January 4
Washington DC 20066
109th Congress Station
This pictorial postmark shows the capitol building. It reads, "Convening of the 109th Congress of the United States of America."
This is available with a flag stamp.  Order number 05104-200 * Price $3.50.

January 4
Jacksonville IL 62650
Hilltop Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the reverse image of a building tower. It reads, "Celebrating 175 Years."  And, "Illinois College/Leading the Way/1829-2004."
It is available on a postcard.  Order number 05104-626 * Price $2.00

January 7-9 2005
Wayne NJ 07470
Garden State Stamp Show Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an envelope with a stamp with a postmark and a heart shape with an arrow. It reads, "Love Hearing from You."
It is available with the candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05107-074 * Price $3.50.

January 8
Cupertino CA 95014
Year of the Rooster - Cupertino/ Monta Vista Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a rooster.
It is available with a rooster new year stamp.  Order number 05108-959 * Price $5.00

January 13-16
Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
50th Anniversary Convention Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small map of Florida and a blue ribbon showing, "50 Years of F.U.N." It reads, "FUN." Also, "Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Convention Center / Florida United Numismatists, Inc/1955." It is available on a postcard. Order number 05713-333 * Price $2.00.

January 14
Lannon WI 53046
Lannon Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a circular image: Top third: A baseball player batting a baseball; Bottom third: A stone wall; Middle third - left to right: Quarry buildings, two cyclists, a modern windmill, a barn, and a city skyline. It reads, "Built on solid ground for 75 years." Baseball is a popular activity here and the quarrying of a soft stone - called lantern stone - is a prominent local industry.
It is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order Number 05114-530 * Price $3.50.

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January 14
Louisville KY 40211
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "I Have a Dream."
#1 This pictorial postmark is offered on cover with a Thurgood Marshall stamp. It is offered as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers. See the August 30th entry for New York NY just below.
It is also available on a postcard.  Order number 05114-402 postcard * Price $2.00

January 14
Arlington TX 76019
MLK Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two hands holding a globe with the US flag shaped to form North America. It reads, "Remember His Dream as we embrace the world together/Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration."
#2. This pictorial postmark is offered on cover with a Thurgood Marshall stamp. It is offered as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers. See the August 30th entry for New York NY just below.
It is also available on a postcard.  Order number 05114-760 postcard * Price $2.00

January 15
Arlington TX 76018
MLK Station
        The picture is as above except that the date and the zip code are different.
#3. This pictorial postmark is offered on cover with a Thurgood Marshall stamp. It is offered as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers. See the August 30th entry for New York NY just below.
It is also available on a postcard.  Order number 05115-760 postcard * Price $2.00

February 24
Rochester NY 14692
I have a Dream "World Peace" Station
This pictorial postmark honors Dr. King and shows two cupped hands holding a globe.
The US Postal Service, together with the inner city schools is sponsored a celebration of Black History at Navareth College. The entertainment and presentations were put on by elementary school children.
#4. This pictorial postmark is offered on cover with a 37 cent "I Love You" stamp. It is offered as part of one lot of five Dr King covers. See the August 30th entry for New York NY just below.

August 30
New York NY 10027
Riverside Church Freedom Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the Riverside Church building and a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It reads "To Form a More Perfect Union."
#5. This pictorial postmark is offered on cover with a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet. It is offered as part of one lot of five Dr. King covers.
Order number for the lot is 05114 King set of five, * Price $15.00.
This New York cover is also available with a 37 cent candy hearts stamp and a cachet.  Order number 05830-100 I Love You * Price. $3.00.
Note: Dr. King also appears on the February 16 postmark for Oklahoma City OK which is offered separately.

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January 14
Oakland CA 94607
Lincoln Square Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a stylized rooster and four Chinese characters. It reads, "Happy New Year."
It is available with a Chinese New Year rooster stamp.  Order number 051114-946 * Price $5.00

January 15-16
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Dearborn Stamp Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a map of Michigan. It reads, "Michigan Territory Bicentennial 1805-2005,"
It is available on a postcard.  Order number 05115-481 * Price $2.00.

January 19
Groton CT 06340
20th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a submarine flanked by two large fanciful fish. This is the emblem of the submarine service. It reads, "USS Augusta SSN 710."
It is available on a postcard. Order number 05119-063 * Price $2.00

January 20
Crawford TX 76635
Inauguration Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the capitol building, the flag of Texas.
It is available on an envelope.  Order number 05120-766 envelope. * Price $2.00
It is also available on a postcard.  Order number 05120-766 postcard. * Price $2.00.

January 21
Flushing NY 11355
Lunar New Year Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a rooster and a stamp outline. It reads, "Queen’s Library Station."
It is available with a Chinese New Year Rooster stamp.  Order number 05121-113 * Price $5.00

January 21-23
Tucson AZ 85701
Aripex ’05 Station
There was a different pictorial postmark used on each day of this three day stamp show. Each shows a steam locomotive with tender, and reads, "Southern Pacific Railroad 1880-2005/125 Years, First Train to Tucson."
The January 21 postmark reads Train 1.
The January 22 postmark reads Train 2.
The January 23 postmark reads Train 3.
These are available as a set of three postcards.  Order number 05121-857 set of three. * Price $6.00

January 28
Oakland TN 38060
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark does not have a pictorial element nor any wording in addition to the station name.
It is available with a Marion Anderson stamp.  Order number 05128-380 * Price $3.50.

January 29
West Springfield MA 01089
Train Show Station
        This pictorial postmark has a logo showing the cross section of a railroad rail. It reads, "Big Railroad Hobby Show/Eastern States Exposition."
It is available on a postcard.  Order number 05129-010 * Price $2.00.

January 30
Denver CO 80212
Cherrelyn Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a horse riding a street car.
It is available on a postcard.  Order number 05130-812 * Price $2.00.

FEBRUARY

February 1-14
Loveville MD 20656
No station name.
        This pictorial postmark shows two flying cupids each aiming a bow and arrow at a heart shape. These flank a third heart shape. This is supposed to be for weddings. Red ink used.
This is available on cover with a candy hearts stamp with a date of February 14.  Order number 05201-206-B. * Price $2.00.

February 1
Baltimore MD 21233
Heritage Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small image of an African girl carrying a jug on her head It reads, "Heritage Celebration Station." This was used locally all during the month of February even though the date stayed unchanged at February first. This was because the cancellation device did not have a changeable date.
This is offered on a postcard.  Order number 05201-212. * Price $2.00
        On February 25 there was a special ceremony in the lobby of the main post office to celebrate the Marion Anderson stamp. The above postmark was used with the addition of a standard dater with the correct date.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp with the addition of the February 25 date.  Order number 05225-212. * Price $4.00

February 1
Juliette GA 31046
The Juliette Valentine Station
This pictorial postmark shows a couple in very old attire (girl at left, man at right). The man is holding a present behind his back. It reads, "Romeo et Juliette/From miles away on Valentine’s Day."
It is available with a candy heats stamp.  For purchase, see entry below.

February 1
Romeo MI 48065
The Romeo Valentine Station
This pictorial postmark shows a couple in very old attire (man at left, girl at right). The man is holding a present behind his back. It reads, "Romeo et Juliette/From Miles away on Valentine’s Day."
It is available with a candy hearts stamp.  The above two postmarks are offered as one lot for $5.00.
Order number 05201-310 pair. * Price $5.00.

February 1-28
Loveland CO 80538
Valentine Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a large heart shape with two ribbons.
It is available with a candy hearts stamp and a cachet, dated February 14.  Order number 05201-805. * Price $3.50.

February 1-28
Loveland CO 80538
This machine postmark reads, "Loveland is the Sweetheart City/Sending Valentines Oh So Pretty!"
This is available with a candy hearts stamp and a cachet. The stamp was applied about two inches to the left of the right edge so the wording is legible. The cover is addressed and has bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 05201-805-M. * Price $3.50.

February 1
Portland OR 97208
Black History Month Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bar of music from the song, "My Country ’Tis of Thee." This was the signature song from Marion Anderson’s performance in 1939 on the steps of Constitution Hall in Washington DC.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05201-972. * Price $3.50

February 2
Birmingham AL 35203
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a dove with an olive branch. It reads, "Voice of Hope."
This is available with a Marian Anderson Stamp.  Order number 05205-352. * Price $3.50.

February 2-4 No separate dates
Scottsdale AZ 85251
Hashknife Pony Express Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a sunrise over mountains within a map of Arizona. It reads, "47th Anniversary Ride 1958-2005" and "Holbrooke AZ 86025 to Scottsdale 85251." The hashknife was a kind of chopping knife used to make hash on the trail.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05202-852. * Price $2.00

February 5-6
West Pawlet VT 05775
West Pawlet Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a fireman’s badge and a woodchuck holding a fire hose. It reads, "West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Dept. & Auxiliary Event," and, "2005 Woodchuck Festival & Dance."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05205-057. * Price $2.00

February 5-6
Myrtle Beach SC 29577
Stamp Show Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a golf ball and four tees. It reads, "13th Annual Myrtle Beach Stamp Show." For the 75th anniversary of Bobby Jones’ grand slam.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05205-295. * Price $2.00

February 5-6
Wickliffe OH 44092
Eupex 2005 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the symbol of an atom. It reads, "E = MC squared." Also, "50th Anniversary of Einstein’s death/100th Anniversary Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity."
It is available on a postcard.  Order number 05205-440 postcard. * Price $2.00
It is also available on an envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05205-440 envelope. * Price $5.00.

February 5-6
Oakland CA 94607
Chinatown Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a rooster and four Chinese characters. It reads, "Happy New Year."  Note: the Chinese characters differ on the two dates.
These are available with a Chinese new year rooster stamp.  They are offered as one lot of two envelopes.  Order number 05205-946 pair. * price $10.00.

February 8
Boston MA 02205
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Ms Anderson.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05208-022. * Price $2.50.

February 8
Acton TX 76049
Happy Valentine Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a heart shape.
It is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05208-760. * Price $3.50.

February 9
Hamburg MI 48139
Dragon Court Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a dragon. It is for Lunar New Year. This event is being held at a local Chinese restaurant called Dragon Court.
It is available with a lunar New Year dragon stamp.  Order number 05208-481, * Price $5.00

February 10
Charlottesville VA 22906
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized bar of music. It reads, "Mountain Mini Cluster Diversity Committee/Remembering the Art of Marian Anderson."
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05210-229. * Price $3.50.

February 10
Atlanta GA 30308
The Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Center Station
        This pictorial postmark has the logo of "The Atlanta Opera," showing a stylized "A". And, "25th Anniversary," with a floral adornment. This can be considered a Marian Anderson related postmark.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05210-303. * Price $3.50.

February 10
Thatcher AZ 85552
Ailey Dance Station
    This pictorial postmark shows two tiny images: a figure playing a horn, and two dancing figures with musical notes, "Gila Valley Arts Council." Alvin Ailey was a famous Black choreographer and his company performed on this date.
This is available with an Alvin Ailey stamp and a cachet.  Order number 05210-855, * Price $3.50

February 11
Alvarado TX 76009
Happy Valentine Station
        This pictorial postmark shows s heart shape. Red ink used.
It is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05211-760 #6. * Price $3.50
This also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope.  Order number 05211-669 #10.  Price $2.00.

February 13
West Nyack NY 10994
Lunar New Year Station
    This pictorial postmark shows two Chinese dragons about a circle. It reads, "Palisades Postal Store."
It is available with a lunar new year dragon stamp.  Order number 05213-109. * Price $5.00

February 13
Washington DC 20066
Chinese New Year Parade Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a rooster, the capitol building and Chinese characters.
It is available with a lunar new year rooster stamp.  Order number 05213-200. * Price $5.00

February 14
Primos PA 19018
Wee Deliver Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the silhouette of an eagle in flight. It reads, "10th Anniversary 1995-2005 Primos Elementary School." "Wee Deliver" is miniature recreation of a post office within this elementary school.
It is available on a postcard.  Order number 05214-190. * Price $2.00

February 14
Loving TX 76460
Kids Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows stick figures of a boy and a girl with a heart between them and three hearts in a row reading respectively, "L," "B" and "C." It reads, "Happy Valentine Station." LBC stands for Loving Baptist Church. Red ink used.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05214-764. * Price $3.50.

February 15
Roxbury MA 02119
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Ms Anderson.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05215-021. * Price $3.50

February 15
New York NY 10036
Marian Anderson Returns to Town Hall Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Ms Anderson and a bar of music,
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05215-100. * Price $3.50.

