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<\/a>Under the Endangered Species Act, which marks its 50th anniversary in 2023, more than 1,300 imperiled plant and animal species are safeguarded to increase their chances of survival. With this pane of 20 stamps, the Postal Service presents a photographic portfolio of 20 representative endangered animal species. Those featured are found within the 50 states and U.S. territories and possessions or living near U.S. borders. The images are among more than 13,000 in photographer Joel Sartore\u2019s \u201cPhoto Ark,\u201d his project to document as many animal species as possible. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamps with Sartore\u2019s existing photographs.<\/p>\nNew information will appear below the line, with the most recent at the top.<\/p>\n
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Updated July<\/span> 1st<\/sup><\/strong><\/span> 5799<\/span> Pane of 20 Updated April<\/span> 24th<\/sup><\/strong><\/span> Updated April<\/span> 21st<\/sup><\/strong> from the Postal Bulletin<\/em><\/span> Featuring 20 different endangered animals, these 20 stamps pay tribute to the Endangered Species Act and mark the 50th anniversary of the legislation. The stamp art showcases photographs of endangered animals found within the 50 states and American territories and possessions, as well as No automatic distribution.<\/p>\n How to Order the First-Day of Issue Postmark:<\/strong><\/span> FDOI \u2013 Endangered Species Stamps<\/span> 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 September 19, 2023.<\/p>\n Technical Specifications:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Issue: Endangered Species Stamps [ceremony details] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]<\/em><\/span> What:<\/strong><\/span> The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by issuing a pane of stamps featuring 20 photos of different The first-day-of-issue event for the Endangered Species Forever stamps is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtags #EndangeredSpeciesStamps and #ESA50.<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong><\/span> Peter Pastre, vice president, government relations and public policy, USPS Where:<\/strong><\/span> National Grasslands Visitor Center RSVP:<\/strong><\/span> Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at usps.com\/endangeredspecies<\/p>\n Background:<\/strong><\/span> The stamps showcase photographs of endangered animals found within the 50 states and U.S. territories, as well as two North American species living near U.S. The 20 images are from thousands in National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore\u2019s \u201cNational Geographic Photo Ark,\u201d a project to document every species living in the world\u2019s zoos, aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire action through education, and help protect wildlife by supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts.<\/p>\n On Dec. 27, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the ESA into law, following a unanimous Senate vote. In the 50 years since, other nations worldwide have emulated the Under the ESA, more than 1,670 U.S. species and 698 foreign species are safeguarded to increase their chances of survival. Scientists estimate that hundreds of species have been rescued from the brink of extinction in the United States since the ESA began. A species found to need protection is listed under the ESA as either threatened or endangered, the latter defined as \u201cin danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.\u201d<\/p>\n Updated January 10th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n These stamps will be issued Friday, May 19, in Wall, SD. The National Grasslands Visitor Center, part of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland<\/a>, is in Wall. The center features exhibits about grassland wildlife and plants, grazing management and the history of the Great Plains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Announced by the USPS on October 24, 2022. Under the Endangered Species Act, which marks its 50th anniversary in 2023, more than 1,300 imperiled plant and animal species are safeguarded to increase their chances of survival. With this pane of … Continue reading
\nHere are the Scott catalogue numbers for this issue:<\/p>\n
\na. (63\u00a2) Laysan teal
\nb. (63\u00a2) Black-footed ferret
\nc. (63\u00a2) Roanoke logperch
\nd. (63\u00a2) Thick-billed parrot
\ne. (63\u00a2) Candy darter
