January 13
Louisville KY 40211
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "I Have a Dream."
#1. This is offered for sale as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers. See the February 25th entry for Miami just below for ordering information. It has a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.
It is also offered for sale separately on a postcard.
Order number 06113-402 postcard. * Price $2.00.

January 13
Arlington TX 76019
MLK Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Dr King. Across this image and the background is the phrase "sharing the dream" repeated in several lines of tiny type in reverse image. Many letter in the several letter of tiny type are filled with ink. This also reads, "Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration."  For the temporary station set up at the University of Texas at Arlington.
        The postmarks on Jan 13 and 14 are for a city wide celebration. To get this postmark on January 13th, the USPS set up a booth at the University of Texas at Arlington, and on the 14th the booth was set up at Tarrant County Junior College. Except for the dates and zip codes, the designs are exactly the same.
#2. This is offered for sale as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers. See the February 25th entry for Miami just below for ordering information. It has a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.

January 14
MLK Station
300 E South St
Arlington TX 76018-9998
        For description see the entry just above.  For the temporary station set up at the Tarrant County Junior College.
#3. This is offered for sale as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers. See the February 25th entry for Miami just below for ordering information. It has a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.
It is also offered for sale separately on a postcard.
Order number 06114-760 postcard. * Price $2.00.

January 14
Chatfield OH 44825
Dream Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Dr King, in front of a window, talking to some students. A US flag can be seen through the window. This reads, "I Have a Dream/Martin Luther King Day."
#4. This is offered for sale as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers. See the February 25th entry for Miami just below for ordering information. It has a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.
It is also offered for sale separately on a postcard.
Order number 06114-448 postcard. * Price $2.00.

February 25
Miami FL 33147
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Dr King. It reads, "I Have a Dream."  For the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Spirit of Excellence
Awards and Scholarship Gala.
#5. This is offered for sale as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers. It has a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.
Order number 2006 King set of 5. * Price $12.50
It is also offered for sale separately on a postcard.
Order number 06225-331 postcard. * Price $2.00.

January 14
Narrowsburg NY 12764
Eaglefest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an eagle. It reads, "Eagle Capital of New York." This is a local festival centered around the return of the bald eagle to this area.
It is offered on a postcard.
Order number 06114-127. * Price $2.00.

January 17
Philadelphia PA 19106
Happy 300th Birthday Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a kite with an old style key, the tops of three trees and clouds.  For Benjamin Franklin.
This is available with a 13 cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, two Spirit of 76 stamps and a cachet.
Order number 06117-191. * Price $3.50.

January 19
Modesto CA 95350
Modesto Art Museum Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Benjamin Franklin and his signature. It reads, "Celebrating 300 Years/Mail Art Exhibit/Modesto Art Museum."
This is available with a 7 cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, a flag stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06119-953. * Price $3.50.

January 21-22
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Dearborn Stamp Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a football.
This is available with a non-denominated Love stamp.
Order number 06121-481. * Price $3.50.

January 21-22, 28-29
Houghton Lake MI 48629
Tip-Up Town USA Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a man ice-fishing, an ice shanty, a snowmobile and a tiny ice-fishing apparatus. It reads,"Family Fun 2006, Tip-Up Town USA 2006."
"Tip-Up" refers to a type of fishing apparatus. This event started as a sort of ice-fishing festival but snowmobiling and other activities were added.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06121-486 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail. The upper tip of the picture runs off the upper edge.
Order number 06121-486 envelope. * Price $2.00.

January 21
Oakland CA 94607
Chinatown Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a dog and 4 Chinese characters [meaning, "Wishing You Prosperity."] It reads, "Happy New Year."
This is available with a dog Chinese New year stamp. It is sold together with the entry just below.
Order number 06121-946 set of 2. * Price $10.00

January 22
Oakland CA 94607
Chinatown Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a dog and 4 Chinese characters [meaning, "Happy New Year."] It reads, "Happy New Year."
This is available with a dog Chinese New year stamp. It is sold together with the entry just above.
Order number 06121-946 set of 2. * Price $10.00.

January 25
Groton CT 06340
20th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the silhouette of a submarine. It reads, "USS Alaska SSBN 732."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06125-063. * Price $2.00.

January 27-28
York PA 17403
Yorcopex Station
This pictorial postmark shows a primitive open truck reading, "Hart - Kraft Motor Co/Motor Wagons/York PA," and another truck reading, "Commercial Power Wagon Builders 1907-1913."
This is available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06127-174. * Price $5.00.

January 27-29
San Diego CA 92111
Sandical Station
        This pictorial postmark shows three lions: one holding a shield, another a sword, and the third a battle ax. It reads, "Sweden, Norway & Finland." For the first stamps issued by these countries.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06127-921. * Price $2.00.

January 28
West Springfield MA 01089
Train Show Station
        This pictorial postmark has a logo showing the cross section of a railroad rail and four separate sections of track. It reads, "Big Railroad Hobby Show/Eastern States Exposition."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06128-010. * Price $2.00.

January 28
Newtonville NJ 08346
Black Mail Station
        This pictorial postmark has a civil rights march in silhouette format showing many tiny figures. This is for an exhibition of African Americans on stamps. This image does not represent a specific event and serves as the museum’s logo. This exhibition ran from January 14 to March 30. The unveiling of the Hattie McDaniel stamp was on this day.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and the logo reproduced as a cachet.
Order number 06128-083. * Price $3.50.

January 28-29
Denver CO 80212
Cherrelyn Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a horse riding a street car. It reads, "Cherpex XXXII." The January 28 date reads, "Saturday," and the January 29 date reads, "Sunday."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06128-802. * Price $2.00.

January 31
San Juan PR 00901
Estacion Pablo Casals
        This pictorial postmark shows a man playing the cello, "Cincuenta Aniversario."
This is available with the Statue of Liberty/Flag stamp.
Order number 06131-901. * Price $3.50.

February 1
Washington DC 20066
Black History Month Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark shows five stars.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06201-200. * Price $2.00.

February 1-14
Loveville MD 20656
Two cupids postmark
        This pictorial postmark shows two flying cupids each aiming a bow and arrow at a heart shape. These flank a third heart shape. Red ink used.
This is available with a non-denominated Love stamp with a February 14th date.
Order number of 06201-206 2 cupids. * Price $3.50.

February 1
Marietta GA 30060
Southern Polytechnic State University Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a movie projector on a tripod and a strip of film dangling from a reel of film. This reads, "Hattie McDaniel Black Heritage Series."
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06201-300. * Price $3.50.

February 1-14
Loveland CO 80538
Valentine Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two lovebirds and a heart-shaped vine.   For the period February 1-14 a device was used that had a changeable date. Another device was used that had a fixed date of February 14 and that was used for most requests for the February date. The variety we offer is the scarcer changeable date variety with the February 14th date.
This is available with a non-denominated Love stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06201-805. * Price $3.50.

February 1-28
Loveland CO 80538
Machine postmark
        This machine postmark reads, "For 60 Years We Spread Your Love/Mailing Valentines Around The Globe."
This is available with a non-denominated Love stamp and a cachet on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail. The stamp was affixed about two inches to the left of the right edge so the message falls mostly on the envelope and not on the stamp. However, because of this placement there is some overlap between the cachet and the postmark. It has a February 14th date.
Order number 06201-805-M. * Price $3.50.

February 1-3
Scottsdale AZ 85251
Hashknife Pony Express
        This pictorial postmark shows two men on horseback and the hashknife logo within a map of Arizona. It reads, "48th Annual Ride 2006." The date, zip code or the word "station" do not appear. The hashknife was a chopping knife used to make hash on the trail. This is a pony express ride reenactment.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06201-852. * Price $2.00.

February 1-28
Loving NM 88256
Valentines Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two love birds within a heart shape. Red ink used.
This is available with a non-denominated Love stamp.
Order number 06201-882. * Price $3.50.

February 3-5
Sarasota FL 34236
Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition
        This pictorial postmark shows a the tiger, Sampson, of Kay Rosaire, a circus animal tamer. The word "station" does not appear.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06203-342. * Price $2.00.

February 3-19
San Antonio TX 78219
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "More than an 8 Second Ride," with the "S" in "San Antonio" shaped like a hat.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06203-782 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06203-782 envelope. * Price $2.50

February 4
Pawtucket RI 02860
Lunar New Year Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a dog. It reads, "Year of the Dog."
This is available with a 29 cent dog Chinese New Year stamp and a make up stamp.
Order number 06204-028, * Price $5.00

February 8
Tacoma WA 98409
Great Achievement Station
        This pictorial for Hattie McDaniel shows an Oscar statuette and reads, "Achievement." This is for Hattie McDaniel.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06208-984. * Price $3.50.

February 10
Wichita KS 67203
Hattie McDaniel Birthplace Station
        This pictorial postmark has no other wording.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06210-672. * Price $3.50.

February 11
Burlington VT 05401
Winter Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows three snow crystals.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06211-054 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06203-782 envelope. * Price $5.00.

February 11
Palm Bay FL 32905
Palm Bay Station
        This pictorial postmark shows stylized musical notation. It reads, "3rd Annual Black Heritage Celebration." The notation refers to the musicians that participated.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp.
Order number 06211-329. * Price $3.50.

February 11-12
Bessemer AL 35020
Alapex Station 2006
        This pictorial postmark shows a stamp tongs holding a postage stamp. It reads, "Birmingham Philatelic Society."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06211-350. * Price $2.00.

February 11-12
San Francisco CA 94108
Chinatown Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized dog. It reads, "Year of the Dog."
This is available with a dog Chinese New Year stamp.
Order number 06211-941. * Price $5.00.

February 11
Fairbanks AK 99701
Yukon Quest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a dog sled and five pawprints. This is for a dogsled race between here and Whitehorse Canada.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06211-997. * Price $2.00.

February 12
Peach Tree City GA 30269
Black Heritage Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows three stylized figures. It reads, "Celebrating Family/Peach Tree City Library." All text is so thick that most words are illegible.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp.
Order number 06212-302. * Price $3.50.

February 14
Fayetteville GA 30214
Fayetteville Public Library Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows a humanized book and four cartoon animals: caterpillar, cat, snail and bumble bee. It reads, "Favorite Children’s Book Animals."
This is available with a Children’s Book Animal stamp. Each cover has an additional circular date stamp in the upper left corner.
Order number 06214-302. * Price $3.50.

February 14
Bridal Veil OR 97010
Invitation Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two stylized birds and a ribbon.
This is available on a picture post card showing the Bridal Veil Post Office and a 25 cent love stamp. Since the size of this post card is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" additional postage is required.
Order number 06214-970-A. * Price $2.00.

February 14
Bridal Veil OR 97010
Marriage Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two heart shapes.
This is available on a picture post card showing the Bridal Veil Post Office and a 25 cent love stamp. Since the size of this post card is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" additional postage is required.
Order number 06214-970-B. * Price $2.00.

February 15
Saint Louis MO 63103
Hattie McDaniel Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Black History Month."
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06215-631. * Price $3.50.

February 16
Hartford CT 06112
Artists Collective Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "3rd Annual Black Heritage Stamp Event." For Hattie McDaniel. Blue ink used. The Artists Collective provides a venue for instruction, and support for local people interested in the performing arts.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06216-061. * Price $3.50.

February 18
Tuskegee Institute AL 36087
Hattie McDaniel Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the entrance the university which reads, "TUSKEGEE." This also reads, "The Tuskegee University Honors Actress, Singer Hattie McDaniel."
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet. All postmarks came out badly and may not be returned.
Order number 06218-360. * Price $3.50.

