There is an update to article “Stamp Announcement 24–39: Thank You, Healthcare Community Stamp,” in Postal Bulletin 22657 (8-22-24, page 35). The first-day-of-issue is October 1, 2024 as previously announced and stamps may begin being sold on October 1, 2024. There will be a Special Dedication event on October 3, 2024 with a Special Dedication postmark.
Only the following pictorial postmark is permitted for the Thank You, Healthcare Community stamp. The word “Station” or the abbreviation “STA” is required somewhere in the design because it will be a temporary station. Use of any image other than the following special pictorial image is prohibited.
To finalize the Thank You, Healthcare Community stamp 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 inch.
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, 9-19-24
