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

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.
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Item 270900, #6¾ regular envelope, 5,000.
Item 271000, #6¾ window envelope, 5,000.
Initial Supply to Post Offices
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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.