{"id":8190,"date":"2018-12-01T08:35:52","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T13:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=8190"},"modified":"2019-08-07T00:52:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T04:52:35","slug":"george-h-w-bush-u-s-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=8190","title":{"rendered":"George H.W. Bush (U.S. 2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"

[press release – April 6th]<\/em>
\n \"\"U.S. Postal Service Reveals New Forever Stamp Design Honoring Former President George H.W. Bush<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON \u2014 The U.S. Postal Service today announced it will issue a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30, 2018, at the age of 94.<\/p>\n

The 41st president guided the United States through the end of the Cold War and drove the creation of a multinational coalition that successfully forced Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait in the Persian Gulf War.<\/p>\n

An advocate for public service, Bush explained his vision of a nation of volunteers as \u201ca brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.\u201d \"\"[The stamp design was unveiled Saturday at the Bush Library, above]<\/em><\/p>\n

The stamp art is a portrait of Bush painted by award-winning artist Michael J. Deas. It is based on a 1997 photograph taken by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. Phil Jordan was the art director and stamp designer.<\/p>\n

The first-day-of-issue ceremony will be held on the president\u2019s birthday, June 12, at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, 1000 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TX. (shown below)\"\"<\/p>\n

Robert M. Duncan, chairman of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, will serve as the dedicating official.<\/p>\n

The stamp will be available for pre-order April 6, 2019, for delivery on or after the June 12 ceremony at usps.com\/stamps, or by phone at 800-Stamp24 (800-782-6724).<\/p>\n

The stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp, which will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.<\/p>\n

Our initial posting here:<\/em><\/span>
\nWe can expect a stamp on or about June 12th for President George H.W. Bush, who passed away December 1st at the age of 94. He was born June 12, 1924, and U.S. custom is that former presidents are honored with a stamp on their first birthday after their death.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although he was born in Milton, Mass., the family compound where he spent a significant part of each year is in Kennebunkport, Maine. He spent the rest of the year in Houston.<\/span><\/p>\n

The USPS has not confirmed release of this stamp.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a larger version of this stamp:\"\"<\/p>\n

Further details and information will appear below the line, in the order received.<\/p>\n

\n

From the May 9th<\/em> Postal Bulletin:<\/span>
\nOn June 12, 2019, in College Station, TX, the U.S. Postal Service will issue the George H.W. Bush stamp (Forever priced at the First-Class Mail rate) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 20 stamps (Item 478200). The stamp will go on sale nationwide June 12, 2019. The George H.W. Bush stamp must not be sold or canceled before the June 12th first-day-of-issue.<\/p>\n

\"\"This stamp honors former President George H.W. Bush, who died on November 30, 2018, at the age of 94. The stamp art is a portrait of Bush painted by award-winning artist Michael J. Deas. It is based on a 1997 photograph taken by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The 41st president of the United States guided the U.S. through the end of the Cold War and drove the creation of a multinational coalition that successfully forced Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait in the Persian Gulf War. An advocate for public service, Bush explained his vision of a nation of volunteers as \u201ca brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.\u201d Phil Jordan was the art director and stamp designer.<\/p>\n

Availability to Post Offices: Item 478200, George H.W. Bush (Forever Priced at the First-Class Mail Rate) Commemorative Pane of 20 Stamps: Stamp Fulfillment Services will make an automatic push distribution to Post Offices of a quantity to cover approximately 30 days of sales.<\/p>\n

A special dedication postmark is available to local post offices: \"\"How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:<\/strong><\/span>
\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 website at usps.com\/shop. 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:<\/p>\n

