2014 US New Issues - American Philatelic Society

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2014 U.S.
New Issues
O
n November 26, in Philadelphia, the Postal Service issued
a First Class Kwanzaa stamp
(Forever® priced at 46 cents) in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive
pane of 20 stamps.
This new stamp design from the
USPS celebrates the annual non-religious holiday of Kwanzaa, which takes
place over seven days from December 26
to January 1. Kwanzaa derives its name
from the phrase “first fruits” in Swahili,
a widely spoken African language. Created in 1966, the holiday honors the African-American family, community, and
culture. The stamp art features a stylized
depiction of a man, woman, and child
dressed in traditional, African-inspired
clothing joined together in a unifying
embrace. The seven candles, known as
the mishumaa saba, are a centerpiece of
the Kwanzaa table. An open book symbolizes the holiday’s emphasis on knowledge and cultural history. The bold colors in the stamp art represent the colors
of the Kwanzaa flag — green for growth,
red for blood, and black for the African people. Artist R. Gregory Christie
worked with art director Antonio Alcalá,
who designed the stamp.
Denomination: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)
Series: Holiday Celebrations
Designer/Art Director/Typographer:
Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Artist: R. Gregory Christie, Brooklyn, NY
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset/
Microprint “USPS”
Engraver: N/A
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU),
Williamsville, NY
Press Type: Mueller Martini, A76
Print Quantity: 7 million stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type III
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
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Kwanzaa
Stamp
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Sizes (w x h): 19.56 x 26.67 mm (image);
23.11 x 30.23 mm (overall); 140.97 x
146.30 mm (pane)
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow,
Green, Red
Plate Numbers: “P” followed by 6 single
digits
Marginal Markings: Front: Plate block
numbers in four corners of pane. Back:
©2013 USPS; USPS logo; Plate position
diagram; Barcode (585000) at top
right and lower left corners of pane;
Promotional text.
Hanukkah Stamp
On November 19, 2013, in New York
City, the Postal Service issued a First
Class Hanukkah stamp (Forever® priced
at 46 cents) in one design in a pressuresensitive adhesive pane of 20 stamps.
Celebrated by Jews around the world,
Hanukkah, the joyous Festival of Lights,
spans eight nights and days of remembrance and ritual. In 2013 Hanukkah
began at sundown on November 27. The
stamp art is a photograph of a contemporary forged-iron menorah created by
Vermont blacksmith, Steven Bronstein.
Nine lighted white beeswax candles top
the branches. “Hanukkah” (the Hebrew
word for “dedication”) is spelled out
across the top of the stamp in yellow letters. Art director Ethel Kessler designed
the stamp and George E. Brown was the
photographer.
Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Photographer: George E. Brown,
Alexandria, VA
Blacksmith: Steven Bronstein
Engraver: N/A
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU),
Williamsville, NY
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
30.23 x 23.11 mm (overall); 146.30 x
140.97 mm (pane)
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
digits
Marginal Markings: Front: Plate block
diagram; Barcode (583000) at top
Promotional text.
O
n January 15, in San Francisco,
California, the U.S. Postal Service issued the Lunar New Year:
Year of the Horse First-Class Mail stamp
(Forever® stamp priced at 46 cents) in
one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of twelve stamps. The Year of
the Horse stamp is the seventh of twelve
stamps in the Celebrating Lunar New
Year series. The Year of the Horse begins
on January 31, 2014, and ends on February 18, 2015. The stamp art depicts
Chinese drums, with drumsticks painted red for luck, of the sort traditionally
played to welcome the New Year. Artist
Kam Mak created this original painting.
Art director Ethel Kessler incorporated
elements from the previous series of Lunar New Year stamps to create continuity
between the series.
Denomination: First-Class Forever
Format: Souvenir Sheet of 12 (1 design)
Series: Celebrating Lunar New Year
Artist: Kam Mak, Brooklyn, NY
Engraver: Trident
Modeler: CCL Label, Inc.
Manufacturing Process: Gravure
Printer: CCL Label, Inc., Clinton, SC 29325
Press Type: Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK)
Print Quantity: 17,600,400 stamps
Paper Type: Phosphored Tagged, Block;
Nonphosphored Type III
Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black,
Brown, Lavender, Gold
39.62 x 24.89 mm (overall); 184.15 x
148.59 mm (pane)
Plate Numbers: N/A
Marginal Markings: Front: Header —
“CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW YEAR.”
Back: © 2013 USPS; USPS logo; Header
— “CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW
YEAR”; Short summary of Lunar New
Year; Barcode (587100) at bottom of
pane; Promotional text.
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Lunar New Year:
Year of the Horse
Format: Coil of 10,000 (1 design)
Series: American Design
Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Artist: Lou Nolan
Engraver: N/A
Printer: Ashton Potter/Guilford Gravure,
Williamsville, NY
Chippendale Chair
On January 2, in Kansas City, Missouri, the U.S. Postal Service reissued
the Chippendale Chair 4-cent definitive
stamp in one design in a water-activated
gum coil of 10,000 stamps. Chippendale
Chair, the fourth stamp in the American
Design series, was first issued March 5,
2004. It features a stylized treatment of
a Chippendale chair made in Philadelphia between 1760–1765. The artist, the
late Lou Nolan, based his design on a
Chippendale side chair, or chair without
arms. The colors he used for the wood
and seat cover give the stamp design a
contemporary feel. Derry Noyes was the
art director.
Denomination: 4-cent Definitive
Press Type: Cerutti, 118
Adhesive Type: Water-activated
22.10 x 24.89 mm (overall)
Colors: Brown, Yellow, Orange
Plate Numbers: “P” followed by four
single digits
Plate Number Frequency: Plate block
number on 1st stamp of the form below
stamp
Coil Back Number Frequency: N/A
Marginal Markings: N/A
Harry Potter
On November 19, 2013, in Orlando, Florida, the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the world of Harry Potter with
a souvenir booklet that includes twenty
new, colorful stamps (Forever® priced at
46 cents) that pay tribute to the magical
stories that have inspired fans of all ages.
The courageous heroes, fearsome villains, and extraordinary creatures of J.K.
Rowling’s novels, as depicted in Warner
Bros.’ award-winning films, come to life
on the stamps that capture the enchantment of Harry’s world. Art directors
Greg Breeding and William J. Gicker
worked with Warner Bros. to design the
souvenir booklet.
Denomination: First-Class Forever
Commemorative
Format: Souvenir Booklet of 20 (20
designs)
Series: N/A
Art Directors: Greg Breeding,
Charlottesville, VA and William J.
Gicker, Washington, DC
Designer/Typographer: Greg Breeding,
Charlottesville, VA
Manufacturing Process: Offset/Hidden
Microprint
Engraver: N/A
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.,
Williamsville, NY
Block Tag
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
24.89 x 39.62 mm (overall); 508.00
x 101.60 mm (flat booklet); 101.60
x 101.60 mm (folded
booklet)
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow
Plate Numbers: N/A
Marginal Markings: Cover
side: “Harry Potter”; 20
FIRST-CLASS FOREVER®
STAMPS. Other: HARRY
POTTER: TM & ©Warner
Bros. Entertainment
Inc.; “Just before his …
for generations.” Back:
©2013 USPS; Header
— “Harry Potter”;
Verso-text; USPS Logo;
Barcode (015645471108);
Promotional text.
February 2014 / AMERICAN PHILATELIST 191
O
n February 14, in Little Rock,
Arkansas, at the American
Philatelic Society AmeriStamp
Expo 2014, Statehouse Convention Center, the U.S.P.S. issued Winter Flowers
First-Class Mail stamps (Forever® priced
at 49 cents) in four designs in a pressuresensitive adhesive booklet of twenty
Winter
Flowers
stamps. Winter Flowers celebrates plants
that brighten our dark winter days. Each
of these four stamps depicts a close-up
view of one plant — (clockwise) amaryllis, cyclamen, Christmas cactus, and
paper white — with detailed and colorful renderings of its blossom and foliage.
Art director Ethel Kessler designed the
Winter Flowers stamps, which feature
art by William Low.
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20 (4
designs)
Series: N/A
Art Director:/Designer/Typographer:
Artist: William Low, Huntington, NY
Modeler: Donald Woo
Engraver: N/A
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America,
Browns Summit, NC
Press Type: Alprinta, 74
Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Overall
23.11 x 30.22 mm (overall); 145.80 x
60.45 mm (booklet)
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Blue
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by five single
digits
Marginal Markings: Front: Header:
“WINTER FLOWERS” “Twenty FirstClass Forever® Stamps” • Plate numbers
in peel strip area • ©2013 • USPS in peel
strip area • Barcode (015645689107)
Shirley Chisholm
On January 31, in Brooklyn, New
York, at the Brooklyn Borough Hall,
the USPS issued the Shirley Chisholm
commemorative First-Class Mail stamp
pane of twenty stamps.
The U.S. Postal Service honors Shirley Chisholm (1924–2005), the first
black woman ever elected to Congress,
with the 37th stamp in its Black Heritage series. An outspoken politician who
shattered barriers of race and gender in
the 1960s and 1970s, Chisholm ran for
president in 1972, becoming the first
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African American and only the second
woman to seek the nomination of a major political party. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp using a painting
of Chisholm by artist Robert Shetterly.
