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Update: Stamp Announcement 18-02: Byodo-In Temple Stamp
In the article “Stamp Announcement 18-02: Byodo-In Temple Stamp,” in Postal Bulletin 22483 (12-21-17, page 46), the technical details were not available. The information is now available and shown here:
Issue:
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Byodo-In Temple Stamp
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Item Number:
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114100
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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$6.70 Priority Mail® rate
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Format:
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Pane of 4 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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January 21, 2018, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Art Director:
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Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
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Designer:
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Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
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Typographer:
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Dan Cosgrove, Chicago, IL
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Artist:
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Dan Cosgrove, Chicago, IL
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Modeler:
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Joseph Sheeran
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint
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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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Muller A76
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Stamps per Pane:
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4
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Print Quantity:
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7,000,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
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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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Colors:
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Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
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Stamp Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.42 x 1.085 in/36.07 x 27.56 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.56 x 1.225 in/39.62 x 31.12 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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4.12 x 3.45 in/104.65 x 87.63 mm
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Plate Size:
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96 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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“P” followed by four (4) digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate number in two corners of pane
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Back:
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©2017 USPS • USPS Logo • Four barcodes (114100) • Plate Position Diagram • Promotional Text
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— Stamp Services, Marketing, 1-18-18
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