February 20
Atchison KS 66002
President’s Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Mr Atchison’s picture and signature. It reads, "The David Rice Atchison/World’s Smallest Presidential Library."
        President James Polk was scheduled to step down at noon on Sunday, March 4, 1849 but President-elect Zachary Taylor was a religious man and refused to be sworn in on a Sunday.   Since the Vice-President's term expired along with Polk's the presidency then fell to the President Pro Tem of the Senate - David Rice Atchison - who had just been elected for an additional term to this office.
This is available with a Presidential Libraries stamp.
Order number 06220-660. * Price $3.50.

February 21
Peach Tree City GA 30269
Peach Tree City Library Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows a humanized book and four cartoon animals: caterpillar, cat, snail and bumble bee. It reads, "Favorite Children’s Book Animals."
This is available with a Children’s Book Animal stamp.
Order number 06221-302. * Price $3.50.

February 22
New York NY 10037
Schomburg Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Hattie McDaniel and reels and strips of film. It reads, "Hattie McDaniel/Singer and Actress, Black Heritage Month." This tribute took place in The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - a research library.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06222-100. * Price $3.50.

February 22
Atlanta GA 30309
Hattie McDaniel Dedication Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small image of Hattie McDaniel, and a tiny logo reading "Margaret Mitchell House and Museum," and a large "M." This also reads, "29th Black Heritage Series/First African American Performer to Win an Academy Award."
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06222-303. * Price $3.50.

February 23
Mount Vernon NY 10550
Hattie McDaniel Station
        This pictorial postmark shows stage lights.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06223-105. * Price $3.50.

February 23
Baltimore MD 21233
Hattie McDaniel Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small image of an African girl carrying a jug on her head. It reads, "Black History Month."
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06223-212. * Price $3.50.

February 24
Islip NY 11751
Celebrating Black History Station
        This pictorial postmark shows six robed dancers.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06224-117. * Price $3.50.

February 24
Fayetteville GA 30215
Flat Rock AME Church Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a movie projector projecting a block of light onto a screen in a theater. It reads, "Hattie McDaniel Dedication/29th Black Heritage Series/First African American Performer to Win an Academy Award."
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06224-302 #6. * Price $3.50.
This is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope.
Order number 06224-302 #10. * Price $2.00.

February 25
Miami FL 33147
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Dr King. It reads, "I Have a Dream."  For the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Spirit of Excellence
Awards and Scholarship Gala.
For ordering details, see the entry above, just below the January 14th entry,

February 27 - March 18
Houston TX 77201
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
        This pictorial postmark show a map and flag of Texas and a tiny image of an "H" with a hat on it (the rodeo logo.) The 27th date was for a parade, the other dates were used at the rodeo. The word "station" does not appear.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06227-772. * Price $2.00

March 1
Caguas PR 00725
Semana Olimpica Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a conical hat and the five Olympic Rings.
This is available with a flag/Statue of Liberty stamp.
Order number 06301-007. * Price $3.50.

March 1
Los Angeles CA 90049
Brentwood Centennial Station
This pictorial postmark is as follows.
        The official tree of Los Angeles is pictured in the upper left corner. The picture at the top center is the Getty Center comprising a museum, an auditorium, several institutes and other facilities. The scene at upper right is a gas station (writers used to work in the tower shown). The lower left image is the Arthur School for girls. It used to be The Eastern Star Home for Masonic women. The lower right image is the Victorian Chapel. This design was produced by a famous local artist - an Irish priest named Father Donal Keohane.
This is available on a postcard. In the upper right corner is a circular date stamp. It seems to have been placed there as part of the servicing of this postmark
Order number 06301-900 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope. The postmark is large and completely covers the address. This also has the additional postmark mentioned above. The lower right corner has a couple of wrinkles.
Order number 06301-900 envelope. * Price $2.50.

March 2
Rochester NY 14692
African American Movers and Shakers Station
         This pictorial postmark shows the small silhouette of a family - mother, father and two children. There is also the overlapping silhouettes of the faces of three children which appears twice.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp.
Order number 06302-146. * Price $3.50.

March 4
DeBary FL 32713
River Fest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a man playing a guitar, a man playing a banjo, a man singing and a bar of music. It reads, "River Fest 2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06304-327. * Price $2.00.

February 4
Anchorage AK 99501
Iditarod Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the head of a dog is emerging from a large letter, "I." For the Iditarod dog sled race. Note: the words Iditarod Station do not appear.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06304-995 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06304-995 envelope. * Price $2.00.

March 5
Fulton MO 65251
60th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a limousine with a US flag on the hood. In it are President Truman (on the right) and Winston Churchill (on the left.) This is for the anniversary of the "Sinews of Peace," speech in which Churchill referred to the Iron Curtain for the first time.
This is available with a flag/Statue of Liberty stamp.
Order number 06305-652. * Price $3.50.

March 11
DeBary FL 32713
Youth Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cartoon boy and girl holding a US flag on a mountaintop. It reads, "DeBary Youth Celebration of the Arts/An important moment in history."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06311-327. * Price $2.00.

March 11-12
Rockford IL 61125
Wiscopex Exhibit Station
Rockford Stamp Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the skull of a dinosaur. It reads, "Jane, At Burpee Museum." Jane is the name given to this dinosaur which was found locally.
There are TWO postmarks used here. One reads Wiscopex Exhibit Station and the other Rockford Stamp Club Station. They are identical in every respect other than the station name. The two stamp clubs that joined to put on this show each wanted its own postmark.
These are available on two postcards.
Order number 06311-611 pair. * Price $4.00.
The Rockford Stamp Club Station postmark is available on a folded addressed #10 envelope.
Order number 06311-611-A envelope. * Price $2.00.

March 12
Columbus OH 43215
Colopex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a hand holding a cancellation device. It reads, "Celebrating Our First Postmaster."
This is available on a Benjamin Franklin stamped envelope.
Order number 06312-432. * Price $3.50.

March 16-19
New York NY 10001
ASDA Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the logo of the American Stamp Dealers Association - a triangle containing their initials , "ASDA." This reads, "Postage Stamp Mega-Event."
This is available on a show picture postcard with a butterfly stamp.
Order number 06316-100 * Price $2.00

March 17
Ireland WV 26376
Shamrock Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a shamrock reading, "25th Anniversary." This also reads, "25th Irish Spring Festival." Green ink used.
This is available with a non-denominated Love stamp.
Order number 06317-263. * Price $3.25.

March 25
Gaithersburg MD 20877
Gaithersburg Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a harp. It reads, "Greater Washington, D.C./Black Memorabilia & Collectible Show."
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel Stamp.
Order number 06325-208. * Price $3.25.

March 25
Fayetteville GA 30214
Belles & Beaus Wedding Station
        There were TWO postmarks used here on this date with the same station name.
A. One, in black ink, shows a wedding couple with a wedding cake and flowers.
B. The other, in purple ink, shows a wedding couple with birds and a heart. When this was used it appears fuzzy except the part that goes on the stamp. When it is on part of a stamp it comes out clearly.
Both of these postmarks are available on the same envelope, with a cachet. The black one is applied to the 39 cent purple wedding stamp affixed to the upper right corner and the purple one is applied to the 63 cent green wedding affixed to the lower right corner.
Order number 06325-302 pair. * Price $5.00.
The purple one is available on the 39 cent wedding stamp, with a cachet.
Order number 06325-302-B. * Price $3.50.

March 26
Pittsfield MA 01201
Berkshire Stamp Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a baseball player at bat. It reads, "1791 Earliest Record of Baseball."
This is available with a 39 cent wedding stamp.
Order number 06326-012. * Price $3.50.

March 31
Weyauwega WI 54983
150 Years Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small US flag with wigwam poles. It reads, "Weyauwega Remembers."
This is available with an Indian Art stamp and two cent make up stamp. Each stamp has its own pictorial postmark but the one for the two cent stamp missed the stamp.
Order number 06331-549. * Price $3.50.

April 1
Quechee VT 05059
Crossroads Stamp Show Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the silhouette of a man and his horse and the signature of "Justin Morgan 1747-1798." Mr Morgan established the Morgan horse, a well known American breed.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06401-050 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an envelope with a color cachet and an official faux stamp.
Order number 06401-050 #6. * Price $5.00.
This is also available on a folded addressed #10 envelope. This has two clear postmarks.
Order number 06401-050 #10. * Price $2.50.

April 1
Minersville PA 17954
Minersville Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a pickax and a miner reading, "1831-2006," is wearing a helmet/lamp. Also shown is the old train station (being restored) with trees and hills, an upright stone and a milestone. This reads, "Along the Sunbury Trail and Millersville’s old yellow brick road/Minersville’s 175th Year." Until the the 1930’s, the main street, Sunbury Street, was paved with industrial yellow brick.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06401-179 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06401-179 envelope. * Price $5.00.

April 1
New Castle DE 19720
Delpex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Benjamin Franklin wearing eyeglasses. This reads, "Benjamin Franklin Birth Tercentenary." Blue ink used.
This is available on a Benjamin Franklin stamped envelope with a cachet.
Order number 06401-197. * Price $3.50.

April 1
Hardy VA 24101
Booker T. Washington National Monument Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bucket, "Cast Down Your Bucket Where You Are." Mr Washington was the most well-known African-American in the early 1900’s.
This is available with a Hattie McDonald Stamp.
Order number 06401-241 envelope. * Price $3.50.
It is also available on a postcard.
Order number 06401-241 postcard. * Price $2.00.

April 2
New Philadelphia OH 44663
Tuscopex Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Tuscora Honors Union Hospital/A Century of Caring."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06402-446 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06402-446 envelope. * Price $5.00.

April 7-9
Dallas TX 75244
Inverted Jenny Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an upside down biplane, the inverted Jenny. It reads, "Texpex * 2006/110th Texas Philatelic Convention." Cancel zip is 75244. At this stamp show a block of four of the Inverted Jenny stamps were exhibited.
This is available with a small cachet and with either a 37 cent airplane stamp plus a two cent make up stamp or with a block of eight five cent air mail stamps.
Order number 06407-752. * Price $3.50.

April 8
Dallas TX 75244
Texpex Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Second Day of Issue." For the Benjamin Franklin stamps.
This is available with a Benjamin Franklin stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06408-752. * Price $3.50.

April 15
Pickens SC 29671
Pickens Azalea Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows azalea flowers with leaves.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06414-296. * Price $2.00.

April 17
Las Vegas NV 89119
Shark Reef Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a shark. It reads, "We’ll take your arm and a leg." The local Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino has a large shark aquarium and every tax day the postal service has a temporary station there.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06417-891. * Price $2.00.

April 18
San Francisco CA 94103
Centennial "Earthquake" Station
        This pictorial postmark has no other wording.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06418-941. * Price $2.00.

April 21
Millville NJ 08332
Black Mail Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a civil rights march in silhouette format showing many tiny figures. This is the logo of the, "African American Museum of Southern New Jersey, Inc." This is a special dedication of the Hattie McDaniel stamp.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a copy of the museum logo as a cachet.
Order number 06421-083. * Price $3.50.

April 21
Ailey GA 30410
Sugar Ray Robinson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows boxing gloves.
This is available with a Sugar Ray stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06421-304. * Price $3.50.

April 22
Smithfield VA 23430
Patriot’s Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows President Thomas Jefferson. It reads, "Patriot’s Day Day Virginia/Smithfield - Isle of Wight." This postmark was sponsored by the Isle of Wight County Museum. [Smithfield is in the Isle of Wight County.] Patriots Day is a celebration of local history.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06422-234. * Price $2.00.