The portrait is taken from a series of
paintings titled “Americans Who Tell the
Truth.” [Image unavailable at press time.]
Commemorative
Series: Black Heritage
Existing Art: Robert Shetterly
Engraver: WRE
Printer: CCL Label, Inc., Clinton, SC
Print Quantity: 33.5 million stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Block;
Nonphosphored, Type III
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
24.89 x 39.62 mm (overall); 148.59 x
184.15 mm (pane)
Plate Numbers: “C” followed by four
single digits
“BLACK HERITAGE” • “37TH IN A
SERIES • Plate numbers in four corners
of pane. Back: ©2013 USPS • Verso text
• USPS logo • Plate position diagram
• Barcode (471600) in upper right and
lower left corners of pane • Promotional
text.
The Star-Spangled Banner
On January 28, in Independence,
Missouri, the U.S.P.S. issued The StarSpangled Banner First-Class Mail stamp
booklet of twenty stamps, produced by
security printer Ashton Potter, and a coil
of 100, produced by security printers
Ashton Potter and CCL Label, Inc.
This stamp commemorates the 200th
anniversary of The Star-Spangled Banner
with a photograph of the flag that flies
over Fort McHenry National Monument
and Historic Shrine in Baltimore. This
flag is a replica of the one that inspired
Francis Scott Key to write “The StarSpangled Banner” after realizing that
Fort McHenry had withstood the British attack of September 13–14, 1814. The
picture of the flag was taken against a
backdrop of fireworks during an annual
celebration of Defenders’ Day. Photographer Gary Clark said it was a challenge
to get the fireworks and the flag in the
same shot and that “the wind picked up
quite a bit that night.” Art director Phil
Jordan designed the stamp. [Image unavailable at press time.]
a) Format: Booklet of 20 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA
Existing Photo: Gary Clark
Engraver: N/A
Williamsville, NY
Print Quantity: 1 billion stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type II
22.10 x 24.89 mm (overall); 140.21 x
49.78 mm (booklet)
single digits
Marginal Markings: Front: Header: “The
Star-Spangled Banner” Twenty FirstClass Forever® Stamps • ©2013 • USPS
in peel strip area • Plate numbers in peel
strip area • Barcode (015645689008)
b) Format: Coil of 100 (1 design)
Print Quantity: 1,500 million stamps
Sizes (w x h): 22.12 x 24.89 mm (overall);
24.89 x 2212.24 mm (coil)
Plate Number Frequency: Plate numbers
every 31st stamp
Coil Back Number Frequency: N/A
Marginal Markings: N/A
Other: Coil Wrap Barcode (07899003)
Ferns
On January 27, in Kansas City, Missouri, the USPS issued the 49-cent Ferns
First-Class Mail stamps, in five designs
in a pressure-sensitive adhesive coil of
3,000 and 10,000 stamps. These five new
stamps celebrate the beauty and elegance
of ferns. Each stamp depicts a close-up
photograph of a different species of fern:
Autumn Fern, Goldie’s Wood Fern, Soft
Shield Fern, Fortune’s Holly Fern, and
Painted Fern. The shapes and textures of
the fronds stand out against a stark white
background, highlighting the placement
of the leaflets along each fern’s stem. Art
director Phil Jordan designed the stamps
using existing images by photographer
Cindy Dyer. [Image unavailable at press
time.]
Denomination: 49-cent First-Class Mail
a) Format: Coil of 3,000 (5 designs)
Series: N/A
Existing Photos: Cindy Dyer
Engraver: WRE
Paper Type: Nonphosphored, Type III;
Phosphor Tagged Overall
Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Green, Black
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24.89 x 22.09 mm (overall)
single digits
Coil Number Frequency: Plate numbers
every 30th stamp below stamp image
b) Format: Coil of 10,000 (5 designs)
Love: Cut-Paper Heart
On January 21, in New York, New
York, at the Time Warner Center, the
USPS issued the Love: Cut-Paper Heart
First-Class Mail stamp (Forever® priced
at 46 cents) in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of twenty
stamps. The 2014 Love stamp takes its
inspiration from the paper cutting art
tradition, particularly the form brought
to America in the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries by German immigrants. Art director Antonio Alcalá
designed the stamp, which features an
illustration by Q. Cassetti.
Series: Love
Artist: Q. Cassetti, Trumansburg, NY
Engraver: WRE
Paper Type: Prephosphored, Type I
Colors: Red, Pink, Dark Red
30.23 x 23.11 mm (overall); 146.05 x
139.70 mm (pane)
Plate Numbers: “C” followed by three
single digits
Marginal Markings: Front: Plate
numbers in four corners of pane.
Back: ©2013 USPS • USPS logo • Plate
position diagram • Barcode (587200)
in upper right and lower left corners of
pane • Promotional text
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O
n March 13, in Bryn Mawr,
Pennsylvania, the USPS issued
the 70-cent C. Alfred “Chief ”
Anderson definitive stamp, in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive
pane of twenty stamps. The fifteenth
stamp in the Distinguished Americans
series honors pioneering African-American aviator C. Alfred “Chief ” Anderson
(1907–1996), who played a crucial role
during World War II in training the
nation’s first black military pilots, the
Tuskegee Airmen. The portrait featured
on the stamp is a painting by Sterling
Hundley based on a photograph of Anderson. Hundley added headgear used
by pilots in World War II. Verso text appears on the back of the stamp pane. Art
director Phil Jordan designed the stamp.
Series: Distinguished Americans
Designer/Art Director: Phil Jordan
Painting: Sterling Hundley
Manufacturing Process: Offset
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C. Alfred “Chief ”
Anderson
Printer: Ashton Potter, Williamsville, NY
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III,
Block Tag
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Blue
23.11 x 30.23 mm (overall); 140.97 x
146.30 mm (pane); 563.88 x 292.61 mm
(uncut press sheet)
Plate Numbers: “P” followed by 5
single digits
diagram; Barcode (171100) in upper
Descriptive Text; Website Information.
On March 3, in Washington, DC, the
USPS issued The Star-Spangled Banner
First-Class Mail stamp (Forever® priced
at 49 cents), in one design. The formats
available are a pressure-sensitive adhesive booklet of twenty stamps, a PSA coil
of 100 stamps, and an ATM sheetlet of
18 stamps.
This stamp commemorates the 200th
anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner” with a photograph of the flag that
flies over Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore.
This flag is a replica of the one that inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The
Star-Spangled Banner” after realizing
that Fort McHenry had withstood the
British attack of September 13–14, 1814.
The picture of the flag was taken against
a backdrop of fireworks during an annual celebration of Defenders’ Day. Photographer Gary Clark said it was a challenge to get the fireworks and the flag in
the same shot because “the wind picked
up quite a bit that night.” Art director
Phil Jordan designed the stamp.
Denomination: First-Class Mail®
a) Format: ATM Sheetlet of 18 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Art Director/Designer/Typographer:
Existing Photo: Gary Clark
Modeler: Donald Woo
Manufacturing Process: Offset,
Microprint, “USPS”
Printer: Banknote Corp. of America/SSP,
Browns Summit, NC
Press Type: Alprinta 74
Paper Type: Phosphor Overall Tagged
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black,
Purple
22.10 x 24.89 mm (overall); 66.29 x
155.70 mm (booklet)
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by 5 single
digits
Marginal Markings: Cover Side: “Need
More Stamps”, FOREVER 18 First-Class
Stamps; Barcode (587900); USPS logo;
Promotional text. Stamp Side: ©2014
USPS in peel strip area; Plate block
number in peel strip.
b) Format: Booklet of 20 (1 design)
22.10 x 24.89 mm (overall); 140.21 x
49.78 mm (booklet)
c) Format: Coil of 100 (1 design)
Print Quantity: 1.5 Billion stamps
22.19 x 24.38 mm (overall)
every 32nd stamp below stamp image
Wedding Cake
On February 22, in Mesa, Arizona,
the USPS issued the Wedding Cake,
70-cent definitive stamp, in one design
in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of
twenty stamps. The Wedding Cake issuance, first introduced in 2009 and sold
at the two-ounce stamp rate, accommodates the heavier weight of an invitation, as well as other mailings such as
oversize cards or small gifts that require
extra postage. The stamp art features a
photograph taken by Renee Comet of
a three-tier wedding cake topped with
white flowers. Art director Ethel Kessler
designed the stamp. (Image unavailable.)
Series: Weddings
Photographer: Renee Comet,
Washington, DC
Modeler: Donald Woo
Engraver: N/A
Inc./SSP, Browns Summit, NC
23.11 x 30.22 mm (overall); 137.80 x
143.13 mm (pane)
Warm Gray
digits
diagram; Barcode
(587500) in upper
right and lower left
hand corners of pane;
Promotional text.
Ralph Ellison
On February 18, in Kansas City, Missouri, the USPS issued the Ralph Ellison
91-cent definitive stamp, in one design,
twenty stamps. The 91-cent value meets
the new rate for First-Class Mail weighing up to three ounces.
