POM Revision: Philatelic Seasonal Postmarks

Effective immediately, the Postal Operations Manual (POM) is revised to change the terminology from “thematic” postmarks to “seasonal” postmarks.

Postal Operations Manual (POM)

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2 Philately

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23 Philatelic Postmarks

231 General

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231.5 Permissible Postmarking Devices and Hand-Stamped Postmarking for Collectors

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Exhibit 231.5 Hand-Stamped Postmarks

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[Revise item h to read as follows:]

h. Seasonal postmark

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236 Other Special Philatelic Postmarks

[Revise the title and first sentence of 236.1 to read as fol­lows:]

236.1 Seasonal Postmarks

Seasonal postmarks are temporary rubber hand stamps that are available during the holiday season or during other special occasions throughout the year.***

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We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed version of the POM and also into the online update, avail­able on the Postal Service™ PolicyNet website:

n Go to http://blue.usps.gov.

n In the left-hand column under “Essential Links”, click PolicyNet.

n Click HBKs.

The direct, URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.

— Stamps Services, Government Relations, 6-17-10