February 15
Talladega AL 35160
Talladega College Temporary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a building with columns reading, "Swaybe Hall." It also shows the college emblem which is circular and contains a cross. This reads, "Pro Christo et Humanitat/Collegium Talladegense/AD MDCCCLXVII/Rex Lex Dux Lux." This is a Black college and this postmark marks a convocation for Black History Month in general and the Marian Anderson stamp in particular. No city or state in the postmark. Red ink used.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05215-251. * Price $3.50.

February 16
New Albany IN 47150
The New Albany 2nd Baptist Church Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a church building with clock tower, a tiny tree and a tiny map of Illinois, "A Gateway to Freedom/Underground Railroad."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05216-471. * Price $3.50.

February 16-17
Oklahoma City OK 73102
Black Heritage Celebration Station
    This pictorial postmark shows the sphinx, a spaceship, Madame C. J. Walker, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr, Lorraine Hansberry, (playwright), Ron McNair (the Black astronaut that died in the Challenger Disaster = Feb 1984), Tommie Smith (the Olympian that won the 1968 Olympics for Track and Field.) Also, "Moments in Black History/7th Annual."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05216-731. * Price $3.50.

February 17
Mount Vernon NY 10550
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a silhouette of Ms Anderson and three roses.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05217-105. * Price $3.50.

February 17
Memphis TN 38103
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Ms Anderson. It reads, "LeMoyne-Owen College."
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05217-381. * Price $3.50.

February 17
Fort Worth TX 76102
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized picture of Marian Anderson and a stylized bar of music.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05217-761. * Price $3.50.

February 17
Salem OR 97301
Black History Month Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a bar of music. For Marian Anderson.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05217-973. * Price $3.50.

February 18-20
Atlanta GA 30304
AmeriStamp Expo Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two hearts. It reads, "APS." [APS = American Philatelic Society]
This is available with a 37 cent "Love" stamp showing roses.  This is with a date of February 18 making it an unofficial First Day Cover.  Order number 05218-303. * Price $3.50.
This is also available with a 37 cent "Love" stamp showing roses and a Roses cachet.  Order number 05218-303 cachet. * Price $5.00.

February 19
Groton CT 06340
Commissioning Station
This pictorial postmark shows a submarine. It reads, "SSN-23/USS Jimmy Carter."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05219-063 * Price $2.00.

February 19
Palm Bay FL 32905
Palm Bay Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bar of music. It reads, "Marian Anderson, A Life in Song."
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05219-329. * Price $3.50.

February 23
Farmingdale NY 11735
Rotary Centennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a gear logo reading, "Rotary International, 100 Years."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05223-117 * Price $2.00

February 23
Clemson SC 29631
Rotary Centennial Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a gear logo reading, "Rotary International, 100 Years." In light blue.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05223-296 * Price $2.00

February 23
Saint Louis MO 63103
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Black History Month."
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05223-631. * Price $3.50.

February 24
Rochester NY 14692
I have a Dream "World Peace" Station
This pictorial postmark honors Dr. King and shows two cupped hands holding a globe.  The US Postal Service, together with inner city schools sponsored a celebration of Black History at Navareth College.
#4. This pictorial postmark is offered on cover with a 37 cent "I Love You" stamp. It is offered as one part of a lot of five Dr King covers. See the January 14 entry for Louisville KY above for details on ordering.

February 24, 26
Toledo OH 43601
Decennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a submarine. It reads, "USS Toledo 1995-2005."
It is available on a postcard.  Order number 05224-436. * Price $2.00.

February 24
Wichita KS 67276
Black Health Awareness Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a nurses hat and a stethoscope. 
This is available with a sickle cell stamp.  Order number 05224-672. * Price $3.50.

February 24
Fairbanks AK 99701
Yukon Quest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a dog sled and five pawprints. Same as last year. This is for a dogsled race between here and Whitehorse Canada. The starting point alternates between the two cities. In 2005 the ending point is here.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05224-997. * Price $2.00.

February 25
Jamaica NY 11431
Black Spectrum Theater Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bar of music. It reads, "Marian Anderson."
It is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05225-114. * Price $3.50.

February 25, March 1-20
Houston TX 77201
Rodeo Station
This pictorial postmark has the old logo of the postal service. It shows a horse and rider and reads, "Post Office Department * United States of America. *" It also reads, "Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo." The February 25 date was for a parade, the March dates were used at the rodeo.
This is available on a postcard with the February 25th date.  Order number 05225-772. * Price $2.00.

February 26
Toledo OH 43601
Treaty Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two crossed rifles, a peace pipe and a scroll reading, "July 4." [for the Declaration of Independence] It reads, "Treaty of Fort Industry/Bicentennial 1805-2000."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05226-436. * Price $2.00.

February 27-28
Danbury CT 06810
Marian Anderson Studio Station
    This pictorial postmark shows two roses, one labeled "1897" and the other "1993." This was used at two events. On February 27 it was used at the Danbury Music Center for a stamp dedication. On February 28 it was used at the Marian Anderson Museum (The studio where she lived and worked for 50 years was turned into a museum after her death). Because the original device was misspelled "Marion" this was remade for mail back service with the spelling of "Marian."
This is available with the Marian Anderson stamp on four envelopes. One for each date & place. This is sold as a set of four.  Order number 05227-068 set of four with Anderson stamp. * Price $10.00.
This is also available with a flower stamp (roses). For the February 27th date only, one for each spelling. A set of two covers.  Order number 05227-068 set of two with flowers stamps. * Price $5.00.

February 28
Worcester MA 01613
Black History Month Station
        This pictorial postmark has no other wording or picture.
It is available with a Paul Robeson stamp.  Order number 05228-016. * Price $3.50.

February 28
Philadelphia PA 19102
Marian Anderson Historical Society Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a microphone. It reads, "Changing the Course of Education Through Music."
It is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05228-191. * Price $3.50.

February 28
Richmond VA 23232
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bar of music. It reads, "Remembering the Art of Marian Anderson/Richmond Diversity Committee."
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05228-232. * Price $3.50.

February 28
Tallahassee FL 32301
Black History Month Festival Station
    This pictorial postmark has no other wording or picture.
It is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05228-323. * Price $3.50.

March 2-6
Zolfo Springs FL 33890
Pioneer Park Days Celebration
        This pictorial postmark shows a tractor. It reads, "580 John Deere A, 37th Annual." The word "station" does not appear.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05302-338. * Price $2.00.

March 3-6
New York NY 10001
ASDA Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a chipmunk on a log and flowers. It reads, "Postage Stamp Mega Event." [ASDA = American Stamp Dealers Association.] The Northeastern Deciduous Forest Souvenir Sheet was released in New York City on March third.
This is available with a Northeastern Deciduous Forest stamp with a March 3rd date.  Order number 05303-100. * Price $3.50.

March 5
Norwalk CT 06851
Norpex 2005 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the symbol of an atom. It reads, "E = MC squared."  This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05305-068 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an envelope. Order number 05305-068 envelope. * Price $2.50.

March 5
Buffalo NY 14240
Bufpex 2005 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a young Albert Einstein. It reads, "1905 Theory of Relativity E - MC squared."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05305-140 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an envelope.  Order number 05305-140 envelope. * Price $2.50.

March 5-6
Warminster PA 18974
Bux-Mont Stamp Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an elephant that is holding a baseball in its trunk, and that reads, "A’s" on its back. This refers to the Athletics, a professional baseball team.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05305-189. * Price $3.50.

March 5
Germantown TN 38138
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cowboy on a bucking bronco, It reads, "Shelby Showplace Arena/Saturday." There is a rope frame with a cowboy hat in one corner and a cowboy boot in another. This is a Black rodeo!
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05305-381. * Price $3.50.

March 5
Mishawaka IN 46545
Write a Letter Station
        This pictorial postmark has the tiny logo of, "Camp Fire USA," showing a flame within a stamp outline and a toy rocket ship. It reads, "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05305-465. * Price $2.00.

March 5
Redding CA 96003
Novapex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a sundial. This honors the local Sundial Bridge. This bridge opened on July 4, 2004.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05305-960. * Price $2.00.

March 6
Memphis TN 38104
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Ms Anderson. It reads, "Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church."
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05306-381. * Price $3.50.

March 12-13
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Michipex ’05 Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "150th Anniversary Michigan State University 1855-2005."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05312-481. * Price $2.00.

March 13
Sierra Madre CA 91024
Wisteria Festival Sierra Madre Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two clusters of Wisteria flowers and leaves, and vague mountains.
This is available with a 37 cent flowers stamp.  Order number 05313-910. * Price $3.50.

March 15
Canton OH 44702
National First Ladies Library Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a feather and 13 tiny stars.  This library houses material related to the wives of the presidents. In addition to the library proper there is another building that is a museum related to the wife of President McKinley. The event for which this postmark is being used is a tribute to Marian Anderson and the unveiling of the Marian Anderson stamp. 
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05315-447. * Price $3.50.

March 17
Goshen IN 46526
Write a Letter Station.
        This pictorial postmark has a tiny logo showing a flame within a stamp outline, toy rocket ship, nine stars. It reads, "Camp Fire USA, Absolutely Incredible Kid Day."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05317-465. * Price $2.00.

March 19
De Barry FL 32713
Youth Art Station
        This pictorial postmark shows, in cartoon format, an armless girl statue standing on a drum-like stand. Her arms are on the ground in front of her. A boy and a girl are circling the statue. The children are making a statue like Venus de Milo. The boy is holding a hammer and chisel. It reads, "DeBarry Youth Celebr. of the Arts."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05319-327. * Price $2.00.

March 19-20
Las Cruces NM 88001
Las Cruces Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a man wearing glasses. It reads, "Clyde Tambaugh, Memorium 1906-1997" It was for the Mesilla Valley Stamp Show. The day of the month does not appear.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05319-880. * Price $3.50.

March 20
Tuskegee Institute AL 36087
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a tiny image of a piano. It reads, "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc/Beta Xi Omega Chapter/Salutes Soror Marian Anderson."
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05320-360. * Price $3.50.

March 27-28, April 2-3, 9-10
Washington DC 20066
Gift of the Trees Station
        This pictorial postmark shows stylized cherry blossoms. It reads, "National Cherry Blossom Festival."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05327-200. * Price $3.50.

March 28
Emporia KS 66801
Vietnam Memorial Wall Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a waving US flag. It reads, "God Bless America." And, "American Veterans Traveling Tribute/United We Stand Day."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05328-668. * Price $3.50.

APRIL

April 1-3
Memphis TN 38132
Midsouthcon 23 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cartoon pig dressed as Elvis Presley wearing sunglasses and singing into a microphone. He is also holding a Star Wars light saber. The pig is a reference to Memphis barbeque.
This is available with an Elvis Presley stamp and a make-up stamp.  Order number 05401-381 Elvis. * Price $3.75.
This is available with a 37 cent flowers stamp.  Order number 05401-382 flower. * Price $3.50.

April 2-3
Clifton NJ 07011
Presidential Memorial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bar code. It reads, "1981-1989." For President Reagan. No separate dates.
This is available with a 37 cent President Reagan stamp.  Order number 05402-070. * Price $3.50.

April 2
Marathon NY 13803
Maple Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a sap collector and a maple leaf. The maple leaf is within the circular date stamp and it is very faint. It reads, "It’s a Family Affair/35th Central NY."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05402-138 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05402-138 envelop. * Price $5.00.

April 3
Hooksett NH 03106
QPEX Station
        In this pictorial postmark the "Q" is wearing a crown.  The standard postmark used for this event had an additional sports figure.  Also available, but not announced, was this one, WITHOUT that figure.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05403-031. * Price $2.00.

April 8-10
Dallas TX 75244
Exhibition Station
There is a different postmark on each day of this three day show. Each reads, "Texpex 2005/Best Stamp Show in Texas."
The April 8 postmark shows a baseball player.  This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05408-752. * Price $2.50.
The April 9 postmark shows a runner.  This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05409-752. * Price $2.50.
The April 10 postmark shows a football player.  This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05410-752. * Price $2.50.
The set of three is available on postcards.  Order number 05408-752 set of three. * Price $6.00.

April 9
Cave Creek AZ 85331
Fiesta Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows several men on horseback carrying the flags of Arizona and of the US. It reads, "Rodeo, Parade."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 054109-853. * Price $2.00.

April 16
Gaithersburg MD 20877
Gaithersburg Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a harp. It reads, "Greater Washington, D.C./Black Memorabilia & Collectible Show."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05416-208. * Price $2.00.

April 16
Pickens SC 29671
Azalea Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows azalea flowers with leaves.
This is available with a 37 cent flowers stamp.  Order number 05415-296. * Price $3.50.

