Stamp Announcement 13-14: Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Stamp Announcement 13-14: Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

On March 1, 2013, in Sacramento, California, the Postal Service™ will issue a Bank Swallow stamped envelope (Forever® priced at 46 cents).

In 2013, the U.S. Postal Service® will issue a stamped envelope featuring the bank swallow, the smallest swallow in North America. The art, based on photographs, shows a large illustration of a bank swallow perched next to a smaller illustration of the bird in flight. The bank swallow is a songbird that typically nests in sandy banks overlooking lakes and streams. Art director William J. Gicker designed the envelope, using illustrations created by artist Matthew Frey.

The WAG (water-activated gum) Bank Swallow (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats only through Stamp Fulfillment Services at www.usps.com/stamps or 800-782-6724:

n #10 regular envelope (Item 210900).

n #10 window envelope (Item 210000).

n #9 regular envelope (Item 211100).

n #9 window envelope (Item 211200).

n #6 ¾ regular envelope (Item 265600).

n #6 ¾ window envelope (Item 265700).

The PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) Bank Swallow (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats in the field and through Stamp Fulfillment Services:

n #10 regular envelope (Item 231300).

n #10 window envelope (Item 231400).

n #9 regular envelope (Item 231500).

n #9 window envelope (Item 231600).

n #6 ¾ regular envelope (Item 270700).

n #6 ¾ window envelope (Item 270800).

To learn more about the stories behind the stamps, visit www.beyondtheperf.com.

Distribution: First-Class Mail® Rate Bank Swallow Stamped Envelopes (Forever priced at 58 cents – 46-cent postage plus 12-cent surcharge)

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (SDCs) will receive their standard automatic distribution quantities of the PSA stamped envelopes. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton sizes:

n #10 regular envelope (Item 231300), Qty. 2500.

n #10 window envelope (Item 231400), Qty. 2500.

n #9 regular envelope (Item 231500), Qty. 2500.

n #9 window envelope (Item 231600), Qty. 2500.

n #6 ¾ regular envelope (Item 270700), Qty. 5000.

n #6 ¾ window envelope (Item 270800), Qty. 5000.

Initial Supply to Post Offices

SDOs/SDCs will not make any automatic distribution to Post Offices™. Post Offices requiring items 231300, 231400, 231500, 231600, 270700, or 270800 must requisition them from their designated SDO/SDC using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. Post Offices may preorder these stamps 30 days prior to first-day-of-issue through the eBuy2 SEAM Catalog. Post Offices should not sell the stamp prior to first-day-of-issue.

Sales Policy

All Post Offices should maintain a sufficient inventory level of this item until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures.

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/stamps, 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:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope
Sacramento Post Office
2000 Royal Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95813-0008

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 May 1, 2013.

How to Order First-Day Covers

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/stamps 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

Philatelic Products

There are 13 philatelic products available for this stamped envelope issue:

n 210916*, #10 Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 210016*, #10 Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 211116*, #9 Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 211216*, #9 Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 265616*, #6 ¾ Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 265716*, #6 ¾ Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 231316*, #10 Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 231416*, #10 Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 231516*, #9 Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 231616*, #9 Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 270716*, #6 ¾ Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 270816*, #6 ¾ Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 231334*, Bank Swallow 10pk. with Seals, $9.95.

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:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

210900

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, 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):

1.600 x 1.513 in./40.64 x 38.43 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

210000

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, 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):

1.600 x 1.513 in./40.64 x 38.43 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

211100

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, 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):

1.600 x 1.513 in/40.64 x 38.43 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

211200

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, 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):

1.600 x 1.513 in./40.64 x 38.43 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

265600

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6 3/4 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

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

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

6.500 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.490 x 1.345 in./37.85 x 34.16 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

265700

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6 3/4 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Water-activated

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

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

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

6.5 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.490 x 1.345 in./37.85 x 34.16 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

231300

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, 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):

1.600 x 1.513 in./40.64 x 38.43 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

231400

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Mueller, A76

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, 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):

1.600 x 1.513 in../40.64 x 38.43 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2011 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

231500

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, 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):

1.600 x 1.513 in./40.64 x 38.43 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

231600

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, 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):

1.600 x 1.513 in./40.64 x 38.43 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

270700

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6 3/4 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

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

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

6.500 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.490 x 1.345 in./37.85 x 34.16 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Bank Swallow Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

270800

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6 3/4 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

March 1, 2013, Sacramento, CA 95813 (No Ceremony)

Art Director:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Designer:

William J. Gicker, USPS

Typographer:

Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA

Artist:

Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD

Modeler:

Joseph Sheeran

Manufacturing Process:

Offset/Microprint “USPS”

Printer:

Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)

Printed at:

Williamsville, NY

Press Type:

Halm Jet EM4000

Folding Machine:

W&D #527

Stamps per Pane/Sheet:

N/A

Print Quantity:

Fulfillment

Paper Type:

61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III

Adhesive Type:

Pressure-sensitive

Processed at:

Ashton Potter, Cheektowaga, NY

Colors:

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

Envelope Orientation:

Horizontal

Envelope Size (w x h):

6.500 x 3.625 in./165.10 x 92.08 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.490 x 1.345 in./37.85 x 34.16 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2012 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT” Recycling Logo