The 29th stamp in the Literary Arts
series honors author Ralph Ellison
(1913–1994). With his 1952 novel, Invisible Man, a masterpiece of twentiethcentury fiction, Ellison drew on a wide
range of narrative and cultural traditions, shedding vivid light on the African-American experience. The stamp
art, an oil-on-wood painting by Kadir
Nelson, shows Ellison circa 1950; the
background shows Harlem at twilight.
Art director Ethel Kessler designed the
stamp. Photo of Ralph Ellison courtesy
of the Gordon Parks Foundation.
Series: Literary Arts
Artist: Kadir Nelson, Los Angeles, CA
Engraver: WRE
Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Block;
Nonphosphored, Type III
39.62 x 25.15 mm (overall); 184.15 x
148.59 mm (pane)
Plate Numbers: “C” followed by 5 single
digits
“LITERARY ARTS”; “29TH IN A
SERIES; Plate numbers in four corners
of pane. Back: Quote: “I am an invisible
man.”; Verso text (Ellison’s biography);
Promotional text.
Abraham Lincoln
On February 12, in Springfield, Illinois, the USPS issued a 21-cent Abraham Lincoln (additional-ounce rate)
definitive stamp in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of twenty
stamps and a coil of 100.
The Postal Service honors Abraham
Lincoln with this new stamp issued at
the additional-ounce rate for envelopes
and mailings that require additional
postage. The stamp features a black-andwhite photograph with a close-up view
of the statue of Abraham Lincoln by
sculptor Daniel Chester French that is
housed inside the Lincoln Memorial in
Washington, DC. The image is slightly
cropped to showcase the President’s rugged facial features. Carol M. Highsmith
took the original photograph. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp.
April 2014 / AMERICAN PHILATELIST 405
Service celebrates the Great Spangled
Fritillary on its fourth butterfly stamp issuance for large greeting card envelopes
that require additional postage. Named
for the silvery spots on the undersides
of its wings, this large butterfly can have
a wingspan of up to four inches and is
found in all northern states. The stamp
art is a colorful, highly stylized depiction of the butterfly. Tom Engeman was
the artist. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp.
a) Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: February 12, 2014,
Springfield, IL
Existing Photo: Carol M. Highsmith
Engraver: WRE
Paper Type: Prephosphored, Type II
Colors: Cool Gray, Black
22.10 x 24.89 mm (overall); 133.35 x
122.56 mm (pane)
digits
Promotional text.
b) Format: Coil of 100 (1 design)
Phosphor Tagged
digits
every 20th stamp
Great Spangled Fritillary
(Butterfly)
On February 10, in Kansas City, Missouri, the USPS issued a 70-cent Great
Spangled Fritillary Butterfly (twoounce rate) definitive stamp in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive
pane of twenty stamps. The U.S. Postal
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Series: N/A
Kansas City, MO 64108 (No Ceremony)
Artist: Tom Engeman, Bethany Beach, DE
Engraver: Trident
Colors: Brown, Lt. Brown, Dk. Yellow, Dk.
Orange, Orange, Cool Grey, Black
31.12 x 31.12 mm (overall); 146.05 x
180.98 mm (pane)
digits
“GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY”;
FIRST-CLASS SURCHARGE RATE;
Plate numbers in all four corners. Back:
diagram; Barcode (116600) at upper
Promotional text.
Hummingbird
On February 7, in Kansas City, Missouri, the U.S.P.S. issued a 34-cent Hummingbird stamp (the new postcard rate
stamp) in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of twenty stamps and
in a coil of 100. The stamp will feature
a blue-tinted, highly stylized, digital image of a hummingbird, a type of bird that
uses its extra long bill and tongue to sip
nectar from tubular flowers. Nancy Stahl
illustrated the stamp, under the direction of Carl T. Herrman.
(postcard rate)
a) Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Kansas City, MO 64108 (No Ceremony)
Designer/ Art Director/Typographer:
Carl T. Herrman, North Las Vegas, NV
Artist: Nancy Stahl, New York, NY
Williamsville, NY
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Blue
Sizes (w x h): 18.54 x 21.34 (image); 22.10
x 24.89 mm (overall); 135.89 x 125.22
mm (pane)
digits
diagram; Barcode (117200) in upper and
lower left corners of pane; Promotional
text.
b) Format: Coil of 100
Paper Type: Prephosphored Type I, Block
Tag Applied
22.12 x 24.89 mm (overall); 24.89 x
2209.80 mm (coil)
located under first stamp of impression;
Barcode (07746004)
Ferns
On January 27, in Kansas City, Missouri, the USPS issued the 49-cent Ferns
First-Class Mail stamps, in five designs
in a pressure-sensitive adhesive coil of
3,000 and 10,000 stamps. These five new
stamps celebrate the beauty and elegance
of ferns. Each stamp depicts a closeup photograph of a different species of
fern: autumn fern, Goldie’s wood fern,
soft shield fern, Fortune’s holly fern, and
painted fern. The shapes and textures of
the fronds stand out against a stark white
background, highlighting the placement
of the leaflets along each fern’s stem. Art
director Phil Jordan designed the stamps
using existing images by photographer
Cindy Dyer. (Image unavailable.)
a) Format: Coil of 3,000 (5 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: January 27, 2014,
Kansas City, MO (No Ceremony)
Existing Photos: Cindy Dyer
Engraver: WRE
Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Green, Black
24.89 x 22.09 mm (overall)
digits
every 30th stamp below stamp image
b) Format: Coil of 10,000 (5 designs)
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O
n April 22, in Washington,
DC, the U.S. Postal Service
issued the Global: Sea Surface Temperatures Forever® International rate stamp, in one design,
in a pressure-sensitive adhesive
pane of ten stamps. The USPS
introduces Global: Sea Surface
Temperatures, a new Forever international rate stamp. Issued at
the $1.15 price that went into effect January 26, 2014, this Global
Forever stamp can be used to mail
a 1-ounce letter to any country to
which First-Class Mail International
service is available. As with all Global
Forever stamps, this stamp will have a
postage value equivalent to the price of
a single-piece First-Class Mail International 1-ounce machinable letter in effect at the time of use.
This round stamp features a visual
representation of our planet’s sea surface
temperatures. It shows the Earth with
North America at the center and parts
of South America, Asia, and Europe just
visible on the edges, surrounded by vivid
bands of color throughout the oceans.
The image is one frame in a 1,460-frame
animation created from the output of a
computer model of Earth’s climate by
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. Art director William
J. Gicker designed the stamp.
Denomination: Forever International rate
Series: N/A
Designer/Art Director: William J. Gicker
Typographer: Greg Breeding
Engraver: N/A
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Global Sea Surface
Temperatures
ern tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), the
painted bunting (Passerina ciris), the
Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula), the
evening grosbeak (Coccothraustes
vespertinus), the scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea), the rose-breasted
grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus), the American goldfinch
(Spinus tristis), and the whitethroated sparrow (Zonotrichia
albicollis). Illustrator Robert Giusti painted the portraits based on
photographs. Art director Derry
Noyes designed the stamps.
designs)
Williamsville, NY
Press Type: Muller A76
Block Tagged
adhesive
Brown, Gray
Stamp Orientation: Round
35.81 x 35.81 mm (overall); 215.90 x
117.76 mm (pane); 215.90 x 558.80 mm
(press sheet)
digits
Songbirds
On April 5, in Dallas Texas, the U.S.
Postal Service issued Songbirds FirstClass Mail stamps (Forever® priced at 49
cents), in ten designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive booklet of twenty stamps.
The USPS celebrates ten melodic voices
with the Songbirds stamp issuance,
which features the western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta), the mountain
bluebird (Sialia currucoides), the west-
Series: N/A
Derry Noyes
Artist: Robert Giusti
Engraver: N/A
Press Type: Muller Martini A76
Print Quantity: 400 million
Paper Type: Nonphospheored Type III,
Overall Tagged
24.90 x 39.62 mm (overall); 156.97 x
79.25 mm (booklet); 637.41 x 158.50 mm
(press sheet)
digits
Marginal Markings: ©2014; Songbirds,
Twenty First-Class Forever Stamps;
Barcode; Plate numbers in peel strip
area; USPS in peel strip area
Yes, I Do
On March 21, in Saint Louis, Missouri, the U.S. Postal Service issued the
Yes, I Do 70-cent definitive stamp in one
design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive
pane of twenty stamps. The USPS continues its celebration of weddings with
its most recent addition to the popular
Weddings series — the Yes, I Do stamp,
first issued in 2013. Sold at the twoounce stamp rate, Yes, I Do accommodates the heavier weight of an invitation,
as well as other mailings such as oversized cards or small gifts that require
extra postage. The stamp highlights the
words “Yes, I Do” nestled in a bouquet of
flowers in the shape of a heart on a white
background. A similarly designed companion stamp, Where Dreams Blossom
— a Forever® stamp first issued in 2013
— is available for response cards, savethe-date notices, thank-you notes, and
other correspondence. The stamp artwork was designed by Michael Osborne
under the direction of Ethel Kessler.