April 16
Hanston KS 67849
Slayton Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Mr Slayton with goatee and eyeglasses.  Mr Slayton was the football coach at the local high school. This postmark marked his 250th win. He had bone cancer and the town wanted to honor him during his lifetime.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05416-768. * Price $2.00.

April 17
Unity Educando para la Paz
Carolina PR 00983
        This pictorial postmark shows a dove with an olive leaf. The Spanish means , "Education for Peace." Unity is a civic organization and this postmark marks their, "Walk for Health and Peace."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05417-009. * Price $2.00.

April 17
Pittsfield MA 01201
Berkshire Stamp Club Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Albert Einstein and the symbol of an atom. It reads, "Albert Einstein, Annus Mirabilis 1905-2005." The Latin means Miracle Year.
This is available with a flowers stamp.  Order number 05417-012. * Price $3.50.

April 18
River Edge NJ 07661
Albert Einstein Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a picture of Mr Einstein. It reads, "Scientist for the Ages."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05418-076 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05418-076 envelop. * Price $5.00.

April 21
New Orleans LA 70117
The Dixie Cups Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a chapel, two wedding bells and a musical note. It reads, "Chapel of Love." The Dixie Cups is a Black musical group and "Chapel of Love" was one of their songs.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05421-701. * Price $3.50.

April 21-24
Paradise CA 95969
Gold Nugget Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a miner in front of a mountain shouting, "Got Gold." Red ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05421-959 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05421-959 envelop. * Price $5.00.

April 22-24, 25-30, May 1
New Orleans LA 70119
Jazz Fest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a chapel, two wedding bells and a musical note. It reads, "Chapel of Love."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05422-701. * Price $3.50.

April 23-24
Plymouth MI 48170
WSSC Ex. Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a flower. WSSC Ex. = West Suburban Stamp Club Exhibition.
This is available with a 37 cent flowers stamp.  Order number 05423-481. * Price $3.50.

                                                                                                       Actual postmark                                                                Magnification of the central picture

April 23
Port Aransas TX 78373
Reunion Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the ace of spades reading, "Compliments of 3rd Platoon/Delta Company 1/7 / U. S. Marine Corps." Within the ace of spades a bulldog is smoking a cigar and playing cards but the picture is too tiny to discern.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05423-783 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05423-783 envelop. * Price $2.00.

April 24
Urbana OH 43078
Urbana Bicentennial RPO Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two railroad box cars labeled respectively, "1906 XL" and "1913 NX23," a tiny "J" logo and an oil can. This reads, "Urbana County Bicentennial/1805 Railroad Heritage 2005/Pennsylvania Railroad/The Johnson Manufacturing Company." And a tiny "J" logo. RPO = Railway Post Office. A map of Champaign County serves as the frame.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05424-430. * Price $2.00.

April 26
New York NY 10199
Audubon Centennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a crane in flight. It reads, "100 Years of Conservation." John James Audubon was a famous Black painter of birds in the 19th century.
This is available with a 37 cent egret stamp.  Order number 05426-101. * Price $3.50.

April 30
Fairfield AL 35064
Marian Anderson Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a leafy vine extending across the top. It reads, "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc/Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter/Scholarship & 10th Anniversary Luncheon Salutes Soror Marian Anderson." Red ink used.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05430-350. * Price $3.50.

April 30
Union Springs AL 36089
Union Springs Temporary Station
        This pictorial postmark has a circular logo showing: a statue of a bird dog, the Bullock County Courthouse, and, going clockwise from lower left, the flags of Great Britain, the Confederacy (early version), Spain, France, The State of Alabama, and the USA. There are also a shield, an arrow and a tomahawk. At lower left there are pecans and tomatoes and at lower right are cotton and peaches. It reads, "Chunnenuggee Fair/Bullock County Historical Society."  Union Springs is the location of the National Field Day Championship - the event that tests the ability of hunting dogs.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05430-360. * Price $2.00.

MAY

May 1
Detroit MI 48226
50th Anniversary Station
This pictorial postmark has a logo showing a balance scale and an open book. It reads, "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People/NAACP Founded 1909, Detroit Branch NAACP/Fight for Freedom Dinner."
This is available with a Paul Robeson stamp.  Order number 05501-482. * Price $3.50.

May 1
Casper WY 82601
Loyalty Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a large US flag with two tiny logos. One is circular and shows the US flag reading, "1899." The other looks like an Iron Cross Medal reading, "2005 Celebration of Service." This reads, "Veterans of Foreign Wars and Its Ladies Auxiliary/Department of Wyoming/Celebration/Postmaster/VFW Vietnam Veterans Recognition Week, May 1-7, 2005."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05501-826. * Price $2.00.

May 5
Allentown PA 18109
35th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Redner’s Warehouse Markets 1970-2005."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05505-181. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05505-181 envelope. * Price $5.00.

May 5
Washington DC 20066
Washington Convention Center Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a hospital building and a tree. It reads, "The Bells Are Ringing 1855-2005," and, "Saint Elizabeths Hospital Sesquicentennial."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05505-200. * Price $2.00.

May 6
Hall of Fame Station
Somerset MA 02726
        This pictorial postmark shows a school building and a small tree. It reads, "Somerset High School." Light blue ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05506-027. * Price $2.00.

May 6
Washington DC 20066
Loyalty Day Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a large US flag with two tiny logos. One is circular and shows the US flag reading, "1899." The other looks like an Iron Cross Medal reading, "2005 Celebration of Service." This reads, "Veterans of Foreign Wars and Its Ladies Auxiliary/Department of District of Columbia."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05506-200. * Price $2.00.

May 6
Louisville KY 40208
131st Kentucky Oaks Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two stylized towers. It reads, "Churchill Oaks."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05506-402. * Price $2.00.

May 7
Fall River MA 02720
Fall River’s First Children’s Film Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a reel of film.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05507-027 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an envelope with a cachet.  Order number 05507-027 envelope. * Price $3.50.

May 7
Birmingham AL 35203
Sickle Cell Walk-A-Thon Station
        This pictorial postmark shows bacteria and the silhouette of four tiny children holding hands, two of whom are holding balloons. It reads, "Cell-Ebrating Life!"
This is available with a Sickle Cell stamp.  Order number 05507-352. * Price $3.50.

May 7
Louisville KY 40208
131st Kentucky Derby Station
This pictorial postmark shows two stylized towers. It reads, "Churchill Downs."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05507-402. * Price $2.00.

May 10
Groton CT 06340
Tricentennial
        This pictorial postmark shows tiny images of a submarine, a sailboat and a lighthouse. It reads, "1705-2005." The word "station," does not appear.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05510-063. * Price $3.50.

May 13-15
Denver CO 80239
Rocky Mountain Stamp Show Station
        On each day the pictorial postmark shows a steam locomotive with bell and tender. Each reads, "RMSS 2005," with two tiny letters under the cabin. On May 13 the letters are, "OZ." On May 14 the letters are "EE." And on May 15 the letters are, "JE." Because the original locomotives had this type of lettering, it appears in the postmarks. They have no specific reference.
These are available as a set of three postcards.  Order number 05513-802 set of three. * Price $6.00

May 19
New Brunswick NJ 08901
Rotary Centennial Station
This pictorial postmark shows a gear logo that reads, in tiny print, "Rotary International," and, "100 Years." The design shown above is from another place.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05519-089. * Price $2.00.

May 20
Pasadena CA 91125
Feynman Station at Caltech
        This pictorial postmark shows a symbol that was used in Richard Feynman’s equations for quantum electrodynamics.
This is available with a Richard Feynman stamp.  Order number 05520-911. * Price $3.50.

May 21
Campbell NY 14821
Echotaps Station
        This pictorial postmark shows sound waves coming from a bugle. It reads, "Honor - Remember."  On this day there was an attempt to connect two national cemetaries together with a line of bugles playing taps. This effort will require 600 - 800 buglers to form an audible connection between Elmira, NY Woodlawn National Cemetery and the Bath NY National Cemetery, a total distance of 41 miles. The design for this postmark is the logo of the EchoTaps organization.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05521-148 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05521-148 envelope. * Price $2.50

May 21
Bristol PA 19007
Barbeque on the River Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two cartoon pigs within a circular design that reads, "Sponsored by Bristol Lions." There are symbolic flames on each side. There is also a tiny logo showing a cartoon chef holding up a knife and fork and reading, "KCBS." [KCBS = Kansas City Barbeque Society.]
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05521-190 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05521-190 envelope. * Price $2.50

May 21
Mount Saint Francis IN 47146
Magic Station
        This pictorial postmark has three circular devices forming a group. This is shown twice. This reads, "Magic at the Mount, "Mary Anderson Center."  The Mary Anderson Center for the Arts, with the Mount Saint Francis Center, provides living space for artists and writers.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05521-471. * Price $3.50.

May 21
Selfridge ANG MI 48045
Selfridge ANGB Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a helicopter. It reads, "/Selfridge Air Show 2005, Saluting the Veterans of Vietnam."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05521-480. * Price $3.50.

May 22
Templeton MA 01468
Narragansett Historical Society Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an antique cannon.  For a Civil War re-enactment.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05522-014. * Price $2.00

May 22-24
Boulder CO 80309
Odyssey Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a raccoon with a light bulb indicating that he has an idea. These is also a small logo. It reads, "Odyssey of the Mind 2005 World Finals."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05522-803. * Price $2.00

May 25
Groton CT 06340
20th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a submarine within a map of the state of Alabama. It reads, "USS Alabama SSBN-731."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05525-063 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 05525-063 envelope. * Price $5.00

May 25-28
Knoxville TN 37996
Destination ImagiNation Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows a circular logo that reads, "D2K5/Global Finals 2005."  Destination Imagination, a non-profit offshoot of Odyssey of the Mind, is an organization for kindergarten through college students and community groups that teaches life skills and expanding imaginations through team-based problem solving.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05525-379 postcard. * Price $2.00
It is also available on a number 10 envelope that is addressed and folded.  Order number 05525-379 envelope. * Price $2.00

May 27-28
Franklin NC 28734
Celebrating 150 Years Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a clock tower. It reads, "Town of Franklin." When the town’s courthouse was taken down years ago, its clock tower was reconstructed in a local park. That tower is shown in the postmark and it has a tiny four-sided clock at the top.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05525-287 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It 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 05525-287 envelope. * Price $5.00

May 27
Tomah WI 54660
Gasoline Alley Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Tomah’s Sesquicentennial 1855-2005 Happy Birthday 150 Yrs."  Frank King was a cartoonist that created the old comic strip "Gasoline Alley." He was from Tomah, hence the station name. For the town’s sesquicentennial.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05527-546. * Price $2.00

May 30
Staten Island NY 10301
Memorial Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an aircraft carrier. It reads, "USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) Fleet Week Flagship."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05530-103. * Price $2.00
This is also available on a folded addressed number 10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that went through the mail.  Order number 06630-103 envelope. * Price $2.00

May 30
Boulder CO 80309
Bolder Boulder Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an image of a runner with speed lines. It reads, "Bolder Boulder."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05530-803. * Price $2.00

JUNE

June 3-5
York PA 17404
NSRA Station
        This pictorial postmark has no other wording. [NSRA = National Street Rod Association.]  This is in regard to cars. A street rod is a pre 1949 car that has been altered in some way. Street rodding means participating in rallies.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05603-174. * Price $2.00

June 3
Bethesda MD 20814
Bethesda Historical Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a US flag, an eagle in flight and some stars. It reads, "SOAR." And, "Dreams Have No Limitations/Dettrice M. Willard-Ruffin/1st African American Female Postmaster for Bethesda Maryland." The circular date stamp reads, "U S Postal Service."
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 05603-208 plain envelope. * Price $3.50.
This is also available with a Marian Anderson stamp and a color cachet.  Order number 05603-208. * Price $3.50.

June 3
Hamilton MO 64644
Hamilton Sesquicentennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows J.C. Penny, the department store magnate. It reads, "Celebrating 150 years of hometown spirit."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05603-646. * Price $2.00

June 4-5
Louisville KY 40213
2005 Louipex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an ape. It reads, "The "Year of" Animals." Brown ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05604-402. * Price $2.00.

June 4
Hobbs NM 88240
Pony Express West Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a horse.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05604-882. * Price $2.00.

June 11-12
Washington DC 20066
Living History Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a hospital building and a tree. It reads, "Saint Elizabeth's Hospital Sesquicentennial, The Bells Are Ringing 1855-2005."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05611-200. * Price $3.50.

June 11-12
Chagrin Falls OH 44022
Art by the Falls Station 2005
        This pictorial postmark shows a small image of a waterfall. It reads, "Fine Arts & Crafts Festival/Valley Art Center."
This is available on a postcard. Order number 05611-440. * Price $2.00.

