SHREVEPORT, La., April 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.
Postal Service celebrates the peace rose today with the release of
the Peace Rose Forever stamp. The stamp, which features the
beautiful garden rose that revolutionized hybrid tea roses, was
dedicated at the Gardens of the American Rose Center.
"The U.S. Postal Service has a long tradition of showcasing
flowers and floral artwork on stamps," said Postal Service Learning
and Development Director Susan
McKeen, who dedicated the stamp. "The Peace Rose Forever
stamp serves as a sterling example of this tradition and so
deserving of its own place on a U.S. postage stamp as one of the
most popular roses of all time."
Joining McKeen to unveil the stamp were Patricia Shanley, president, American
Rose Society; Sonia
Meilland-Guibert, Research and Development, House of
Meilland-Meilland International and granddaughter of Francis
Meilland, who created the Peace Rose in 1945; Bob Martin, vice president, American
Rose Society; Laura Seabaugh, executive director, American
Rose Society; and Bradd Yoder, president, Star Roses and Plants.
The Peace Rose Forever stamp art features a detail of a
photograph of the rose's blossom, its creamy yellow petals touched
by pink at the edges. Art director Ethel
Kessler designed the stamp with an existing photograph by
Richard C. Baer. Share news of the
stamps using the hashtags #PeaceRoseStamp and
#FlowerStamps.
Customers may purchase the Peace Rose Forever stamp at The
Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP-24
(800-782-6724) and at Post Office facilities nationwide. A variety
of stamps and collectibles also are available at
ebay.com/stamps.
Ordering First-Day-of-Issue Postmarks
Customers have
60 days to obtain first-day-of-issue postmarks by mail. They may
purchase new stamps at local Post Office facilities, at The Postal
Store usps.com/shop or by phone at 800-STAMP-24. They must
affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the
envelopes to themselves or others and place them in envelopes
addressed to:
FDOI – Peace Rose 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 postmarks up to a quantity of 50. For more than 50,
customers are charged 5 cents each.
All orders must be postmarked by Aug. 21,
2018.
Ordering First-Day Covers
The Postal Service also
offers first-day covers for new stamps and stationery items
postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each
item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the
USA Philatelic Publication and
online at usps.com/shop. Customers may register to receive a
free USA Philatelic
Publication online at usps.com/philatelic.
Philatelic Products
Philatelic products for this stamp
issue are as follows:
681810, Digital Color Postmark Keepsake, $11.95.
681816, First-Day Cover, $0.94.
681821, Digital Color Postmark, $1.65.
681830, Ceremony Program, $6.95.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating
expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services
to fund its operations.
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National: Roy Betts
202-268-3207
roy.a.betts@usps.gov
Shreveport: Twana Barber
www.twana.a.barber@usps.gov
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