Stamp Announcement 13-33: Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Stamp Announcement 13-33: Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelopre

On August 9, 2013, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show, the Postal Service™ will issue a Folk Art Eagle stamped envelope (Forever® priced at 46 cents).

With the Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope, the U.S. Postal Service® continues a proud tradition of depicting eagles on postage that began in the late 19th century. The stamp art is a photograph of a carved American eagle wall plaque, made of pinewood, by an unknown carver. The eagle carries two United States flags and a shield. Richard Sheaff designed the stamp.

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

The WAG (water-activated gum) Folk Art Eagle (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats only through Stamp Fulfillment Services at www.usps.com/shop or by calling 800-782-6724:

n #10 regular envelope (Item 214400)

n #10 window envelope (Item 214500)

n #9 regular envelope (Item 214600)

n #9 window envelope (Item 214700)

n #6 ¾ regular envelope (Item 266100)

n #6 ¾ window envelope (Item 266200)

The PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) Folk Art Eagle (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats only through Stamp Fulfillment Services at www.usps.com/shop or by calling 800-782-6724:

n #10 regular envelope (Item 232100)

n #10 window envelope (Item 232200)

n #9 regular envelope (Item 232400)

n #9 window envelope (Item 232500)

n #6 ¾ regular envelope (Item 271100)

n #6 ¾ window envelope (Item 271200)

Distribution: First-Class Mail Rate Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelopes (Forever priced at 58 cents – 46 cent postage plus 12 cent surcharge)

Stamp Distribution Offices and Stamp Distribution Centers will NOT receive an automatic distribution of the Folk Art Eagle stamped envelopes. The initial distribution of the Folk Art Eagle stamped envelopes will only be sent to Stamp Fulfillment Services and to the first-day ceremony.

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 the new stamped envelopes at The Postal Store® website at www.usps.com/shop or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They should address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope
Main Office Window Unit
PO Box 5066
Milwaukee, WI 53201-5066

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 up to a quantity of 50. For more than 50, customers have to pay five cents each. All orders must be postmarked by October 9, 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 http://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

Philatelic Products

There are 12 philatelic products available for this stamp issue:

n 214416*, #10 Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 214516*, #10 Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 214616*, #9 Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 214716*, #9 Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 266116*, #6 ¾ Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 266216*, #6 ¾ Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 232116*, #10 Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 232216*, #10 Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 232416*, #9 Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 232516*, #9 Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 271116*, #6 ¾ Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

n 271216*, #6 ¾ Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.70.

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:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

214400

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
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Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

214500

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Fork Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

214600

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

214700

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

8.875 x 3.875 in./225.43 x 98.43 mm

Image Size (w x h):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

266100

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6 3/4 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

266200

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6 3/4 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

232100

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

232200

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#10 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

232400

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

232500

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#9 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

271100

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6 3/4 Regular Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo

 

Issue:

Folk Art Eagle Stamped Envelope

Item Number:

271200

Denomination & Type of Issue:

First-Class Stamped Envelope Forever

Format:

#6 3/4 Window Envelope

Issue Date & City:

August 9, 2013, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (APS Stamp Show, Field Event)

Art Director:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Designer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

Typographer:

Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ

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):

1.400 x 1.235 in./35.56 x 31.37 mm

Marginal Markings:

© USPS 2013 Sustainable Forestry Initiative Logo THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT”
Recycling Logo