June 11
North Platte NE 69101
Nebraska Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a star. It reads, "40th Anniversary/Nebraskaland Days."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05611-691 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope. Order number 05611-691 envelope. * Price $2.50.

June 11
Jerome ID 83338
Live History Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a dam on a river. It reads, "Milner Dam 100th Anniversary/Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05611-833 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope. Order number 05611-833 envelope. * Price $2.50.

June 14
Baltimore MD 21230
Flag Day Station
    This pictorial postmark shows the US flag and a diagram of a fort. It reads, "Fort McHenry, "NFDF 26th Annual National Pause for the Pledge." [NFDF = National Flag Day Foundation.]
This is available with a 37 cent flag stamp.  Order number 05614-212. * Price $3.50.

June 18-26
Wytheville VA 24382
Chautauqua Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a hot air balloon. It reads, "21st Annual/Festival in the Park." Red ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05618-243. * Price $2.00.

June 18-20
Mendota IL 61342
Railroad Crossing Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a horse and two feathers. It reads, Artrain USA." Artrain is an art museum housed in vintage rail cars. It brings art exhibits and art education to communities throughout the country. It was in Mendota on these three days.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05618-613 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope (the flap is at the bottom.)  Order number 05618-613 envelope. * Price $2.50.

June 20-25
Varnville SC 29944
Watermelon Festival Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a watermelon and a tree. It reads, "Hampton County Watermelon Festival/South Carolina’s Oldest Continuing Festival."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05620-299. * Price $2.00.

June 21
San Juan PR 00902
Estacion Cincuentenario
        This pictorial postmark shows the letters, "I", "C" and "P" form ing a logo. It reads, "50/Instituto de Cultura Puertoriquena/Cultura eres tu." This is Spanish for, "Fiftieth Anniversary Station/Institute of Puertorican Culture/You Are Culture."
This is available on a postcard. Order number 05621-902. * Price $2.00.

June 21
Weiser ID 83672
Fiddler Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a violin and a bow. It reads, "National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest & Festival/Third Full Week in June."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05621-836. * Price $2.00.

June 24
New Bedford MA 02740
150th Station
        This pictorial postmark shows pictures of two men. It reads, "Frederick Douglass" [famous Black leader] and, "Herman Melville," [famous author.] This is the 150th anniversary of publications by these two men: "My Bondage and My Freedom," by Frederick Douglass and "Benito Cerena," by Herman Melville.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05624-027. * Price $3.50.

June 25
Roanoke VA 24016
O. Winston Link Museum Station
        This pictorial postmark has a steam locomotive and the museum logo showing an owl. This is for the 100th anniversary of the Norfolk & Western Railway Passenger Station. This station is no longer being used as a train station. The building is now the a museum. It is named after after O. Winston Link who was involved in its establishment. 
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05625-240 Love. * Price $3.50.
This is also available with an owl stamp. Order number 05625-240 Owl. * Price $3.50.

June 25
Cheyenne WY 82009
Superday Station
        This pictorial postmark has no other wording. This is a sort of fair but just for children. There are games and events of special interest to children.
This is available on a postcard. Order number 05625-820. * Price $2.00.

June 26
Doylestown PA 18901
Madonna Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized Madonna and Jesus. It reads, "Pauline Fathers/Zakon Paulinow/50th Anniversary Station/Zloty Jubileusz Sanktuarium/Our Lady of Czestochowa - Matki Boskiej Jasnogorskiej." All text is in tiny print.  Our Lady of Czestochowa is known as the Black Madonna.
This is available with a Madonna stamp.  Order number 05626-189. * Price $3.50.

June 29 - July 4
Prescott AZ 86301
Prescott Frontier Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cowboy riding a bucking bronco. For a rodeo. City, state, and zip code do not appear.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05629-863. * Price $2.00.

June 30
Groton CT 06340
15th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark has a badge shape showing a dolphin with hat and saddle, a tiny map reading, "Florida," and a still tinier submarine. It reads, "USS Miami SSN-755."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05630-063 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on a folded addressed number 10 envelope with bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05630-063 envelope. * Price $2.50.

June 30
Washington DC 20066
Duck Stamp Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a duck on water. This is for the annual hunting permit stamp.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05630-200. * Price $2.00.

June 30
Springfield MO 65801
Wally Byam Caravan Club International Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a map of Missouri. For their annual rally.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05630-658. * Price $2.00.

July 1
Washington DC 20066
Duck Stamp Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a duck on water.     
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05701-200. * Price $2.00

July 2
Trenton KY 42286
Main Street Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the US flag in the shape of a heart. It reads, "The Heart of Trenton ... Get to know us." Blue ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05702-422 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05702-422 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 2
Wildlife Forever Station
Bloomington MN 55425
        This pictorial postmark shows a cartoon fish grinning and holding a small picture of a realistic fish.  Wildlife Forever is an organization that promotes conservation of wildlife. They sponsor the Children’s Junior Fish Stamp Contest. In this contest school age children prepare designs for a postage stamp, or seal, dealing with a fish. This postmark is for this contest. This is the first year when when the winning design was printed.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05702-554 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is available on a folded addressed number 10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05702-554 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 2
Marmaduke AR 72443
Marmaduke Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an antique cannon. It reads, "Gen. John S. Marmaduke." Mr Marmaduke was a Confederate general.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05702-724 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope (the flap is at the bottom.)  Order number 05702-724 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 4
Plymouth VT 05056
Coolidge Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a weathervane. It reads, "Garden Weathervane, Made by Calvin, Jr." For President Calvin Coolidge. 
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05704-050. * Price $2.00.

July 4
Woodbridge NJ 07095
America’s Jewish Defenders Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows a candlestick holder with nine lit candles (a Hanukkah menorah) and a line of Hebrew. It reads, "350th Anniversary/New Amsterdam 1655."  This commemorates the time when, for the first time, Jews joined the local militia in New Amsterdam. The Hebrew means defense forces.
This is available on an addressed envelope with a Hanukkah stamp and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.
Order number 05704-070. * Price $5.00.

July 4
Batsto NJ 08037
Independence Day Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows a silhouette of the Liberty Bell.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05704-080. *Price $3.50.

July 4
Marshfield MO 65706
Sesquicentennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the Webster County Courthouse with a globe in the background. Atop the globe is the Hubble Telescope. This reads, "Webster County MO 1855-2005."   The astronomer, Edwin Hubble, came from Marshfield.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05704-657. *Price $3.50.

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 05704-824 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05704-824 envelope. * Price $5.00.

July 6-9
Marlinton WV 24954
Pioneer Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a church building. It reads, "Liberty Presbyterian Church/Greenbank WV." And, "37th Annual ... " This postmark is very dark. The word "station" does not appear.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05706-249. * Price $2.00.

July 8-10
Hunt Valley MD 21031
Farewell "Enterprise NX-01" Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a space ship.  This is for a Star Trek convention. Star
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05708-210. * Price $2.00.

July 8
Bradenton FL 34203
Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a Disney castle.
This is available with a Disney stamp.  Order number 05708-324. * Price $3.50 .

July 8-10
Trenton MI 48183
Mid-Summer Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a clown, a girl eating ice cream and a boy drawing on an easel. This reads, "Trenton, 30 Years of Summer Smiles."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05708-481. * Price $2.00.

July 8
La Plata MO 63549
Sesquicentennial Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a star locating this town on a map of Missouri with a squiggly line showing the route Lewis and Clark took when passing through this area.
This is available with a Lewis & Clark stamp.  Order number 05708-635. * Price $3.50.

July 15-16
Bethlehem PA 18018
Moravian Book Shop Debut Party Station
This pictorial postmark shows as owl carrying an envelope in its beak.  July 16 was the release date of the book, "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince."
This is available with a date of July 15 and with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05715-180. * Price $3.50.
It is also available with a date of July 16 and an owl stamp. Order number 05716-180. * Price $3.50.

July 15
Kansas OH 44841
Kansas Homecoming Station
        This pictorial postmark has a rainbow and a street scene showing a couple of two story town buildings and vague trees. The rainbow is to reflect the song, "Over the Rainbow" from the movie - The Wizard of Oz - which takes place, in part, in Kansas, the state that the town was named after.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05715-448 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail (the flap is at the bottom.)  Order number 05715-448 envelope. * Price $5.00.

July 16
Manchester NH 03103
Owl Station
        This pictorial postmark shows three books on a bookshelf and an owl wearing a graduation cap.  For the new Harry Potter book.
This is available with an owl stamp.  Order number 05716-031. * Price $3.50.

July 16
Burlington VT 05401
Owl Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an owl carrying an envelope. For the new Harry Potter book.
This is available with an owl stamp.  Order number 05716-054. * Price $3.50.

July 16-17
Perth Amboy NJ 08861
Let’s Dance Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a couple dancing and a bar of music. It reads, "Celebrating Latino Art, Culture and Heritage."  For a waterfront festival.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05716-088 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail (the flap is at the bottom.)  Order number 05716-088 envelope. * Price $5.00.

July 16
Pipersville PA 18947
Treasure Island Station
        This pictorial postmark has a logo that shows a "90" against a collage that includes arrows and a fleur de lis. It reads, "Unami Lodge One/Treasure Island Scout Reservation." And, "1915-2005 90th Anniversary Unami Lodge."  For the Boy Scouts.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05716-189.* Price $2.00.

July 16
Savannah GA 31406
Oglethorpe Mall Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a wizard’s hat with a dangling star. It reads, "Barnes and Noble Midnight Magic Party." Purple ink used.  For the new Harry Potter book.
This is available with an owl stamp.  Order number 05716-314. * Price $3.50.

July 16
Leonard MI 48367
Strawberry Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a strawberry.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05716-483 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope (with the flap across the bottom.)  Order number 05716-483 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 17
Moca PR 00676
Estacion Centenario
This pictorial postmark shows a three story building. It reads, "Casa Labadie."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05717-006.* Price $2.00.

July 17-23
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 05717-463 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional overlapping postmark and bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail (the flap is at the bottom.)  Order number 05717-463 envelope. * Price $5.00.

July 20
Rochester NY 14612
Ontario Beach Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a horse. It reads, "Celebrating 100 Years/1905-2005."  For a carousel. Ontario Beach is a town operated beach resort area.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05720-146.* Price $2.00.

July 20-30
Hiawassee GA 30546
GA. Mountain Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the entrance to the "Anderson Music Hall," with a tiny violin. Purple ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05720-305 correct date.* Price $2.00.
This is also available on a postcard with a date of August 3. This is an incorrect date.
Order number 05720-305 wrong date.* Price $2.00.

July 23
New York NY 10031
Harlem Book Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small child reading a book. It reads, "Celebrating Life Through Books, 7th Annual."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05723-100. * Price $3.50.

July 23
Crystal MN 55429
Minnesota Stamp Expo Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a silhouette of a man. It reads, "Honoring Lewis & Clark."
This is available together with the entry just below. Each of these two envelopes has a Lewis & Clark stamp.  Order number 05723-100 pair. * Price $5.00.

July 24
Crystal MN 55429
Minnesota Stamp Expo Station
        This pictorial postmark shows silhouettes of Lewis and Clark. It reads, "Honoring Lewis & Clark."
This is available together with the entry just above. Each of these two envelopes has a Lewis & Clark stamp.  Order number 05723-100 pair. * Price $5.00.

July 24
Pasadena CA 91104|
Induction Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stick figure of a baseball player at bat. It reads, "2005, The Shrine of the Eternals."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05724-911. * Price $2.00.

July 25 - August 3
Fort A.P. Hill VA 22428
Jamboree Station
    This pictorial postmark has a logo showing a flag ,an eagle and a fleur de lis. It reads, "National Scout Jamboree/Caroline County Virginia."
This is available on a postcard. Because of the format of the postmark most of the pictorial element falls on the stamp impression.  Order number 05725-224.* Price $2.00.

June 27
Groton CT 06340
20th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a submarine. It reads, "USS Providence SSN-719."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05727-063.* Price $2.00.

July 27 - September 5
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
Saratoga Race Course Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a symbolic tent and a tiny horse and rider. Red ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05727-128 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope (with the flap across the bottom.)  Order number 05727-128 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 27-28
Chincoteague VA 23336
Pony Swim Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a pony and water. It reads, "80th Annual Pony Penning 2005."  For the annual pony swim.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05727-233 postcard.* Price $2.00.
This is also available on number 10 envelope that is addressed and folded.  Order number 05727-233 envelope. * Price $2.00.

