{"id":12886,"date":"2021-11-01T19:23:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T23:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=12886"},"modified":"2022-02-09T09:32:01","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T14:32:01","slug":"blueberries-u-s-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=12886","title":{"rendered":"Blueberries (U.S. 2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Announced November 1, 2021:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12868\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png 750w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png 134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>The new 4-cent Blueberries stamp will be available for sale in panes of 20 and coils of 3,000 and 10,000. The stamp features a pen, ink and watercolor illustration of a cluster of blueberries and leaves. Blueberries will join other similarly designed low-denomination stamps available separately for purchase: 1-cent Apples, 2-cent Meyer Lemons, 3-cent Strawberries, 5-cent Grapes and 10-cent Pears. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamps using existing illustrations by John Burgoyne.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information will be posted below the line, with the newest at the top.<\/p>\n<hr width=\"50%\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #547889;\"><strong>Updated February 9<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nHere are the Scott catalogue numbers:<br \/>\n\u2022 5652 4c Blueberries, serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx11<br \/>\n\u2022 5653 4c Blueberries coil stamp, serpentine die cut 10\u00be vert.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #547889;\"><strong>Updated December 16<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nPaper type corrected for all three varieties in &#8220;Technical Specifications.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #547889;\"><strong>Updated December 9<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nOnly the FIRST DAY OF ISSUE cancel is available for this issue.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #547889;\"><strong>Updated December 3<sup>rd<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On January 9, 2022, in Blue Hill, ME, the United States Postal Service\u00ae will issue the 4-cent denominated Blueberries stamp in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12868\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-268x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/a>(PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 121600), a PSA Coil of 3,000 stamps (Item 750600), and a PSA Coil of 10,000 stamps (Item 760800). This stamp will go on sale nationwide January 9, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.<\/p>\n<p>Blueberries, a new 4-cent definitive stamp, will be available for sale in panes of 20 and coils of 3,000 and 10,000. The stamp features a pen, ink, and watercolor illustration of a cluster of blueberries and leaves. Art director Derry Noyes designed this stamp using an existing illustration by John Burgoyne.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Item 121600, Blueberries, 4 Cents, Pane of 20 Stamps: No automatic distribution.<\/li>\n<li>Item 750600, Blueberries, 4 Cents, Coil of 3,000 Stamps: No automatic distribution.<\/li>\n<li>Item 760800, Blueberries, 4 Cents, Coil of 10,000 Stamps: No automatic distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #547889;\">How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nCustomers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. Each cover must have sufficient postage to meet First-Class Mail\u00ae requirements. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office\u2122 or at The Postal Store\u00ae website at usps.com\/shop. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-12868\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #547889;\"><strong>FDOI \u2013 Blueberries Stamp<br \/>\nUSPS Stamp Fulfillment Services<br \/>\n8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300<br \/>\nKansas City, MO 64144-9900<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service\u2122 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 May 9, 2022.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #547889;\"><strong>Technical Specifications \u2014 Pane of 20:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: Blueberries Stamp<br \/>\nItem Number: 121600<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: 4-cent Denominated, Mail-use<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-12868\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)<br \/>\nSeries: N\/A<br \/>\nIssue Date &amp; City: January 9, 2022, Blue Hill, ME 04614<br \/>\nArt Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC<br \/>\nDesigner: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC<br \/>\nIllustrator: John Burgoyne, West Barnstable, MA<br \/>\nModeler: Sandra Lane\/Michelle Finn<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint<br \/>\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nPress Type: Gallus RCS<br \/>\nStamps per Pane: 20<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 20,000,000<br \/>\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in.\/18.542 x 21.336 mm<br \/>\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in.\/22.098 x 24.892 mm<br \/>\nPane Size (w x h): 5.30 x 4.88 in.\/134.62 x 123.952 mm<br \/>\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pantone 535, Pantone 5415<br \/>\nPlate Size: 120 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by six (6) single digits<br \/>\nMarginal Markings:<br \/>\nFront: Plate number in four corners<br \/>\nBack: \u00a92021 USPS \u2022 Barcode \u2022 USPS Logo \u2022 2 barcodes (121600) \u2022 Plate position diagram (6) \u2022 Promotional text<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #547889;\"><strong>Technical Specifications \u2014 Coil of 3,000:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: Blueberries Stamp<br \/>\nItem Number: 750600<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: 4-cent Denominated, Mail-use<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-12868\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>Format: Coil of 3,000 (1 design)<br \/>\nSeries: N\/A<br \/>\nIssue Date &amp; City: January 9, 2022, Blue Hill, ME 04614<br \/>\nArt Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC<br \/>\nDesigner: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC<br \/>\nExisting Art: John Burgoyne, West Barnstable, MA<br \/>\nModeler: Sandra Lane\/Michelle Finn<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint<br \/>\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nPress Type: Alprinta 74<br \/>\nStamps per Coil: 3,000<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 9,000,000 stamps<br \/>\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pantone 535, Pantone 5415<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in.\/18.542 x 21.336 mm<br \/>\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in.\/22.098 x 24.892 mm<br \/>\nPlate Size: 540 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by six (6) single digits<br \/>\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #547889;\"><strong>Technical Specifications \u2014 Coil of 10,000:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: Blueberries Stamp<br \/>\nItem Number: 760800<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: 4-cent Denominated, Mail-use<br \/>\nFormat: Coil of 10,000 (1 design)<br \/>\nSeries: N\/A<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-12868\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/s_blueberries.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>Issue Date &amp; City: January 9, 2022, Blue Hill, ME 04614<br \/>\nArt Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC<br \/>\nDesigner: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC<br \/>\nExisting Art: John Burgoyne, West Barnstable, MA<br \/>\nModeler: Sandra Lane\/Michelle Finn<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint<br \/>\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nPress Type: Alprinta 74<br \/>\nStamps per Coil: 10,000<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 200,000,000 stamps<br \/>\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pantone 535, Pantone 5415<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in.\/18.542 x 21.336 mm<br \/>\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in.\/22.098 x 24.892 mm<br \/>\nPlate Size: 540 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by six (6) single digits<br \/>\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Announced November 1, 2021: The new 4-cent Blueberries stamp will be available for sale in panes of 20 and coils of 3,000 and 10,000. 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