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In the article “Stamp Announcement 26-17: Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult Stamps,” in Postal Bulletin 22699 (04-02-26, pages 35–36), the technical details were not included.
Below are the technical details for the Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult Stamps.
Issue:
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Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult Stamps
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Item Number:
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488500
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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 (5 designs)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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May 14, 2026, Wabasha, MN 55981
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Art Director:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Illustrator::
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David Allen Sibley, Deerfield, MA
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Existing Selvage Photo:
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Craig Goodwin
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Modeler:
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Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset/Flexographic
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America
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Press Type:
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Gallus RCS
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Stamps per Pane:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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22,000,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Phosphor, Block Tag
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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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1.0850 x 1.4200 in. / 27.5590 x
36.0680 mm.
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.2250 x 1.5600 in. / 31.1150 x
39.6240 mm.
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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10.0000 x 7.2000 in. / 254.0000 x
182.8800 mm.
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Press Sheets Size (w x h):
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14.5250 x 20.1250 in. / 368.9350 x
511.1750 mm.
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Plate Size:
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80 stamps per revolution
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Plate Number:
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“B” followed by four (4) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Header: Bald Eagle • Hatchling to Adult • Plate number in bottom two corners of pane
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Back:
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© 2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (488500) • Plate position diagram (4) • Promotional text
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing, 4-16-26
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