Postal Bulletin 22230 >
Information Desk > Philately > Stamp Announcement 08-10: Elk Stamped Envelope
On May 2, 2008, in Washington, DC, the Postal Service™ will issue a 42-cent, Elk definitive stamped envelope. The envelope, designed by Carl T. Herrman of Bethany Beach, Delaware, goes on sale nationwide May 2, 2008.
The stamped envelope features the silhouette of a bull elk set against a shadowy background of evergreen trees. The stamp art is by Tom Engeman of Brunswick, Maryland.
The Elk stamped envelope will be printed by Ashton Potter USA and will be available in the following formats:
The Elk stamped personalized envelope will be printed by MeadWestvaco initially, and a small quantity of each will be available through Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) in Kansas City. Technical details are included as information here, but field units will not receive the Westvaco envelopes.
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
212800
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#10 Regular Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman,
Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Sheeran
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
National Envelope/Ashton Potter
(USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Exton, PA
|
Press Type:
|
W&D Machinery Company, Inc.,
#527 & #627
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
46,295,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.77 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamped envelopes at their local Post Office™, at The Postal Store Web® site at www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800–STAMP-24. They should address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
ELK STAMPED ENVELOPE
POSTMASTER
SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS
PO BOX 92282
WASHINGTON DC 20066-9998
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 July 1, 2008.
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
There are six philatelic products available for this stamp issue:
- Item 282861, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- Item 212961, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- Item 213061, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- Item 213161, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- Item 262961, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- Item 263061, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
Items with an asterisk (*) will use the 128 barcode from SFS. All other philatelic products will continue to use barcode series A, with the exception of the Yearbook and the Guide Book.
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
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
212900
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#10 Window Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Sheeran
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
National Envelope/Ashton Potter
(USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Exton, PA
|
Press Type:
|
W&D Machinery Company, Inc.,
#527 & #627
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
13,660,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.77 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
All stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive automatic distributions of the following 42-cent Elk stamped envelope items that are being produced by Ashton Potter USA (APU): Item 212800, #10 Regular; Item 212900, #10 Window; Item 213000, #9 Regular; Item 213100, #9 Window; Item 262900, #6 3/4-Regular; and Item 263000, #6 3/4-Window. Stamped envelope items will be automatically distributed to SDOs in two waves.
The initial automatic distribution of all formats began shipment March 28, 2008, and will be completed on April 23, 2008. The second automatic distribution shipment begins April 25, 2008, and will be completed June 6, 2008.
Note: To meet philatelic demand, only SFS will receive quantities of the 42-cent Elk #10 Regular, #10 Window, #9 Regular, #9 Window, #6 3/4-Regular, and #6 3/4-Window-stamped envelope items being produced by MeadWestvaco.
Post Offices will not receive an automatic distribution of these stamped envelopes but should order sufficient quantities of those formats that are required to meet the initial customer demand. Post Offices must order these stamped envelopes from their designated SDO using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute stamped envelopes to Post Offices before April 25, 2008.
Post Offices requiring additional stamped envelopes must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
SDOs requiring additional quantities of the 42-cent Elk stamped envelope Item 212800, #10 Regular; Item 212900, #10 Window; Item 213000, #9 Regular; Item 213100, #9 Window; Item 262900, #6 3/4-Regular; and Item 263000, #6 3/4-Window must go online to the SDO fulfillment site to place the order and do the following: (1) launch Internet Explorer and (2) type in the address bar: http://ashtonpotter.myprintdesk.com/uspostalservice.
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
213000
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#9 Regular Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Sheeran
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
National Envelope/Ashton Potter
(USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Exton, PA
|
Press Type:
|
W&D Machinery Company, Inc.,
#527 & #627
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
1,310,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
8.875 x 3.875 in./225.425 x
98.425 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
213100
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#9 Window Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman,
Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Sheeran
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
National Envelope/Ashton Potter
(USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Exton, PA
|
Press Type:
|
W&D Machinery Company, Inc.,
#527 & #627
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
617,500 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
8.875 x 3.875 in./225.425 x
98.425 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POSTCONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
262900
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#6-3/4 Regular Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Sheeran
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
National Envelope/Ashton Potter
(USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Exton, PA
|
Press Type:
|
W&D Machinery Company, Inc.,
#527 & #627
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
11,570,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.075 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE
ISRECYCLABLE AND MADE
WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
263000
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#6-3/4 Window Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
|
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Sheeran
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
National Envelope/Ashton Potter
(USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Exton, PA
|
Press Type:
|
W&D Machinery Company, Inc.,
#527 & #627
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
2,725,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.075 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Following are Technical Details by MeadWestvaco:
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
292840
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#10 Regular Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Dumm
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
MeadWestvaco
|
Printed at:
|
Williamsburg, PA
|
Press Type:
|
VH-1
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
20,000,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
MeadWestvaco, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.77 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
292940
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#10 Window Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Dumm
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
MeadWestvaco
|
Printed at:
|
Williamsburg, PA
|
Press Type:
|
VH-1
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
25,000,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
MeadWestvaco, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.77 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
293040
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#9 Regular Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
| Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Dumm
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
MeadWestvaco
|
Printed at:
|
Williamsburg, PA
|
Press Type:
|
VH-1
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
400,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
MeadWestvaco, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.77 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
293140
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#9 Window Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Dumm
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
MeadWestvaco
|
Printed at:
|
Williamsburg, PA
|
Press Type:
|
VH-1
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
1,000,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
MeadWestvaco, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.77 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST- CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
282940
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#6-3/4 Regular Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Dumm
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
|
Printer:
|
MeadWestvaco
|
Printed at:
|
Williamsburg, PA
|
Press Type:
|
VH-1
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
450,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
MeadWestvaco, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.075 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
283040
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#6-3/4 Window Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
May 2, 2008,
Washington, DC 20066
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Designer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Artist:
|
Tom Engeman,
Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Dumm
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Flexographic
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Printer:
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MeadWestvaco
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Printed at:
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Williamsburg, PA
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Press Type:
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VH-1
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Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
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N/A
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Print Quantity:
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1,000,000 Envelopes
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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MeadWestvaco, Williamsburg, PA
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Colors:
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Black, PMS 339 (Green)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size (w x h):
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6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.075 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.875 x 1.125 in./47.625 x
28.575 mm
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Marginal Markings:
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© USPS 2008 • Recycling logo
followed by “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT”
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— Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 4-10-08
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