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In the article “Stamp Announcement 26-5: Phillis Wheatley Stamp,” in Postal Bulletin 22692 (12-25-25, pages 37-38), the technical details were not included.
Below are the technical details for the Phillis Wheatley stamp.
Issue:
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Phillis Wheatley Stamp
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Item Number:
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487800
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever®
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Format:
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Pane of 20 (1 design)
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Series:
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Black Heritage
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Issue Date & City:
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January 29, 2026, Boston, MA 02205
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Art Director:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Designer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Existing Art:
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Kerry James Marshall, 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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Press Type:
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Muller A76
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Stamps per Pane:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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25,000,000 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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Colors:
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.8400 x 1.4200 in. / 21.3360 x
36.0680 mm.
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Overall Size (w x h):
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0.9800 x 1.5600 in. / 24.8920 x
39.6240 mm.
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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6.0000 x 8.5000 in. / 152.4000 x
215.9000 mm.
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Press Sheet Size (w x h):
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12.0000 x 25.7500 in. / 304.8000 x
654.0500 mm.
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Plate Size:
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240 stamps per revolution
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Plate Number:
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“P” followed by four (4) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate number in bottom two corners of pane
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Back:
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© 2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (487800) • Plate position diagram (6) • BLACK HERITAGE, Celebrating Phillis Wheatley, 49th IN A SERIES • Promotional text
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing, 1-8-26
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