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.
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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