July 27-31
San Francisco CA 94103
Convention Station
        This pictorial postmark has the California quarter showing Half Dome mountain, John Muir, the conservationist, an eagle and trees. It reads, "California 1850, John Muir, Yosemite Valley, 2005 E Pluribus Unum." And, "ANA World’s Fair of Money." [ANA = American Numismatic Association.]
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05727-941 postcard.* Price $2.00.

July 29
Groton CT 06340
10th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a submarine. This reads, "USS Maine SSMN-741."
This is available on a postcard. Order number 05729-063 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on a folded addressed number 10 envelope with bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05729-063 envelope. * Price $2.50.

July 29 - August 7
Dodge City KS 67801
Dodge City Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows silhouettes of seven mounted cowboys - they are small fuzzy images. It reads, "Come Ride with US." Magenta ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05729-678. * Price $2.00.

July 30, August 6, 13
Abingdon VA 24210
Virginia Highlands Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows four swirls. Highlands refers to local geography and NOT to Scotland.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05730-242 postcard.* Price $2.00.

July 30-31
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Colpex Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Victory! WWII," between killer bars.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05730-481 postcard.* Price $2.00.

July 30
Cheyenne WY 82009
Chris Le Deux Day Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a man on a bucking bronco and Chris’ signature. The word "Day" has been added to the signature in the same handwriting. Mr. LeDoux was a country western singer & champion bronco rider. Because of his promotion of the State of Wyoming the governor declared this day Chris Le Deux Day.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05730-820 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional overlapping postmark and bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail (the flap is at the bottom.)
Order number 05730-820 envelope. * Price $5.00.

July 31
Rio Grande PR 00745
NLPM 102nd Annual Convention
        This postmark shows three flags, those of the US, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  The flag of the Virgin Islands shows an eagle and a shield. NLPM = National League of Postmasters.  The word "station" does not appear.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05731-007. * Price $2.00.

August 3
Carolina PR 00979
10th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "OSHA The Art of Safety."  OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05803-009. * Price $2.00.

August 3
Laguna Beach CA 92651
Alice 2005 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Humpty Dumpty from Alice in Wonderland on a raft among waves. He is holding an artist’s paintbrushes and palette. It reads, "Alice 2005/We’re All Mad Here/2nd Annual Alice Collectors Convention."
This is available on an Alice in Wonderland stamp.  Order number 05803-926. * Price $3.50.

August 5-6
Allen Park MI 48101
Allen Park Street Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a light shining on a cartoon artist at his easel.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05805-481 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on a number 10 folded addressed envelope with bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05805-481 envelope. * Price $2.50.

August 12
Gregory SD 57533
Film & Book Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the signature of Oscar Micheaux. It reads, "10th Anniversary." Mr Micheaux was a famous Black film producer and director.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05812-575. * Price $3.50.

August 12
Pasadena CA 91109
Launch Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the Mars orbiter with antennae and solar panels. It reads, "Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. JPL, Mission Control."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp and a cachet.  Order number 05812-911. * Price $3.50.

August 13
Flint MI 48505
Huckleberry Railroad Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a steam locomotive reading "464." This also reads, "All Aboard!"  For the Railfans Weekend in Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05813-485. * Price $2.00.

August 13-14
Osage IA 50461
Cedar Valley Memories Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the 1899 Avery Yellow Fellow Threshing Machine.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05813-504. * Price $2.00.

August 14-20
Taylor MI 48180
Junior League World Series Station
        This pictorial postmark has a baseball showing a map of the world. It reads "25th Annual."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05814-481. * Price $2.00.

August 17
New York NY 10014
Film Forum Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Emmett Till a Black youth killed for whistling at a white girl. This happened 50 years ago and was a civil rights rallying point. This reads, "The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till." This is the name of a documentary film produced and directed by Keith A. Beauchamp. This film was shown at the Film Forum Theater in New York City from August 17 to 30.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05817-100. * Price $3.50.

August 19-21
Lewiston ME 04240
Great Falls Balloon Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a hot air balloon that looks like the head of the Statue of Liberty. It reads, "13th Annual."
This is available with a 34 cent Statue of Liberty stamp and a make-up stamp.  Order number 05819-042 small envelope. * Price $3.50.
It is also available on an addressed folded number 10 envelope.  Order number 05819-042 large envelope. * Price $2.50.

August 19-25, 27-28
Williamsport PA 17701
Little League Baseball Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a baseball bat reading, "Birthplace of Little League," and a baseball.
The items below are dated August 28, the date of the championship game.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05819-177 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed folded number 10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went though the mail.  Order number 05819-177 envelope. * Price $3.50.

August 19-21
Detroit MI 48226
40th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a building dome. It reads, "Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History/Rejoice, Relive, Reflect." The name is in a black bar under the dome.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05819-482. * Price $3.50.

August 20
Wilmington DE 19801
Judy Johnson Night Commemorative Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Mr. Johnson. It reads, "The City of Wilmington’s & State of Delaware’s Tribute to Negro League Baseball." Also, "Tenth Annual." And, "Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975." Purple ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05820-198 postcard. * Price $2.00.

August 20
Pittsfield IL 62363
Civil War Flag Dedication Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a worn US flag from the 1860’s. It reads, "Civil War Flag Donated to Nancy Ross Chapter NSDAR." [National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution] A list of battle sites and the men that died in the company appear on the flag itself but cannot be discerned in the postmark.
This is available with a 37 cent flag stamp.  Order number 05820-623. * Price $3.50.

Original postmark  Used on August 20-21.

Remade postmark  Used on August 21 only.
Brighton CO 80601
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Station
This pictorial postmark shows Mr Picket within a horseshoe.  This is for a Black rodeo. There were many complaints about the quality of the postmark so it was remade. Though the poor one was used on both August 20 and August 21, the new one was used ONLY on August 21.
This pictorial postmark is offered as a pair of covers, one with original postmark dated August 20 and one with the remade postmark dated August 21. Each has a candy hearts stamp.
Order number 05820-806 Pair. * Price $5.00.

August 21
Elk City OK 73644
St. Matthews Station
        Here is the story behind the design of this pictorial postmark.  An artist named Caravaggio drew a painting called "The Calling of Saint Matthew," in the 1500’s. A statue was made based on the images in that painting and presented to the local church and dedicated on this date. The images in the postmark are from a pen and ink drawing of this statue. The figures and the left are so busy picking up coins that they are ignoring Jesus and St Peter on the right. Those on the left are St Matthew and his associates.
This is available with a Madonna stamp.  Order number 05821-736. * Price $3.50.

August 23
Elizabethtown PA 17022
Elizabethtown Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a tent and a tiny pennant. It reads, "An American Tradition."
This is available on a postcard with a white spot. That is - about 5 to 10 percent of the area did not get inked.  Order number 05823-170. * Price $1.00.

August 25, September 5
Syracuse NY 13209
Stonewall Station
This pictorial postmark shows the numeral 5 and the Greek letter lambda. It reads, "5 Years at the Fair."  Both the Greek letter lambda and the word Stonewall are symbols of the gay community.  This was used on August 25, the opening day of the fair, and again on September 5, the closing day of the fair. Only the date of September 5 managed to make it to the Postal Bulletin.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp with an August 25th date.  Order number 05825-132. * Price $3.50.

August 26
Toronto SD 57268
Sporty Car Show by Mail Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the front half of an automobile, a cubic box that represents a building and reads, "Post Office," a tiny US flag and a section of a roadway.
This is available with a sport car stamp.  Order number 05826-572. * Price $3.50.

                                            ACTUAL POSTMARK                                              POSTMARK AS ORIGINALLY ANNOUNCED

August 27-28
Offutt AFB NE 68113
        This pictorial postmark shows a jet aircraft (the F16 Fighting Falcon.) It reads, "Offutt Air Force Base."
Since the announced design had nothing in the upper right corner with which to cancel a stamp, I placed my stamp (a 37 cent airplane stamp) in the lower corner. This was not necessary in the actual design but the stamp and postmark show in the lower corner.  This is available with a 37 cent airplane stamp as described above.  Order number 05827-681. * Price $3.50.

August 28
New York NY 10014
Keith A. Beauchamp Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Emmett Till wearing a hat. It reads, "50th Anniversary."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05828-100. * Price $3.50.

August 30
New York NY 10027
Riverside Church Freedom Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the Riverside Church building and a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It reads "To Form a More Perfect Union."
#5. This is offered as part of one lot of five Dr King covers. See the January 14, 2005 entry for Louisville KY above for ordering details.
This New York cover is also available with a 37-cent "I Love You stamp.  Order number 05830-100 I Love You. * Price $3.00.

August 30
To Form A More Perfect Union Stamp
        A souvenir sheet containing ten To Form A More Perfect Union Stamps was issued on this date and the First Day pictorial postmark that was used shows a row of eleven stars and reads, "To Form A More perfect Union, First Day of Issue." This was used in eight cities. All were exactly the same except for the city, state and zip code. .

Washington DC 20066
Greensboro NC 27420
Montgomery AL 36119
Selma AL 36703
Memphis TN 38103
Jackson MS 39205
Topeka KS 66603
Little Rock AR 72202

The ten stamps of this issue are available on ten different covers - one variety of stamp on each envelope. Since there are 10 stamps and only 8 pictorial postmarks two of the pictorial postmarks that are used are duplications. Each cover has an additional pictorial postmark. Details of which postmark goes with which first day postmark appear in the following listing. The additional postmark uses the same stamp variety that was used for the pictorial first day postmark. These are offered as a set of ten.  Each has TWO postmarks!
Order number 05830 Perfect Union set of 10. * Price $50.00.

Here are the details of how the stamps, first day postmarks and first day postmarks match up.

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August 30
New York NY 10027
Riverside Church Freedom Station
This pictorial postmark shows The Riverside Church building and a picture of Dr. King, Jr.
It is used with the "1963 March on Washington" stamp and the Washington DC first day postmark.

August 30
Columbia SC 29201
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
This pictorial postmark shows a map of South Carolina and part of the the US flag. It reads, "We The People."
it is used with the "1960 Lunch Counter Sit-Ins" stamp and the Greensboro NC first day postmark.

August 31
Saint Augustine FL 32084
40th Accord Station
This pictorial postmark shows a tiny symbol - A Black hand and a white hand in a handshake - that has replaced the "O" in "Accord." It reads, "Honoring Civil Rights Heroes & Sheroes/Freedom Now."
it is used with the "1957 Kittle Rock Nine." stamp and the Little Rock AR first day postmark.

August 31
Waterloo IA 50701
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
This pictorial postmark shows an African Mask. It reads, "African American Historical & Cultural Museum."
It is used with the "1954 Brown v. Board of Education" stamp and the Little Rock AR first day postmark.

September 1
Fayetteville GA 30215
Flat Rock AME Station
This pictorial postmark shows four stylized figures in a circle. It reads, "To form a More Perfect Union/A dream as yet unfilfilled." sic
It is used with the "1965 Voting Rights Act" stamp and the Topeka KS first day postmark.

September 7
Brewton AL 36426
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
This pictorial postmark reads, "The City of Brewton Recognizes Artist Bernice Sims." It is also signed by the artist.
This is used with the "1965 Selma March" stamp and the Selma AL first day postmark.

September 10
Birmingham AL 35203
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
This pictorial postmark shows a small map of Alabama and reads, "ALA Alabama Lawyers Association, 32nd Annual Banquet, Building on a Legacy of Service."
This is used with the "1964 Civil Rights" stamp and the Washington DC first day postmark.

October 21
Mobile AL 36601
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
This pictorial postmark reads, "NAAAM National African American Archives & Museum. It is within a rectangle that looks a little like a flag.
It is used with the"1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott" stamp and the Montgomery AL first day postmark.

November 8
Tuskegee AL 36088
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
This pictorial postmark shows an airmen’s insignia. It reads, "Tuskegee Airmen, 66 Army Air Force Flying Training Detachment, National Historic Site." This notesthe beginning of the construction of a National Historic Site honoring the Tuskegee Airman.
This is used with the "1948 Executive Order 9981" stamp and the Jackson MS first day postmark.

December 9
Jamaica NY 11434
The Greater Allen Cathedral of N.Y. Station
This pictorial postmark reads, "To Form a More Perfect Union."
It is used with the "1961 Freedom Riders" stamp and the Memphis TN first day postmark.

This ends the descriptions of the set of To Form a More Perfect Union First Day Covers.

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August 31
Waterloo IA 50701
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an African mask. It reads, "African-American Historical & Cultural Museum."
This is available with a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.  Order number 05831-507. * Price $3.50.

