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In the article “Stamp Announcement 26-1: Angel’s Trumpets Stamp,” in Postal Bulletin 22690 (11-27-25, page 41), the technical details were not included.
Below are the technical details for the Angel’s Trumpets stamp.
Issue:
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Angel’s Trumpets Stamp
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Item Number:
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129500
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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Four-cent Denominated, Mail-use
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Format:
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Pane of 20 (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 9, 2026, Kenosha, WI 53140
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Art Director:
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Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
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Designer:
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Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
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Existing Photo:
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Harold Davis, Kenosha, WI
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Modeler:
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Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America
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Press Type:
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Alprinta 74
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Stamps per Pane:
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20
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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
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.7300 x 0.8400 in. / 18.5420 x
21.3360 mm.
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Stamp Size (w x h):
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0.8700 x 0.9800 in. / 22.0980 x
24.8920 mm.
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Pane Size (w x h):
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5.3300 x 4.8800 in. / 135.3820 x
123.9520 mm.
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Colors:
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PMS 7491 C, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
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Plate Size:
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160 stamps per revolution
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Plate Number:
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“B” followed by five (5) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate numbers in four corners of pane
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Back:
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© 2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (129500) • Plate position diagram (8) • Promotional text
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Issue:
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Angel’s Trumpets Stamp
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Item Number:
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762900
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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Four-cent Denominated, Mail-use
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Format:
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Coil of 10,000 (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 9, 2026, Kenosha, WI 53140
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Art Director:
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Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
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Designer:
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Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
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Existing Photo:
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Harold Davis, Kenosha, WI
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Modeler:
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Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America
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Press Type:
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Alprinta 74
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Stamps per Coil:
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10,000
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Print Quantity:
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10,000,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Nonphosphored Type III
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.7300 x 0.8400 in. / 18.5420 x
21.3360 mm.
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Stamp Size (w x h):
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0.8700 x 0.9800 in. / 22.0980 x
24.8920 mm.
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Colors:
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PMS 7491 C, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
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Plate Size:
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540 stamps per revolution
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Plate Number:
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“B” followed by five (5) single digits
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Coil Number Frequency:
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Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image
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