April 22
Ocracoke NC 27960
Portsmouth Island Station
        This pictorial postmark shows books, a notebook, pencils, a ruler and an apple This is for a home-coming and a school.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06422-279. * Price $2.00.

April 22
Georgetown OH 45121
Ulysses S. Grant Boyhood Home Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an antique canon. It reads, "Celebrate U.S. Grant."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06422-451. * Price $2.00.

April 22
Wilson Creek WA 98860
Last Grand Roundup Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two horses. It reads, "1906-2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06422-988 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06422-988 envelope. * Price $2.00.

April 23
Wink TX 79789
Roy Orbison Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Roy Orbison, the singer, wearing eyeglasses. It reads, "70th Anniversary."
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06423-797 envelope. * Price $3.50.

April 24
USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53)
Special ship’s pictorial postmark
        This ship’s postmark shows the ship’s logo and reads, "100th Anniversary Memorial Service, Commodore John Paul Jones."
This is available on a #6 envelope.
Order number 06424-DDG #6. * Price $3.50.
It is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope.
Order number 06424-DDG #10. * Price $3.00

The design for this postmark is the same as postmark above but with its own logo and the ship's name.

April 24
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)
Special ship’s pictorial postmark
        This ship’s postmark shows the ship’s logo and reads, "100th Anniversary Memorial Service, Commodore John Paul Jones."
This is available on a #6 envelope.
Order number 06424-LHD. * Price $3.50.

April 26-29
Columbus OH 43225
67th Anniversary Convention Station
        This pictorial postmark has a map showing 12 central states. It reads, "Central States Numismatic Society."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06426-432 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06426-432 envelope. * Price $2.50.

April 26
Lakeside AZ 85929
Pony Express Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows, in silhouette format, one rider handing a mailbag to another, and a sheriff’s badge." This reads, "Lakeside - Pinetop - Ft Apache - Globe/36th Annual Pony Express Ride/WMSP/April 26, 27 & 28, 2006/White Mountain Sheriff’s Posse."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06426-859. * Price $2.00.

April 27
San Juan PR 00918
Estacion 75 Aniversarion
        This pictorial postmark shows, in stylized format, a worker wearing a steel hat, three gears and a factory. It reads, "Departmento Del Trabajo Y Recursos Humanos, Dignidad y Justica por Trabajo."
This is Spanish for department of labor and human resources, dignity and justice through work.
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06427-009. * Price $3.25.

April 27-30
Wilkesboro NC 28697
Merle Fest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a banjo.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06427-286. * Price $2.00.

April 27
New Orleans LA 70117
Art Neville Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Art Neville playing the piano.
This postmark together with the one described below are available on the same envelope. See the entry below for details.

April 28-30, May 3-5
New Orleans LA 70119
Jazz Fest Station
This pictorial postmark shows Art Neville playing the piano.
        This postmark together with the one described above are available on the same envelope. In each corner there is a Jazz Singers stamp and a 10 cent make up stamp. One corner has the April 27 postmark and the other corner has the April 28 postmark. There is also a cachet.
Order number 06427-701. * Price $5.00.

April 28
Donaldsonville LA 70346
Donaldsonville Bicentennial
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized bridge. It reads, "200 1806 - 2006." The word "station" does not appear.
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06428-703. * Price $3.50.

April 29-30
Plymouth MI 48170
WSSC Ex. Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a kite with its tail, a string and a key. For Benjamin Franklin. WSSC = West Suburban Stamp Club.
This is available with a Benjamin Franklin stamp.
Order number 06429-481 #6. * Price $3.50.
It is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06429-481 #10. * Price $3.00.

April 30
Kalamazoo MI 49001
Camp Merrie Woods Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a teddy bear and a girl scout merit badge for collecting. It reads, "80 years of Girl Scouting." Green ink.
This is available with a teddy bear stamp.
Order number 06430-490. * Price $3.25.

May 1
Dresden OH 43821
Longaberger Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a wicker basket. It reads, "Longaberger Collector’s Club Since 1996." The Longaberger Company of Dresden makes handwoven baskets. They are of such high quality that many are now collectors’ items.
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06501-438 #6. * Price $3.50.
This is also available on a folded addressed #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06501-438 #10. * Price $3.00.

May 5
Louisville KY 40208
132nd Kentucky Oaks Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a flower. It reads, in tiny print, "Churchill Downs Friday May 5, 2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06505-402. * Price $2.00.

May 5-7
Cleveland OH 44135
AFL-CIO Union Industries Show Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an electric guitar.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06505-441. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on a folded addressed #10 envelope.
Order number 06505-441 #10. * Price $2.00.

May 5
Burleson TX 76028
Cinco de Mayo Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small Mexican flag and two rows of four roses each. Red ink used.
This is available on a #6 envelope.
Order number 06505-760. * Price $3.50.

May 5-6
Capitan NM 88316
Smokey Bear Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Smokey the Bear licking a little girl.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06505-883 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed #6 envelope with an additional postmark.
Order number 06505-883 envelope. * Price $3.00.

May 6
Louisville KY 40208
132nd Kentucky Derby Station
        This pictorial postmark shows stylized towers, jockey riding a horse and a tiny rose. It reads, "132 Kentucky Derby." The rose is within the lower curve of the "3" of "132." This image comes from a poster in which the rose appears in bright red.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06506-402. * Price $2.00.

May 10
San Diego CA 92186
Crew’s Reunion Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a mermaid. It reads, "Polly - Pelio, USS Pelias (AS-14)" This ship was a submarine tender.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06510-921. * Price $2.00.

May 12
Canton OH 44705
Pleasant View School for the Arts Station
        Parted stage curtains frame this postmark. There is a building with some tiny stick figures. Also, a skinny bar of music, a paintbrush, a ballet shoe, a tiny stick figure seated at desk and the signature of the designer, K. Matthews. It reads, "RVSA School of the Arts." Most of the text is in tiny print. This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06512-447 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail. About half of the postmark covers the stamps.
Order number 06512-447 envelope. * Price $2.00.

May 13
Ewing VA 24248
Historic Martin’s Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a flag with the Union Jack in the upper left but otherwise a solid field of red. It reads, "Wilderness Road State Park/Virginia State Parks." This recalls the 1776 Indian raid at Martin’s Station - the furthest west settlement at the time. The flag was called the red ensign - the first flag flown in this area. Red ink used.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06513-242. * Price $2.00.

May 13
Sequim WA 98382
111th Irrigation Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows flowers and a woman riding a bicycle. It reads, "Garden of Dreams."
This is available with a 29 cent flower stamp and a make-up stamp.
Order number 06513-983. * Price $3.50.

May 20
Burlington VT 05401
Vermont State Stamp Show Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an outline map of Vermont filled with a block of four postage stamps and a tree appearing under a tiny magnifying glass. It reads, "Vermont Philatelic Society, 50th Anniversary 1956-2006," a large "50."
This is available on a #6 addressed envelope.
Order number 06520-054-A. * Price $2.50.

May 20
Burlington VT 05401
Kids Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows child’s drawings: a nurse reading, "Nurse." a scuba diver reading, "Scuba Diver," a mail carrier reading, "Mail Person" and an artist by an easel reading, "Artist." It also reads, "Be everything you can be. It’s a world of possibility!"
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06520-054-B. * Price $2.00.

May 20-21
Royersford PA 19468
Valpex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a kite. This relates to Ben Franklin.
This is available with a Benjamin Franklin stamp.
Order number 06520-194 #6. * Price $3.50.
It is also available on a Benjamin Franklin stamped envelope with a color cachet.
Order number 06520-194 cachet. * Price $4.00.
It is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went though the mail.
Order number 06520-194 #10. * Price $3.00.

May 20
Baltimore MD 21215
Preakness Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows a tiny image of a jockey riding a horse. It reads, "Pimlico, Baltimore," and, "Preakness 131."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06520-212 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06520-212 envelope. * Price $2.50.

May 20
Concord VA 24538
Stonewall Station
        This pictorial postmark shows tiny images of a windmill, trees, a barn and a silo with a road, a steam traction engine used as a tractor, a horse and buggy, a stone wall, an antique truck and a hit-or-miss one cylinder gasoline engine with a grist mill.  This reads, "Stonewall Antique Power Association."
Order number 06520-245 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06520-245 envelope. * Price $2.50.

May 20
Groveland FL 34736
Women’s Hang Gliding World Championship Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two hang gliders. It reads, "2006 World Championships/Quest Air, USA," and, in tiny print, "2006 class 2/5/"
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06520-347 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06520-347 envelope. * Price $2.50.

May 20
Kingsville OH 44048
Lawn Sale Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a gazebo. It reads, "Friends of the Library/Kingsville Public Library/32nd Annual Sale in the Park."   Blue ink used.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06520-440 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06520-347 envelope. * Price $5.00.

May 20-21
Stoughton WI 53589
Syttende Mai Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a flower, two floral design elements and a bench with five different hats. Going from left to right the hats are: a bunad - a Norwegian woman’s cap, a construction worker’s hard hat, a baseball cap, a baker’s or chef’s hat, a fireman’s helmet. Syttende Mai is Norwegian for May 17. It is Norwegian Constitution Day. It reads, "Volunteers Build Community."
This is available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06520-535. * Price $5.00.

May 20
Grenada CO 81041
Amache Camp Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a stylized sunrise between two hills with simulated stamp perforations serving as the border. The local plaque reads, "Amache Remembered Dedicated to the patriotic Japanese Americans who volunteered from Amache and dutifully gave their lives in World War II. To approximately 7,000 persons who were relocated at Amache."
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06520-810. * Price $3.50.

May 20
Tulelake CA 96134
Tule Lake Migratory Bird Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a duck landing on water.
This is available with a bird stamp and a make up stamp.
Order number 06520-961. * Price $3.50.

May 20
Spokane WA 99201
Water Power Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a spiral and the River Park Pavilion. It reads, "NW Federation Stamp Show/PIPEX."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06520-992. * Price $2.00.

May 24
Frankfort KY 40601
Rolling Thunder Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an eagle chained to a map of Vietnam. It reads, "Ride for Freedom/POW-MIA We Will Never Forget." Rolling Thunder was the code name for the US air operations over North Vietnam 1965-1968. It is also the name of a group of veterans and others that sponsor an annual meeting in Washington DC to prompt return of any POW-MIA’s still unaccounted for. Attendees are mostly bikers but not exclusively so.
This is available with a Marines stamp and a make up stamp.
Order number 06524-406. * Price $3.50.

May 25
Estacion XII Campionato Iberoamericano de Atletismo
Ponce PR 00730
        This pictorial postmark shows a silhouette of a man leaping. It reads, "Ponce 2006."
This is available with a winter Olympic stamp and a silk screen cachet.
Order number 06 525-007. * Price $5.00.

May 26
Staten Island NY 10304
Fleet Week NY Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a Naval craft. It reads, "USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) Amphibious Assault Ship/Fleet Week Flagship."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06525-103 postcard. * Price $2.00
It is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06525-103 envelope. * Price $3.00.

May 26-27
Ware Shoals SC 29692
Catfish Feastival Station (sic)
        This pictorial postmark shows two palm trees and a catfish. The word "station" does not appear.
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06526-296. * Price $3.50.

May 27
Claverack NY 12513
Everett C Nack Station
        This is a first day of sale Wonders of America postmark. It shows an Atlantic sturgeon and reads, "Hudson River Fish and Fishermen." Mr Nack was a local fisherman, an environmentalist and a bit of a river keeper.
This is available with a Wonders of America Largest Fresh Water Fish stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06527-125. * Price $3.50.

