Announced by the USPS on October 24, 2022.
A new Floral Geometry stamp, denominated at $10, will be available for purchase, complementing the similarly designed $2 and $5 stamps issued in 2022. The stamps lend an elegant and contemporary appearance to packages, large envelopes and other mailings. The stamp art features a series of overlapping geometric shapes that mimic the symmetry of floral patterns found in nature. The watercolor background and the glimmer of the foil-stamped design and typography create a sophisticated look. The stamp will be issued in panes of four. The stamps were designed and created by the firm Spaeth Hill. Antonio Alcalá was the art director.
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Updated April 3rd:
The Scott catalogue number for this issue is 5755.
Updated January 29th:
Here is the design for the Digital Color Postmark for this issue:
It measures 2.62″x1.43″. The only B&W first-day postmark is the FDOI “killer bars.” Those at San Diego National Stamp Show can use the show cancel, however.
Updated (again) January 28th:
There will be a non-headquarters first-day ceremony at the San Diego National Stamp Show, complete with a program, possibly a show-sponsored cacheted envelope, and a USPS booth that promises to have this stamp in stock. Well-known U.S. stamp collector and writer John Hotchner will be a featured speaker.
Updated January 28th:
On February 24, 2023, in San Diego, CA, the United States Postal Service® will issue the $10 Floral Geometry definitive stamp in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of four stamps (Item 122600). This stamp will go on sale nationwide February 24, 2023, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.
In 2023, a new Floral Geometry stamp denominated at $10 will be available for purchase, complementing the similarly designed $2 and $5 stamps issued in 2022. The design of these high denomination stamps lends an elegant and contemporary appearance to packages, large envelopes, and other mailings. The stamp art features a series of overlapping geometric shapes that mimic the symmetry of floral patterns found in nature. As the stamp denominations rise ($2 to $10), the designs become more complex. The watercolor backgrounds and foil-stamped designs and typography create a sophisticated look. The stamps were designed and created by the firm Spaeth Hill. Antonio Alcalá was the art director.
Item 122600, Pane of Four Stamps. No automatic distribution.
How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at store.usps.com/store/home. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
FDOI – $10 Floral Geometry Stamp
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900
After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service™ will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by June 24, 2023.
Technical Specifications:
Issue: $10 Floral Geometry Stamp
Item Number: 122600
Denomination & Type of Issue: $10 Definitive
Format: Pane of 4 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: February 24, 2023, San Diego, CA 92199
Art Director: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Designer: Spaeth Hill, Alexandria, VA
Artist: Spaeth Hill, Alexandria, VA
Typographer: Spaeth Hill, Alexandria, VA
Modeler: Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Foil Stamping, Offset, Microprint
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Gallus RCS
Stamps per Pane: 4
Print Quantity: 500,000 stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged Paper, Block
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Silver Kurz Foil
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 1.42 x 1.085 in / 36.068 x 27.559 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 1.56 x 1.225 in / 39.624 x 31.115 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 4.26 x 3.5925 in / 108.204 x 91.2495 mm
Plate Size: 48 stamps per revolution
Plate Numbers: “B” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate numbers in two corners of the pane
Back: ©2022 USPS • USPS logo • Four barcodes (122600) • Plate position diagram (6) • Promotional text
Updated January 10th:
This stamp will be issued February 24 in San Diego, with no headquarters (“national”) ceremony. This is the first day of San Diego National Stamp Show (WSP).
From Post Bull 26 JAN: USPS# 1226 Pn-4 No Auto-Distrib DCP & 4-Bar
More Info: (?)
Hilton San Diego – Mission Valley, 901 Camino del Rio south San Diego CA 92734 (619)543-9000 ( Junction I-5/I-8 ) No more info/contact than the web page for the Stamp Show. Rooms Start at $166/night ( Sn – Thur ) No Airport Shuttle, No Direct Connection via Streetcar/Bus. ( TAXI/UBER $$ )
Nick’s Stamps San Diego ( No Store ) (619)672-0434 Knows nothing about the show.
Ted’s Coin and Stamps (619)425-7200 Knows nothing about the show.
sandiegostampshow.net No contact info. Only contacts if you want to rent a table at the show, starting at $900.00.
There is contact info in the APS listing for WSP shows, but I agree with you that a list of contacts would be good.
From Linns APR 03 Scott # 5755
After Speaking with a representative of the San Diego Stamp Show,
There WILL be a First-Day-of-Issue ceremony. ( The Usual type ) There may be PRIVATE entities doing a video presentation/broadcast of the show, but no USPS crew will be doing any videos. There will be First-Day-of-Issue Cancellations, and several local entities will be present selling Cache Envelopes. There will Also be four days of ” San Diego Stamp Show ” cancellations for participants at the show.
The USPS is bringing a ‘Substantial Amount’ of the $10 stamp for sale at the show. ( Printed in a Pane-of-4 ) USPS will be glad to ‘Hand Back’ the cancels for these stamps. See the link in Lloyd’s comments for more info on the show.
Enjoy the weather in San Diego. ( The Double Low-Pressure systems are bring rain to the west side of the islands, and maybe Snow on Mauna Kea. )
I had sent an eMail to the person I spoke with, asking about a ‘Mailing Address’ to get the ‘Show’ postmarks. He said just send them to the hotel address, and they would forward them to the Stamp Show people. How long this will take?
There has been nothing in the Postal Bulletin about any cancellations at this show, Maybe in the 23 FEB issue. ( San Diego Stamp Show with a Palm Tree )
( To far to fly for just a postmark & trip to Tijuanna )
I think sending them to the hotel without a specific person is a bad idea. let me check for something better. Usually, postmark requests go to “Postmaster, [city/state]”
I Agree.
I waiting until the 23 FEB 2023 POSTAL BULLETIN, and it showed up on Page 38:
( Circular Emblem with a Palm Tree)
( San Diego Stamp Show Station )
( San Diego CA 92108 )
FEB 25 & 26, 2023
USPS: San Diego Stamp Show Station C/O
Postmaster
11251 Rancho Carmel Dr
San Diego CA 92199-9998
This is No Where Near the Hotel in El Cahon, It is probably the ‘Processing Center’ for the 921xx ZIP Codes.
So, If you don’t want to Fly to San Diego / TiJuanna for the show, or take the CoastLine AMTRAK to San Diego, and then the bus to El Cahon, sending some SASE’s to the above address is probably cheaper.
I will also send this info to the Stamp Show Contact.