Postal Bulletin 22238 >
Information Desk > Philately
On August 16, 2008, in Hartford, Connecticut, 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 August 16, 2008.
The envelopes, printed by Ashton Potter USA, went on sale May 2, 2008, and were originally printed by flexography. A new print process (offset lithography) is now being used. The Elk stamped envelopes will still be available in the following formats.
For collecting purposes, the Elk stamped envelopes will also be available on the First Day of Issue at Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS). The following item numbers should be used when ordering from SFS at 800-STAMP-24 (800–782-6724):
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
HARTFORD MPO
141 WESTON ST
HARTFORD CT 06101-9998
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 October 17, 2008.
There are six philatelic product available for this stamp issue:
- 282861, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- 212961, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- 213061, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- 213161, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- 262961, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
- 263061, *First Day Cover, $0.61.
Items with an asterisk (*) will use the 128 barcode from Stamp Fulfillment Services. 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:
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Elk
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Item Number:
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212800
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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42-cent Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#10 Regular Envelope
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Series:
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American Scenes
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Issue Date & City:
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August 16, 2008
Hartford, CT 06101
APS Stamp Show
(No Ceremony)
|
Engraver:
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N/A
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Designer:
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Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
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Art Director:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
|
Typographer:
|
Carl T. Herrman,
Bethany Beach, DE
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Artist:
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Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MD
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Sheeran
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Offset
|
Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Cheektowaga, NY
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Press Type:
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Halm Industries, Inc., EM 400 & Jet
Press Plus
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
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N/A
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Print Quantity:
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34,614,000 Envelopes
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block
Phosphor Taggant
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter, 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
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
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9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.78mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • “THIS ENVELOPE
IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE
WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT” followed by
recycling logo
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Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
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212900
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
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Format:
|
#10 Window Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
August 16, 2008
Hartford, CT 06101
APS Stamp Show
(No Ceremony)
|
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:
|
Offset
|
Printer:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Cheektowaga, NY
|
Press Type:
|
Halm Industries, Inc., EM 400 & Jet
Press Plus
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
24,258,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block
Phosphor Taggant
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.78mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • “THIS ENVELOPE
IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE
WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT” followed by
recycling logo
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
213000
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#9 Regular Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
August 16, 2008
Hartford, CT 06101
APS Stamp Show
(No Ceremony)
|
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:
|
Offset
|
Printer:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Cheektowaga, NY
|
Press Type:
|
Halm Industries, Inc., EM 400 & Jet
Press Plus
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
1,584,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block
Phosphor Taggant
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • “THIS ENVELOPE
IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE
WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT” followed by
recycling logo
|
Issue:
|
Elk
|
Item Number:
|
213100
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
42-cent Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
|
#9 Window Envelope
|
Series:
|
American Scenes
|
Issue Date & City:
|
August 16, 2008
Hartford, CT 06101
APS Stamp Show
(No Ceremony)
|
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:
|
Offset
|
Printer:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Cheektowaga, NY
|
Press Type:
|
Halm Industries, Inc., EM 400 & Jet
Press Plus
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
675,000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block
Phosphor Taggant
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • “THIS ENVELOPE
IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE
WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT” followed by
recycling logo
|
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:
|
August 16, 2008
Hartford, CT 06101
APS Stamp Show
(No Ceremony)
|
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:
|
Offset
|
Printer:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Cheektowaga, NY
|
Press Type:
|
Halm Industries Inc., EM 400 & Jet
Press Plus
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
5,157, 000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block
Phosphor Taggant
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
6.5 x 3.625 in./165.1 x 92.08 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • “THIS ENVELOPE
IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE
WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT” followed by
recycling logo
|
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:
|
August 16, 2008
Hartford, CT 06101
APS Stamp Show
(No Ceremony)
|
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:
|
Offset
|
Printer:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Cheektowaga, NY
|
Press Type:
|
Halm Industries, Inc., EM 400 & Jet
Press Plus
|
Stamps per Pane/Sheet:
|
N/A
|
Print Quantity:
|
1,575, 000 Envelopes
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block
Phosphor Taggant
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter, Williamsburg, PA
|
Colors:
|
Black, PMS 339 (Green)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size (w x h):
|
6.5 x 3.625 in./165.1 x 92.08 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm
|
Marginal Markings:
|
© USPS 2008 • “THIS ENVELOPE
IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE
WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER
CONTENT” followed by
recycling logo
|
— Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 7-31-08
|
