In the article “Stamp Announcement 18-33: Sparkling Holidays Stamps,” in Postal Bulletin 22501 (8-30-18, page 33), the Sparkling Holidays stamps special dedication postmark was unavailable. The special dedication postmark for Sparkling Holidays stamps is shown here:
Only the following pictorial postmark is permitted for the Sparkling Holidays stamps. The word “Station” or the abbreviation “STA” is required somewhere in the design, because it will be a temporary station. The use of any image other than the following special pictorial image is prohibited.
To finalize the Sparkling Holidays stamps pictorial postmark art, insert the date, city, state, and ZIP Code™ of the physical location of your event adjacent to the stamp image. Overall dimensions of the pictorial postmark must not exceed 4 inches (horizontally) by 2 inches (vertically). Collectors prefer the dimensions 3-1/2 inches by 1.
The Postal Service™ must make all special postmarks known to collectors through advance publicity in the Postal Bulletin. Therefore, all special dedication cancellations must be reported to Stamp Services 4 weeks before the event using PS Form 413, Pictorial Postmark Announcement/Report. To get a copy of the form, go to blue.usps.gov/formmgmt/forms/ps413.pdf.
— Stamp Services, Marketing, 9-13-18
