In 2016, the U.S. Postal Service® continues a nearly century-long tradition of commemorating international philatelic exhibitions held every decade in the United States with specially designed issuances. This year, the Postal Service™ celebrates World Stamp Show-NY 2016, an eight-day philatelic extravaganza that runs from May 28–June 4, 2016, in New York City, with the issuance of eight new stamp issues.
Two of the stamp issuances, World Stamp Show-NY 2016 folio of 24 stamps and the Classics Forever souvenir sheet of 6 stamps, will only be available at the World Stamp Show and through The Postal Store® website at http:⁄⁄www.usps.com⁄shop or by calling 800-782-6724.
All issuances will be sold in full format only; the stamps may not be sold individually.
Here is the FDOI schedule:
May 28 – World Stamp Show-NY 2016, item 586900, folio of 24 stamps, 2 designs.
May 29 – Repeal of the Stamp Act, item 586700, souvenir sheet of 10 stamps, one design.
May 30 – Honoring Extraordinary Heroism: The Service Cross Medals, item 561100, souvenir sheet of 12 stamps, 4 designs.
May 31 – Pluto – Explored! item 586600, souvenir sheet of 4 stamps, 2 designs.
May 31 – Views of Our Planets, item 473600, pane of 16 stamps, 8 designs.
June 1 – Classics Forever, item 586800, souvenir sheet of 6 stamps, 6 designs.
June 2 – National Parks, item 560600, pane of 16 stamps, 16 designs.
June 3 – Colorful Celebrations, item 681000, booklet of 20 stamps, 10 designs.
— Stamp Services,
Marketing and Sales, 5-12-16
