Postal Bulletin 22328, January 12, 2012 - Our Business Is Delivering

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86 postal bulletin 22328 (1-12-12) Organization Information Issue: Bonsai Item Number: 688000 Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever Format: Booklet of 20 (5 designs) Series: N/A Issue Date & City: January 23, 2012, Sacramento, CA 95813 Designer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Typographer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD Artist: John D. Dawson, Hilo, HI Modeler: Joseph Sheeran Manufacturing Process: Offset/Microprint “USPS” Engraver: N/A Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) Printed at: Williamsville, NY Press Type: Mueller Martini, A76 Stamps per Booklet: 20 Print Quantity: 400 million stamps Paper Type: Prephosphored Type I Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU) Stamp Orientation: Horizontal Image Area (w x h): 1.05 x 0.77 in./26.67 x 19.56 mm Overall Size (w x h): 1.19 x 0.91 in./30.23 x 23.11 mm Booklet Size (w x h): 2.38 x 5.76 in./60.45 x 146.30 mm Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PMS 7C (Cool Gray) Plate Size: 880 stamps per revolution Plate Numbers: Marginal Markings: “P” followed by five (5) single digits Front Cover: Header: “BONSAI Twenty First-Class Forever Stamps Barcode • © 2011 USPS in peel strip area • Plate numbers in peel strip area — Stamp Services, Government Relations and Public Policy, 1-12-12
Organization Information Stamp Announcement 12-13: Purple Martin Stamped Envelope © 2011 USPS On January 23, 2012, in Mulberry, Florida, the Postal Service will issue a Purple Martin stamped envelope (Forever ® priced at 45 cents). The U.S. Postal Service ® celebrates the largest swallow in North America with issuance of Purple Martin Stamped Envelope. The highly realistic stamp art includes a large illustration of a purple martin perching and a smaller illustration showing the bird in flight. Art director William J. Gicker designed the stamps, using illustrations by artist Matthew Frey. The WAG (water-activated gum) Purple Martin (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats only through Stamp Fulfillment Services (www.usps.com/ shop or 800-782-6724): #10 regular envelope (Item 210500). #10 window envelope (Item 210600). #9 regular envelope (Item 210700). #9 window envelope (Item 210800). #6¾ regular envelope (Item 265800). #6¾ window envelope (Item 265900). The pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) Purple Martin (Forever) stamped envelopes will be available in the following formats in the field and through Stamp Fulfillment Services: #10 regular envelope (Item 231700). #10 window envelope (Item 231800). #9 regular envelope (Item 231900). #9 window envelope (Item 232000). #6¾ regular envelope (Item 270900). #6¾ window envelope (Item 271000). Distribution: First-Class Mail Rate Purple Martin Stamped Envelopes (Forever priced at 45 cents) Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution centers (SDCs) will receive their standard automatic distribution quantities of the stamped envelopes. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton sizes: Item 231700, #10 regular envelope, 2,500. Item 231800, #10 window envelope, 2,500. Item 231900, #9 regular envelope, 2,500. Item 232000, #9 window envelope, 2,500. postal bulletin 22328 (1-12-12) Item 270900, #6¾ regular envelope, 5,000. Item 271000, #6¾ window envelope, 5,000. Initial Supply to Post Offices 87 SDOs/SDCs will not make any automatic distribution to Post Offices. Post offices requiring quantities of Items 231700, 231800, 231900, 232000, 270900, or 271000 must requisition them from their designated SDO/SDC using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. Post Offices may preorder from SDOs/SDCs through the Stamp Services System beginning 30 days prior to the first day of issue. For Post Offices that have placed orders, initial supplies to the Post Offices will be shipped as stamped envelopes are received at the SDCs from the stamp printers. Sales Policy All Post Offices should maintain a sufficient inventory level of these items until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures. How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark Customers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase the new stamped envelopes at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store ® website www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP- 24. They should address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to: Purple Martin Stamped Envelope Postmaster 2000 Mulford Road Mulberry, FL 33860-9998 After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by March 23, 2012. How to Order First Day Covers Stamp Fulfillment Services also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic Catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to: Information Fulfillment Dept. 6270 U.S. Postal Service PO Box 219014 Kansas City, MO 64121-9014 Philatelic Products There are 13 philatelic products available for this stamp issue: 210561*, Purple Martin WAG (Forever) #10 Regular First Day Cover, $0.68. 210661*, Purple Martin WAG (Forever) #10 Window First Day Cover, $0.68.
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