FDOI \u2013 George H.W. Bush Stamp<\/span><\/strong>
\nUSPS Stamp Fulfillment Services<\/span><\/strong>
\n8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300<\/span><\/strong>
\nKansas City, MO 64144-9900<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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 October 12, 2019<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: George H.W. Bush Stamp
\nItem Number: 478200
\n\"\"Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
\nFormat: Pane of 20 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: June 12, 2019, College Station, TX 77840
\nArt Director: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA
\nDesigner: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA
\nTypographer: Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA
\nArtist: Michael J. Deas, New Orleans, LA
\nModeler: Sandra Lane\/Michelle Finn
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America
\nPress Type: Alprinta 74
\nStamps per Pane: 20
\nPrint Quantity: 40,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nProcessed at: Banknote Corporation of America
\nColors: Pantone 5513, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
\nStamp Orientation: Vertical
\nImage Area (w x h): 0.84 x 1.42 in\/21.336 x 36.068 mm
\nOverall Size (w x h): 0.98 x 1.56 in\/24.892 x 39.624 mm
\nFull Pane Size (w x h): 5.92 x 7.24 in\/150.368 x 183.896 mm
\nPress Sheet Size (w x h): 11.84 x 21.72 in\/300.736 x 551.688 mm
\nPlate Size: 240 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Numbers: \u201cB\u201d followed by five (5) single digits
\nMarginal Markings:
\nFront: Plate numbers in four corners
\nBack: \u00a92019 USPS \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 Two barcodes (478200) \u2022 Plate position diagram \u2022 Promotional text<\/p>\n

Updated May<\/span> 18th:<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nHere are scratch versions of the first-day cancels: \"\"<\/p>\n

Updated May 23rd:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

[press release]<\/em>
\n U.S. Postal Service Honoring Former President George H.W. Bush with Forever Stamp<\/strong><\/span>
\nFirst Day of Issue Event June 12th at Bush Center in College Station, Acknowledging President Bush’s 95th Birthday<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"What:<\/span><\/strong> The U.S. Postal Service is issuing a Forever stamp honoring George Herbert Walker Bush, America\u2019s 41st president, who died on November 30, 2018.<\/p>\n

The first day of issue event for the stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtags #GHWBushStamp or #USPresidentsStamps.<\/p>\n

Who:<\/strong><\/span> Pierce Bush, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, Grandson of George H.W. Bush
\nHon. Robert M. Duncan, Chairman, Board of Governors, U.S. Postal Service, and Dedicating Official
\nDavid B. Jones, President and CEO, George & Barbara Bush Foundation
\nWarren Finch, Director, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
\nAmb. Chase Untermeyer, Founding Chairman, Qatar-America Institute
\nJean Becker, Former Chief of Staff, Office of George H.W. Bush<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/span> Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. CDT<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> <\/span>Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
\nFrymire Auditorium
\n1002 George Bush Drive West
\nCollege Station, TX 77845<\/p>\n

RSVP:<\/span><\/strong> Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at usps.com\/georgehwbush.<\/a><\/p>\n

Background:<\/strong><\/span> George Herbert Walker Bush (1924\u20132018), served as America\u2019s 41st \"\"president from 1989 to 1993. During his term in office, he guided the U.S. and its allies to a peaceful end of the Cold War, helped reunify Germany, and led a multinational coalition that successfully forced Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War.<\/p>\n

On the domestic front, President Bush signed historic civil rights legislation to integrate Americans with disabilities more fully into society. His Clean Air Act tightened air pollution standards and dramatically reduced urban smog and acid rain. George Bush also called and inspired millions of Americans to serve their communities with his vision of \u201ca thousand points of light.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to serving as vice president under President Reagan, Bush held a number of other senior leadership roles including Ambassador to the United Nations, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in China, and Director of Central Intelligence.<\/p>\n

George H.W. Bush was the first sitting vice president elected president since Martin van Buren in 1836, and one of only two presidents to have a son who also served as Commander-in-Chief.<\/p>\n

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com\/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.<\/p>\n

Updated May 24th:<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nHere are the first-day postmarks for this issue: \"\"The Digital Color Postmark for this issue measures 2.94″x0.98″ \"\"The B&W pictorial measures 2.93″x0.94″ \"\"The “special” postmark, for other post offices, measures 2.24″x1.46″<\/p>\n

Updated August<\/span> 7th:<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nThe Scott catalogue number for this issue is 5393.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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