May 27-30
Waterloo NY 13165
Healing Field Station
        This pictorial postmark shows stars and stripes within a heart shape and a bear with a saddle and a flag in its mouth. It reads, "Celebrate Commemorate." The bear is a symbol of Sam Bear, a founder of Waterloo. Healing Field refers to the local field where anyone may place a 3' x 5' US flag in memory of a loved military person who died in the line of duty. This postmark is for Memorial Day, Waterloo is considered to be the birthplace of Memorial Day.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06527-131 postcard. * Price $2.00
It is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06527-131 envelope. * Price $3.00.

The 2006 Godspeed Station

This pictorial postmark was used in six places. It shows an early 17th century sailing craft and reads, "America’s 400th Anniversary/The Journey that Changed the World." There is also a logo showing three sails and tiny flags which reads, "America’s 400th Anniversary/Jamestown Virginia."

The places are:
May 27 Alexandria VA 22313
June 9 Baltimore MD 21202
June 16 Philadelphia PA 19106
June 27 New York NY 10199
July 14 Boston MA 02210
July 25 Newport RI 02840

This set of six envelopes uses the Champlain on all but the first place. Since the Champlain stamp was issued on May 28, a wedding stamp was used for that one.
Order number 06527-223 set of six. * Price $18.00.

May 27
Mammoth Cave KY 42259
Underground Station
        This is a Wonders of America First Day of Sale postmark. It shows a bat flying in a cave. It reads, "Postmarked 140 Feet Below."
The picture showing just a hole in the ground was a preliminary version and was not used.
This is available with a Wonders of America Largest Cave stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06527-422. * Price $3.50.

May 27
Marquette MI 49855
Largest Lake Station
        This is a first day of sale Wonders of America postmark. It shows a large ship. and reads, "Lake Superior/First Day of Sale/America’s Wonders."
This is available with a Wonders of America Largest Lake stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06527-498. * Price $3.50.

May 27
Saint Louis MO 63102
Tallest Manmade Monument Station
        This is a first day of sale Wonders of America postmark. It shows the St Louis Arch and reads, "Wonders of America - Land of Superlatives."
This is available with a Wonders of America Tallest Man-made Monument stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06527-631. * Price $3.50.

May 27
Creede CO 81130
Art Fest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a painting of the nearby Willow Creek Canyon with the sun and the La Garita Mountains in the background and town buildings in the foreground. There is also an artist’s paint brush and a spoon reading, "089." This reads, "The Taste of Creede." This town festival celebrates both painting and the culinary arts.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06527-811 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06527-811 envelope. * Price $5.00.

May 27
Craigmont ID 83523
Ordway Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a silhouette of a man holding fish, "Ordway’s Search for Salmon, May 27 - June 2, 1806. John Ordway, third in command of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, went looking for salmon at this time as a needed supplement to the expeditions’ provisions.
This is available with a Lewis and Clark stamp.
Order number 06527-83523. * Price $3.50.

May 27
Yosemite CA 95389
Tallest Waterfalls Station
        This is a first day of sale Wonders of America postmark. It shows the outline of a valley and waterfalls. It reads, "Wonders of America/First Day of Sale."
This is available with a Wonders of America Tallest Waterfall stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06527-953. * Price $3.50.

May 27
Honolulu HI 96817
Bishop Museum Station
        This is a Wonders of America First Day postmark. It shows the symbol of an erupting volcano. It reads, "Wonders of America - First Day of Sale/Most Active Volcano, Rainiest Spot, Highest Sea Cliffs."  Even though this postmark relates to three of the Wonders of America Stamps there is only the one postmark.
This is available with three of the Wonders of America stamps and a cachet. The stamps are: Most Active Volcano; Rainiest spot; and Highest Sea Cliffs.
Order number 06527-968. * Price $7.50.

May 30 - June 1
USS Bonhomme Richard
        This ship’s postmark has no additional wording and the lettering is tiny.
This is available on a #6 envelope.
Order number 06531-LHD #6. *  Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06531-LHD #10. * Price $2.00.

May 31
Annapolis MD 21401
Blacks of the Chesapeake Bay Station
        This is a Wonders of America postmark. It shows the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and reads, "Blacks of the Chesapeake." Blacks have been an important component of the population of the Chesapeake Bay area for centuries. Blacks of the Chesapeake is an organization that maintains and preserves this history, works for the improvement of this local community and promotes conservation and preservation.
This is available with the Largest Estuary Wonders of America stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06531-214. * Price $3.50.

JUNE

June 1
Yellowstone National Park WY 82190
Steamboat Geyser Station
        This is a Wonders of America postmark. It shows the "Steamboat Geyser" with a huge plume and a forest.
This is available with the Tallest Geyser Wonders of America stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06601-821. * Price $3.50.

June 1
Cordova AK 99574
Bering Glacier Station
        This is a Wonders of America postmark. It shows a glacier emanating, as a river, from the mountains in the background and a leaping orca.
This is available with the Largest Glacier Wonders of America stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06601-995. * Price $3.50.

June 4, July 2
Bristol PA 19007
Bristol Borough Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows, in reverse silhouette format: a wharf and buildings that include a church and a building with a clock tower. It reads, "325th Anniversary 1681-2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 09604-190 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 09604-190 envelope. * Price $2.50.

June 5
Oneonta AL 35121
Golf Tournament Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two crossed golf clubs behind a man’s picture. It reads, "Toussaint L. Hale, Sr, Scholarship Fund/Benefiting The United Negro College Fund."  This was announced as having a June 3rd date but were serviced with a June 5th date.
This is available with a wedding stamp and a cachet.
Order number 09605-351. * Price $3.50.

June 5
Salem OR 97301
Salem Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a star locating Salem on a map of Oregon. It reads, Wally Byam Caravan Club International."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 09605-973. * Price $2.00.

June 9
Canastota NY 13032
Boxing Hall of Fame Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the silhouette of a boxer with speed lines. It reads, "The Showplace of Boxing." Also, "In Honor of Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Robinson." Blue ink used.
This is available with a Sugar Ray stamp and a cachet.
Order number 09609-130. * Price $3.50.

June 9-11
Onawaja IA 51040
Lewis & Clark State Park Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a frontiersman with a rifle It reads. "York , Bicentennial Celebration." In postmark, Onawaja 51040. York was William Clark’s Black manservant. He made a sustantial contribution to the expedition.
This is available with a Lewis and Clark stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06609-510. * Price $3.50.

June 10-11
Chagrin Falls OH 44022
Art by the Falls Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the small image of a waterfall. It reads, "Fine Arts & Crafts Festival/Valley Art Center." Red ink used.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06610-440 postcard. * Price. $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06610-440 envelope. * Price. $5.00.

June 10
Walnut Creek CA 94596
Benjamin Franklin’s 300th Birthday
        This pictorial postmark shows Benjamin Franklin. The word "station" does not appear. For the Coalpex stamp show.
This is available with a Benjamin Franklin stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06610-945. * Price $3.50.

June 11
Denver NY 12421
OSB Church of Roxbury Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small building. It reads, "150th Anniversary 1856-2006 Historic Landmark." OSB = Old School Baptist.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06611-124 postcard. * Price. $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06611-124 envelope. * Price. $5.00.

June 11
Callicoon NY 12723
Tractor Parade Station
        This pictorial postmark shows five tractors lined up. It reads, "Home of the 10th Annual Tractor Parade."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06611-127 postcard. * Price. $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06611-127 envelope. * Price. $2.50.

June 12
Breinigsville PA 18031
2006 PA N.A.P.U.S. State Convention Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a covered bridge and trees. NAPUS = National Association of Postmasters of the United States.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06612-440. * Price. $2.00.

June 14
Chatfield OH 44828
Flag Day Station
        This pictorial postmark has the Prisoners Of War - Missing In Action] logo showing a prisoner with a small guard tower. It reads, "POW-MIA, You Are Not Forgotten." This is flanked on each side by US flags, clouds and a lightning bolt.  The city, state, zip code, date and station name are in very tiny print in the lower left corner. The postmaster has returning request for this unserviced saying that the device was poor, I sent in saying that I want the postmark anyway and the image was fine. All text is tiny.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06614-448. * Price. $2.00.

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16
Cimarron NM 87714
Philmont Scout Ranch Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a rocky outcrop. It is a famous landmark known as The Tooth of Time. There are also two brands, The left one looks like an "S." It is a horse brand, The right one looks like a "PS." It is a cattle brand.  This a large ranch for boy scouts to go camping in. The scouts go camping for a week and the postmark is being used on one day each week to give every scout a chance to get the postmark.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06614-877 postcard. * Price. $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06614-877 envelope. * Price. $5.00.

June 15-17
Hamburg MI 48139
Bennett Park Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a banner. It reads, "Hamburg Family Fun Fest."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06615-481. * Price. $2.00.

June 16-25
Wytheville VA 24382
Chautauqua
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Festival in the Park." The word "station" does not appear. No separate dates.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06616-243 postcard. * Price. $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06616-243 envelope. * Price. $5.00.

June 16
Steubenville OH 43952
Dean Martin Station
        This pictorial postmark shows some musical notation. For the actor-singer.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06616-439. * Price. $2.00.

June 19
Harrisburg PA 17107
Legree Daniels Dedication Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a very large one story post office building. A plaque is being placed to honor Ms Legree Sylvia Daniels, a former member of the USPS Board of Governors. She was active in Civil Rights and Republican politics.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp.
Order number 06619-171. * Price $3.50.

June 19
Key Largo FL 33037
John Pennecamp State Park
        This is a Wonders of America postmark. It shows a turtle, two fish, a starfish and a shellfish.
This is available with a Longest Reef Wonders of America stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06619-330. * Price $3.50.

June 20
Catskill NY 12414
Department for the Aging Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a large heart shape. It reads, "Greene County - Your Area Agency on Aging - Where Caring People Help." Blue ink used.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06620-124. * Price $2.00.

June 24-25
Louisville KY 40206
Louipex
        This pictorial postmark has a circle of 13 stars showing a small silhouette of a man operating an antique printing press. It reads, "Printer’s Devil to Patriot." And, "Louipex 2006 Celebrates the 300th Annivesary of Franklin’s Birth." The word station does not appear.
This is available with the Benjamin Franklin - Printer stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06624-402. * Price $3.50.

June 24
Mosca CO 81146
Great Sand Dunes Station
        This is a Wonders of America postmark. It shows sand dunes and a frame of simulated stamp perforations.
This is available with a Tallest Dunes Wonders of America stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06624-811. * Price $3.50.

June 24
San Diego CA 92186
Christening Ceremony Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a Naval craft. It reads, "USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE-2)" This is a civilian operated maritime sealift command ship.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06624-921. * Price $2.00.

June 25
San Juan PR 00907
Estacion 60 Aniversario
        This pictorial postmark shows, in stick figure format, a family under an umbrella. It reads, "Proteccion, Experiencia y Solidez." This is Spanish for protection, experience and integrity. It is for the 60th anniversary of "Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito do los Empleados de las Agencias Agricolas de la U.P.R." - a credit union.
This is available on a #6 envelope.
Order number 06625-907. * Price $3.50.

June 28
Philadelphia PA 19107
35th National Assembly Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a globe encircled by a heavy chain. It reads, "The Links Incorporated." The Links Incorporated is an organization of women of color devoted to improving the quality of community life.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp.
Order number 06628-191. * Price $3.50.

June 29
Mesa Verde CO 81330
Centennial Station
        This is a Wonders of America postmark. It shows cliff dwellings and a frame of simulated perforations. It reads, "Mesa Verde National Park 1896-2006 Celebrate the Past .. Look Toward the Future."
This is available with a Largest Cliff Dwelling Wonders of America stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06629-813. * Price $3.50.

