The 2007 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook, Item 990700, soon will be available for sale as follows:
To obtain an initial supply of the 2007 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook, Post Offices must immediately order Item 990700 from their designated stamp distribution office (SDO) using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. (Authorized Postal Service™ retail stores should order the packaged version suitable for slatwall display, Item 990701). SDOs must not distribute the 2007 yearbook to Post Offices before October 22, 2006.
All locations may place the 2007 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook on sale October 25, 2007, or as soon thereafter as initial quantities are received.
The yearbook is a 64-page hardbound book that includes 117 commemorative stamps, with mounts, and sells for $64.95. The 117 commemorative stamps have a combined postage value of $48.03.
The beautifully illustrated book contains colorful pictures and text on the following stamps:
The yearbooks and stamp packets are being shipped to SDOs separately, from different suppliers.
HarperCollins Publishers is now shipping the yearbooks to SDOs. Distributions began August 30 and will be completed September 28, 2007. Shipments are in master cartons of 15 books.
Minnesota Diversified Industries will be shipping the stamp packets to SDOs. Distributions are scheduled in two waves. Wave 1 distributions will begin September 24 and will be completed October 10, 2007. Wave 2 distributions will begin October 22 and will be completed October 31, 2007. All SDOs must verify receipt of the quantities of stamp packets, as recorded on their Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and those actually received. SDOs should also verify that they have received equal quantities of books and stamp packets.
The stamp packets will be banded in bundles of 15 and shipped to SDOs in master cartons of 150 packets. Partial cartons will be used for shipments not in multiples of 150.
Offices must report all sales of Item 990700, 2007 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook, in AIC 092, Philatelic Product Sales.
For the eighth year, in partnership with HarperCollins Publishers, the yearbook and the 34th edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps will be available in bookstores and other retail outlets where books are purchased.
— Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 9-27-07
