© 2012 USPS
On June 23, 2012, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the ATA Stamp Exhibition Show, the Postal Service™ will issue Scenic American Landscapes Premium Stamped Cards (Set 2), Item 989266, in a booklet of 20 cards with 10 designs. Designed by the Journey Group, Inc., this philatelic product goes on sale nationwide June 23, 2012.
Ten different designs showcase spectacular photographs originally featured on Scenic American Landscapes stamps from 1999 to 2012. Forever® postage is pre-printed on the cards, so mailing is easy!
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamped cards from The Postal Store® website at www.usps.com/shop or by calling 800-782-6724. They should address the cards (to themselves or others) and place them in an envelope addressed to:
Scenic American Landscapes Premium Stamped Cards (Set 2)
Postmaster
1400 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA 17604-9998
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the cards through the mail. Customers may also provide a self-addressed stamped envelope for returning the postmarked card(s). There is no charge for the postmark. All requests must be postmarked by August 23, 2012.
The Postal Service also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and postal 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, online at www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:
U.S. Postal Service
Catalog Request
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014
There are two philatelic products available for this card issue:
n 989263*, First Day Cover Set of 10, $9.10.
n 989267*, First Day of Sale Set of 10, $9.10.
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.
Issue:
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Scenic American Landscapes
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Item Number:
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989266
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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32-cent Stamped Postal Card (Forever)
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Format:
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$15.95 Stamped Postal Card Booklet of 20 (10 designs)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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June 23, 2012, Lancaster, PA, Stamp Exhibition (ATA)
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Designer:
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Journey Group, Inc.
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Photographer:
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13 Mile Woods, New Hampshire:
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Jerry Monkman/Marcie Monkman
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Glacier National Park, Montana:
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Michael Melford
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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming:
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Dennis Flaherty
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Hagatna Bay, Guam:
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Michael Yamashita
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania:
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James L. Amos
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Niagra Falls, New York:
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Kurt Ross
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Nine-Mile Prairie, Nebraska:
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Michael Forsberg
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Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia/Florida:
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Jose Azel
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Rio Grande, Texas:
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Bruce Dale
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Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota:
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Richard Olsenius
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Modeler:
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Donald Woo
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Engraver:
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N/A
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America, Inc./SSP
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Printed at:
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Browns Summit, NC
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Press Type:
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Roland, 300
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Print Quantity:
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15,000 Booklets
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Paper Type:
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Phosphor Tagged, Block
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Adhesive Type:
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N/A
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Processed at:
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Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA
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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 520 (Purple)
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Card Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Booklet Size (w x h):
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6.69 x 4.13 in./169.93 x 107.95 mm
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Plate Size:
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18 cards per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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N/A
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Marginal Markings:
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N/A
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Front:
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Title: “- SET TWO - SCENIC AMERICAN LANDSCAPES” • TWENTY PREMIUM STAMPED CARDS
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Back:
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© 2012 USPS • USPS logo • Header: “SCENIC AMERICAN LANDSCAPES” • SET TWO: TWENTY PREMIUM STAMPED CARDS • Stamp image and name of landscape • Descriptive text • Barcode (09892668) • ITEM NO. 989266 • $15.95 • AIC 092 • MADE IN THE USA
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— Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 5-17-12
