FIRST  DAY  POSTMARKS

This page provides announcements of current and recent First Day of Issue postmarks and First Day of Sale postmarks.  You may find these other two pages of interest

HOW TO SEND FOR FIRST DAY POSTMARKS
FIRST DAY COVERS FOR SALE

WARNING

These things are subject to change at the last minute as to location, date and design.  I will present the best information that I have obtained but it is subject to change.    

This is the STANDARD STEEL DIE FOUR BAR POSTMARK.
Size is 3 3/8" x 15/16"

CACHETS FOR SALE

NONE CURRENTLY OFFERED

These are offered for sale at two for a dollar, plus postage.  You must buy in Multiples of two.  Please calculate postage at the rate of four envelopes per ounce.  Since first class ends at 3 ounces now please use Flat Rate/Large Envelope for quantities of over 12.  Please pay in cash for the envelopes and in stamps or cash for the postage.  These are offered only to US residents.  Write to:  General Image, Inc.    10 East Sumner Avenue    Rochelle Park NJ 07204    Please allow two weeks from the time of your mailing until you get your shipment.  Should you wish to talk to me about this (or anything else) my phone number is 908-241-5091.

SPECIAL NOTE

There is a 60 day grace period to get first day of issue postmarks.

CURRENT AND RECENT FIRST DAY POSTMARKS.

August 6
Flags of Our Nation Set 3 Stamps
Grant Street Station
700 Grant St
Pittsburgh PA 15219-1906
        There are three first day postmarks for this issue. One is the standard four bar steel die postmark. The second is a rubber die pictorial. It shows a flag with just one star and reads, "Flags of Our Nation, first day of issue." Size = 2.81" x 1.28" The third is the so-called digital color postmark shown below. The details of this issue appeared in the July 2nd issue of the Postal Bulletin pages 21-22. Deadline October 7, 2009

August 6
Flags of Our Nation Set 3 Stamps DCP
Grant Street Station
700 Grant St
Pittsburgh PA 15219-1906
        This is the so-called digital color postmark. It shows six stars and reads, "Flags of Our Nation, first day of issue."

August 7
Forever Stamp
Grant Street Station
700 Grant St
Pittsburgh PA 15219-1906
        The only first day postmark for this issue is the standard four bar steel die postmark. The details of this issue appeared in the July 2nd issue of the Postal Bulletin pages 23-24. Deadline October 8, 2009

August 11
Early TV Memories Stamp
Postmaster
7035 Laurel Canyon Blvd
North Hollywood CA 91605-9998
        There are three first day postmarks for this issue. One is the standard four bar postmark. The second is a pictorial postmark showing an old television set and reading, "Early TV Memories, first day of issue." Size = 2.66 x 1.49 This is also available in postcard format.  The third is the so-called digital color postmark shown below.  The details of this issue appeared in the July 2nd issue of the Postal Bulletin pages 25-26, 47. Deadline October 12.

August 11
Early TV Memories Stamp DCP
Postmaster
7035 Laurel Canyon Blvd
North Hollywood CA 91605-9998
        This is the so-called digital color postmark. It shows an old television set and reads, "Early TV Memories, first day of issue.

August 21
Hawaii Statehood Stamp
Special Cancellations
Marketing Department
3600 Aolele St
Honolulu HI 96829-9661
        There are three first day postmarks for this issue. The first is the standard four bar postmark. The second is the rubber die pictoral postmark, It shows a flower and a map of Hawaii. It reads, "First Day Day of Issue, Hawaii Statehood." Size = 3" x 1.33" Deadline Oct 22. The zip code in the postmark is 96820. The third is the so-called digital color postmark shown below.  The details of this issue appeared in the July 16th issue of the Postal Bulletin pages 50-51. Zip code in postmark is 96820.

August 21
Hawaii Statehood Stamp DCP
Special Cancellations
Marketing Department
3600 Aolele St
Honolulu HI 96829-9661
        This is the so-called digital color postmark. It shows a mask and palm trees and reads, "Hawai’i Statehood, First Day of Issue." Deadline October 22. Size = 3" x 1.44" The zip code in the postmark is 96820.

September 3
Eid Stamp
Special Cancellations
P O Box 92282               
Washington DC 20090-2282
        The only first day postmark for this issue is the standard four bar steel die postmark. The zip code in postmark is 20066. Deadline November 4, 2009.
        The details of this issue appeared in the July 30th issue of the Postal Bulletin pages 49-50.

