STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 06-09
Official Mail Stamp
The Postal ServiceTM will issue a 39-cent Official Mail
definitive stamp in a water-activated gum (WAG) coil of 100
stamps (Item 780900), on March 8, 2006, in Washington,
DC. The stamp, designed by the late Bradbury Thompson,
goes also on sale nationwide March 8, 2006.
How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 90 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase it only by mail
order from USA Philatelic catalog or by telephone at
800-STAMP-24.
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:
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 June 6, 2006.
How to Order First Day Covers
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 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 780900, $39.00 Official
(Penalty) Mail WAG Coil of 100
Only the Chicago, IL, accountable paper depository
(APD), which is the sole distribution unit designated to accept penalty mail requisitions from authorized government
agencies, will receive an automatic distribution of Item
780900. Only the Chicago APD may distribute the new official mail envelope to authorized government agencies that
submit PS Form 17-G, Penalty Mail Stamp Requisition. These coils must not be distributed to government agencies before March 3, 2006.
|
| Issue: |
Official Mail |
| Item Number: |
780900 |
Denomination &
Type of Issue: |
39-cent, Official |
| Format: |
Coil of 100 (1 design) |
| Series: |
N/A |
| Issue Date & City: |
March 8, 2006,
Washington, DC 20066
(Nationwide) |
| Illustrator: |
N/A |
| Designer: |
Bradbury Thompson |
| Engraver: |
N/A |
| Art Director: |
Joe Brockert, USPS |
| Typographer: |
Bradbury Thompson |
| Modeler: |
Donald H. Woo |
| Manufacturing Process: |
Gravure |
| Engraver: |
Southern Graphic Systems |
| Printer: |
Sennett Security Products (SSP) |
| Printed at: |
American Packaging Corporation,
Columbus, WI |
| Press Type: |
Rotomec, 3000 |
| Stamps per coil: |
100 |
| Print Quantity: |
15 million stamps |
| Paper Type: |
Phosphored tagged, Overall |
| Adhesive Type: |
Water-activated |
| Processed at: |
Unique Binders,
Fredericksburg, VA |
| Colors: |
PMS 186 (Red), PMS 286 (Blue),
Black |
| Stamp Orientation: |
Vertical |
| Image Area (w x h): |
0.72 x 0.810 in./18.28 x
20.57 mm |
| Overall Size (w x h): |
0.87 x 0.960 in./22.09 x
24.38 mm |
| Full Pane Size (w x h): |
N/A |
| Plate Size: |
616 stamps per revolution |
| Plate Numbers: |
"S" followed by three (3) single
digits (every 14 stamps) |
Coil Back Number
Frequency: |
N/A |
| Marginal Markings: |
N/A |
| Catalog Item Number(s): |
780940 Coil of 100 - $39.00
780930 Strip of 25 - $9.75
780961 FDC - $.77 |
Initial Supply to Post Offices
This official mail coil will not be made available at regular retail windows for customer sale. Authorized government agencies must submit PS Form 17-G to the Chicago
APD for Penalty Mail envelope fulfillment.
Philatelic Requirement
This official mail coil will not be made available to philatelic centers for customer sale. Only SFS will offer this
stamp for sale to collectors via mail order from USA Philatelic catalog or by telephone at 800-STAMP-24.
— Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 2-16-06 |
