{"id":4932,"date":"2016-11-23T01:27:53","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T06:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=4932"},"modified":"2017-06-05T18:01:30","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T22:01:30","slug":"celebration-corsage-u-s-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=4932","title":{"rendered":"Celebration Corsage (U.S. 2017)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated June 5th:<\/em><\/strong><\/span> The Scott catalogue number for this issue is 5200.<\/p>\n

Updated April 17th:<\/em><\/strong><\/span> Here is the Digital Color Postmark for this issue: \"\"It measures 2.93″ x 1.38″. There is also a pictorial first-day postmark: \"\"Although it looks virtually identical, we’re told it measures 2.97″ x 1.48″.<\/p>\n

Updated April 7th:<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\n[USPS media advisory]<\/em>
\nNew Celebration Corsage and Boutonniere Forever Stamps
\nPerfect for Birthday, Prom, Anniversary and other Celebration Invitations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What:<\/span> <\/strong>
\nFirst-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony for the Celebration Corsage and Boutonniere Forever stamps. The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

\"\"When:<\/span> <\/strong>
\nTuesday, May 2, 2017, 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Missouri Botanical Garden
\nShoenberg Theatre
\n4344 Shaw Boulevard
\nSt. Louis, MO 63110<\/p>\n

The public may RSVP online at usps.com\/celebrations<\/a>. Followers of the U.S. Postal Service\u2019s Facebook page will post a video of the event at facebook.com\/USPS<\/a>. Share the news on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #CelebrationStamps.<\/p>\n

Background:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Postal Service is issuing two Forever stamps that are perfect for mailing anniversary, birthday, prom and other life celebrating invitations enclosed with RSVP cards.<\/p>\n

\"\"The new Celebration Corsage two-ounce Forever stamp can accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations, oversized greeting cards for all occasions, and mailings such as small gifts that require extra postage. The stamp image is a photograph of an arrangement of ranunculus with accents of hypericum berry, Astrantia and seed eucalyptus.<\/p>\n

Similar in design to the new two-ounce Celebration Corsage stamp, the Celebration Boutonniere First-Class Forever stamp can be used for wedding RSVP cards. It is also perfect for party invitations, thank-you notes, announcements, birthday cards, Father’s Day cards and other occasions when a beautiful stamp is fitting. The stamp art features a photograph of an arrangement of ranunculus, with floral accents of succulents, Astrantia, Berzelia and clubmoss greenery.<\/p>\n

Both stamps were arranged by floral designer Carol Caggiano and photographed by Ren\u00e9e Comet. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp. Sold separately in panes of 20, the stamps will be issued May 2 and are available for pre-order now.<\/p>\n

Updated March 31st:<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\n\"\"On May 2, 2017, in St. Louis, MO, the U.S. Postal Service will issue the Celebration Corsage 2-ounce rate mail use stamp (Nondenominated, priced at 70 cents) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 563000). The stamp will go on sale nationwide May 2, 2017.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Postal Service introduces Celebration Corsage, a new 2-ounce stamp for all of life’s special moments. This beautifully elegant stamp can accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations, oversize greeting cards for all occasions, and mailings such as small gifts that require extra postage. The stamp art features a photograph of an arrangement of Ranunculus with accents of Hypericum Berry, Astrantia, and Seed Eucalyptus. Celebration Corsage is similar in design to the Celebration Boutonniere<\/a> Forever stamp, and the two form a natural pair. The corsage was arranged by floral designer Carol Caggiano and photographed by Ren\u00e9 Comet. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp.<\/p>\n

Stamp Fulfillment Services will not make an automatic push distribution to Post Offices.<\/p>\n

How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:<\/strong><\/span>
\nCustomers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store\u2022 website at usps.com\/shop, or by calling 800-782-6724. They should 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 \u2014 Celebration Corsage Stamp<\/span><\/strong>
\n USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services<\/span><\/strong>
\n 8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300<\/span><\/strong>
\n Kansas 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 July 2, 2017<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Philatelic products<\/span><\/strong> for this stamp issue are as follows:<\/p>\n