Postal Bulletin 22328, January 12, 2012 - Our Business Is Delivering
Postal Bulletin 22328, January 12, 2012 - Our Business Is Delivering
Postal Bulletin 22328, January 12, 2012 - Our Business Is Delivering
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96 postal bulletin <strong>22328</strong> (1-<strong>12</strong>-<strong>12</strong>) Organization Information<br />
Stamp Announcement <strong>12</strong>-16: Love Ribbons<br />
© 2011 USPS<br />
On February 14, 20<strong>12</strong>, in Colorado Springs, Colorado,<br />
the <strong>Postal</strong> Service will issue a Love Ribbons special<br />
stamp (Forever ® priced at 45 cents), in one design in a<br />
pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item<br />
577200).<br />
The Love Ribbons stamp features a graphic design of<br />
pink-tinged, satin ribbons that spell out the word “Love” in<br />
a graceful, cursive script on a bright red background.<br />
Pieces of ribbon that appear to extend beyond the borders<br />
of the stamp broaden the reach of the design and its sentiment.<br />
This issuance is a continuation of the popular Love<br />
series introduced by the <strong>Postal</strong> Service in 1973. Illustrator<br />
Louise Fili designed the stamp under the direction of Derry<br />
Noyes.<br />
The stamp will go on sale nationwide February 14, 20<strong>12</strong>.<br />
Distribution: Item 577200, First-Class Mail Love<br />
Ribbons Special (Forever priced at 45 cents), PSA<br />
Pane of 20 Stamps<br />
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and stamp distribution<br />
centers (SDCs) will receive their standard automatic<br />
distribution quantity for a PSA pane stamp. Distributions<br />
are rounded up to the nearest master carton size of 40,000<br />
stamps.<br />
Initial Supply to Post Offices<br />
SDOs/SDCs will make subsequent automatic distribution<br />
to Post Offices of a quantity to cover approximately 45<br />
days of sales. Distribution quantities for the automatic distribution<br />
will be posted, by finance number and unit ID, on<br />
the Asset Management SDC webpage at http://<br />
blue.usps.gov/purchase/assetmgnt/am_sdchome.htm.<br />
SDOs/SDCs must not distribute this commemorative sheet<br />
to Post Offices before <strong>January</strong> 31, 20<strong>12</strong>.<br />
Additional Supply<br />
Post Offices requiring additional quantities of Item<br />
577200 must requisition them from their designated SDO/<br />
SDC after the first day of issue using PS Form 17, Stamp<br />
Requisition/Stamp Return.<br />
Sales Policy<br />
All Post Offices should maintain a sufficient inventory<br />
level of this item until the stamp is officially withdrawn from<br />
sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional<br />
quantities using their normal ordering procedures.<br />
How to Order the First Day of <strong>Is</strong>sue Postmark<br />
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue<br />
postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their<br />
local Post Office facility, at The <strong>Postal</strong> Store ® website at<br />
www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They<br />
should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice,<br />
address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place<br />
them in a larger envelope addressed to:<br />
Love Ribbons Stamp<br />
Postmaster<br />
201 E. Pikes Peak Avenue<br />
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-9998<br />
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the <strong>Postal</strong><br />
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is<br />
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked<br />
by April 14, 20<strong>12</strong>.<br />
How to Order First Day Covers<br />
Stamp Fulfillment Services also offers first day covers for<br />
new stamp issues and <strong>Postal</strong> Service stationery items postmarked<br />
with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each<br />
item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the<br />
quarterly USA Philatelic Catalog. Customers may request a<br />
free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:<br />
Information Fulfillment<br />
Dept. 6270<br />
U.S. <strong>Postal</strong> Service<br />
PO Box 219014<br />
Kansas City, MO 64<strong>12</strong>1-9014<br />
Philatelic Products<br />
There are four philatelic products available for this<br />
stamp issue:<br />
577261*, First Day Cover, $0.89.<br />
577265*, Digital Color Postmark, $1.60.<br />
577291*, Ceremony Program, $6.95.<br />
577299*, Cancellation Keepsake (Digital Color Postmark<br />
w/Pane), $10.95.<br />
Items with an asterisk (*) will use the <strong>12</strong>8 barcode from<br />
Stamp Fulfillment Services. All other philatelic products will<br />
continue to use barcode series A, with the exception of the<br />
Yearbook and the Guide Book.