Series: Weddings
Designer/Typographer/Artist: Michael
Osborne
Art Director: Ethel Kessler
Microprint
Press Type: Vari-size Security Press
A Flag For All Seaons
On March 17, in Liberty, Missouri,
the U.S. Postal Service issued A Flag
for All Seasons First-Class Mail stamps
(Forever® priced at 49 cents), in four designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive
booklet of twenty stamps.
A Flag for All Seasons, first introduced in 2013, features four different
stamp designs. Each stamp shows an
American flag, viewed from below, flying from a pole at full staff against a
background of trees that evokes one of
the four seasons of the year. Artist Laura Stutzman worked with art director
and stamp designer Phil Jordan on this
stamp art.
Blocked Tagged
39.62 x 24.89 mm (overall); 181.61 x
150.37 mm (pane); 544.83 x 451.10 mm
(press sheet)
digits
Promotional text; Website information.
designs)
Series: N/A
Phil Jordan
Artist: Laura Stutzman
Modeler: Donald Woo
Engraver: N/A
Browns Summit, NC
May 2014 / AMERICAN PHILATELIST 497
Narrows, the bridge connects Brooklyn
and Staten Island. It can be seen from
vantage points in all five of New York
City’s boroughs. The artwork features a
colorful, digital illustration of the bridge
at twilight. Designed by art director Phil
Jordan, the stamp showcases the work of
illustrator Dan Cosgrove.
Print Quantity: 2.2 billion stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor Type II
22.10 x 24.89 mm (overall); 140.21 x
49.78 mm (booklet)
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by 4
single digits
Marginal Markings: ©2013; USPS in peel
strip area; Plate numbers in peel strip
area
USS Arizona Memorial
On March 13, in Honolulu, Hawaii,
the USPS issued the USS Arizona Memorial $19.99 Priority Mail Express
Mail definitive stamp in one design, in
a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of
ten stamps. The USS Arizona Memorial Priority Mail Express stamp honors
the tranquil shrine to the 1,177 sailors
aboard the ship who lost their lives on
December 7, 1941. The artwork features
an illustration of the memorial located
in Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian island
of Oahu. Designed by art director Phil
Jordan, the stamp showcases the work of
illustrator Dan Cosgrove.
Denomination: Priority Mail Express
Series: N/A
Designer/Art Director: Phil Jordan
Illustrator: Dan Cosgrove
Modeler: Donald Woo
Microprint
Printer: CCL Label, Inc., Browns
Summit, NC
Press Type: Goebel
Paper Type: Prephosphor Overall Tagged
Size (w x h): 35.56 x 27.18 mm (image);
39.62 x 31.24 mm (overall); 183.90 x
180.85 mm (pane)
digits
numbers in two corners of pane. Back:
diagram; UPC Barcode (116400) in
upper right and lower left corners of
Denomination: Priority Mail Rate
Series: N/A
Phil Jordan
Artist: Dan Cosgrove
Micoprint
Press Type: Vari-size security press
39.62 x 31.12 mm (overall); 104.65 x
180.85 mm (pane)
Plate Numbers: “P” followed by 4
single digits
©2014 USPS; Three USPS logos; Plate
position diagram; Barcode (116300)
in upper right and lower left corners
of pane; Promotional text; Proprietary
Notice.
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
On March 4, in Brooklyn, New York,
the U.S. Postal Service issued the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge $5.60 Priority
Mail® stamp in one design, in a pressuresensitive adhesive pane of ten stamps.
With this 2014 Priority Mail stamp,
the USPS commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Verrazano-Narrows
Bridge. Spanning New York Bay at the
For more U.S. New Issues, visit
www.stamps.org/US-New-Issues
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n May 29, in Las Vegas, Nevada,
the U.S. Postal Service issued
the Nevada Statehood 49-cent
Forever Commemorative stamp, in one
pane of twenty stamps. This stamp celebrates the 150th anniversary of Nevada
statehood. Nevada became the 36th
state on October 31, 1864. The stamp
art depicts a close-up view of an area in
Fire Canyon, part of Valley of Fire, Nevada’s oldest state park. The painting is
an oil-on-Masonite panel. Captured by
Nevada artist Ron Spears at dawn, the
sandstone formations glow in shades
of brilliant reds and yellows — a result
of various quantities of iron in the rock
— highlighted by deep purple and blue
shadows. Art director Antonio Alcalá
designed the stamp.
Denomination: First-Class Mail Forever®
Commemorative
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Nevada
Statehood
Series: Statehood
Artist: Ron Spears, Reno, NV
Engraver: N/A
Modeler: Donald Woo
Microprint
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America/
SSP, Browns Summit, NC
Press Type: Alaprinta 74
Paper Type: Overall Phosphor Tagged
Paper
Adhesive Type: Pressure sensitive adhesive
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Cool
Gray
183.90 x 150.37 mm (overall); 181.36 x
146.81 mm (pane); 601.47 x 551.69 mm
(press sheet)
digits
right and lower left corners of pane.
Harvey Milk
On May 22, in Washington, DC, the
U.S. Postal Service issued the Harvey
Milk 49-cent Forever Commemorative
stamp, in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of twenty stamps.
With this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service
honors Harvey Milk, a visionary leader
who became one of the first openly gay
elected officials in the United States,
when he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. In
the stamp art, a well-known black-andwhite photograph of Milk by Daniel Nicoletta, is accented at top left by a vertical strip showing the colors of the gay
pride flag. Art director Antonio Alcalá
designed the stamp.
Denomination: First-Class Mail Forever®
Commemorative
Series: N/A
Engraver: N/A
Modeler: Donald Woo
Microprint
Paper
Adhesive Type: Pressure sensitive adhesive
24.89 x 39.62 mm (overall); 150.36 x
187.96 mm (pane); 601.47 x 551.69 mm
(press sheet)
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by four
single digits
Back: ©2014 USPS; USPS logo; Plate
position diagram; Barcode (472000) in
upper right and lower left corners of
pane; Promotional text; Harvey Milk’s
Bio; HARVEY MILK® Licensed by the
Harvey Milk Foundation.
Vintage Circus Posters
On May 5, in Sarasota, Florida, the
U.S. Postal Service® issued Vintage Circus Posters commemorative stamps, in
eight designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of sixteen stamps.
With this issuance the USPS celebrates the large, colorful pieces of early
twentieth-century circus poster art that
showcased eye-catching imagery of
stunts, performers, and animals. This
pane of stamps features reproductions of
eight vintage circus posters; each stamp
features one poster. The pane’s verso text
includes a brief discussion of the history and purpose of circus posters. The
selvage features an image of a circus entrance shot by photographer Edward J.
Kelty in 1937. Art director Greg Breeding worked on the stamp pane with designer Jennifer Arnold.
Washington, DC
Art Director: Greg Breeding,
Charlottesville, VA
Engraver: N/A
Modeler: Donald Woo
Browns Summit, NC
adhesive
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal and
Vertical
24.91 x 33.56 mm (image); 50.76 x
37.11 mm (overall); 28.47 x 37.11 mm
(overall); 196.85 x234.95 mm (pane)
Format: Pane of 16 (8 designs)
Series: N/A
Designer/Typographer: Jennifer Arnold,
Marginal Markings: Back: ©2014
USPS; USPS logo; Plate position diagram; Barcode (472100) lower left cor-
Commemorative
ner of pane; Promotional text; Verso
Text.
Where Dreams Blossom
On May 2, in Acton, Massachusetts, the U.S. Postal Service reissued
the Where Dreams Blossom First-Class
Forever® stamp, in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of twenty
stamps.
With a splash of color, the Where
Dreams Blossom stamp, first issued in
2013, adds a fun and contemporary
flair to all kinds of correspondence, including save-the-date notices, response
cards, and thank-you notes. It can also
be used for cards and letters sent to celebrate other joyous moments and to deliver comfort and encouragement. The
stamp art highlights a stylized bouquet
of flowers similar to the design of the
June 2014 / AMERICAN PHILATELIST 593
two-ounce Yes, I Do wedding stamp first
issued in 2013. The stamp artwork was
designed by Michael Osborne under the
direction of Ethel Kessler.
Colors: Red, Blue
22.09 x 24.89 mm (overall)
Series: N/A
Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Designer/Typographer/Artist: Michael
digits
every 32nd stamp below stamp image;
Coil Back Number Frequency every
10th stamp
Osborne, San Francisco, CA
Charlton Heston
Modeler: Donald Woo
Engraver: N/A
Inc./SSP, Browns Summit, NC
adhesive
23.11 x 30.23 mm (overall); 137.79 x
143.00 mm (pane)
Colors: Gold, Lt. Green, Orange, Pink, Blue,
Red, Dk. Green, Purple, Warm Gray
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by nine
single digits
©2012 USPS; USPS Logo; Plate position
right and lower left hand corners of
Red, White, and Blue Forever
On April 25, in San Francisco, California, the U.S. Postal Service issued the
Red, White, and Blue (Forever® priced
at 49 cents) definitive stamps, in four
designs, in pressure-sensitive adhesive
coils. To accommodate business use,
the stamps were issued in large coils of
10,000. Inspired by twentieth-century
American ephemera, each stamp features a modern interpretation of a flying flag, complete with wavy stripes and
five-pointed stars. Art director Ethel
Kessler designed the stamps. (Image not
available at press time.)