June 29 - July 4
Prescott AZ 86301
Prescott Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Frontier Days." For a rodeo. The city, state and zip code do not show.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06629-863.* Price $2.00.

June 30 - July 4
Boston MA 02210
Lions Int’l Conv. Station
        This pictorial postmark has a tiny logo showing the heads of two lions and reads, "L/Lions International." It also shows a horse and rider leaping over a skyline that includes a tiny church building with an even tinier cross.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06630-022.* Price $2.00.

JULY

July 1
Trenton KY 42286
Main Street Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the US flag in a heart shape. It reads, "The Heart of Trenton ... Get to know us." Blue ink used.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06701-422 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06701-422 envelope. * Price $5.00.

July 1-2
Columbus NE 68601
Columbus NE Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a compass rose. It reads, "America Discovers Columbus, NE 1856-2006."
This is available with a Champlain stamp.
Order number 06701-686. * Price $3.50.

July 2
Fonda NY 12068
Pow Wow Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an American Indian maiden with a cross, a turtle and a lily flower. It reads, "Kateri Tekakwitha," and "Lily of the Mohawks." She lived 1656-1680 and had a Catholic Algonquin mother and a Mohawk father. She lived a very religious life and became a saint. One of the places where she lived include the word turtle in its name. The nearby Catholic Shrine of the North American Martyrs sponsored this postmark.  See also July 9th entry below.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06702-120 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06702-120 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 2
Riegelsville PA 18077
Riegelsville Heritage Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a building. It reads, "Celebrating 90 Years of Incorporation 1916-2006." The building used to be a school but it now used as the borough hall and a library. The city, state and zip code do not appear.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06702-180. * Price $2.00.

July 3
Suisun City CA 94585
Lighthouse Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a lighthouse. At the foot of the light house is a tiny image of two people by a fence and a street lamp. This reads, "Suisun City Harbor Lighthouse Dedicated July 4, 2006."
Order number 06703-945 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed #10 envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06703-945 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 4
New York NY 10001
Old Glory Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a large stylized flag. It reads, "You’re a Grand Old Flag 1906." This refers to a song written by George M. Cohan.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06704-100 postcard. * Price $2.00.

July 4
Hyattville WY 82428
Pony Express Station
This pictorial postmark shows a horse and rider. For an annual Pony Express ride between here and Ten Sleep.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06704-824 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an envelope.
Order number 06704-824 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 7-9
Hunt Valley MD 21031
Shore Leave 28 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a space ship, "Celebrating 40 Years of Trek." For a Star Trek convention. Star Trek was a science fiction television program.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06707-210. * Price $2.00.

July 7-9
Trenton MI 48183
Mid-Summer Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a girl running with a balloon, a street lamp, musical notation, a heart shape and an artist’s palette. It reads, "Mid-summer Festival."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06707-481. * Price $2.00.

July 9
Auriesville NY 12016
Lily of the Mohawks Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an American Indian maiden. It reads, "Kateri Tekakwitha - 350th Birthday."
For background on this postmark, see the July 2nd entry for Fonda NY.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06709-120 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope .
Order number 06709-120 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 11
Eagle Bay NY 13331
Big Moose Lake Station
        This pictorial postmark has a lake with a background showing hills and bedraggled trees. In the foreground is a large rowboat with a seat in the back and by the bow are a tennis raquet and a picnic basket. It reads, "Big Moose Lake’s 100 Year Old Love & Murder Mystery." In the 1900’s a Chester Gillette was found to have murdered his pregnant girl fiend, Grace Brown, by hitting her over the head with a tennis racket on an island in Moose Bay. The incident took place on July 11, 1906.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06711-133. * Price $2.00.

July 15
Washington DC 20066
NAACP Station
        This pictorial postmark has a circular logo. It shows a balance scale and a book. It reads, "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - NAACP 1909." This also reads, "97th Annual Convention ‘ Voting our Values, Valuing our Votes."
This is available with a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.
Order number 07615-200. * Price $3.50.

July 16
Louisville KY 40202
10th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two baseball bats. It reads, "Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory."
This is available with a 39 cent baseball stamp.
Order number 07616-402. * Price $3.50.

July 16-22
La Porte IN 46350
Pioneer Land Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a log cabin. This is for the La Porte County Fair.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06716-463 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06716-463 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 22
New York NY 10037
8th Annual Harlem Book Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two children reading books.
This is available with a Hattie McDaniel stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06722-100. * Price $3.50.

July 28-30
Readington NJ 08870
Balloon Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two large hot air balloons and several small ones.
This is available with a 19 cent balloon stamp and make-up postage.
Order number 06728-088. * Price $3.50.

July 28-29
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
Pennsylvania Little League Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a baseball and crossed bats. It reads, "Plymouth, 2006 Host, State Tournament."
This is available with a 39 cent baseball stamp.
Order number 06728-194. * Price $3.50.

July 28 - August 6
Dodge City KS 67801
Dodge City Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cowboy hat. It reads, "Hats off to Dodge City."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06728-678 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06728-678 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 29
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
The Silver Blaze Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the head of a horse, a symbolic race track building and, in outline format, Sherlock Holmes smoking a pipe. On this day, The Silver Blaze race will be run at the Saratoga Race Track. The Adventure of Silver Blaze is a Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle concerning the kidnapping of a famous race horse, Silver Blaze. Beginning in 1952, races in his honor have been run on courses throughout America and, since 2000, at Saratoga.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06729-128 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06729-128 envelope. * Price $2.50.

AUGUST

August 3
Lincoln NM 88338
White Oaks Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a mailbag. It reads, "11th Pony Express Trail Ride, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06803-883 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope.
Order number 06803-883 envelope. * Price $2.50.

August 4-6
Brant Rock MA 02020
Fessenden Centennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an antique microphone.  Inventor Reginald Aubrey Fessenden made the world’s first radio broadcast here on December 24, 1906. He made the second one on December 31, 1906.
This is available on an envelope with a Fessenden cachet.
Order number 06804-020. *
Price $5.00.

August 4
Dresden OH 43821
Reunion Bee Station
        This tiny pictorial postmark has a circular logo reading, "25th Longaberger Bee." Longaberger is a company that makes very high quality basketry. Green ink used,
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06804-438 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the top showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06804-438 envelope. * Price $5.00.

August 4-5
Allen Park MI 48101
Romance Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an artist’s easel and palette, a tiny cupid with bow and arrow and tiny hearts. This reads, "Allen Park Street Fair."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06804-481 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06804-481 envelope. * Price $5.00.

August 5
Del Norte CA 81132
Covered Wagon Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a covered wagon and two horses grazing. It reads, "Horses to Horsepower."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06805-811 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06805-811 envelope. * Price $5.00.

August 6
Weldon CA 93283
South Fork Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a chef barbequing. He is holding a turner and a large fork holding a sausage. It reads, "South Fork Women’s Club 13th Annual BBQ and Craft Sale." A rose - the club’s logo - is in the upper right corner.
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06806-932. * Price $3.50.

August 7-11
Bellingham WA 98225
Convention Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cave reading, "SNS." A tiny man is the cave. This also shows four bats and reads, "National Speleological Society."
This is available with a bat stamp.
Order number 06807-982. * Price $3.50.

August 8
Charleston SC 29401
NRLCA Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a map of South Carolina, the Ravenel Suspension Bridge, a tree and a crescent moon. NRLCA = National Rural Letter Carriers Association.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06808-294. * Price $2.00.

August 10-20 Later dates were used for write-in requests
Des Moines IA 50317
Iowa State Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows tiny fireworks. It reads, "Only at the Fair."
This is available on a postcard with a date of September 8.
Order number 06810-503 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06810-503 envelope. * Price $5.00.

August 12
Burlington VT 05401
Latino Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a tiny soccer ball within a guitar. It reads, "Vermont Latino Festival." There is a sizable Latin population locally and this postmark is for their annual festival.
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06812-054. * Price $3.50.

August 12
Mansfield PA 16933
Bike Rally Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a motorcycle.
This is available with a motorcycle stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06812-169. * Price $3.50.

August 12-13
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Colpex Station
        A baseball bat forms the frame of this pictorial postmark. It reads, "Baseball Sluggers."
This is available with a baseball stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06812-481. * Price $3.50.

August 12
Flint MI 48505
Huckleberry Railroad Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a steam locomotive. It reads, "35th Railfans Weekend/Crossroads Village."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06812-485. * Price $2.00.

August 12-13
Osage IA 50461
Cedar Valley Memories Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a farm steam engine.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06812-504 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06812-504 envelope. * Price $2.50.

August 12
Sequim WA 98382
Strait Stamp Show Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a huge 20-foot high stump with a roof. It reads, "Ol’ Stump Post Office." A tiny family (man woman and child), in silhouette format, are looking at it. In the background is a forest with tiny birds in the sky. This is one of the old stump post offices of Clallam County.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06812-983 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark.
Order number 06812-983 envelope. * Price $2.50.

August 16
Stanton ND 58571
A Fond Farewell - KNRI Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Sacajawea and her child waving goodbye to the the Lewis and Clark expedition (in a riverboat on a river.) Vague very low hills are in the background. KNRI = KNife River Indian village. This site, where Sacajawea and Lewis and Clark parted company, is now a National Historic Site.
This is available with a Lewis and Clark stamp.
Order number 06816-585. * Price $3.50.

August 18-20
Lewiston ME 04240
Great Falls Balloon Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the word, "Balloon," in stylized lettering. The letters "oo" are replaced by two of the balloons at the festival - a bee and a beaver. This reads, ’14th Annual."
This is available with either a balloon stamp or a beaver stamp (please specify.)
Order number 06818-042. * Price $3.50.

August 18-23, 26-27
Little League Baseball Station
Williamsport PA 17701
        This pictorial postmark shows a baseball bat reading, "Birthplace of Little League."
This is available with a baseball stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06818-177. * Price $3.50.

August 19
Wilmington DE 19801
Eleventh Annual Commemorative Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Mr Johnson. It reads, "Judy Johnson Night, The City of Wilmington & State of Delaware’s Tribute to Negro Baseball, Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975."
This is available with a Roy Campanella stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06819-198. * Price $3.50.

August 19
Harpers Ferry WV 25425
Niagara Station
        In this pictorial postmark the words, "Niagara Movement" with a large "NM" form a circular logo.  This reads, "1906-2006 Centennial Celebration." The Niagara Movement was organized in 1906 by DuBois and others to promote Black civil rights. It was superseded in 1909 by the NAACP.
This is available with a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp.
Order number 06819-254. * Price $3.50.

August 19
San Marcos TX 78666
Eddie Durham Centennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows musical notes and Mr Durham playing a guitar. It reads, "San Marcos Celebrates the musical legacy of Eddie Durham 1907-1987, Composer, Arranger, Guitarist, Trombonist." Mr Durham was a Black musician that invented, amplified and played electric guitar and trombone. He wrote for and/or played for many famous bandleaders.
This is available with a Jazz singer stamp.
Order number 06819-786. * Price $3.50,

August 25
Chicago IL 60637
Dedication Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a spool and a needle and thread. It reads, "Quilts of Gee’s Bend."
This is available with a "Quilts of Gee’s Bend" stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06825-606, * Price $3.50.

August 27
Sacramento CA 95815
Sugar Ray Robinson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a pair of boxing gloves and a star shape. It reads, "As Sweet as Sugar, California State Fair."
This is available with a Sugar Ray stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06827-958. * Price $3.50.

August 31
Montgomery AL 36119
Gee’s Bend Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "ASF - Celebrating the Quilts of Gee’s Bend." ASF = Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
This is available with a "Quilts of Gee’s Bend" stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06831-361. * Price $3.50.