UPDATE        DO NOT WRITE DIRECTLY TO KANSAS CITY FOR THIS FOREVER ENVELOPE POSTMARK   

August 18
Forever Envelope
Kansas City MO 64108
        This was originally issued on May 11 printed by Ashton Potter. It has been reissued on August 18 printed by National Envelope by Flexography. The only varieties are #10 envelopes Regular and Window. These envelopes, regular or first cover, are offered for sale in the USA Philatelic Catalog.
        The details of this issue appeared in the September 10th issue of the Postal Bulletin, pages 47 and 48.

September 9 
Thanksgiving Day Parade Stamp
Postmaster
421 Eighth Avenue, Rm 2029-B
New York NY 10199-9998
        There are two first day postmarks for this issue. One is the standard four bar steel die postmark. The other is the so-called digital color postmark. It shows a marching band musician, in uniform, playing a trumpet. It reads, "First Day of Issue." There are four stamp designs. Deadline, November 10, 2009.
        The details of this issue appeared in the July 30th issue of the Postal Bulletin, pages 50-51.

September 10
The Gary Cooper Stamp
7001 South Central, Room 338.
Los Angeles CA 90052-9998
        There are three first day postmarks for this issue. The first is the standard four bar steel die postmark. The second is a rubber die pictorial. It shows the signature of Gary Cooper and reads, "Gary Cooper, Legends of Hollywood, First Day of Issue." Size = 2.75" x 1.29". The third is the so-called digital color postmark shown below.
        The details of this issue appeared in the July 30th issue of the Postal Bulletin, pages 52-53. Deadline, November 11, 2009.

September 10
The Gary Cooper Stamp DCP
7001 South Central, Room 338.
Los Angeles CA 90052-9998
        This is the so-called digital color postmark. It reads, "Legends of Hollywood, First Day of Issue." A stylized figure with a tiny star replaces the "Y" of "Hollywood."

September 22
Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States Stamp
Special Cancellations
P O Box 92282
Washington DC 20090-9998
        The only first day postmark used for this issue is the standard four bar steel die postmark. The zip code in the postmark is 20066. Deadline, November 23, 2009.
        Details of this issue appeared in the August 13 issue of the Postal Bulletin pages 10-11.

October 8
Winter Holidays Stamp
Postmaster
421 Eighth Avenue, Rm. 2029-B
New York NY 10199-9998
        There are two first day postmarks for this issue. The first is the standard four bar steel die postmark. The second is the so-called digital color postmark. It shows a gift tag reading, "Winter Holidays, First Day of Issue." It also shows a reindeer and snowflakes but the contrast is poor. Deadline: December 9, 2009.
        The details of this issue appeared in the September 10th issue of the Postal Bulletin, pages 14-15.

October 9
Hanukkah Stamp
Postmaster
421 Eighth Avenue, Rm. 2029-B
New York NY 10199-9998
        The only first day postmark for this issue is the standard four bar steel die postmark. Deadline: December 10, 2009.
        The details of this issue appeared in the September 10th issue of the Postal Bulletin, pages 16-17.

October 9
Kwanzaa Stamp
Postmaster
421 Eighth Avenue, Rm. 2029-B
New York NY 10199-9998
        The only first day postmark for this issue is the standard four bar steel die postmark. Deadline: December 11, 2009.
        The details of this issue appeared in the September 10th issue of the Postal Bulletin, pages 18 and 47.

October 20
Christmas: Madonna and Sleeping Child by Sassoferrato Stamp
Postmaster
444 San Simeon Road
San Simeon CA 93452-9998
        The only first day postmark for this issue is the standard four bar steel die postmark.  Deadline: December 21, 2009.
        The details of this issue appeared in the September 24th issue of the Postal Bulletin pages 72-73.
 

HOW TO SEND FOR FIRST DAY POSTMARKS
FIRST DAY COVERS FOR SALE

UPDATES

Sometimes I will make a change to a previous announcement or add an announcement to an older time period.  I will tell you of that in this space.  If you are a regular visitor you might want to check for possible updates whenever you visit.  See the August 18th entry for the Forever Envelope.  It is listed just below the September 3rd entry for the EID stamp.
      

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        We publish a weekly newsletter that reports on the pictorial postmarks used by the United States Postal Service.  Every year we report on many of these postmarks that are used around the country that are NOT reported on by the US Postal Service.  For a sample copy at no charge, just send me a self-addressed stamped envelope and a note asking for a sample copy of the Postmark Advisory, Write to: 

General Image, Inc   
10 East Sumner Avenue   
Rochelle Park NJ 07204   
USA.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

                   United States   Canada/Mexico      Elsewhere
3 Months            $13.75              $19.50              $21.50
6 Months            $25.00              $35.00              $39.50
    1 Year                $46.00              $63.00              $74.00