Stamp Announcement 09-25: Forever Stamped Envelope

Forever Stamped Envelope

On May 11, 2009, in Kansas City, Missouri, the Postal Service™ will issue a 44-cent, Forever™ definitive person­alized stamped envelope. The envelope, designed by Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®, will go on sale at Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) on May 11, 2009.

The Forever stamped envelopes are only available for personalization. The following formats will be available to purchase on the first day of issue at SFS. Use the following item numbers when ordering from SFS, 800-STAMP-24 (800-782-6724).

These envelopes are only offered in box sizes of 50 and 500. When ordering, please indicate the item number.

Item Numbers for Boxes of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Envelopes

 

Item

Item Number for Box of 50

Item Number for Box of 500

#10 regular envelope

230195

230190

#10 window envelope

230295

230290

#9 regular envelope

230395

230390

#9 window envelope

230495

230490

#6 3/4 regular envelope

270195

270190

#6 3/4 window envelope

270295

270290

The prices for boxes of pressure-sensitive adhesive envelopes are as follows:

n Box of 50 — $31.80.

n Box of 500 — $262.00.

Item Numbers for Boxes of Water-Activated Gum Envelopes

 

Item

Item Number for Box of 50

Item Number for Box of 500

#10 regular envelope

230595

230590

#10 window envelope

230695

230690

#9 regular envelope

230795

230790

#9 window envelope

230895

230890

#6 ¾ regular envelope

270395

270390

#6 ¾ window envelope

270495

270490

The prices for boxes of water-activated gum envelopes are as follows:

n Box of 50 — $26.80.

n Box of 500 — $247.00.

How to Order the 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 Office™, at The Postal Store® website at www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 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:

Forever Stamped Envelope
Teresa Johnson
30 West Pershing Road, #112
Kansas City, MO 64108-9998

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 13, 2009.

How to Order First Day Covers

SFS will not be offering first day covers for this enve­lope. Customers wanting to obtain the first day of issue cancellation should refer to “How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark” above.

How to Order Digital Color Postmark

SFS will be offering digital color postmark bundles of six (6) with the official first day issue digital color postmark cancellation. Items are listed under Philatelic Products. Customers may request a free USA Philatelic catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:

Information Fulfillment
Dept. 6270
U.S. Postal Service
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014

Philatelic Products

There are two philatelic products available for this stamped envelope:

n 230168*, Forever PSA Digital Color Postmark Enve­lope Bundle (all 6 types), $9.00.

n 230568*, Forever WAG Digital Color Postmark Enve­lope Bundle (all 6 types), $9.00.

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.

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

230190

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#10 Regular Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS
339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

Distribution: 44-cent Forever Personalized Stamped Envelopes

There is no distribution required for this item.

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

230290

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#10 Window Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS
339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

230390

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#9 Regular Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS
339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

Other:

Security screen (PMS 431) printed
inside

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

230490

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#9 Window Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS
339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

Other:

Security screen (PMS 431) printed
inside envelope

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

270190

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#6 3/4 Regular Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 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 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

270290

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#6 3/4 Window Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 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 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

230590

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#10 Regular Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS
339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

230690

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#10 Window Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS
339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

9.5 x 4.125 in./241.30 x 104.76 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

230790

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#9 Regular Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS
339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

Other:

Security screen (PMS 431) printed
inside

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

230890

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#9 Window Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS
339 (Green)

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.875 x 1.125 in./47.63 x 28.58 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

Other:

Security screen (PMS 431) printed
inside envelope

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

270390

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#6 3/4 Regular Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 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 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo

 

Issue:

Forever™ Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

270490

Denomination &
Type of Issue:

First-Class Mail® Stamped Envelope

Format:

#6 3/4 Window Envelope

Series:

N/A

Issue Date & City:

May 11, 2009,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(No Ceremony)

Art Director:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Designer:

Terrence W. McCaffrey, USPS®

Typographer:

Carl T. Herrman,
Carlsbad, California

Artist:

Tom Engeman, Brunswick, MN

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Cheektowaga, NY

Press Type:

Halm Industries Inc., EM 4000 & Jet
Press Plus

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Personalized Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Type I, Class I,
Block

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY

Colors:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 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 2009 • SUSTAINABLE
FORESTRY INITIATIVE logo
• Certified Fiber Sourcing
www.sfiprogram.org • “THIS
ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE
AND MADE WITH 30%
POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
• Recycling logo