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In the article “Stamp Announcement 26-16: Route 66 Stamps,” in Postal Bulletin 22699 (04-02-26, pages 33–34), the technical details were not included.
Below are the technical details for the Route 66 Stamps.
Issue:
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Route 66 Stamps
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Item Number:
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488400
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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 16 (8 designs)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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May 5, 2026, Phoenix, AZ 85026
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Art Director:
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Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
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Designer:
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Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
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Existing Photos:
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David Schwartz, Lakewood, OH
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Modeler:
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Daryl DeMont
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset
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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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16
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Print Quantity:
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26,000,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag Applied
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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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Square
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.0850 x 1.0850 in. / 27.5590 x
27.5590 mm.
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.2250 x 1.2250 in. / 31.1150 x
31.1150 mm.
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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8.0500 x 5.9300 in. / 204.4700 x
150.6220 mm.
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Press Sheets Size (w x h):
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24.6500 x 12.1100 in. / 626.1100 x
307.5940 mm.
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Plate Size:
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192 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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ROUTE 66 Road Sign
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Back:
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ROUTE 66 Road Sign • Descriptive Text • Map of United States identifying Route 66 and locations
• © 2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (488400) • Plate position diagram (6) • Promotional text
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing, 4-16-26
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