September 2
Canon City CO 81212
Royal Gorge Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bridge at the very top of a large gorge. This is within a rectangle which has an outer frame of simulated perforations. It reads, Royal Gorge Bridge/Canyon City - Colorado’s Natural Wonder - 75 Years of Gorgeous Viewing." Around the sides of the rectangle are abbreviations for the states bordering Colorado.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05902-812. * Price $2.00.

September 3
Ava OH 43711
U.S.S. Shenandoah Station
        Airship, "80th Anniversary/September 3, 1925-2005."  This was the first of a series of rigid airships made for the US Navy. The star in each corner was used on these airships. It later became the insignia of the US Air Force.
This is available with a flag stamp but the envelope has many notations about the postmark.  Order number 08803-437. * Price $1.00.

September 3-5
Colorado Springs CO 80910
Colorado 2005 Balloon Classic
    This pictorial postmark shows tiny hot air balloons and stars stars.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05903-809. * Price $2.00.

September 5
Mackinaw City MI 49701
Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a map of Michigan with a tiny bridge connecting the two peninsulas, "48th Bridge Walk."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05905-497 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed folded number 10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went though the mail.  Order number 05905-497 envelope. * Price $3.00.

September 5
Hoisington KS 67544
Labor Day Station
        US flag, four stars, and tiny images of a hammer and a computer mouse with a cord. Also, "Labor Day, A Tribute To The American Worker/108th Annual."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05905-675 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed folded number 10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went though the mail.  Order number 05905-675 envelope. * Price $3.00.

September 9-18
York PA 17404
York Fair Station
This pictorial postmark has no other wording. Red ink used.
        This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05909-174 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope with an additional postmark and with bars at the bottom showing that it went though the mail.  Order number 05909-174 envelope. * Price $5.00.

September 9
Norfolk VA 23513
100th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a submarine and a tiny example of the logo of the submarine service - a submarine flanked by two large fanciful fish. It reads, "USS Tucson SSN-770."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05909-235 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05909-235 envelope. * Price $2.50.

September 9-10
Poole KY 42444
Harvest Daze Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a wagon full of pumpkins (or squash), two bushels of vegetables, a tiny chicken, a post with some barbed wire, a barn, a silo, a tiny bird in flight and a tiny stag. Magenta.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05909-424 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope with the postmark missing the stamp.  Order number 05909-4244 envelope. * Price $1.00

September 9
OHIO
Support Our Troops Station
This pictorial postmark shows the head of an eagle and five stars. It reads, "America Remembers Sept.11."  This was used in these 60 places in Ohio.

These are available with flag stamps as a set of 60. (These had to be sent for individually!  This is a scarce collection.
Order number 05909 OHIO * Price $250.00.

Picture as above.

September 9
Milledgeville OH 43142
Support Our Troops Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the head of an eagle and five stars. It reads, "America Remembers Sept 11."
This is available with a flag stamp.  Order number 05909-431. * Price $3.50.

September 9-11
South Vienna OH 45369
Corn Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows, in cartoon format, the sun, a large corn plant and five stylized figures one of which is on a bridge. It reads, " ‘Survivor’ in the Corn." One of winners from the Survivor TV show is from this town. The day of the month is not shown.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05909-453. * Price $2.00.

September 9
Lolo MT 59847
Travellers Rest Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a rainbow, mountains, a plant and tiny images of two men. It reads, "Lewis & Clark - 200 Years 1805." On September 9, 1805 Lewis & Clark set up camp at present day Missoula MT. They named it Travelers Rest.  Brown ink used.
This is available with a 37 cent Lewis & Clark stamp.  Order number 05909-598. * Price $3.50.

September 9
Grambling LA 71245
Eddie Robinson Station
        This pictorial postmark has no other wording. Mr Robinson is known as the Black football coach with the most wins.
This is available with a 37 cent "I Love You" stamp.  Order number 05909-712 * Price $3.50.

September 9-10
Yuma CO 80759
Old Thresher Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bundle of wheat, the heads of two horses, and a windpump. It reads, "25th Anniversary."
This is available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05909-807. * Price $3.00.

September 10
New Haven KY 40051
Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a steam locomotive the front end of which is a horse. It reads, "Home of the KY. Railway Museum."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05910-400. * Price $2.00.

September 10
Walton KY 41094
32nd Old Fashioned Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a woman, in 19th century dress, with a baby carriage. Also, "Reunion of the ‘Cats’ " Cats is the name of the local high school basketball team. Old Fashioned Day is the town’s name for its festival and the picture is meant to represent the idea of being old fashioned.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05910-410 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is available on an addressed envelope. The postmark missed the stamp.  Order number 05910-410 envelope. * Price $2.00.

September 10
Talpa TX 76882
Ram Reunion Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a ram. It reads, "Talpa-Centennial High School 1959-1986."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05910-768 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is available on an addressed envelope with another postmark and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05910-768 envelope. * Price $5.00.

September 11
Lansingburgh NY 12182
Uncle Sam Parade Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Uncle Sam’s hat. It reads, "Happy 239th Birthday Uncle Sam." Red ink used.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05911-121. * Price $2.00.

September 11
Warren OH 44482
911 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows symbols of The World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
This is available with a flag stamp.  Order number 05911-444. * Price $3.50.

September 11
Hailey ID 83333
World Healing & Compassion Address Station
        This pictorial postmark shows mountains forming a skyline. The date appears in a rectangle that suggests the World Trade Center towers. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, is giving a spiritual address at this time. Dark red ink.
This is available with a flag stamp.  Order number 05911-833. * Price $3.50.

September 16-17
Greensburg KY 42743
Cow Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a two story building. It reads, "Herndon’s Birthplace, 1816/Lincoln’s Law Partner." This building is called the Herndon House. Mr Herndon was born here in 1818 and he grew up here.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05916-427 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went though the mail.  Order number 05916-427 envelope. * Price $2.00.

September 16-18
Milwaukee WI 53207
Milcopex Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a very old postmark as its design.
This is available with a United We stand stamp and a teapot stamp.  Order number 05916-532, * Price $3.50.
This is also available on a folded addressed number 10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went though the mail.
Order number 05916-532. * Price $3.00.

September 16-17
Sulphur OK 73086
MCATIA Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a sunrise, a tractor and small images of a barn and a silo. MCATIA = Murray County Antique Tractor and Implement Association.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05916-730 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is available on an addressed envelope with stamp show cachet.  Order number 05916-730 envelope. * Price $2.50.

September 16
Citrus Heights CA 95621
Arthur Ashe Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a tennis ball and a building dome. It reads, "SAC Capitals, WTT Finals." [World Team Tennis] The building is the California Capitol Building. The name of the team is the Sacramento Capitals and they refer to themselves as the SAC Capitals.
This is available with an Arthur Ashe stamp.  Order number 05916-956. * Price $3.50.

September 17
Northport NY 11768
Cow Harbor
        This pictorial postmark shows a tiny image a cow. It reads, "10K/Northport Long Island." For a race. Cow Harbor Day is the name of this town’s festival. A 10-K race is one of the annual activities.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05917-117. * Price $2.00.

September 17
Raeford NC 28376
North Carolina Turkey Festival '05
        This pictorial postmark shows the heads of two turkeys and a hand waving a leaf. It reads, "21st Annual, Shake Your Tail Feathers."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05917-283. * Price $2.00.

September 17
Hillsboro KS 67063
2005 Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized flower.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05917-670. * Price $2.00.

September 17
Aurora CO 80010
Parade and Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a marching drummer. It reads, "Gateway to the Rockies."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05917-800 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available with a mermaid stamp.  Order number 05917-800 envelope. * Price $2.00.

September 18
New Bedford MA 02740
Dedication Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a man’s face. It reads, "Hon. Judge George N. Leighton." The New Bedford post office is being dedicated him. He is of Cape Verde descent.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05918-027. * Price $3.50.

September 18
Girard KS 66743
Greenbush Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the silhouette of a church building with steeple and cross. This is for Greenbush Day. Greenbush is a defunct community. This postmark honors that community and a church that burned down about 16 Years ago.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05918-667 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 05918-667 envelope. * Price $5.00.

September 19
San Juan PR 00938
Estacion Puripex
        This pictorial postmark has a circular logo reading, "Isla de Pto - Rico Jul 25, 1855/30/30," and, "150 Anniversario Primer Sello Postal Usado en Puerto Rico." This is Spanish for - 150th anniversary of the first postage stamp used in Puerto Rico. For a stamp show.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05919-009. * Price $2.00.

September 21
San Diego CA 92105
Date Meets Zip Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized mail carrier called Mr Zip and the US flag. It reads, "It only happens once a century."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05921-921. * Price $2.00.

September 22-24
Washington DC 20066
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small logo. It reads, "35th Annual Legislative Conference/Unity, Power, Progress."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05922-200. * Price $3.50.

September 22
Richmond VA 23223
Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a square one-story building topped with a giant tennis racket. It reads, "Arthur Ashe Elementary School."
This is available with an Arthur Ashe stamp.  Order number 05922-232. * Price $3.50.

September 22
San Diego CA 92199
Decommissioning Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a Naval destroyer. It reads, "USS Cushing (DD-985)."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05922-921. * Price $2.00.

September 23
Mullens WV 25882
Watershed Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows a symbolic river. It reads, "UGWA/Upper Guyandotte Watershed Association."
This is available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05923-258. * Price $2.50.

September 23-25
Omaha NE 68102
Omaha Stamp Show Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Art of the Stamp," and, "Omaha Philatelic Society." The letters in "Stamp" are simulated perforations.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05923-681. * Price $2.50.

September 24
Carolina PR 00985
        Estacion 5to Campeonato Nacional de Baile de Salsa
This pictorial postmark shows a couple dancing with a Puerto Rican flag in the background.  The station name is Spanish for Fifth National Salsa Dancing Championship.
This is available with a Let’s dance stamp.  Order number 05924-009. * Price $3.50.

September 24
Leominster MA 01453
Johnny Appleseed Arts & Cultural Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Johnny Appleseed within an apple. It reads, "12th Annual." Red ink.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05924-014. * Price $2.00.

September 24 - October 1
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 05924-178. * Price $2.00.

September 24
Poca WV 25159
Heritage Day
        This pictorial postmark shows a steam locomotive and a leafy semicircle. It reads, "Celebrating 25 Years," and, "Celebrating our History & Heritage."
This is available with a toy locomotive stamp.  Order number 05924-251. * Price $3.50.

September 24
Kitty Hawk NC 27949
Kitty Hawk Heritage Days Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the Wright Brothers’ flyer. It reads, "Soaring Toward the Future."
This is available with a 37 cent airplane stamp.  Order number 05924-279. * Price $3.50.

September 24
Wausau WI 54403
WaUSApex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a birthday cake with seven candles.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05924-544 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available with a Happy Birthday stamp on an addressed envelope with a cachet.   Order number 05924-544 addressed envelope. * Price $2.50.
This is also available with a Happy Birthday stamp on an unaddressed envelope with a cachet.  Order number 05924-544 unaddressed envelope. * Price $3.50.

September 24
Viola MN 54664
Viola Horse & Colt Show Station
    This pictorial postmark shows a horse and a colt. It reads, "75th Annual."
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05924-546. * Price $3.50.

September 24
Weldon CA 93283
Kern Valley Search and Rescue Station
        This pictorial postmark has a badge showing a bear. It reads, "Kern County Sheriffs Rescue K.V." and, "Fifty Years of Serving the Community."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05924-932 postcard. * Price $2.00
It is also available on an addressed envelope with another postmark and bars across the bottom showing that it went though the mail. Order number 05924-932 envelope. * Price $5.00.

September 25
New York NY 10023
EcoFest Station
        This pictorial postmark has a logo. At its center is a crescent moon and a capital "E," in reverse image. About this, between two concentric circles is, "Ecofest Ecofest." About this reads, "New York City - est. MCMLXXXIX." About this, again in circular format is, "Ecofest - Lincoln Center." The wording to the right of this logo is the station name and "We Deliver clean air for you." Most of this lettering is very tiny.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05925-100. * Price $2.00.

September 28
San Diego CA 92110
Decommissioning Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a ship’s logo that reads, "USS Duluth LPD-6/Fortiter IN RE." This is for an Amphibious transport dock.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05928-921. * Price $2.00.

September 29 - October 2
Kingwood WV 26537
Buckwheat Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a fire pumper.
This is available with a toy fire truck stamp.  Order number 05929-265. * Price $3.50.

October 1
Coventry VT 05825
Coventry Harvest Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the tower of the local congregational church, a small US flag on a flagpole and a statue or a Civil War soldier. this reads, "Town of Coventry 1780, 225 Years." The names of those soldiers from Coventry that fought in the Civil War are listed on the base of the statue.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05001-058 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 05001-058 envelope. * Price $5.00.