Format: Coil of 10,000 (4 designs)
Series: N/A
Art Director/Designer: Ethel Kessler,
Bethesda, MD
Typographer: Greg Berger, Manassas, VA
Engraver: WRE
Print Quantity: 150 Million
adhesive
Hartford
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On April 11, in Hollywood, California, the U.S. Postal Service issued the
Charlton Heston (Forever® priced at 49
cents) commemorative First-Class Mail
stamp in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of twenty stamps.
The eighteenth stamp in the Legends of Hollywood series celebrates the
career of Charlton Heston (1923–2008).
Known for tackling heroic roles in epic
blockbusters, Heston made more than
seventy films in a career that spanned
seven decades. He won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 1959 film Ben-Hur.
The stamp art features a color portrait of
Heston based on a photograph taken by
the actor’s wife, Lydia Clarke Heston. A
color-tinted image of Heston from BenHur decorates the selvage. The back of
the stamp pane includes verso text. Art
director Greg Breeding designed the
stamp, which was illustrated by Drew
Struzan.
Commemorative
Series: Legends of Hollywood
Greg Breeding
©2014 USPS; USPS logo; Plate
position diagram; Barcode
(471800) in upper right and
lower left corners of pane;
Promotional text; Proprietary
notice; Biographical text.
Jimi Hendrix
Artist: Drew Struzan
Microprint
Blocked Tagged
Sizes (w x h): 21.34 x 36.07 m (image);
24.89 x 39.63 mm (overall); 215.24 x
182.10 mm (pane); 658.42 x 558.98 mm
(press sheet)
single digits
LEGENDS of HOLLYWOOD Plate
On March 13, in Austin,
Texas, the U.S. Postal Service
issued a Jimi Hendrix (Forever®
priced at 49 cents) commemorative First-Class Mail stamp in
one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of sixteen
stamps. The $7.84 Jimi Hendrix
pane of stamps may not be split,
and the stamps may not be sold
individually.
Guitarist, songwriter, and singer
Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970) was one of
the most important musicians of the
twentieth century. Combining influences from rock, modern jazz, soul, and the
blues with his own innovations, Hendrix
created a unique style that influenced
musical artists of his era and continues
to inspire musicians into the twenty-first
century. This is the fourth issuance in
the Music Icons series. The stamp pane,
designed to resemble a vintage 45 rpm
record sleeve, features a painting of Hendrix’s face surrounded by colorful swirls
and small icons that refer to song lyrics
or aspects of Hendrix’s life. The stamp
art shows Hendrix in performance. Text
below the stamps briefly describes Hendrix’s musical legacy. Rudy Guttierez
created original art for the stamp and the
stamp pane. Art director Greg Breeding
was the designer.
Commemorative
Series: Music Icons
Greg Breeding
Artist: Rudy Gutierrez
Modeler: Donald Woo
Browns Summit, NC
Paper Type: Overall Prephosphor
Stamp Orientation: Square
Sizes (w x h): 27.6 x 27.6 mm (image); 31.1
x 31.1 mm (overall); 177.9 x 177.9 mm
(pane)
Plate Numbers: none
Marginal Markings: “Jimi Hendrix”
Header; ©2014 USPS; USPS logo;
Jimi Hendrix Bio; Barcode (588000);
Promotional text
APS StampShow 2014
August 21–24 • Connecticut Convention Center
For show information, visit www.stamps.org/StampShow
June 2014 / AMERICAN PHILATELIST 595
O
n June 6, in York, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Postal Service
issued the Hot Rods 49-cent
Forever® stamps, in two designs, in a
pressure sensitive adhesive booklet of
twenty stamps. With these two stamps,
the USPS celebrates hot rods, the fast,
powerful vehicles that thrill-seeking
enthusiasts have been modifying for
nearly a century. The cars depicted
are 1932 Ford “Deuce” roadsters. One
stamp features a black ‘32 Ford with
orange flames running down the car’s
body. The other stamp showcases a red
‘32 Ford. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamps, which feature art by
John Mattos.
designs)
Series: N/A
Artist: John Mattos, San Francisco, CA
Engraver: WRE
Print Quantity: 100 Million Stamps
Overall tagged
Adhesive Type: Pressure sensitive
adhesive
24.89 x 22.09 mm (overall); 49.78 x
139.7 mm (booklet); 139.7 x 348.49
mm (press sheet)
Colors: Yellow, Red, Cyan, Black
digits
Marginal Markings: Plate numbers;
©2014 USPS; USPS logo; Barcode
(689200)
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American
Hot Rods
Migratory Bird Hunting
& Conservation
On June 27, in Washington, DC at
the Department of the Interior, the U.S.
Department of the Interior issued the
$15 Migratory Bird Hunting & Conservation stamp for the 2014–2015 waterfowl hunting season. The stamp is valid
through June 30, 2015 and is available in
the following formats: Water-activated
gum (WAG) pane of 20 and Pressuresensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of one.
There are four philatelic products for this
stamp issue: Migratory Bird Uncut Press
Sheet (WAG), $1,100 (Quantity 100);
Migratory Bird Uncut Press Sheet Flat
(PSA), $350 (Quantity 100); Migratory
Bird Silk Cachet, $25; and Migratory
Bird Artist Commemorative Card, $50.
The artist, Adam Grimm, of Burbank, South Dakota, won the 2014–
2015 competition with his oil painting
of a pair of Canvasback ducks. Eligible
species for the contest this year included Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal,
Gadwall, Mallard, and the Canvasback
which has appeared four times on the
stamp, most recently in 1993. Adam
Grimm is a two-time winner of the
contest. His painting of a Mottled Duck
appeared on the 2000–2001 stamp. The
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp — commonly called the Federal Duck Stamp and increasingly called
the Migratory Bird Stamp — raises about
$25 million annually. Proceeds from the
sale of the stamp are used to buy or lease
wetlands and associated upland habitats
for inclusion in the National Wildlife
Refuge System. Waterfowl hunters, bird
watchers and other outdoor recreationists, art and stamp collectors, and many
other people who wish to invest in wetland and grassland conservation buy
these stamps. (Stamp image unavailable
at press time.)
Denomination: $15 Special
(a) Format: Sheet of 20 (1 design)
Series: Federal Duck
Art Director: Laurie Shaffer, FWS
Artist: Adam Grimm, Burbank, SD
Microprint “FWS”
Williamsville, NY
Press Type: Stevens, Vari-Size Security
Print Quantity: 100,000 stamps
Adhesive Type: Water-Activated Gum
Invisible Fluorescent
48.01 x 35.99 mm (overall); 260.35 x
179.96 mm (pane); 457.20 x 558.80 mm
(press sheet)
digits
Marginal Markings: Front: “Artist:
Adam Grimm” in four positions;
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 20
x $15.00 in four positions; Silhouetted
Image of Duck printed in BCMY, in
two positions; Plate number in four
positions. Back: Barcode (335000) in
four positions; Verso-text behind each
stamp.
(b) Format: Pane of 1
Adhesive Type: Pressure Sensitive
Adhesive
48.01 x 35.99 mm (overall); 155.58 x
66.68 mm (pane); 457.20 x 558.80 mm
(press sheet)
Plate Numbers: N/A
Marginal Markings: Front: Header: “U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service”; 2014–2015
Migratory Bird Hunting & Conservation
Stamp; Peel Here; Artist: Adam
Grimm; Canvasback; If applicable
peel and attach to hunting license;
Informational text. Back: Verso-text;
Ordering information; UPC Code
(015645335103).
July 2014 / AMERICAN PHILATELIST 695
O
n July 30, in Petersburg, Virginia at the Petersburg National Battlefield, and in Mobile,
Alabama at the History Museum of Mobile, the U.S. Postal Service issued a Civil
War: 1864 (Forever® priced at 49 cents)
commemorative se-tenant First-Class
Mail stamp pair (two designs) in a pressure-sensitive adhesive souvenir sheet of
twelve stamps. The $5.88 Civil War: 1864
souvenir sheet may not be split, and the
stamps may not be sold individually.
The USPS continues its five-year
commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with this souvenir
sheet, which includes two stamps. One
depicts the 22nd United States Colored
Troops engaged in the June 15–18, 1864,
assault on Petersburg, Virginia, at the
beginning of the Petersburg Campaign.
The stamp is a reproduction of a painting, dated 1892, by J. André Castaigne
(painting courtesy of the West Point Museum, United States Military Academy,
West Point, New York). The other stamp
depicts Admiral David G. Farragut’s fleet
at the Battle of Mobile Bay (Alabama)
on August 5, 1864. The background
image on the pane is a photograph of
Battery A, 2nd U.S. Colored Artillery
(Light), Department of the Cumber-
790 AMERICAN PHILATELIST / August 2014
Civil War:
1864 Stamps
land, 1864 (photograph courtesy of the
Chicago History Museum, ICHi-07774).
The souvenir sheet also includes period
quotes and lyrics from a Negro spiritual.
The Civil War Sesquicentennial series
was designed by art director Phil Jordan.
