator Mark Summers of Waterdown, Canada,
created the portrait on the stamp. The artist also created art
for previous issues in this series: Joseph W. Stilwell
(2000), Claude Pepper (2000), Hattie W. Caraway (2001),
Edna Ferber (2002), and Wilma Rudolph (2004).
How to Order First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their
local Post OfficeTM, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at
the Postal Store Web site at http://www.usps.com/shop. 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:
DR ALBERT SABIN DEFINITIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS
PO BOX 92282
WASHINGTON DC 20090-2282
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 April 7, 2006.
How to Order First Day Covers
Stamp Fulfillment Services 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 calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
Philatelic Products
There are no philatelic products available for this stamp
issue.
Distribution: Item 102600, 87-cent Dr. Albert
Sabin, PSA Pane of 20 Stamps
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive two automatic distributions of the Dr. Albert Sabin definitive stamp in
PSA panes of 20.
The first distribution of approximately one-fourth the
standard automatic distribution quantity for a PSA sheet
stamp will complete shipment on February 28, 2006. The
second distribution, of approximately one-half the standard
automatic distribution quantity for a PSA sheet stamp, will
complete shipment on June 1, 2006.
Distributions are rounded up to nearest master carton
size (40,000 stamps).
|
| Issue: |
Dr. Albert Sabin |
| Item Number: |
102600 |
Denomination &
Type of Issue: |
87-cent Definitive |
| Format: |
Pane of 20 (1 design) |
| Series: |
Distinguished Americans |
| Issue Date and City: |
March 8, 2006,
Washington, DC 20066 |
| Designer: |
Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Illustrator: |
Mark Summers,
Waterdown, Canada |
| Engraver: |
Banknote Corporation of
America, Inc. (BCA) |
| Art Director: |
Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA |
| Typographer: |
Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Modeler: |
Donald Woo |
| Manufacturing Process: |
Intaglio/Offset |
| Printer: |
Banknote Corporation of
America, Inc. (BCA)/Sennett
Security Products (SSP) |
| Printed at: |
Browns Summit, NC |
| Press Type: |
blank |
| Offset for verso text: |
Goebel, Optiforma 26 |
| Intaglio: |
Cellini Epikos |
| Stamps per Pane: |
20 |
| Print Quantity: |
100 million stamps |
| Paper Type: |
Prephosphored, Type I |
| Adhesive Type: |
Pressure-sensitive |
| Processed at: |
Browns Summit, NC |
| Colors: |
blank |
| Intaglio: |
Black |
| Offset: |
Black, PMS 300 (Warm Red) |
| Stamp Orientation: |
Vertical |
| Image Area (w x h): |
0.710 x 0.820 in./18.04 x
20.83 mm |
| Overall Size (w x h): |
0.870 x 0.980 in./22.10 x
24.90 mm |
| Full Pane Size (w x h): |
5.350 x 4.930 in./135.89 x
125.23 mm |
| Plate Size: |
240 stamps per revolution |
| Plate Numbers: |
"S" followed by two (2) single
digits |
| Marginal Markings: |
blank |
| Front: |
© 2005 USPS • Price • Plate
numbers on four corners of
pane • Plate position diagram |
| Back: |
• Barcodes (102600) on four
corners of pane |
| Catalog Item Number(s): |
102620 Block of 4 - $3.48
102630 Block of 10 - $8.70
102640 Full Pane of 20 - $17.40
102661 First Day Cover - $1.25 |
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution
to Post Offices. Post Offices requiring quantities of Item
102600 must order them from their designated SDO using
a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before
March 3, 2006.
Philatelic Requirement
SDOs will not receive a separate quantity Item 102600
for their authorized philatelic centers. Philatelic centers
must be supplied their quantities from the initial automatic
distribution made to SDOs.
Additional Supply
Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
Item 102600 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.
Following the first distribution to SDOs, the Memphis,
Chicago, New York, and San Francisco APDs will each receive 3,000,000 additional stamps; and the Denver APD
will receive 1,200,000 additional stamps for fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs. The Kansas City SSC will
receive 4,400,000 additional stamps for fulfilling supplemental orders from APDs.
Following the second distribution to SDOs, the
Memphis, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco APDs
will each receive 2,000,000 additional stamps; and the
Denver APD will receive 960,000 additional stamps for fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs. The Kansas City
Stamp Services Center will receive 10,000,000 additional
stamps for fulfilling supplemental orders from APDs.
— Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 2-16-06 |