October 1
Bensalem PA 19020
Community Pride Day Station
        This pictorial postmark shows six falling leaves. It reads, "Bensalem Fall Festival."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05001-19020. * Price $2.00.

October 1
Glenolden PA 19036
Centennial Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Glenolden Fire Company No. 1."
This is available with a toy fire truck stamp.  Order number 05001-19036. * Price $3.50.

October 1-2
Huntsburg OH 44046
Pumpkin Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two pumpkins.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05001-440 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05001-440 envelope. * Price $2.50.

October 1-2
North Platte NE 69101
Norpex Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "WWII, 60th Anniversary," in small print, and "VICTORY 2005" in large print.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05001-691 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05001-691 envelope. * Price $2.50.

October 6
New York 10019
Jim Henson and the Muppets Station
This pictorial postmark shows Kermit the frog. It reads, "Museum of Television & Radio."  This was designed by Heather Henson, Jim Henson’s daughter.
This is available with a Kermit the Frog stamp.  Order number 05006-100. * Price $3.50.

October 7
Primos PA 19018
Saint Eugene Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cross radiating within a circle. It reads, "1955-2005, Saint Eugene Church/Celebrating 50 Years/World Eucharist Spirit."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05007-190. * Price $2.00.

October 7-9
Los Angeles CA 90045
Sescal Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a jet airplane. It reads, "American Advances in Aviation."
This is available with a 37 cent airplane stamp.  Order number 05007-900 #6 env. * Price $3.50
This is also available on an addressed folded #10 envelope.  Order number 05007-900 #10 env. * Price $2.00.

October 8
Pickens SC 29671
Pickens Pumpkin Festival
        This pictorial postmark shows a pumpkin.
This is available on a postcard. Order number 05008-296. * Price $2.00.

October 9
Groton CT 06340
10th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a submarine and maps of Missouri, Illinois and South Carolina. It reads, "USS Columbia USS 771." There is a city or town named Columbia in each of these three states - as well as in 13 others.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05009-063. * Price $2.00.

October 10
Long Lake NY 12847
Dillon Park Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bear, the symbol of someone in a wheelchair, a company logo and a tiny tree logo. It reads, "John Dillon Park Dedication Ceremony, International Paper, Paul Smith’s College."  This park is located within a 15,800 acre conservation easement in the central Adirondacks, John Dillon Park is a first-of-its-kind wilderness park designed for people with disabilities. The park is a partnership between International Paper and Paul Smith’s College.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05010-128 postcard. * Price $2.00
This is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05010-128 envelope. * Price $2.00.

October 11
Abilene TX 79606
Festival of Trees Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows a dove. It reads, "Windcrest, Tenth Anniversary."  Windcrest is an assisted living facility for Alzheimer’s patients.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05011-796. * Price $2.00.

October 11
Sacramento CA 95819
National Archives Week Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark has a logo showing a file folder with wings. It reads, "SAA CSUS." It also reads, "Society of American Archivists Student Chapter at CSU Sacramento." CSU = California State University.
This is available on a postcard. Order number 05011-958. * Price $2.00.

October 12
New York NY 10021
Instituto di Cultura Italiano Station
        This pictorial postmark has a painting that appears on a ceiling of the United States Capitol building showing clouds. It reads, "Constantino Brumidi, Michelangelo of the Capitol, 1805-2005." For Columbus Day.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05012-100. * Price $3.50.

October 14
Dallas TX 75204
Latino Culture Center Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a lady dancing. It reads, "Let’s Dance/Bailemos."
This is available with a Let’s Dance stamp.  Order number 05014-752. * Price $3.50.

October 14
Kermit TX 79745
Kermit the Frog Station
This pictorial postmark shows Kermit the frog. Light green ink.
This is available with a Kermit the frog stamp.  Order number 05014-797. * Price $3.50.

October 15-16
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Motopex-05 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a one-story building with glass panels on three sides and three 1950’s cars. It reads, "Cruise Inn," and "Salutes Cars of the 50’s."
This is available with a 37 cent car stamp.  Order number 05015-481. * Price $3.50.

October 15-16
White Bear Lake MN 55110
Metropex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a Capitol building.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05015-551 postcard.* Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went though the mail.  Order number 05015-551 envelope. * Price $5.00.

October 15
Travis AFB CA 94535
Air Expo Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the front view of a plane in flight and three tiny planes flying in formation. Red ink used.  This air show runs October 15-16 and features the Thunderbirds USAF aerial demonstration team among other demonstrations.
This is available with a 37 cent airplane stamp.  Order number 05015-945. * Price $3.50.

October 18
Brooklyn NY 11203
Second Day Ceremony
        This pictorial postmark shows the emblem of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health and a picture of the Arthur Ashe stamp.
This is available with an Arthur Ashe stamp.  Order number 05018-112. * Price $3.50.

October 18
Leland MS 38756
Birthplace of the Frog Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a country home in a park like setting with trees and a footbridge over a creek. Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, spent most of his early childhood in Leland. This marks a special stamp and postmark ceremony. Shown is the Washington County Tourist Center overlooking Deer Creek. This houses, "Birthplace of the Frog: An Exhibit of Jim Henson’s Delta Boyhood."
This is available with a Kermit the Frog stamp.  Order number 05018-387. * Price $3.50.

October 20
Groton CT 06340
15th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the small image of a submarine. It reads, "USS West Virgina SSBN-736."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05020-063. * Price $2.00.

October 20-23
New York NY 10001
ASDA Station
        This is a pictorial postmark serving as an unofficial first day cover. It shows a Gingerbread man. It reads, "Postage Stamp Mega Event." ASDA = American Stamp Dealers Association.
This is available on a stamp show picture postcard. It bears the four Christmas cookies stamps.  Order number 05020-100 FDC. * Price $5.00.

October 20
Fairfield OH 45014
50th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark has a very large 50 with four tiny symbols inside the "0." And, "Fairfield Ohio, City of Opportunity, 1955." This also reads, "City of Fairfield/5350 Pleasant Ave/Our Golden Year 1955-2005." The symbols are thus: Top - The great seal of the US showing an eagle with leaves and arrows; representing government. Left - Books including a Bible; representing religion & education. Right - a modern factory; representing industry. Bottom - An atom; representing growth & energy. This comes from their poster and the details are too small in the postmark to be discerned.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05020-450 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on a folded addressed #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it has gone though the mail.  Order number 05020-450 envelope. * Price $3.00.

October 22-23
Lexington MA 02421
Walpex 2005 Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Celebrating 50 Years of Walpex."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05022-024. * Price $2.00.

October 22
Lexington NC 27292
Barbeque Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a pig sitting on a basket and playing a musical instrument, musical notes and confetti. It reads, "22nd Annual Barbeque Festival/Uptown Lexington."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05022-272 postcard. * Price $2.00.
This is also available on a folded addressed #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail.  Order number 05022-272 envelope. * Price $3.00.

October 22
Loachapoka AL 36865
Syrup Sopping Station
This pictorial postmark shows tiny images: a man holding a piece of sugar cane, a stack of cane, a donkey operating a press, a tiny hut for the boiling down of the syrup. It reads, "Sugar Sopping Day at Loachapoka." This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05022-358. * Price $2.00.

October 26
Newark NJ 07102
Newark City Hall Freedom Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the City Hall building. The announced design read, "Mayor Sharpe James." but that did not show in the postmark actually used
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05026-071. * Price $3.50.

October 26-28
Atlantic City NJ 08401
Workshop 2005 Station
        This pictorial postmark shows the overlapping profiles of three children. It reads, "2005 - Leading the Way/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 05026-084 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 05026-084 envelope. * Price $5.00.

October 27
Mullens WV 25882
Theatre Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "M - mountains, music; C - crowds, clowns, comedy; T - taste, talent." Also, "Mullens Community Theatre/Home to the Arts/Growing With Pride."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05027-258. * Price $2.00.

October 27
San Diego CA 92110
Old Town Station
        This pictorial postmark has an insignia showing a shield with stars and stripes flanked by wings, "Universal Ship Cancellation Society/Remember Navy Day 1945."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05027-921. * Price $2.00.

October 28
Brooklyn NY 11233
Shirley A. Chisholm Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Ms Chisholm wearing eyeglasses. She was the first Black lady elected to congress.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05028-112. * Price $3.50.

October28
San Diego CA 92199
Decommissioning Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a Naval craft - an amphibious transport ship. It reads, "USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)."
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05028-921. * Price $2.00.

October 29
Virginia Beach VA 23451
Vapex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a man with tennis ball and tennis racket. It reads, "Arthur Ashe."
This is available with an Arthur Ashe stamp.  Order number 05029-234. * Price $3.50.

October 29-30
Augusta GA 30907
Gapex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two crossed swords. It reads, "The Battle of Aiken/Wheeler Saves Aiken 1865." This refers to a battle in the Civil War.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05029-309 postcard. * Price $2.00.
It is also available on an addressed envelope.  Order number 05029-309 envelope. $2.50.

October 29
Lindsborg KS 67456
Chess for Peace Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a chess piece - a rook - and a small image of a dove with an olive branch. Chess grandmaster Anatoly Karpov set up a chess school in Lindsborg as well as the Chess for Peace organization. On this day former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev came to town. There was a parade, a chess tournament and a chess match between Mr Karpov and Susan Polgar.
This is available with a candy hearts stamp.  Order number 05029-674. * Price $3.50.

October 31
Canadensis PA 18325
Scarecrowville Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a ghost, a pumpkin, an acorn and the moon. Brown ink used, For Halloween.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05031-183. * Price $2.00.

November 3
Reno NV 89510
Eid Mubarak Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an Arabic inscription and two images. It reads, "Shawwal 1. 1426."
This is available with an Eid stamp.  Order number 05Y03-895. * Price $3.50.

November 5-6
Ann Arbor MI 48105
Aapex 05 Station
This pictorial postmark shows a movie being projected onto a drive-in movie screen, two fuzzy dice dangling from a rear view mirror, and a speaker stand. The dots showing on the die represent the day of the month.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05Y05-481. * Price $2.00.

November 6
San Juan PR 00901
Coleccionistas y Pleneros Station
        This pictorial postmark shows someone playing a tambourine. Coleccionistas means collectors and pleneros refers to those that make music using small percussion instruments, like the tambourine, and those that dance to this music.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05Y06-009. * Price $2.00.

November 8
Tuskegee AL 36088
To Form a More Perfect Union Station
        This pictorial postmark shows an airmen’s symbol showing a propeller and wings. It reads, "Tuskegee Airmen 66 Army Air Force Flying Training Detachment National Historic Site."  The National Park Service established a National Historic Site on Chappie James Drive near Morton Air Field where the Tuskegee Airmen trained. A memorial to them was established at this site. 
This is available with a To Form a More Perfect Union stamp and a cachet.  Order number 05Y08-360. * Price $5.00.

November 9
San Juan PR 00908
Estacion Pedrin Zorrilla
        This pictorial postmark shows a lobster atop a monogrammed baseball. Mr Zorrilla was a famous baseball player.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05Y09-00908. * Price $2.00.

November 9
Carolina PR 00979
Estacion 50 Aniversario UMA
        This pictorial postmark shows a smiling woman. For the 50th anniversary of the Union of American Women. [UMA]
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05Y09-00979. * Price $2.00.
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On November 10th, the US Postal service issued four Distinguished Marines stamps. This prompted a number of places to issue pictorial postmarks honoring the Marines. Those used on November 10th are unofficial first day covers.  Although not all have different designs, there are many varieties of designs.

We offer as one lot Marines related pictorial postmarks from the following places. Each bears one of the Distinguished Marines stamps

Waterloo NY 13165

Syracuse NY 13220

Canadaigua NY 14424

Farmington NY 14425

Clyde NY 14433

Saluda VA 23149

Lexington VA 24450

Nathalie VA 24577

Camp Lejeune VA 28542

Beaufort SC 29902 10

Fayetteville GA 30214

Columbus OH 43235

North Branch MI 48461

Lincoln MI 48742

Milwaukee WI 53295

La Crosse WI 54601

Sparta WI 54656

Rochester MN 55901

Austin MN 55912

Winona MN 55987

Chicago IL 60607

Harrison AR 72601

Oklahoma City OK 73125

Gainesville TX 76240

Penrose CO 81240

Yuma AZ 85364

Tucson AZ 85745

West Covina CA 91793

Camp Pendleton CA 92055

San Diego CA 92140

San Francisco CA 94102

Stockton CA 95208

Sacramento CA 95814.

San Antonio TX 78205.