Series: Civil War Sesquicentennial
Engraver: N/A
Modeler: Donald Woo
Browns Summit, NC
Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged Paper,
Block Tag
adhesive
Warm Grey
53.45 x 30.42 mm (overall); 225.55 x
171.45 mm (pane); 454.28 x 520.70 mm
(press sheet)
Plate Numbers: N/A
Marginal Markings: Back: Civil War
1864 Bio©; Plate Grid; UPC Code; USPS
Logo; Copyright date 2013 USPS
Medal of Honor: Korean War
On July 26, in Washington, DC at the
Korean War Veterans Memorial, the U.S.
Postal Service issued the Medal of Honor: Korean War (Forever® First-Class
Mail priced at 49 cents) stamps, in two
designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive
prestige folio of 20 stamps.
In January 2012, the USPS invited
the last living Korean War Medal of
Honor recipients to join in honoring the
extraordinary courage of every member
awarded the medal for their valorous actions during the war. This four-page prestige folio, Medal of Honor: Korean War,
honors those 145 recipients.The first side
of the prestige folio highlights historical
photographs of the last living recipients
of the Medal of Honor from the Korean
War. The thirteen photographs surround
two Forever stamps. One stamp features
a photograph of the Navy version of the
Medal of Honor; the other stamp features a photograph of the Army version
of the Medal of Honor. The second page
includes a short piece of text and a key
to the names of the recipients pictured
in the cover photos. The names of all
145 recipients of the Medal of Honor
from the Korean War are listed on page
three. The remaining eighteen
stamps are found on the back
page along with a quote describing why the Medal of Honor is
awarded: “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk
of life, above and beyond the call
of duty.” Art director Antonio
Alcalá designed the prestige folio and the stamps, working with
photographs of the medals by
Richard Frasier.
Denomination: First-Class Mail
Forever
Format: Prestige Folio of 20 (2
designs)
Series: N/A
Photographer: Richard Frasier,
Vienna, VA
Engraver: N/A
Modeler: Donald Woo
Microprint
Printer: Banknote Corporation of
America, Browns Summit, NC
Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged
adhesive
Metallic Gold, Gray
Sizes (w x h): 21.34 x 36.07 mm
(image); 24.90 x 39.62 mm (overall);
190.5 x 431.8 mm (pane); 431.8 x 571.5
mm (press sheet)
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by 6
single digits
Marginal Markings: Back: ©2014 USPS;
USPS logo; Plate position diagram;
Barcode (587400) in upper right and
lower left corners of pane; Promotional
text
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O
n August 21, at APS StampShow in Hartford, CT, the U.S.
Postal Service issued the Hudson River School stamps (Forever® FirstClass Mail priced at 49 cents), in four
pane of 20 stamps.
This twelfth issuance in the American Treasures series features details of
paintings by four renowned artists of
the Hudson River School. Inspired by
the stunning natural beauty of New York
state, this loose-knit school of painters
flourished from the mid-1830s to the
mid-1870s and gave America its first
major school of art. The paintings on
these stamps are: Distant View of Niagara Falls, 1830, oil on panel by Thomas
Cole (1801–1848); Summer Afternoon,
1865, oil on canvas by Asher B. Durand
(1796–1886); Sunset, 1856, oil on canvas
by Frederic Edwin Church (1826–1900);
and Grand Canyon, oil on canvas by
Thomas Moran (1837–1926).
Hudson
River School
Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
digits
Marginal Markings: Plate numbers in
peel strip area; ©2014; USPS Logo; Title;
Barcode (689500)
Janis Joplin
On August 8, in San Francisco, the
U.S. Postal Service issued the Janis Joplin stamp (Forever® First-Class Mail
priced at 49 cents) in one design, in a
designs)
Series: American Treasures
Existing Art: Thomas Cole, Frederic E.
Church, Thomas Moran, Asher B.
Durand
Engraver: WRE
Press Type: Dia Nippon Kiko, (DNK)
Overall, Block
adhesive
39.62 x 24.89 mm (overall); 79.25 x
155.58 mm (booklet); 155.70 x 316.99
mm (press sheet)
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pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 16
stamps. This item will only be sold in full
format, as a pane of 16.
The fifth issuance in the Music Icons
series features Janis Joplin, a groundbreaking singer, whose powerful bluesy
voice propelled her to the pinnacle of
rock stardom. The artwork for this stamp
features a photo of Janis Joplin taken by
David Gahr in June 1970. The original
black-and-white photo is rendered in
shades of blue, with Joplin’s trademark
round sunglasses tinted a shade of pink.
The words “Janis Joplin,” along with the
“Forever” denomination and “USA” appear in psychedelic-style script reminiscent of the 1960s, in shades of gold, orange, and pink. Daniel Pelavin designed
the lettering. Text below the stamps
briefly describes Joplin’s musical legacy.
The flip side of the stamp pane, designed
to resemble a vintage 45 rpm record
sleeve, features a photograph of Joplin
taken by Bruce Steinberg in May 1968 at
the First International San Jose Pop Festival. The image is accompanied by the
words “Janis Joplin Blues Rock Country
Soul Folk,” in psychedelic-style lettering.
Series: Music Icons
Designer/Art Director: Antonio Alcalá,
Alexandria, VA
Typographer: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria,
VA & Daniel Pelavin, New York, NY
Engraver: N/A
Williamsville, NY
Block Tag
adhesive
Stamp Orientation: Square
31.12 x 31.12 mm (overall); 177.80 x
177.80 mm (pane); 539.75 x 539.75 mm
(press sheet)
Plate Numbers: None
Marginal Markings: Front: ©2014
USPS; USPS Logo; Barcode (588100);
Proprietary text; Copyright date;
Website Information. Back: Photo.
Farmers Markets
On August 7, in Washington, DC, at
The White House Farmers Market, the
U.S. Postal Service issued Farmers Markets (Forever® First-Class Mail priced at
49 cents), in four designs, in a pressuresensitive adhesive pane of 20 stamps.
The USPS celebrates the abundance
and bounty of America’s farmers markets with four colorful se-tenant stamps
depicting a table laden with products
found at a typical farmers market. The
stamp on the far left has, among its products, various baked goods, artisan cheeses, and eggs. The produce on the second
stamp includes vegetables and fruits. Cut
flowers adorn the third stamp. The stamp
on the far right features live plants. Most
items bear handwritten labels that identify the product and its price. Text on the
back of the pane describes the appeal of
Farmers Markets.
Series: N/A
Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Artist: Robin Moline, Lakeland, MN
Williamsville, NY
Block Tag
adhesive
23.11 x 30.23 mm (overall); 120.65 x
209.55 mm (pane); 603.25 x 209.55 mm
(press sheet)
digits
number; Year of issue; Header (Farmers
Markets). Back: ©2014 USPS; USPS
logo; Plate position diagram; Barcode
(472500); Descriptive text; Promotional
text.
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O
n September 13, in Baltimore,
Maryland at the Anniversary
Festival at Fort McHenry, the
U.S. Postal Service issued The War of
1812: Fort McHenry (Forever® priced
at 49 cents) commemorative First-Class
Mail stamp, in one design, in a pressuresensitive adhesive pane of 20 stamps.
The $9.80 pane may not be split, and the
stamps may not be sold individually.
In 2014 the USPS continues its commemoration of the War of 1812, a conflict
with Great Britain that many Americans
viewed as the nation’s “Second War of
Independence.” The stamp subject is the
bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, in September 1814.
Illustrated with mixed media by noted
historical painter Greg Harlin, the stamp
art depicts the battle from the vantage
point of a group of soldiers manning a
cannon in defense of the fort. The stamp
art also gives prominence to “the rockets’
red glare” that Francis Scott Key wrote
about in The Star-Spangled Banner. A
portrait by Rembrandt Peale of the fort’s
commander, George Armistead, appears
on the reverse of the stamp pane (courtesy of the Maryland Historical Society).
The selvage engraving on the front of the
pane is a black-and-white version of a
painting by Percy Moran depicting Key
aboard the ship from which he witnessed
the battle. The stamp pane includes verso
text and selvage text. Art director Greg
Breeding designed the stamp and pane.
Commemorative
Format: Souvenir Sheet of 20 (1 design)
Series: War of 1812
Artist: Greg Harlin, Annapolis, MD
Engraver: WRE/ColorTech
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Fort
McHenry
Paper Type: USPS-P-1238, Phosphor
Tagged Paper, Block, Nonphosphored
Type III
adhesive
Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Tan, Black
39.62 x 31.12 mm (overall); 260.35 x
184.15 mm (pane); 260.00 x 921.00 mm
(press sheet)
Plate Numbers: N/A
Marginal Markings: Front: Side Header:
The War of 1812: Fort McHenry;
Descriptive text. Back: ©2014 USPS;
USPS logo; Plate position diagram in
lower right corner; Barcode (588200)
in lower left corner; Promotional
text; Portrait of George Armistead;
Descriptive text.
Poinsettia
On August 21, in Hartford, Connecticut, the U.S. Postal Service reissued the
Poinsettia (Forever® priced at 49 cents)
First-Class Mail stamp, in one design, in
a pressure-sensitive adhesive booklet of
20 stamps.
