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Wonders of America

The U.S. Postal Service issued 39-cent Wonders of America: Land of Superlatives commemorative stamps in 40 designs. The stamps feature natural and man-made wonders from every region of the United States.

For first-day cancellations, stamps may be affixed to self-addressed envelopes and sent to WONDERS OF AMERICA LAND OF SUPERLATIVES STAMPS, POSTMASTER, SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS, PO BOX 92282, WASHINGTON, DC 20090-2282. Orders must be postmarked by June 26.

The U.S. Postal Service also issued 39-cent 1606 Voyage of Samuel de Champlain stamps. A skilled cartographer, Samuel de Champlain played a key role in French exploration of North America. In 1606, he served with a coastal expedition that began in what is now Nova Scotia, Canada, and sailed as far south as Massachusetts. The stamps are being jointly issued by Canada Post, and a souvenir sheet featuring two U.S. stamps as well as two of the 51-cent Canada stamps is also available.

For first-day cancellations, stamps may be affixed to self-addressed envelopes and sent to two places for the U.S. postmark: SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN USA POSTMARK, POSTMASTER, SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS, PO BOX 92282, WASHINGTON, DC 20090-2282 or SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN USA POSTMARK, POSTMASTER, 169 CHAMPLAIN AVE, TICONDEROGA, NY 12883-9998. The Postal Service will also cancel, with the Canada Post postmark, the Canada Post stamps present on independently produced covers, provided the covers also bear U.S. postage equal to the current First Class Mail rate. They should be sent to either of the addresses above, but addressed to SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN CANADIAN POSTMARK. To receive both postmarks, stamps should be sent to either address, addressed to SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN USA AND CANADIAN POSTMARKS. Orders must be postmarked by July 27.