September 2007
by Cappers
Vintage Speedboats
The U.S. Postal Service issued 41-cent Vintage Mahogany Speedboat commemorative stamps last month.
The stamps feature photographs of vintage speedboats made by four major manufacturers - a 1915 Hutchinson Brothers Launch, a 1931 Gar Wood triple cockpit runabout, a 1939 Hacker-Craft and a 1954 Chris-Craft Racing Roundabout.
For first-day cancellations, affix stamps to self-addressed envelopes and send them to VINTAGE MAHOGANY SPEEDBOATS STAMPS, POSTMASTER, CLAYTON POST OFFICE, 236 JOHN ST., CLAYTON, NY 13624-9998. Orders must be postmarked by Oct. 3.
The Art of Disney: Magic
The U.S. Postal Service has also issued 41-cent The Art of Disney: Magic commemorative stamps in four designs.
With the stamps, the postal service honors the art of magic as imagined by Walt Disney and his studio. The stamps feature Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, Dumbo and Timothy Mouse, and Aladdin and Genie.
For first-day cancellations, affix stamps to self-addressed envelopes and send them to THE ART OF DISNEY MAGIC STAMPS, POSTMASTER, 10401 POST OFFICE BLVD, ORLANDO, FL 32862-9998. Orders must be postmarked by Oct. 15.
James Stewart
Also issued last month by the U.S. Postal Service is a 41-cent James Stewart commemorative stamp.
The stamp - the 13th issuance in the Legends of Hollywood stamp series - honors Stewart, the American film star whose lanky physique, drawling speech and naturalistic acting style made his characters convincing.
For first-day cancellations, affix stamps to self-addressed envelopes and send them to JAMES STEWART STAMP, POSTMASTER, 7035 LAUREL CANYON BLVD, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605-9998. Orders must be postmarked by Oct. 16.
Celebrate!
The U.S. Postal Service recently issued a 41-cent Celebrate! special stamp. The stamp design consists of 12 letter blocks arranged to spell out the word "Celebrate!"
For first-day cancellations, affix stamps to self-addressed envelopes and send them to CELEBRATE STAMP, POSTMASTER, 24 CAMP AVE, STAMFORD, CT 06907-3908. Orders must be postmarked by Oct. 16.
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