SEPTEMBER

September 1
Rutland VT 05701
State Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a man with a bugle and the US flag. It reads, "161st Vermont State Fair."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06901-057. * Price $2.00.

September 1
Steamboat Rock IA 50672
The Cemetery Theater Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stage reading, "A Walk Through History V." At the right is a vase of flowers and at the left is frog reading, "I Love Stamps" with a heart shape replacing the word, "Love." Every other year the Cemetery Theater Committee put on a candlelit production at the cemetery. Ten people buried there are portrayed in period dress telling the stories of their lives.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06901-506. * Price $2.00.

September 2
Steamboat Rock IA 50672
Rainsbarger Daze Quilt Show Station
        This pictorial postmark has two halves. The right half shows a cartoon frog with "I Love Stamps" on its chest and a heart replacing the "Love." The frog comes out light because the lines are supposed to resemble stitching. The left half shows nine tiny images in quilt format. The images in top row from left to right are thus. Left: A frog in a large hat. Middle: A frog wearing a sombrero. Right: A frog wearing a wizard’s hat (showing a moon and stars). The images in the middle row are thus. Left: A frog dressed as Santa Claus. Middle: A frog wearing a coonskin hat. Right: A frog wearing a detective’s cap. The images in the bottom row are thus. Left: A frog with a horseshoe showing people on horseback (a trail ride.) Middle: A stage (this is the stage that appeared in the above postmark.) Right: A frog dressed as a pirate.
        Some time ago the Rainsbargers were executed for criminal activity.  Some say they were falsely accused. They have lent their name to this town festival.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06902-057. * Price $2.00.

September 2-4
Colorado Springs CO 80910
Colorado Balloon Classic Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a hot air balloon.
This is available with a balloon stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06902-809. * Price $3.50.

September 3-4
Biloxi MS 39532
Gulfpex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a lighthouse and trees being battered by a hurricane, "Gulfpex Survived Hurricane Katrina."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06903-395 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06903-395 envelope. * Price $2.50.

September 4
Mackinaw City MI 49701
Bridge Walk Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bridge. It reads, "49th Labor Day"
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06904-497 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06904-49701 envelope. * Price $3.00.

September 6
Crown Point NY 12928
Centennial Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark has a firemen’s badge showing a helmet and other firefighting symbols, the symbol of the emergency medical service, a tree and two heraldic eagles. It reads, "A.E. Phelps Fire & Rescue, Crown Point Essex County NY."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06906-129. * Price $2.00.

September 8
Wildwood NJ 08260
Roar to the Shore
        This pictorial postmark shows a motorcycle, a roller-coaster and fireworks. The word "station " does not appear.
This is available with a Statue of Liberty/Flag stamp and a color cachet.
Order number 06908-082. * Price $5.00.

September 8
Standish MI 48658
Sunrise Side Station
        This pictorial postmark shows what is supposed to be a kind of clothes patch. The bottom half is an oval. There is a highway going into the background going toward a rising sun reading, "Sunrise Side ’06," On the left side are a couple of tiny trees and a tiny motorcycle in on the road. The upper part is a rough shield shape containing the US flag. This reads, "Heritage Highway." This is for a motorcycle rally.
This is available with a motorcycle stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06908-486. * Price $3.50.

September 9
Pennsville NJ 08070
Septemberfest Station
        This small pictorial postmark shows a building, a swimming pool and trees. Red ink used.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06909-080 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06909-080 envelope. * Price $5.00.

September 9
Mallory NY 13103
Celebrate Mallory Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a sketch of a church building with a cross on one side. It reads, "Mallory Wesleyan Church Building, Celebrate Mallory: Yesterday Today Forever." For a small local festival.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06909-131 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06909-131 envelope. * Price $2.50.

September 9-10
Helvetia WV 26224
Helvetia, A Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a building reading, "Library." The addition to the library was recently been completed. Helvetia refers to Switzerland. This place was founded by Swiss settlers.
Type A: No city, state of zip - used at the event.
Type B: With city, state & zip - used for write in requests.
Type A is available on a postcard.
Order number 06909-262 postcard. * Price $3.00.

September 9
Raeford NC 28376
North Carolina Turkey Festival
This pictorial postmark shows a pig holding a sign reading, "Think Turkey," two birds, a stop sign, a butterfly, a tree and signs reading, "Raeford City Limit" and "22nd Annual." The word "station" does not appear.
This is available on an addressed folded #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06909-283 envelope. * Price $3.00.

September 10
Washington DC 20066
Adams Morgan Day Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Adams Morgan Day."  The Brown v Board of Ed decision was in 1953. In 1955 two elementary school, Adams (white) and Morgan (black) peacefully integrated. That neighborhood is now known as Adams Morgan and Washington now has a large intercultural holiday every summer that is called Adams Morgan Day.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06910-200 postcard. * Price $3.50.
This is also available with a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06910-200 envelope. * Price $3.50.

September 10
Rushville MO 64484
Lewis & Clark Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Lewis & Clark. One is pointing and the other is holding a rifle. In the background is a mostly obscured landscape showing a mountain and a tree, "Dedication/Sugar Lake Sportsmen’s Club." This postmark commemorates the dedication of the addition of acreage to the Lewis & Clark State Park. The Sportsmans' Club’s mission is the preservation of Sugar Lake and the development of its recreational use.
This is available with a Lewis & Clark stamp.
Order number 06910-644. * Price $3.50.

September 11
New York NY 10001
Old Glory Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized US flag. It reads, "Firemen Raise Flag at WTC - 2001."
This is available with a United We Stand stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06911-100. * Price $3.50.

September 13
Cornish Flat NH 03746
Covered Bridge Station
        This is a Wonders of America postmark. It shows a covered bridge and a tree.
It is available with a Wonders of America Longest Covered Bridge stamp and a cachet.
This is offered for sale with the cover listed just below, as pair.

September 13
Windsor VT 05089
Covered Bridge Station
        This is a Wonders of America postmark. It shows a covered bridge and a tree. Except for the place name, it is identical to the cover just above.
It is available with a Wonders of America Longest Covered Bridge stamp and a cachet.
This is offered for sale with the cove listed above, as a pair.
Order number 06913-037-050. * Price $5.00.

September 14-16
Ocean City MD 21842
Bike Week Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a beach scene with a life guard’s chair, the sun, biker’s boots and sunglasses. This is for motorcycles.
It is available with a motorcycle stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06914-218. * Price $3.50.

September 14-17
Tomahawk WI 54487
25th Anniversary Tomahawk Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a detailed drawing of a tomahawk with a couple of decorative feathers. It reads, "Tomahawk Fall Ride - MDA." This is a motorcycle ride. MDA = Muscular Dystrophy Association.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06914-544 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available with a motorcycle stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06914-544 envelope. * Price $3.50.

September 14-16
Long Beach CA 90802
Benjamin Franklin Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Benjamin Franklin. It reads, "Lobex 3."
This is available on a Benjamin Franklin stamped envelope.
Order number 06914-908-B. * Price $3.50.

September 15-17
Houston TX 77201
Greater Houston Stamp Show Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a motorcycle headlight.
This is available with a motorcycle stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06915-772. * Price $3.50.

September 16-17
Bluemont VA 20135
Bluemont Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bee is on a large sunflower. It reads, "37th Annual Bluemont Fair."
This is available with a 25 cent stamp showing a bee on a flower.
Order number 06916-291. * Price $3.50.

September 16
Waterloo AL 35677
Trail of Tears Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a heraldic eagle and two dream catchers with feathers. This refers to a forced migration of American Indians to Oklahoma in the 1830’s.
This is available with an Indian Art stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06916-356. * Price $3.50.

September 16
Gallatin MO 64640
Davies County Courthouse Centennial Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a courthouse. It reads, "1906-2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06916-646 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06916-646 envelope. * Price $5.00.

September 21-23
Mount Airy NC 27030
Mayberry Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a restaurant sign reading, "Snappy Lunch," Above the sign is a carhop servicing someone in a car. A window is to the right of the sign. Mayberry Days was a popular television show dealing in part with a sheriff.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06921-270 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06921-270 envelope. * Price $5.00.

September 23
Mount Pleasant PA 15666
Glass & Ethnic Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows tiny images of a statue, a fountain and the top of a building. It reads, "Our 20th Year 1986-2006," and, "Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary." There is no zip code. The statue is the town’s statue of a WWI soldier. The building (a gazebo) and the fountain are in the Veterans Memorial Park. The fountain is also in the park.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06923-156 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06923-156 envelope. * Price $2.50.

September 23-30
Bloomsburg PA 17815
Bloomsburg Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a horse, a tree and a cow.  For the Columbia County Agricultural, Horticultural and Mechanical Association.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06923-178 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06923-178 envelope. * Price $2.50.

September 23
Mesa AZ 85201
Phoenix Cactus Comicon 2006 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a comics super hero with a cactus on his chest. This is Cactusman, he sticks it to the bad guys. He was created just for this postmark. Green ink used.
This is available on a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" postcard with a Cactusman comic strip on the back..
Order number 06923-852 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an envelope with comics superhero stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06923-852 envelope. * Price $2.50.

September 24
New York NY 10014
Hogs & Heifers Love Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the crown of the Statue of Liberty. Also fingers forming the letter "V" of the word, "Love." This also reads, "Lady Liberty Ride." This motorcycle ride was coordinated by a women’s motorcycle club to raise money for their Leave Out ViolencE (LOVE) program. Hogs refers to motorcycles and heifers refer to women who ride them.
This is available with a motorcycle stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06924-100. * Price $3.50.

September 29
Cascade Locks OR 97014
Festival of Nations Station
        This pictorial postmark shows five children standing on a globe - one for each continent - with child holding a small sign, "Celebration of Cultures." Going from left to right the children and their signs are: Africa, "Hope," Middle East. "Pride," Native American, "Freedom," Europe, "Peace," Asia, "Love."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06929-970. * Price $2.00.

September 30
Thurmont MD 21788
Canine Cancer Ride Station
        This pictorial postmark marks a motorcycle event. It shows a dog. It reads, "Kate Koogler Canine Cancer Fund," and, "4th Annual Kate Koogler ... " Kate is the name of a dog. This is for a motorcycle ride which is held to raise money to fight cancer. Money is raised in three ways - from participants, from sponsors, and from pledges.
This is available with a motorcycle stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06930-217. * Price $3.50.

September 30
Poca WV 25159
Heritage Day
        This pictorial postmark shows a horse and buggy. It reads, "Remember When, Celebrating 26 Years," and, "Celebrating our History & Heritage/Est 1980." The word "station" does not appear.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06930-251 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06930-251 envelope. * Price $5.00.

September 30
Kitty Hawk NC 27949
Kitty Hawk Heritage Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the Wright Brothers’ flyer. It reads, "Monument to a Century of Flight."
This is available with three 13 cents airplane stamps.
Order number 06930-279 * Price $3.50.

September 30
La Porte IN 46350
Museum Station
        This pictorial postmark has a logo showing four scenes. It reads, "La Porte County Historical Society,Inc, 100th Anniversary 1906-2006." The scenes are: Top: a log cabin; Right - an open book showing a picture of President Washington; Bottom: a covered wagon; Left: an old phonograph with a big horn.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06930-463 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06930-463 envelope. * Price $2.50.

September 30
Wausau WI 54402
WaUSApex Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "First Day of Use."  This is of interest because this is NOT the first day of use of the baseball sluggers stamps.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06950-544 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This also available on a #6 envelope with the four baseball slugger stamps.
Order number 06930-544 #6. * Price $5.00.
This also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06930-544 #10. * Price $3.00.

