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In the article “Stamp Announcement 16-18: Classics Forever Stamps, in Postal Bulletin 22440 (4-28-16, page 51), the following information has been updated:
The Classics Forever stamps will be available for purchase at the World Stamp Show on June 1, 2016. The stamps can also be purchased through the following channels: The Postal Store® website at http:⁄⁄www.usps.com⁄shop or our toll-free number, 800-782-6724. These stamps will not be available for purchase at Postal Retail Units.
Issue:
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Classics Forever
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Item Number:
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586800
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever®
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Format:
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Souvenir Sheet of 6 stamps (6 designs)
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Series:
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N⁄A
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Issue Date & City:
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June 1, 2016, New York, NY 10199
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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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Modeler:
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Sandra Lane⁄Michelle Finn
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Manufacturing Process:
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Intaglio, Offset
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America
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Printed at:
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Browns Summit, NC
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Press Type:
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Alprinta 74
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Stamps per Pane:
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6
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Print Quantity:
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18 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Phosphor Tagged Paper, Block
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Processed at:
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Banknote Corporation of America, Browns Summit SC
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Colors:
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PMS 9180⁄Cream, 4545⁄Beige, 7528⁄Tan, 7530⁄Gray, 488⁄Flesh, Warm Gray 8⁄Gray, Intaglio Black, Intaglio Blue
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.77 x 1.05 in.⁄19.56 x 26.67 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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0.91 x 1.19 in.⁄23.11 x 30.22 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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4.75 x 6.5 in.⁄120.65 x 165.10 mm
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Press Sheets Size
(w x h):
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24.25 x 13.125 in.⁄615.95 x 333.38 mm
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Plate Size:
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60 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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None
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Marginal Markings:
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Back:
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© 2016 USPS • USPS logo • Plate position diagram • Barcode (586800) in upper right and lower left corners of pane • Promotional text
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing and Sales, 5-12-16
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