Seattle WA 98109-9998

Sioux Falls SD 57104-9998

Raritan NJ 08869-9998

This postmark honors a marine killed in Action on February 19, 1945. Because of that the date shown reads February 19, 2005, in error.

North Branch NJ 08876 .

Order number = 38 covers of 2005 Marines singles lot. * Price $95.00

Also available is the above (without the postmark for Beaufort SC) with all four Marines stamps on each cover. Because the postmark was placed over the four stamps (arranged as a block) the postmark is often hard to read. I only got two of these sets.

Order number = 2005 Marines block of four. * Price. $185.00.

Here are a few of the designs of the above postmarks some of which are available for sale individually.

This design was used for Canandaigua 14424, Farmington 14425 & Clyde 14433.

This design was used for La Cross 54601, Sparta 54656, Rochester 55901, Austin 55912 & Winona 55987.

Rochester MN is available. Order number 05Y10-55901. * Price $3.50.

Austin MN is available. Order number 05Y10-55912. * Price $3.50.

Chicago IL is available.  Order number 05Y10-606. * Price $3.50.

Yuma AZ is available.   Order number 05Y10-853. * Price $3.50

San Francisco CA is available.  Order number 05Y10-941. * Price $3.50.

Raritan NJ is available.  Order number 05Y19-08869. Price $3.50.

North Branch NJ is available.  Order number 05Y19-08876. * Price $3.50.

End of listing for distinguished Marines.
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November 10
Tryon NC 28782
Sherlock Holmes Festival Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small silhouette of Sherlock Holmes, the famous fictional detective, smoking a pipe. It reads, "Honoring William Gillette." Mr Gillette was a famous actor who portrayed Sherlock Holmes on stage. He visited Tryon in 1893.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05Y10-287, * Price $2.00.

November 11-12
Boulder CO 80303
Bocopex Station
        This pictorial postmark has no other wording.
This is available on an envelope.  Order number 05Y11-803 * Price $3.50.

November 11
Gilbert AZ 85234
Pony Express Station
        This pictorial postmark has two elements. The text appears in three black lines, in small type. It reads, "Gilbert Days." The picture, in red, is of a pony with a letter in its mouth reading, "Pony Express." On some examples this appears to the left of the text and in other examples it appears to the right.
The Pony Express ride was on November 11 and Gilbert Days was on November 18 but there was no special postmark on that date. Also the device was not available for use on the date that appears in the postmark.
This is available on a postcard. It is available with either arrangement of the elements.  Order number 05Y11-852. * Price $2.00.

November 12-13
San Diego CA 92101
The Star of India Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a stylized sailing ship. It reads, "Maritime Museum/Sailing Nov 12 & 13." No separate dates.
This is available on a postcard. Order number 05Y12-921. * Price $2.00.

November17
Aguadilla PR 00603
103 Aniversario Natalicio Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "Miguel Angel Mendez Garcia," and shows his signature.  Mr Mendez Garcia was an active politician and strong supporter of Puerto Rican Statehood.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05Y17-006. * Price $2.00.

November 18
Miami FL 33152
Vonzell Solomon Station
        This pictorial postmark shows musical notes and Ms Solomon singing into a microphone. She was the second runner-up on the reality TV show American Idol.
This is available with a Marian Anderson stamp.  Order number 0Y18-331. * Price $3.50.

November 19
San Antonio TX 78205
Swearing in Ceremony Downtown Station
        This pictorial postmark is included for sale with the Pony Express Ride Re-enactment listing on December 3rd.

November 25 - December 24
Sacramento CA 95814
Dear Santa Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Santa Claus.
This is available with a Madonna stamp and a date of December 24.  Order number 05Y25-958. * Price $3.50.

November 25 - December 31 (approximate dates)
Zanesville OH 43701
The Cat in the Hat
        This is a machine die hub postmark that was used in many places. It shows The Cat in the Hat tipping his hat - a large top hat. It reads, "Happy Holidays from the US Postal Service."
This is available on an addressed envelope with a Madonna stamp and bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail. The "S" of "Holidays" may not show. The stamp was affixed about two inches to the left of the right edge so the circular date stamp part falls on the stamp and the pictorial part shows clearly on the envelope.  Order number 05Y25-437 * Price $3.50.

November 27
Granville OH 43023
200th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small tree. It reads, "Bicentennial Celebration/Granville 1805-2005," and, "Bicentennial Ball." A flag serves as the frame.
This is available on a #6 envelope.  Order number 05Y27-430 #6 envelope. * 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. The right 25% of the postmark does not show.
Order number 05Y27-430 #10 envelope. * Price $1.00.

December 1-24
Rudolph OH 43462
Reindeer Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cartoon reindeer. It reads, "December 1-24, 2005."
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp and a date of December 24. 
Order number 05Z01-424. * Price $3.50.

December 1-23
Garland TX 75040
Garland Station
        This pictorial postmark shows holly leaves and berries. It reads, "December 1-23." The individual date does not show.
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp.  Order number 05Z01-750. * Price $2.00.

December 1-31 Not sure of dates.
Dallas TX 752
Army Birthday
        This is a machine postmark that shows a star within one rectangle and, "US Army" in a smaller rectangle just below it. It reads "Celebrating the 230th Army Birthday June 14, 1775." This was used in a number of places and I am not sure of the dates of use.
This is offered for sale on an addressed envelope with a candy hearts stamp and bars across the bottom showing that it went through the mail. The stamp is affixed about two inches to the left of the right edge. Although parts of the postmark are light the whole pictorial portion falls on the envelope while the circular date portion falls directly on the stamp. This shows Dallas TX 752, Dec 14.
Order number 05Z01-ARMY. * Price $3.50.

December 2-4
Orlando FL 32801
Florex Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bus. It reads, "Florex 2005 Salutes the 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights."
This is available with a To Form a More Perfect Union Freedom Rider stamp.  Order number 05Z02-328 envelope. * Price $3.50.
It is also available on a postcard.  Order number 05Z02-328 postcard. * Price $2.00.

December 2
Albuquerque NM 87104
Old Town Plaza Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cartoon Santa Claus.  It looks like a cookie.   It reads, "Ho! Ho! Ho!" and, "Holiday Stroll."
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp.  Order number 05Z02-871. * Price $3.50.

December 3, 10
Sandwich MA 02563
Holly Days in Sandwich Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a village scene showing a town hall, holly leaves & berries, a church, other buildings (with smoke coming out of the chimney of one of them), a tree and a street car. It reads, "Sandwich Chamber of Commerce 2005."
This is available with a Madonna stamp.  Order number 05Z03-025. * Price $3.50.

December 3
Lynchburg TN 37352
Celebration Station
        This pictorial postmark has a small town scene showing a courthouse, a store, other buildings, holly leaves and a tiny tree. It reads, "Holidays in the Hollow."
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp.  Order number 05Z03-373 #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. Most of the picture is on a dark Nature of America stamp and is hard to see.
Order number 05Z03-373 #10. * Price $2.00.

December 3
Chippewa Falls WI 54729
Great American Main Street City Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bridge, two trees, two snowflakes and a small image of Santa in his sleigh being pulled by six reindeer, "Bridge to Wonderland Parade."  Red ink used.
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp.  Order number 05Z03-547. * Price $3.50.

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On December 3rd there was a pony express ride re-enactment in Texas and the towns through which it passed had a pictorial postmark. On November 10 there was also a special postmark for Swearing-in Ceremony for the riders in San Antonio. The design for all of these showed a pony express rider on horseback, with a mailbag, passing a tall cactus. It read, "The Pony Express Ride." Some of these also had a circular logo showing the Alamo and reading, "Camino Real de los Tejas, Corridor." The towns are:

The above come to 26 postmarks. A few may have defects like a missing letter or coming out light.
This is offered as a set of 26 postcards.  Order Number 05Z03 Pony Express. * Price $52.00

Some of these are offered individually.
The swearing-in ceremony postmark from November 19 is offered separately on a postcard.  Order number 05Y19-782. * Price $2.00.

December 3
Karnes City TX 78118
St. Nick’s Christmas Fair Stop Station.
Date and description as above.
This is offered with a Christmas stamp.  Order number 05Z03-78118 #6. * Price $3.50.
This is also available on a folded addressed #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it has gone through the mail.  Order number 05Z03-78118 #10. * Price $3.00.

Dewees TX 78147
With the above design but with the incorrect date of December 21.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05Z03-147 Dewees wrong date. * Price $2.00.

Poth TX 78147
With the above design but with the incorrect date of December 21.
This is available on a postcard.  Order number 05Z03-147 Poth wrong date. * Price $2.00.

                                                                                                           END OF PONY EXPRESS LISTING

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December 3
Brownsville CA 95919
Brownsville Christmas in the Foothills Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a mouse wearing a hat and coat, holly leaves and berries. It is snowing. Green ink used.
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp.  Order number 05Z03-959. * Price $3.50.

December 3
Port Orchard WA 98366
Festival of Chimes and Lights Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two bells hanging by a ribbon, a cat, a cat’s pawprint. Magenta ink used.
This is available with either a Christmas stamp or a cat stamp - please specify.  Order number 05Z03-993. * Price $3.50.

December 4
Troy NY 12180
Victorian Stroll Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a wreath. It reads, "Twenty-Third Annual" For Christmas. Green ink.
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp.  Order number 05Z04-121. * Price $3.50.

December 4
Granville OH 43023
200th Anniversary Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a small tree. It reads, "Community Finale, Bicentennial Celebration/Granville 1805-2005." A flag serves as the frame.
This is available on a postcard.  Order Number 05Z04-430 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 05Z04-430 envelope. * Price $5.00.

December 7-25
Angels Camp CA 95222
Merry Christmas from Santa’s Lil’ Hoppers Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a cartoon frog wearing a scarf and a cap. He is in the middle of a wreath. There are also two candles. Green ink used. Mark Twain wrote a famous short story about a jumping frog contest. It is still held every year and this is the place.  Because of the green ink, my equipment shows the image lighter than it actually appears.
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp with a December 25 date.  Order number 05Z07-952. * Price $3.50.

December 8
Kilmarnock VA 22482
Kilmarnock Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a Scotsman in Scottish dress playing bagpipes. This reads , "Kilmarnock Town Charter 75th Anniversary/December 8, 1930 - December 8, 2005."
This is available on a folded addressed #10 envelope with bars at the bottom showing that it went through the mail. A good part of the postmark is obscured because it is on a Nature of America Stamp.
Order number 05Z08-224. * Price $2.00.

December 9
Jamaica NY 11433
The Greater Allen Cathedral of NY Station
        This pictorial postmark reads, "To Form a More Perfect Union."
This is available with a To Form a More Perfect Union Stamp.  Order number 05Z09-114. * Price $3.50.

December 10
Ashaway RI 02804
Holiday Stroll Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a wreath. For Christmas.
This is available with a Christmas stamp.  Order number 05Z10-028 #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.  Order number 05Z10-028 #10. * Price $3.00.

December 10
Plymouth VT 05056
Holiday Station
        This pictorial postmark shows two birds, each carrying a sprig with leaves. Perhaps they are doves with olive branches.
This is available with a Christmas cookie stamp and a color cachet.  Order number 05Z10-050. * Price $5.00.

December 10
Seneca Falls NY 13148
Bedford Falls Station
        This pictorial postmark shows a bridge. Red ink used. The name of the town in the movie, "It’s a Wonderful Life," was Bedford Falls. This town believes that that movie was made based on the town of Seneca Falls.
This is available with a Christmas stamp.  Order number 05Z10-131 #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.  Order number 05Z10-131 #10. * Price $3.00.

December 11
Austin TX 78746
Zilker Park Station
        This pictorial postmarks shows, in reverse image snowflakes and a skyline (The University of Texas Tower, The State Capitol Building and other buildings are visible.) It reads, "Trail of Lights Festival."
This is available with a Christmas stamp.  Order number 05Z11-787. * Price $3.50.

December 14-15
Critz PA 24082
Victorian Christmas Station
        This pictorial postmark shows as an antique street lamp, holly leaves and berries.
This is available with a Christmas stamp and the scarcer date of December 15.  Order number 05Z14-240. * Price $3.50.

December 23
Sharon VT 05065
Joseph Smith Birthplace Station
        This pictorial postmark shows Mr Smith’s memorial, his picture and his signature. Joseph Smith was the first prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (The Mormons.)
This is available with a Christmas stamp and a color cachet.  Order number 05Z23-050. * Price $5.00.

December 31
York PA 17403
First Night York
        This pictorial postmark has no other wording. The word "station" does not appear. Red ink used.
This is available on a post card.  Order number 05Z31-174. * Price $2.00