The Poinsettia stamp features a
bright, cheerful rendering of America’s
favorite holiday flower. Introduced in
2013, the stamp is being reissued in
2014. The stamp art depicts the rich red
and vibrant green leaves surrounding
the flower — the cluster of small, rather
modest cup-shaped structures in the
center. The red “petals” that we think of
as the flower are actually modified leaves
called bracts. The art reference for this
stamp was a potted poinsettia. Designed
by art director Ethel Kessler, the stamp
features the work of William Low.
Format: Double-Sided Booklet of 20 (1
design)
Art Director/Designer:/Typographer:
Modeler: Donald Woo
Engraver: N/A
adhesive
23.11 x 30.22 mm (overall); 145.80 x
60.45 mm (pane)
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by four
single digits
Marginal Markings: Plate numbers in
peel strip area; ©2014; USPS in peel
strip area
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O
n October 23, in New York
City, NY, the U.S. Postal Service will issued the Global:
Silver Bells Wreath Forever® International Price stamp, in one design, in
a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane
of ten stamps.
The USPS celebrates the winter
holidays internationally with the
Global: Silver Bells Wreath stamp.
This is the second stamp in the
Global Holiday series. This stamp
offers a single price for any FirstClass Mail International 1-ounce letter
to any country in the world. As with all
Global Forever stamps, this stamp will
have a postage value equivalent to the
price of a single-piece First-Class Mail
International 1-ounce machinable letter
in effect at the time of use. An elegant
wreath of silver bells graces this round
holiday stamp. The circle of densely
packed bells is arranged against a deep
green background, with a rich red bow
anchored at the top of the wreath. Art
director William J. Gicker and Michael
Owens designed the stamp. Sally Andersen-Bruce photographed the wreath,
which was constructed by Michael Owens. Angelica Dennis created the bow.
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Global: Silver
Bells Wreath
Microprint
Press Type: Alprinta Model 74
Paper Type: Raflatac USPS-P-1238
adhesive
Colors: Silver, Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, Black
Stamp Orientation: Round
Sizes (w x h): 32.26 x 32.26 mm
Denomination: Forever International
Price
Series: Global Holiday
Designers: Michael Owens, Washington,
DC; William J Gicker, Washington, DC
Art Director: William J Gicker,
Washington, DC
Typographer: Greg Breeding,
Charlottesville, VA
Photographer: Sally Andersen-Bruce,
New Milford, CT
Engraver: N/A
Modeler: Donald Woo
(image); 35.81 x 35.81 mm
(overall); 209.55 x 114.30 mm
(pane); 628.65 x 228.60 mm
(press sheet)
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by five
single digits
diagram; Barcode (588)
Winter Fun
On October 23, 2014, in New York
City, NY, the U.S. Postal Service will be
issued the Winter Fun stamps (Forever®
First-Class Mail priced at 49-cents) in
four designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive booklet of stamps.
With four playful designs, Winter
Fun stamps celebrate some of the sea-
son’s most enjoyable activities: iceskating, making snow angels, building snowmen, and bird-watching.
The art for the ice skaters stamp was
painted with acrylic on plywood
with a dry brush technique to give
the illustration a textured, folk-art
feel. The art for the other three stamps
was hand-sketched and then digitally
manipulated. Art director Ethel Kessler
designed the stamps using existing illustrations by Janet Atkinson (ice-skating),
Jing Jing Tsong (building snowmen and
making snow angels), and Christine Roy
(bird-watching).
Format: Double-sided booklet of 20 (4
designs)
Engraver: WRE
Paper Type: UPM Raflatac
adhesive
23.11 x 30.23 mm (overall); 146.05 x
60.45 mm (booklet); 146.05 x 362.71
mm (press sheet)
Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
single digits
Marginal Markings: Title printed on tab
side; Plate numbers in peel strip area;
©2014; USPS logo; Barcode (300);
Promotional text.
Glade Creek Grist Mill
On September 29, in Danese, West
Virginia, the U.S. Postal Service issued
the Glade Creek Grist Mill stamp (Priority Mail® priced at $5.75) in one design,
ten stamps.
The USPS celebrates one of West
Virginia’s most photographed landmarks with the issuance of the Glade
Creek Grist Mill Priority Mail stamp. A
1976 re-creation of an old mill that once
stood nearby, the Glade Creek Grist Mill
is constructed of parts from three historic West Virginia mills. The stamp art
captures the beauty of the structure in
its pristine setting along Glade Creek in
Babcock State Park in autumn. Designed
by art director Derry Noyes, this stamp
features the work of illustrator Dan Cosgrove.
Denomination: $5.75 Priority Mail
Series: N/A
Artist: Dan Cosgrove, Chicago, IL
Engraver: N/A
Williamsville, NY
Press Type: Stevens Vari-Size Security
Press
Paper Type: Non-phosphored Type
III, Block Tag
adhesive
39.62 x 31.12 mm (overall); 104.65 x
180.85 mm (pane); 209.30 x 542.54 mm
(press sheet)
single digits
Number; Year of Issue. Back: ©2014
USPS; USPS logo; Plate position
diagram; Two Barcodes (117300);
Promotional text.
Breast Cancer Research
On September 30, in Sacramento,
California, the U.S. Postal Service reissued the Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp priced at 60 cents, in one
Semipostals are stamps sold at a
surcharge to raise money for a particular cause. Originally issued in 1998, the
stamp art depicts a woman standing with
her right arm raised, reaching behind
her head in the position recommended
for breast self-examination. The drawing of the woman’s body is set against a
background of pastel colors from yellow
to violet that cover the entire face of the
stamp. Across the top of the stamp are
the words “Breast Cancer.” Circling the
figure’s right breast are the phrases, in all
caps, “FUND THE FIGHT” and “FIND
A CURE.” Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp using original artwork
by Whitney Sherman.
Denomination: Nondenominated FirstClass Mail Semi-postal (60 cents)
November 2014 / AMERICAN PHILATELIST 1077
granted. The stamps feature digital illustrations by Jason Seiler that depict the
five chefs in a style intended to resemble
oil paintings. Art director Greg Breeding
designed the stamps.
Series: N/A
Artist: Whitney Sherman, Baltimore, MD
Engraver: N/A
Modeler: Donald Woo
Series: N/A
Microprint
Paper Type: Raflatac, USPS-P-1238
Artist: Jason Seiler, Chicago, IL
Engraver: N/A
adhesive
Colors: Yellow, Light Blue, Cyan, Magenta,
Williamsville, NY
Yellow, Black
24.89 x 39.62 mm (overall); 150.36 x
183.90 mm (pane); 551.69 x 601.47 mm
(press sheet)
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by six single
digits
Back: ©1998 USPS; USPS logo; Plate
position diagram; Barcode (553000);
Breast Cancer proceeds explanation;
Promotional text.
Celebrity Chefs
On September 26, in Chicago, Illinois, the U.S. Postal Service issued the
Celebrity Chefs stamps (Forever® FirstClass Mail priced at 49-cents) in five
Block Tag
adhesive
The five chefs honored on these
stamps — James Beard, Julia Child,
Joyce Chen, Edna Lewis, and Felipe Rojas-Lombardi — revolutionized our understanding of food. Seeing cooking as a
source of delight, they invited us to feast
on regional and international flavors
and were early but ardent champions of
trends that many foodies now take for
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Cool
Gray
24.89 x 39.62 mm (overall); 215.90 x
165.10 mm (pane); 654.05 x 501.65 mm
(press sheet)
Plate Numbers: “P” followed by five single
digits
Marginal Markings: Front: Header; Plate
diagram; Barcode (472300),verso text;
Promotional text.
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O
n November 19, in Washington, DC, the U.S. Postal
Service® issued the Christmas Magi stamp (Forever priced at
49 cents), in one design, in a pressure-sensitive booklet of twenty
stamps.
The Christmas Magi stamp celebrates one of the most beloved stories of the holiday season: the tale of
three visitors from the East who came
bearing gifts for Jesus. The stamp art
depicts the Magi atop a trio of camels near the summit of a small hill.
Guiding them is a large, dazzling star.
The colors in the sky range from rose
near the horizon, darkening to a rich
purple at the top, suggesting that the
travelers are moving through the desert at dawn. Art director Greg Breeding
designed the stamp, which was illustrated by Nancy Stahl.
Denomination: First-Class Mail, Forever,
49 cents
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20 (one
design)
Series: N/A
Artist: Nancy Stahl, New York, NY
Modeler: Donald Woo
Microprint
Press Type: Alprinta, Model 74
Print Quantity: 200 million
Overall
adhesive
23.11 x 30.23 mm (overall); 145.87 x
60.33 mm (booklet); 291.74 x 241.30
mm (press sheet)
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Christmas Magi
designs)
Engraver: WRE
Paper Type: Prephosphored Paper,
Type II
adhesive
Plate Numbers: “S” followed by five single
digits
Marginal Markings: Plate numbers; ©2014;
USPS Logo
Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer
On November 6, in Washington, DC,
the U.S. Postal Service® issued the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer stamps
(Forever priced at 49 cents), in four designs, in a pressure-sensitive booklet of
twenty stamps.
