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© 2016 USPS
On March 3, 2017, in Reno, NV, the U.S. Postal Service® will issue the Barn Swallow stamped envelope (Forever® priced at 49 cents).
The U.S. Postal Service celebrates a favorite backyard bird with the issuance of the Barn Swallow stamped envelope. This stamped envelope features a large illustration of a barn swallow perching and a smaller illustration showing the bird in flight. The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) originally nested in caves. As man-made structures began to dot the North American landscape, barn swallows adapted by building their mud nests under the eaves of barns, houses, and bridges, thus becoming a familiar sight in farmyards. Barn swallows are acrobatic flyers, and a single bird can catch and consume thousands of insects in one day. Art director William J. Gicker designed the stamp with original art by Matthew Frey.
The WAG (water-activated gum) Barn Swallow (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats only through Stamp Fulfillment Services at www.usps.com/stamps or by calling 800-782-6724:
n #10 regular envelope (Item 291500).
n #10 window envelope (Item 291600).
n #9 regular envelope (Item 291100).
n #9 window envelope (Item 291200).
n #6-¾ regular envelope (item 280700).
n #6-¾ window envelope (Item 280800).
The PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) Barn Swallow (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats in the field and through Stamp Fulfillment Services:
n #10 regular envelope (Item 291300).
n #10 window envelope (Item 291400).
n #9 regular envelope (Item 290900).
n #9 window envelope (Item 291000).
n #6-¾ regular envelope (Item 280500).
n #6-¾ window envelope (Item 280600).
Stamp Fulfillment Services will not make an automatic push distribution to Post Offices™. Post Offices may begin ordering items 291300, 291400, 290900, 291000, 280500, and 280600 prior to the first-day-of-issue.
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 http://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:
FDOI – Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900
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. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by May 3, 2017.
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 12 philatelic products for this stamp issue:
n 291516*, #10 Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 291616*, #10 Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 291116*, #9 Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 291216*, #9 Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 280716*, #6-¾ Regular WAG First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 280816*. #6-¾ Window WAG First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 291316*, #10 Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 291416*, #10 Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 290916*, #9 Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 291016*, #9 Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 280516*, #6-¾ Regular PSA First-Day Cover, $0.73.
n 280616*, #6-¾ Window PSA First-Day Cover, $0.73.
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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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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291500
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#10 Regular Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
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Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Artist:
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Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint “USPS”
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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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Halm Jet EM4000
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated Gum
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size: (w x h):
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9.5 x 4.125 in/241.30 x 104.78 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
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Colors:
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
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Marginal Markings:
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FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
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Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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291600
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#10 Window Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
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Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Artist:
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Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint “USPS”
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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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Halm Jet EM4000
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated Gum
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size: (w x h):
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9.5 x 4.125 in/241.30 x 104.78 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
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Colors:
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
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Marginal Markings:
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FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
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Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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291100
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#9 Regular Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
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Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Artist:
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Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint “USPS”
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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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Halm Jet EM4000
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Water-activated Gum
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size: (w x h):
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8.875 x 3.875 in/225.43 x 98.43 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
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Colors:
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
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Marginal Markings:
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FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
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Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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291200
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#9 Window Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
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Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Artist:
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Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint “USPS”
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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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Halm Jet EM4000
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Print Quantity:
|
Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated Gum
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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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):
|
1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
|
Colors:
|
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
|
Marginal Markings:
|
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
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Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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280700
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#6-¾ Regular Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
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Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Artist:
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Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint “USPS”
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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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Halm Jet EM4000
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated Gum
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Processed at:
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Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Envelope Size: (w x h):
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6.50 x 3.625 in/165.10 x 92.08 mm
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Image Size (w x h):
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1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
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Colors:
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
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Marginal Markings:
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FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
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Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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280800
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#6-¾ Window Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
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Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Artist:
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Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint “USPS”
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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:
|
Halm Jet EM4000
|
Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Water-activated Gum
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size: (w x h):
|
6.50 x 3.625 in/165.10 x 92.08 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
|
Colors:
|
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
|
Marginal Markings:
|
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
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Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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291300
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#10 Regular Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
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Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Typographer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Artist:
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Matthew Frey, Annapolis, MD
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint “USPS”
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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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Halm Jet EM4000
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Folding Machine:
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W&D #527
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Print Quantity:
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Fulfillment
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Paper Type:
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61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
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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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Envelope Orientation:
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Horizontal
|
Envelope Size: (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in/241.30 x 104.78 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
|
Colors:
|
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
|
Marginal Markings:
|
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
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Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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291400
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#10 Window Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
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Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
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
|
Print Quantity:
|
Fulfillment
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Pressure-sensitive
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size: (w x h):
|
9.5 x 4.125 in/241.30 x 104.78 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
|
Colors:
|
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
|
Marginal Markings:
|
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
|
Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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290900
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#9 Regular Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
|
March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
|
Art Director:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Designer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
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
|
Print Quantity:
|
Fulfillment
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Pressure-sensitive
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
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):
|
1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
|
Colors:
|
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
|
Marginal Markings:
|
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
|
Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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291000
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#9 Window Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
|
Art Director:
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William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Designer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
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
|
Print Quantity:
|
Fulfillment
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Pressure-sensitive
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
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):
|
1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
|
Colors:
|
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
|
Marginal Markings:
|
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
|
Issue:
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Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
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Item Number:
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280500
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
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Format:
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#6-¾ Regular Envelope
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Issue Date & City:
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March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
|
Art Director:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Designer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
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
|
Print Quantity:
|
Fulfillment
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Pressure-sensitive
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size: (w x h):
|
6.50 x 3.625 in/165.10 x 92.08 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
|
Colors:
|
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
|
Marginal Markings:
|
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
|
Issue:
|
Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope
|
Item Number:
|
280600
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
First-Class Mail Forever Stamped Envelope
|
Format:
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#6-¾ Window Envelope
|
Issue Date & City:
|
March 3, 2017, Reno, NV 89510
|
Art Director:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Designer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
Typographer:
|
William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
|
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
|
Print Quantity:
|
Fulfillment
|
Paper Type:
|
61# Postal Envelope, Block, Type III
|
Adhesive Type:
|
Pressure-sensitive
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
|
Envelope Orientation:
|
Horizontal
|
Envelope Size: (w x h):
|
6.50 x 3.625 in/165.10 x 92.08 mm
|
Image Size (w x h):
|
1.906 x 1.263 in/48.41 x 32.08 mm
|
Colors:
|
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 339 Green
|
Marginal Markings:
|
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Logo • “THIS ENVELOPE IS RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH 30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT” • Recycling Logo • © USPS 2016
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