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© 2012 USPS
On December 1, 2012, in Orlando, Florida, the Postal Service™ will issue a $1, $2, $5 and $10 Waves of Color definitive stamp in one design each in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of ten stamps (Items 115500, 115600, 115700, and 115800).
The stamps will go on sale nationwide December 1, 2012.
In 2012, the U.S. Postal Service® offers Waves of Color panes of four similarly designed high-denomination stamps issued at the $1, $2, $5, and $10 rates. These elegant stamps were created to lend a contemporary appearance to packages, large envelopes, and other mailings. The $1 Wave, $2 Wave, $5 Wave, and $10 Wave each features a colorful, abstract pattern similar to an engraved currency banknote with its denomination spelled out and shown as a numeral. Designer Michael Dyer worked with art director Antonio Alcala to create the stamp art.
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (SDCs) will receive a limited automatic distribution quantity of four Waves of Color stamps. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size of 20,000 stamps.
SDOs/SDCs will not make any automatic distribution to Post Offices. Post Offices requiring these items must requisition them from their designated SDO/SDC using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. Post Offices may preorder these stamps through the eBuy2 SEAM Catalog or the Stamps Service System (SSS) beginning November 5, 2012. SDOs/SDCs must not distribute this stamp to Post Offices before November 16, 2012.
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:
Waves of Color Stamp Cancellation
Postmaster
PO Box 620045
Orlando, FL 32862-0045
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 February 1, 2013.
The Postal Service 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, 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 three philatelic products available for each stamp issue:
n 115561*, $1 First-Day Cover, $1.44.
n 115565*, $1 Digital Color Postmark, $2.15.
n 115599*, $1 Keepsake, $12.95.
n 115661*, $2 First-Day Cover, $2.44.
n 115665*, $2 Digital Color Postmark, $3.15.
n 115699*, $2 Keepsake, $23.95.
n 115761*, $5 First-Day Cover, $5.44.
n 115765*, $5 Digital Color Postmark, $6.15.
n 115799*, $5 Keepsake, $56.95.
n 115861*, $10 First-Day Cover, $10.44.
n 115865*, $10 Digital Color Postmark, $11.15.
n 115899*, $10 Keepsake, $111.95.
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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Waves of Color: $1 Wave
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Item Number:
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115500
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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$1.00 Definitive
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Format:
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Pane of 10 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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December 1, 2012, Orlando, FL 32862
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Designer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Art Director:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Typographer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Artist:
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Michael Dyer, Brooklyn, NY
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Intaglio/Offset
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Engraver:
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N/A
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Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Stevens, Vari-Size Security
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Stamps per Pane:
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10
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Print Quantity:
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10 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Prephosphored, Stardust Adhesive Taggant
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Stamp Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.05 x 0.77 in./26.67 x 19.56 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.19 x 0.91 in./30.23 x 23.11 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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3.52 x 6.09 in./89.41 x 154.69 mm
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Colors:
Front:
Back:
Intaglio Color:
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PMS 2112 (C Dark Purple), PMS 2200 (C Blue), PMS 2073 (C Purple), PMS 672 (C Pink), PMS 304 (C Light Blue), PMS 7457 (C Light Purple) Black PMS 7682 (Purple)
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Plate Size:
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150 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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“P” followed by seven (7) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate block numbers in two positions
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Back:
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© 2012 USPS • USPS logo • Plate position diagram • Barcode (115500) in upper right and lower left hand corners of pane • Promotional text
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Issue:
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Waves of Color: $2 Wave
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Item Number:
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115600
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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$2.00 Definitive
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Format:
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Pane of 10 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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December 1, 2012, Orlando, FL 32862
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Designer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Art Director:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Typographer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Artist:
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Michael Dyer, Brooklyn, NY
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Intaglio/Offset
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Engraver:
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N/A
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Printer:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Printed at:
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Williamsville, NY
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Press Type:
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Stevens, Vari-Size Security
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Stamps per Pane:
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10
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Print Quantity:
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10 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Prephosphored, Stardust Adhesive Taggant
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Stamp Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.42 x 0.84 in./36.07 x 21.34 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.56 x 0.98 in./39.62 x 24.89 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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4.26 x 6.48 in./108.20 x 164.59 mm
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Colors:
Front:
Back:
Intaglio Color:
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PMS 3302 (C Dark Green), PMS 338 (C Green), PMS 324 (C Light Blue), PMS 580 (C Light Green), PMS 587 (C Lime Green), PMS 607 (C Light Yellow) Black PMS 338 (Green) PMS 338 (Green)
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Plate Size:
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120 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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“P” followed by seven (7) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate block numbers in two positions
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Back:
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© 2012 USPS • USPS logo • Plate position diagram • Barcode (115600) in upper right and lower left hand corners of pane • Promotional text
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Issue:
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Waves of Color: $5 Wave
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Item Number:
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115700
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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$5.00 Definitive
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Format:
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Pane of 10 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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December 1, 2012, Orlando, FL 32862
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Art Director:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Designer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Typographer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Artist:
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Michael Dyer, Brooklyn, NY
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Modeler:
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Donald Woo
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Manufacturing Process:
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Intaglio/Offset
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Engraver:
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N/A
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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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Alprinta/Epikos
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Stamps per Pane:
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10
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Print Quantity:
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10 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Prephosphored, Type I
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Processed at:
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Banknote Corp. of America, Browns Summit, NC
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.406 x 1.071 in./35.71 x 27.20 mm
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Stamp Size (w x h):
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1.56 x 1.225 in./39.62 x 31.11 mm
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Pane Size (w x h):
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4.26 x 7.68 in./108.20 x 195.07 mm
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Colors:
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PMS 7401 (Beige), PMS 100 (Yellow), PMS 157 (Orange), PMS 158 (Orange), PMS 197 (Pink), PMS 673 (Med. Pink), PMS 209 (Dark Red), Intaglio 158 (Orange)
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Plate Size:
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120 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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“S” followed by eight (8) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate numbers in four corners of pane
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Back:
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© 2012 USPS • USPS logo • Plate position diagram • Barcode (115700) in upper right and lower left hand corners of pane • Promotional text
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Issue:
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Waves of Color: $10 Wave
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Item Number:
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115800
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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$10.00 Definitive
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Format:
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Pane of 10 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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December 1, 2012, Orlando, FL 32862
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Art Director:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Designer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Typographer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Artist:
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Michael Dyer, Brooklyn, NY
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Modeler:
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Donald Woo
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Manufacturing Process:
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Intaglio/Offset
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Engraver:
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N/A
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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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Alprinta/Epikos
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Stamps per Pane:
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10
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Print Quantity:
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10 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Prephosphored, Type I
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Processed at:
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Banknote Corp. of America, Browns Summit, NC
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Stamp Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.806 x 1.256 in./45.87 x 31.9 mm
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Stamp Size (w x h):
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1.96 x 1.41 in./49.78 x 35.81 mm
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Pane Size (w x h):
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5.06 x 8.61 in./128.52 x 218.69 mm
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Colors:
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PMS 434 (Taupe), PMS 679 (Light Purple), PMS 304 (Light Blue), PMS 630 (Blue), PMS 570 (Blue), PMS 877 (Gray), Black 6c, Itaglio 5415 (Blue)
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Plate Size:
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120 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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“S” followed by eight (8) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate numbers in four corners of pane
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Back:
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© 2012 USPS • USPS logo • Plate position diagram • Barcode (115800) in upper right and lower left hand corners of pane • Promotional text
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Marketing and Sales, 11-1-12
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