Philately
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 06-43
Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag Stamp
The Postal Service™ will issue a 39-cent definitive
stamp, Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag, on November 8, 2006,
in Washington, DC. This stamp is now available in a
pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) folded vending book of
20 format (Item 675000).
For philatelic customers, the new vending book format is
immediately available from Stamp Fulfillment Services. The
new vending book will be available at Post Offices™ that
have appropriate self-service vending machines as they
deplete their local inventories of the nondenominated Lady
Liberty and U.S. Flag vending book (Item 674300).
How to Order First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 90 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps 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:
LADY LIBERTY AND US FLAG DEFINITIVE STAMP
(VENDING BOOKLET)
POSTMASTER
SPECIAL CANCELLATION
PO BOX 92282
WASHINGTON DC 20090-2282
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Issue:
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Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag
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Item Number:
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675000
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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39-cent Definitive
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Format:
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Vending Book of 20 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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April 8, 2006,
Washington, DC 20066
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Photographers:
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Carl and Ann Purcell,
Alexandria, VA
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Designer:
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Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS,
Washington, DC
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Art Director:
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Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS,
Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS,
Washington, DC
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Modeler:
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Avery Dennison, SPD
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Manufacturing Process:
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Gravure
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Engraver:
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WRE/Color Tech
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Printer:
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Avery Dennison, (AVR)
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Printed at:
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AVR, Clinton, S.C.
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Press Type:
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Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK)
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Stamps per Booklet:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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220 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Pre-phosphored Type II
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Processed at:
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AVR, Clinton, SC
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Colors:
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Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black,
PMS 294 (Blue)
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.730 x 0.840 in./18.542 x
21.336 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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0.870 x 0.980 in./22.098 x
24.892 mm
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Booklet Size (w x h):
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1.74 x 10.375 in./44.196 x
263.525 mm
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Plate Size:
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600 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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"V" followed by five (5) single
digits
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Marginal Markings:
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blank |
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Stamp Side:
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N/A
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Cover Side:
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© 2005 USPS • Promotional text
• Plate numbers • Barcode
675000 • "Lady Liberty and
U.S. Flag" • Stamp image
• "Twenty 39¢Self-adhesive
Stamps $7.80" • USPS logo
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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 January 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.
— Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 10-26-06
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