September 30
Airway Heights WA 99001
Casino Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a pair of dice and a basket of apples with some more apples on the ground.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06950-990 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This also available on an envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06930-990 envelope. * Price $5.00.

OCTOBER

October 1
Riegelsville PA 18077
Riegelsville Heritage Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a building that used to be a school but is now used as a borough hall and a library. It reads, "Celebrating 90 Years of Incorporation 1916-2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06001-180 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This also available on an envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail. The stamp is damaged.
Order number 06001-190 envelope. * Price $1.00.

PASSING THE PINK

A four foot ribbon made its way across the country. Starting in Margate NJ and at various stops along the the way it was displayed at the local post offices with the aim of prompting a cancer awareness day at that place. It ended up in Sacramento - the home of the doctor that came up with the idea for the Breast Cancer semi-postal stamp. An attempt was made to get the signatures of people helpful in the fight against breast cancer.

A pictorial postmark noting this was used in five places in New Jersey. It read, "Passing the Pink Station," and showed a loop of ribbon. Here are the places:
October 3 Margate NJ 08402
October 10 Brigantine NJ 08203
October 17 Northfield NJ 08225
October 24 Absacon NJ 08201
October 31 Cape May NJ 08204

These are available as a set of five covers with the Breast Cancer stamp and a cachet
Order number 06003-084 set. * Price $17.50.
This is also available as a single.
Order number 06003-084 single. * Price $4.00.

October 6
Worcester MA 01613
Smiley Face Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows five tiny overlapping smiley faces - they look like pies.  It reads, "October 6, 2006 World Smile Day."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06006-016 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06006-016 envelope. * Price $2.50.

October 7
Quechee VT 05059
Crossroads Stamp Show Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an American Indian carrying a woman on his back. It reads, "Hannah Handy, Fearless Mother, Royalton Raid 1780."
The Royalton Raid was a British led Indian raid in 1780 against towns in Vermont and was part of the American Revolution.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06007-050. * Price $2.00.

October 7-8
Dover DE 19902
Dover Air Force Base Station
        This pictorial postmark shows tiny Thunderbird airplanes. It reads, "Open House."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06007-199 postcard. * Price $2.00.

October 7
Newport News VA 23607
Newport News Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the silhouette of a Naval craft. It reads, "Christening of the George H.W. Bush SCN 77."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06007-236 postcard. * Price $2.00.

October 7
Huntsburg OH 44046
Pumpkin Festival Station
This pictorial postmarks shows a jack-o-lantern.
        This is available on a 4" x 6" picture postcard showing Huntsberg scenes.
Order number 06007-449 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope.
Order number 06007-440 envelope. * Price $2.00.

October 7
Galesville WI 54630
Breast Cancer Foundation Station
        The heads of two women, "Apple Affair/Leroy Butler," loop of ribbon, "Tell a Friend Breast Self Exams Save Lives." Apple Affair is the name of this town’s festival. Mr Leroy Butler, who was on the Green Bay Packers football team. attended this event.
This is available on a postcard .
Order number 06007-546 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06007-546 envelope. * Price $2.50.

October 7-8
Paradise CA 95969
Johnny Appleseed Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows three apples.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06007-959 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06007-959 #6 addressed. * Price $2.50.
This is also available on an envelope with a color cachet.
Order number 06007-959 #6 cachet. * Price $5.00.

October 10
Brigantine NJ 08203-9998
See Oct 3 entry for Margate NJ

October 13
Oakland MD 21550
Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an ear of corn and a leaf. It reads, "Oakland’s 39th Autumn Glory Festival."
This is offered together with the October 14th postmark, both on postcards.
Order number 06013-215 set. * Price $4.00.

October 13-15
Los Angeles CA 90045
Sescal Station
        In the foreground of this pictorial postmark is a gnarled tree. In the background the Mount Palomar astronomical observatory is perched on one of several mountains. In between a tiny sailboat is on a rver that is winding its way into the background. It reads, "Wonders of America."
This is a Wonders of America postmark. It is available with a Wonders of America stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06013-900 #6. * Price $3.50.
This is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail, and without a cachet.
Order number 06013-900 #10. * Price $3.00.

October 14-15
Oyster Bay NY 11771
OysterFest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a pearl in an oyster.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06014-117. * Price $2.00.

October 14
Oakland MD 21550
Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cornucopia with fruit and vegetables. It reads, "Oakland’s 39th Autumn Glory Festival."
This is offered together with the October 13th postmark for this event, both on postcards.
Order number 06013-215 set. * Price $4.00.

October 14
Peach Tree City GA 30269
Peach Tree City GA Station
        This pictorial postmark has a logo showing a balance scale and a book. It reads, "NAACP since 1909," and, "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Fayette County Branch NAACP/Voting Our Values, Valuing Our Votes/2006 Freedom Fund Banquet."
This is available with a wedding stamp.
Order number 06014-302. * Price $3.50.

October 14
Tuppers Plains OH 45783
Tuppers Plains Harvest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a pumpkin. It reads, "2nd Annual Harvest Festival."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06014-457 Postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06014-457 envelope. * Price $5.00.

October 14-15
Richland WA 99354
Kennewick Man Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a skeleton. It reads, "9000 years + 10." Brown ink. This refers to an archaeological discovery.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06014-993 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope.
Order number 06014-993 envelope. * Price $2.00.

October15
Cranston RI 02910
Dedication Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the Marine insignia. It reads,, "Holly A. Charette." She was a marine who died in service in the Iraq war. She was from Cranston and a plaque in her honor is being placed in her honor this day in the lobby of the Cranston Post Office.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06015-029. * Price $2.00.

October 15
Waterford CT 06385
Thamespex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a hand holding a trident emerging from the water. This represents a class of submarines.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06015-063 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06015-063 envelope. * Price $5.00.

October 15
Doylestown PA 18901
Madonna Station
        This pictorial postmark has the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa showing a spire, a tiny cross and a tiny logo of this black Madonna and child. This reads, "Our Lady of Czestochowa Church Dedication, 40th Anniversary, Poswiecenia Koscola Matki Boski Jasnogorskiej, 40-TA Rocznica." Also, "Pauline Order." She is a Polish saint. She is known as a black Madonna.
This is available with two Madonna stamps and a cachet.
Order number 06015-189. * Price $3.50.

October 17
Northfield NJ 08225
See Oct 3 entry for Margate NJ

October 20-21
Hannibal NY 13074
Bicentennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small mill building in a rural setting, a tree and a stone bridge in the background. This reads, "Centennial Celebration, 200 Years, 1806-2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06020-130. * Price $2.00.

October 20
Dimmett TX 79027
Sergeant Jacob Dan Doñes Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a US flag. Mr Doñes was a local army man that was killed in the Iraqi war.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06020-790 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06020-790 envelope. * Price $2.50.

October 21
Rensselaerville NY 12147
John James Audubon Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small picture of Mr Audubon. It reads, "John James Audubon & His America, Revisited in Film and Conversation," and, "World Premier of PBS documentary film. John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature, Saturday."  Mr Audubon was a very famous Black artist of birds from the 1800’s.
This is available with an Audubon stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06021-121. * Price $3.50.

October 21
Dover DE 19901
Dover Stamp Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the state fish - the weakfish,
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06021-199. * Price $2.00.

October 21
Cairo WV 26337
Pioneer Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a farmer with a team of horses pulling a plow. It reads, "Pioneer Days, October 21-22."
[The event was October 21-22, but the postmark was used only on October 21.]
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06021-263. * Price $2.00.

October 21
Lexington NC 27292
Barbeque Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a pig playing a fiddle. It reads,"23nd Annual Barbeque Festival/Uptown Lexington NC."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06021-272 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on a folded addressed #10 envelope.
Order number 06021-272 envelope. * Price $2.00.

October 21-22
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Motopex-06 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a baseball player swinging a bat. It reads, "Salute to Sluggers."
This is available with a baseball slugger stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06021-481. * Price $3.50.

October 24
Absecon NJ 08201
See Oct 3 entry for Margate NJ

October 25-27
Atlantic City NJ 08401
Workshop 2006 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the overlapping profiles of three children. It reads, "2006 - Making Connections/The Atlantic City Convention Center/NJSBA, NJASA, NJASBO."
NJSBA = New Jersey School Boards Association; NJASA = New Jersey Association of School Administrators; NJASBO = New Jersey Association of School Business Officials.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06025-084 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06025-084 envelope. * Price $5.00.

October 28
Shinnston WV 26431
Frank "Buck" Shaffer Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized bar of music. Mr Shaffer was born and raised here. He was band director at the local high school and moved Porterville CA and was band director director there also. He went on to become the director of the Fabulous Studio Band that performed in such prominent venues as Carnegie Hall in NYC. The Bice-Ferguson Memorial Museum Benefit is on this day and it features Mr Shaffer.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06028-264 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.
Order number 06028-264 envelope. * Price $5.00.

October 31
Batsto NJ 08037
Jersey Devil Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the Jersey Devil - a mythical creature.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06031-080 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06031-080 envelope. * Price $5.00.

October 31
Cape May NJ 08204
See Oct 3 entry for Margate NJ

October 31
Scarecrowville PA 18325
Scarecrowville Station
This pictorial postmark shows a pumpkin headed scarecrow by a fence and in the sky flying witches holding a banner. For the month of October the whole town changes its name from Canadensis to Scarecrowville. There is a parade and a town festival. For Halloween.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06031-183. * Price $2.00.

NOVEMBER

November 3
Mullens WV 25882
One Hundred Year Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the dark image of a steam locomotive with tender. It reads, "November1906-2006, Deepwater Railway Arrives in Mullens, WV."
The Deepwater Railway was a short line West Virginia railway. It operated from 1898 to 1907.
This is available with a wedding stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06Y03-258. * Price $4.00.

November 4
Louisville KY 40208
Breeder’s Cup Station
        This pictorial postmark shows twin building towers, "World Championships, Churchill Downs 2006." There is also a tiny logo in reverse image. It shows a horse’s head and reads, "Breeders’ Cup."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06Y04-402. * Price $2.00.

November 11-12
San Diego CA 92101
1st Sail Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a sailing ship. It reads, "Star of India & HMS Surprise."
This is available with German Immigration stamps (they show a sailing ship) and a cachet.
Order number 06Y11-92101. * Price $3.50.

November 11
San Diego CA 92111
Powpex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a motorcycle.
It is available with a motorcycle stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06Y11-92111. * Price $3.50.

November 16
New York NY 10030
Strivers Gardens Gallery Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an artist’s idea for a quilt design and the profile of an African woman. It reads, "Women of Gee’s Bend, Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections," and, "Harlem Girls Quilting Circle."
This is available with a Gee’s Bend stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06Y16-100. * Price $3.50.

November 17-19
Milwaukee WI 53214
International Holiday Folk Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a globe.
This is available with a Gee’s Bend Stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06Y16-100. * Price $3.50.

November 18
Winter Haven FL 33880
Cypress Gator Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a motorcycle, a tree and a humanized alligator. This reads, "Winter Haven Bikefest." Red Ink used.
This is available with an alligator stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06Y18-338. * Price $3.50.

November 18
Encinal TX 78019
Tamalada Station
        This pictorial postmark shows tamales on a plate, a cactus and a road runner bird. A tamale is a rolled Mexican food dish. Tamalada is a tamale festival.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06Y18-780 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06Y18-780 postcard. * Price $5.00.

