STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 07-04
Silver Coffeepot Stamp
The Postal ServiceTM will issue a 3-cent, Silver Coffeepot definitive stamp in one design in a pressure-sensitive
adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 103300), on
March 16, 2007, at the American Stamp Dealers Association Mega Show at Madison Square Garden, in New York,
New York. The stamp will also go on sale nationwide on
March 16, 2007.
This stamp was previously issued on September 16,
2005 in a water-activated gum coil of 10,000 stamps, and
was printed by Sennett Security Products.
How to Order First Day of Issue Postmark
Customers have 60 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, or at
The Postal Store® Web site at 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:
SILVER COFFEEPOT STAMP
POSTMASTER
421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9998
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 May 15, 2007.
| Issue: |
Silver Coffeepot |
| Item Number: |
103300 |
Denomination &
Type of Issue: |
3-cent Definitive |
| Format: |
Pane of 20 (1 design) |
| Series: |
American Design |
| Issue Date & City: |
March 16, 2007,
New York, NY 10199
(Mega Stamp Show) |
| Artist: |
Tania Lee, Washington, DC |
| Designer: |
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC |
| Art Director: |
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC |
| Typographer: |
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC |
| Modeler: |
Donald Woo |
| Engraver: |
N/A |
| Manufacturing Process: |
Offset/Microprint "USPS" |
| Printer: |
Banknote Corporation of
America, Inc./SSP |
| Printed at: |
Browns Summit, NC |
| Press Type: |
Alprinta, 74 |
| Stamps per pane: |
20 |
| Print Quantity: |
250 million stamps |
| Paper Type: |
Nonphosphored, Type III |
| Adhesive Type: |
Pressure-sensitive |
| Processed at: |
Unique Binders,
Fredericksburg, VA |
| Colors: |
PMS 195 (Dark red), PMS 194
(Red), Black, Silver |
| Stamp Orientation: |
Vertical |
| Image Area (w x h): |
0.70 x 0.82 in./17.78 x 20.82 mm |
| Overall Size (w x h): |
0.87 x 0.98 in./22.09 x 24.89 mm |
| Full Pane Size (w x h): |
5.35 x 4.93 in./135.89 x 125.22 |
| Plate Size: |
200 stamps per revolution |
| Plate Numbers: |
"S" followed by four (4) single
digits |
| Marginal Markings: |
© 2005 USPS • 4 Plate numbers
"S1111" • Price • Plate position
diagram • 4 barcodes "103300"
on back of pane |
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 is one philatelic product available for this stamp
issue: Item 103361, First Day Cover, $0.80.
Distribution: Item103300 Silver Coffeepot, PSA
Pane of 20 Stamps
All stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive an automatic distribution of Item 103300, 3-cent Silver Coffeepot, PSA pane of 20 stamps. Master carton size is 40,000
stamps.
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will not make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices. To obtain an initial supply of this 3-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 March 9, 2007.
Philatelic Requirement
Philatelic centers must be supplied their required quantities from the initial automatic distribution made to SDOs.
Additional Supply
Post Offices requiring additional Item 103300 must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
SDOs will receive future additional automatic distributions of Item 103300; and, at that time, accountable paper
depositories will also receive quantities for supplemental
ordering by SDOs.
— Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 2-15-07 |