The USPS celebrates the holiday
season with four stamps featuring characters from Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer, the longest-running and highest-rated Christmas special in television
history. The art for each stamp is a still
frame from the animated special, created
by Rankin/Bass Productions. Rudolph,
Santa, and the Abominable Snowman
star on stamps of their own, while a
fourth stamp features Hermey the elf,
touching Rudolph’s red nose. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamps.
30.23 x 23.11 mm (overall); 60.45 x
146.05mm (booklet); 362.71 x 146.05
mm (press sheet)
Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, Red
Plate Numbers: “C” followed by five single
digits
Marginal Markings: Title; Plate numbers
in peel strip area; ©2014; USPS logo;
Licensing Information; Promotional text
Purple Heart Medal
On October 11, in Dover, DE, the
U.S. Postal Service re-issued the Purple
Heart Medal stamp (Forever® First Class
Mail priced at 49 cents), in one design,
twenty stamps.
The Purple Heart Medal stamp design features a photograph taken by Ira
Wexler of a Purple Heart medal awarded
during World War II. The 2011 Purple
Heart with Ribbon stamp was reworked
in 2012 to display a slightly larger image of the Purple Heart medal on a pure
white background. Designed by art director Jennifer Arnold, the stamp was
given the name Purple Heart Medal.
Denomination: Forever First-Class Mail
Format: Pane of 20 (one design)
Series: N/A
Designer/Art Director: Jennifer Arnold,
Washington, DC
Typographer: Greg Breeding,
Charlottesville, VA
Artist: Ira Wexler, Braddock Heights, MD
Engraver: WRE
adhesive
Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan,
Black, Purple, Red
Sizes (w x h): 18.54 x 21.34 mm
(image); 22.10 x 24.90 mm
(overall); 133.35 x 122.55 mm
(pane)
Plate Numbers: “C” followed by six
single digits
Back: ©2012 USPS; USPS logo;
Plate position diagram; Barcode
(115400) in upper right and lower
left corners of pane; Promotional
text.
stamps. The $9.80 Batman souvenir sheet
may not be split, and the stamps may not
be sold individually.
Showcasing eight unique designs,
this new issuance from the USPS celebrates the 75th anniversary of Batman.
Four versions of the iconic DC Comics
super hero are depicted from four eras of
comic book history. In addition, there are
four circular stamps showcasing the evolution of the Bat-Signal. The background
illustration features a silhouette of Batman standing on a bridge with the skyline of Gotham City looming above him.
The verso side of the pane features two
illustrations of Batman and text about
the history of the character. Art director
Greg Breeding designed the stamp pane.
Batman Stamps
On October 9, in New York,
NY, the U.S. Postal Service issued
the Batman stamps (Forever®
First-Class Mail priced at 49 cents),
in eight designs, in a pressuresensitive souvenir sheet of twenty
December 2014 / AMERICAN PHILATELIST 1187
Denomination: Forever First-Class Mail
Series: N/A
Modeler: Donald Woo
Microprint
Press Type: Alprinta Model 74
Paper Type: Phosphor Block Tagged
adhesive
Stamp Orientation: Round/Vertical
Sizes (w x h):
Round: 26.42 x 26.42 mm
Vertical: 21.34 x 36.07 mm (image); 24.89 x
39.62 mm (overall)
Full Pane: 215.90 x 184.15 mm
Press Sheets: 647.70 x 552.45 mm
Plate Numbers: N/A
Marginal Markings: Back: ©2014 USPS;
USPS logo; Plate position diagram;
Barcode (588400); Promotional text;
Batman logo & Trademark Information;
DC Comics; Batman images; Batman
story line.
Holiday Stamped Envelopes
On October 1, in Washington, DC,
the U.S. Postal Service issued three sets
of ten Holiday Stamped Envelopes with
seals (Forever® First-Class Mail priced at
$9.95 each) in pressure-sensitive adhesive #10 Stamped Envelopes.
This holiday season, the USPS has issued three different
festive sets of ten Holiday Stamped Envelopes, including seals.
The stamped envelope
artwork is based on
stamp art. The Winter
Fun set includes five
stamped
envelopes
displaying a red cardinal and five stamped
envelopes featuring a
child building a snowman. The Poinsettia set
includes ten stamped
envelopes, each featuring a bright, cheerful
rendering of America’s
favorite holiday flower. The Snowflakes set
includes ten envelopes
featuring two designs — five of each
design. Both snowflakes featured in the
artwork were photographed with a digital camera attached to a microscope. The
seals included in each of the three sets
complement the stamp designs.
POINSETTIA
Denomination: Forever First-Class
Stamped Envelope
Denomination: Forever First-Class Stamp
Envelope
Format: #10 Regular Envelope Packet of
ten, two designs, Snowflakes
Art Director: William J. Gicker,
Washington, DC
Designer/Typographer: Jennifer Arnold,
Washington, DC
Existing Photos: Kenneth G Libbrecht
Williamsville , NY
Press Type: Mueller, A76
Folding Machine: W&D #527
Print Quantity: 330,000 (165,000 each
design)
Paper Type: 61# Postal Envelope, Block,
Type III
adhesive
Sizes (w x h): 241.30 x 104.78 mm
(envelope); 31.19 x 28.60 m (image)
Purple, Grey
Marginal Markings: Sustainable Forestry
Initiative Logo; “THIS ENVELOPE IS
RECYCLABLE AND MADE WITH
30% POST CONSUMER CONTENT”;
Recycling Logo; ©USPS 2014
WINTER FUN
Denomination: Forever First-Class
Stamped Envelope
tem, two designs
Existing Art: Christine Roy, Janet
ten in one design
Williamsville , NY
Print Quantity: 330,000
Type III
adhesive
Sizes (w x h): 241.30 x 104.78 mm
(envelope); 27.36 x 35.43 mm (image)
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red,
Grey
SNOWFLAKES
Atkinson, Jing Jing Tsong
Williamsville , NY
Print Quantity: 330,000 (165,000 each
design)
Type III
adhesive
Sizes (w x h): 241.30 x 104.78 mm
(envelope); 29.95 x 33.00 mm
(Snowman image); 31.01 x 37.34 mm
(Cardinal image)
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey
Index for 2014 New Issues
This index includes only the stamps that have been reported on in The American Philatelist in 2013. It is not intended
to be a complete listing of all stamps and postal stationery issued in 2013 by the U.S. Postal Service. Scott Catalogue numbers are provided as available at the time of publication; “*” indicates no number.
Issue Date
January 2
January 15
January 21
January 27
January 28
January 31
February 7
February 10
February 12
February 14
February 18
February 22
March 3
March 4
March 13
March 13
March 13
March 17
March 21
April 5
April 11
April 22
April 25
May 2
May 5
May 22
May 29
June 6
June 27
July 26
July 30
August 7
August 8
August 21
August 21
September 13
September 26
September 29
September 30
October 1
October 9
October 11
October 23
October 23
November 6
November 19
Denomination
4-cent Definitive
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
49-cent First Class
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
34-cent Postcard Rate
70-cent Two-Oz. Rate
21-cent Addition-Oz. Rate
1st Class Forever
91-cent Up to 3 Oz. Rate
70-cent Two-Oz. Rate
1st Class Forever
$5.60 Priority Mail
70-cent Definitive
$19.99 Priority Mail
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
70-cent Definitive
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
$1.15 International Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
$15 Federal Duck Stamp
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
$5.75 Priority Mail
60-cent Semipostal
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
International Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
1st Class Forever
Description
Chippendale Chair
Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse
Love: Cut-Paper Heart
Ferns
Shirley Chisholm
Hummingbird
Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly
Abraham Lincoln
Winter Flowers
Ralph Ellison
Wedding Cake
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
C. Alfred “Chief ” Anderson
USS Arizona Memorial
Jimi Hendrix
A Flag for All Seasons
Yes, I Do
Songbirds
Charlton Heston
Global: Sea Surface Temperatures
Red, White, and Blue
Where Dreams Blossom
Vintage Circus Posters
Harvey Milk
Nevada Statehood
American Hot Rods
Migratory Bird Hunting & Conservation
Medal of Honor: Korean War
Civil War: 1864
Farmers Markets
Janis Joplin
Hudson River School
Poinsettia
The War of 1812: Fort McHenry
Celebrity Chef
Glade Creek Grist Mill
Breast Cancer Research
Holiday Stamped Envelopes
Batman
Purple Heart Medal
Winter Fun
Global: Silver Bells Wreath
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Christmas Magi
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4856
284
4857–4858
406
4859
406
4860
405
4862–4865
284
4866
405
4867
405
4868–4871404
4872
498
4879
404
4873498
4880
595
4782b–4785b
497
4881
496
4882–4891
496
4892
594
4893
496
4894–4897
594
4764a
593
4898–4905
593
4906
592
4907
4908–4909
RW81–RW81a
4822a–4823a
4910–4911
4912–4915
4916
4917–4920
4816b
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
592
694
694
790
790
887
886
886
978
978
1078
1077
1077
1188
1187
1186
1076
1076
1186
1186

2014 US New Issues - American Philatelic Society

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