November 18
San Antonio TX 78205
Swearing-In Ceremony Downtown Station
        This pictorial postmark shows, in silhouette format, a cactus a horse and rider with a mail bag. It reads, "The Pony Express Ride." There is also a circular logo showing the Alamo reading, "Corridor," and, "Camino Real de las Tejas."
This is available with a wedding stamp and a cachet.
Order number 06Y18-782. *
Price $3.50.

November 25
Babylon NY 11702
Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher Building Dedication Station
        This pictorial postmark has an army insignia showing a parachute. Pfc Fletcher of Company C, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, was killed by an improvised explosive device on November 13, 2003 while serving in Samara Iraq.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06Y25-117 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This also available on an addressed envelope. This is a nice clean cover but the postmark missed the stamp.
Order number 06Y25-117 envelope. * Price $2.00.

DECEMBER

December 1-3
Orlando FL 32801
Florex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the space shuttle. It reads, "Space Shuttle, 25years of Service 1881-2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 0Z01-328. * Price $2.00.

December 1-23
Rudolph OH 43462
Reindeer Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a reindeer wearing a wreath. It reads, "December 1-23, 2006."
This is available with a snowflake stamp.
Order number 06Z01-434. * Price $3.50.

December 1-25
Nazareth MI 49074
Christmas Star Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a biblical scene. A robed man is standing in front of a thatched hut. He is welcoming someone seated on a donkey. There is a star in the sky. Blue ink used.
This is available with a snowflake stamp.
Order number 06Z01-49074. * Price $3.50.

December 1-25
Oshtemo MI 49077
North Pole Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a circular logo reading, "North Pole" and showing a striped pole, two snowflakes with octoganal symmetry and two hills. Blue ink used.
This is available with a snowflake stamp but the postmark missed the stamp.
Order number 06Z01-49077. * Price $2.00.

December 1
Albuquerque NM 87104
Holiday Stroll Old Town Plaza
        This pictorial postmark shows a wreath. For Christmas. The word "station" does not appear.
This is available with a Madonna stamp.
Order number 06Z01-871. * Price $3.50.

December 2
Morganton NC 28655
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Santa Claus riding a motorcycle. It reads, "Celebrating Riders ‘Gifts on Cycles’ " This center cares for the mentally or physically disabled. A local Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle Riders Club prepares gifts which are given to the residents on this day.
This is available with a snowflake stamp and a color cachet.
Order number 06Z02-286. * Price $5.00.

December 2
Karnes City TX 78118
Old Helena 1853-1951 Stop Station
        This pictorial postmark shows, in silhouette format, a cactus and a horse and rider with mail bag reading, "The Pony Express Ride." There is also a circular logo showing the Alamo reading, "Corridor Camino Real de las Tejas."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06Z02-78118-B. * Price $2.00.

December 2
Mesa AZ 85201
Desert Holiday Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a turtle holding a Christmas ornament in its mouth.  The ornament shows a snowflake.
This is available with a snowflake stamp.
Order number 06Z02-852. * Price $3.50.

December 2
Redwood City CA 94061
Penpex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a courthouse. This reads, "San Mateo County 150 Year 1856-2006."
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06Z02-940. * Price $2.00.

December 3
Redwood City CA 94061
Penpex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a football. This reads, "1946-2006 SF 49ers."  For the 60th anniversary of the 49ers football team.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06Z03-940. * Price $2.00.

December 7-9
Mifflinburg PA 17844
Mifflinburg Station
        At the left of this pictorial postmark there is a Christmas ornament called a German Pyramid with candles at the corners and a spinning object at the top. At the right is an eight pointed object. This reads, "Chriskindl Market."
This is available with a snowflake stamp.
Order number 06Z07-178. * Price $3.50.

December 9-10
Farmingdale NJ 07727
Allaire Village Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a building that is a carpenter’s shop. It reads, "Christmas at Allaire."
This is available with a snowflake stamp.
Order number 06Z09-077. * Price $3.50.

December 9
Coldspring TX 77331
Coldspring On the Square Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a snowman wearing a hat, and a bush. It reads, "A Storybook Christmas."
This is available with a snowflake stamp.
Order number 06Z09-773. * Price $3.50.

December 14
Newport RI 02840
Christmas in Newport Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an angel blowing a horn. The angel is in red, the text is in green.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06Z14-028 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 06Z14-028 envelope. * Price $5.00.

December 15
Knoxville PA 16928
Let It Snow Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a large snowflake.
This is available on a postcard.
Order number 06Z15-169. * Price $2.00.

December 15-30
Angels Camp CA 95222
Holiday Season Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a frog holding a Christmas ornament and a pine needle twig. Green ink. Mark Twain wrote a famous short story about a jumping frog contest. It is still held every year and this is the place.
This is available with a wedding stamp and a date of December 25.
Order number 06Z15-952 wedding. * Price $3.50.
This is also available with a frog stamp and a date of December 25.
Order number 06Z15-952 frog. * Price $4.00.

FIRST DAY COVERS

January 9
Washington DC 20066
Pikes Peak Postcard
Order number 06109 Pikes FDC. * Price $2.00.

January 9
Washington DC 20066
Benjamin Franklin Stamped Envelope
Order number 06109 BF FDC. * Price $3.50

January 10
Findlay OH 45840
Favorite Children's Book Animals - Fox in Socks stamp only
Order number 06110 Fox FDC. * Price $3.50.

January 10
Findlay OH 45840
Favorite Children's Storybook Animals - An individual stamp with stamp selvage used as the cachet.  Stamp may vary.
Order number 06110 Selvage FDC. * Price $1.00.

January 11
Colorado Springs CO 80903
2006 Winter Olympics
Order number 06111 Olympic Pict FDC. * Price $3.50.

        Picture as above but with the four bar postmark.

January 11
Colorado Springs CO 80903
2006 Winter Olympics
Order number 06111 Olympic 4-Bar FDC. * Price $3.50.

January 26
Beverly Hills CA 90210
Hattie McDaniel
Order number 06125 Hattie Pict FDC. * Price $3.50.

        Picture as above but with the four bar postmark

January 26
Beverly Hills CA 90210
Hattie McDaniel
Order number 06125 Hattie 4-Bar FDC. * Price $3.50.

January 29
Washington DC 20066
Chinese New Year - Dog stamp only
Order number 06129 China FDC. * Price $3.50.

March 1
New York NY 10199
Wedding Doves
        This has the 39 cent stamp in the upper right with the four bar postmark and the 63 cent staml in the lower right with the pictorial postmark.
Order number 06301 Doves FDC. * Price $5.00.

March 16
New York NH 10001
Crops of the Americas
        All five stamps with two postmarks.
Order number 06316 Crops Five FDC . * Price $7.50.

March 16
New York NH 10001
Crops of the Americas
        Sunflower stamp only.
Order number 06316 Crops Sun FDC. * Price $3.50.

April 7
New York NY 10199
Sugar Ray Robinson
    One stamp in the upper right has the four bar postmark and another stamp in the lower right has the pictorial postmark.
Order number 06407 Sugar FDC. * Price $5.00.

April 7
Philadelphia PA 19104
Benjamin Franklin
        There are four stamps in this issue. One for Benjamin Franklin, printer, a second for Benjamin Franklin, scientist, a third for Benjamin Franklin, statesman, and a fourth for Benjamin Franklin, postmaster.  There are four covers for this, one for each of these stamps.  In each, one of the stamps is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and one in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.  Each cover has a picture of Benjamin Franklin showing the featured occupation.
Order number 06407 BF 4 Jobs FDC. * Price $20.00.

April 7
Philadelphia PA 19104
Benjamin Franklin
        This is offered as a set of four covers.  All covers use the Benjamin Franklin Stamped Envelope with a Benjamin Franklin postage stamp in the lower right corner getting the pictorial first day postmark.  The stamp image on the stamped envelope (in the upper right, of course) bears a show postmark.  A different one for each stamp.
Order number 06407 BF 4 shows FDC. * Price $20.00.

April 21
Orlando FL 32862
Disney Characters
        There are four stamps in this issue and four covers - one for each stamp.  For each stamp. one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another of the same type of stamp is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.  The cachet varies somewhat for each stamp.
Order number 06421 Disney FDC. * Price $20.00,

May 15
Kyle TX 78640
Katherine Anne Porter
        Each cover bears two of these stamps - one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark,
Order number 06515 Porter FDC. * Price $5.00.

May 25
Washington DC 20066
Amber Alert.
        Each cover bears two of these stamps - one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.
        This cover is offered for sale with First Day Cover from Arlington TX, shown below, as a pair of covers.
Order number 06525 Amber pair FDC. * Price $10.00.

May 25
Arlington TX 76004
Amber Alert.
        Each cover bears two of these stamps - one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.
        This cover is offered for sale with First Day Cover from Washington DC, shown above, as a pair of covers.
Order number 06525 Amber pair FDC. * Price $10.00.

This is also available with just one the pictorial postmark
Order number 06525-760 FDC. * Price $2.50.

May 26
Arlington VA 22210
Purple Heart
         Each cover bears two of these stamps - one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.
Order number 06526 Purple FDC. * Peice $5.00.

May 27
Washington DC 20066
Wonders of America
        There are 40 stamps in this issue.  There is a separate cover for each stamp.  Each cover bears two of these stamps - one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.
Order number 06527 Wonders FDC. Price $200.00.

The following are available as individual covers as above.  Only one or two made.
Tallest cactus  Order number 06527 Cactus FDC. * Price $7.50.
Largest glacier  Order number 06527 Glacier FDC. * Price $7.50.
Largest estuary  Order number 06527 Estuary FDC. * Price $7.50.
Longest reef  Order number 06527 Reef FDC. * Price $7.50.
Largest flower  Order number 06527 Flower FDC. * Price $7.50.
Longest span (bridge)  Order number 06527 Span FDC. * Price $7.50.
Largest frog  Order number 06527 Frog FDC. * Price $7.50.
Fastest bird  Order number 06527 Bird FDC. * Price $7.50.
Largest freshwater fish  Order number 06527 Fish FDC. * Price $7.50.
Loudest animal (whale)  Order number 06527 Whale FDC. * Price $7.50.
Longest covered bridge  Order number 06527 Bridge FDC. * Price $7.50.

May 28
Ticonderoga NY 12883
Explorations of Samuel de Champlain
        and
May 28
Washington DC 20066
Explorations of Samuel de Champlain
        There are 2 First Day Cities for this issue.  There is a separate cover for each city.  Each cover bears two of these stamps - one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.  There is a separate cachet for each city.  These are offered for sale as a pair.
Order number 06528 Champlain FDC. * Price $10.00.

May 30
Washington DC 2066
Distinguished American Diplomats
        There are 6 stamps in this issue.  There is a separate cover for each stamp.  Each cover bears two of these stamps - one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.
Order number 06530 Diplomats FDC. Price $30.00.

The following are available as individual covers as above. 
Clifton R. Wharton  Order number 06530 Wharton FDC. * Price $5.00.
Francis E. Willis  Order number 06530 Willis FDC. * Price $5.00.

June 10
New York NY 10199
Judy Garland
        Each cover bears two of these stamps - one stamp is in the upper right corner getting the four bar postmark and another is in the lower right corner getting the pictorial postmark.
Order number 06610 Garland FDC. Price $5.00.

June 14
Sun Valley CA 93065
Ronald Reagan
        This cover has two stamps.  The stamp at the upper right has the standard four bar first day postmark.  The stamp at the lower right has a pictorial postmark from Tampico IL 61283.  This is President Reagan's birthplace,
Order number 06614 Reagan double FDC. * $5.00.

This is also available with one stamp canceled with only the standard four bar first day postmark.
Order number 06614 Reagan single FDC. * $3.50.