\nf. (63\u00a2) Florida panther
\ng. (63\u00a2) Masked bobwhite quail
\nh. (63\u00a2) Key Largo cotton mouse
\ni. (63\u00a2) Lower Keys marsh rabbit
\nj. (63\u00a2) Wyoming toad
\nk. (63\u00a2) Vancouver Island marmot
\nl. (63\u00a2) Golden-cheeked warbler
\nm. (63\u00a2) Guam Micronesian kingfisher
\nn. (63\u00a2) San Francisco garter snake
\no. (63\u00a2) Mexican gray wolf
\np. (63\u00a2) Attwater\u2019s prairie chicken
\nq. (63\u00a2) Nashville crayfish
\nr. (63\u00a2) Piping plover
\ns. (63\u00a2) Desert bighorn sheep
\nt. (63\u00a2) Mississippi sandhill crane
\nu. As No. 5799, imperforate
\nv. As No. 5799a, imperforate
\nw. As No. 5799b, imperforate
\nx. As No. 5799c, imperforate
\ny. As No. 5799d, imperforate
\nz. As No. 5799e, imperforate
\naa. As No. 5799f, imperforate
\nab. As No. 5799g, imperforate
\nac. As No. 5799h, imperforate
\nad. As No. 5799i, imperforate
\nae. As No. 5799j, imperforate
\naf. As No. 5799k, imperforate
\nag. As No. 5799l, imperforate
\nah. As No. 5799m, imperforate
\nai. As No. 5799n, imperforate
\naj. As No. 5799o, imperforate
\nak. As No. 5799p, imperforate
\nal. As No. 5799q, imperforate
\nam. As No. 5799r, imperforate
\nan. As No. 5799s, imperforate
\nao. As No. 5799t, imperforate<\/p>\n
\nHere are the first-day postmarks for this issue:<\/a>The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.04″ x 1.0″ <\/a>The pictorial postmark measures 2.39″ x 1.0″<\/p>\n
\nOn May 19, 2023, in Wall, SD, the United States Postal Service\u00ae will issue the <\/a>Endangered Species stamps (Forever\u00ae priced at the First-Class Mail\u00ae rate) in 20 designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 483800). These stamps will go on sale nationwide May 19, 2023, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue. The Endangered Species commemorative pane of 20 stamps must not be split and the stamps must not be sold individually.<\/p>\n<\/a>two North American species living near U.S. borders. The images are among more than 13,000 in photographer Joel Sartore\u2019s \u201cPhoto Ark,\u201d his project to document as many animal species as possible. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamps with Sartore\u2018s existing photographs.<\/p>\n
\nCustomers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office\u2122 or at The Postal Store\u00ae 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 <\/a>addressed to:<\/p>\n
\nUSPS Stamp Fulfillment Services<\/span>
\n8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300<\/span>
\nKansas City, MO 64144-9900<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nItem Number: 483800
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
\n<\/a>Format: Pane of 20 (20 designs)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: May 19, 2023, Wall, SD 57790
\nArt Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
\nDesigner: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
\nExisting Photos: Joel Sartore
\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Flexographic
\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America
\nPress Type: Gallus 74
\n<\/a>Stamps per Pane: 20
\nPrint Quantity: 30,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged Paper, Block
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Opaque White
\nStamp Orientation: Horizontal
\nImage Area (w x h): 1.42 x 1.085 in \/ 36.068 x 27.559 mm
\nOverall Size (w x h): 1.56 x 1.225 in \/ 39.624 x 31.115 mm
\nFull Pane Size (w x h): 7.48 x 9.0 in \/ 189.992 x 228.60 mm
\nPress Sheets Size (w x h): 14.96 x 18.00 in \/ 379.984 x 457.20 mm
\nPlate Size: 80 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by five (5) single digits
\nMarginal Markings:
\nFront: Header: Endangered Species \u2022 Plate number in two corners of the pane
\nBack: \u00a92022 USPS \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 Two barcodes (483800) \u2022 Plate position diagram (4) \u2022 Promotional text<\/p>\n
\nPostal Service Spotlights Endangered Species<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>endangered animals.<\/p>\n
\nMartha Williams, director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
\nJoel Sartore, National Geographic Explorer and photographer<\/p>\n<\/a>When:<\/strong><\/span> Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. MT<\/p>\n
\n708 Main St., Wall, SD 57790
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/nebraska\/recarea\/?recid=10639<\/p>\n<\/a>borders.<\/p>\n<\/a>pioneering U.S. initiative. The ESA provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad.<\/p>\n