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| USPS VP Richard Uluski (2nd from right) and NY District Mgr. William Schnaars (extreme right) unveil Grand Central Terminal Express Mail stamp with dedicating official at 100 year anniversary event |
The all day event featured a variety of guest speakers
and musical performers.
“This beautiful stamp captures both the universal appeal and
excitement of travel and architectural grandeur that is uniquely New York,” said
USPS Northeast Area VP Richard Uluski at the ceremony.
“Stamps are a unique and beautiful way for us to honor our
common American heritage,” said dedicating official NY District Manager William
Schnaars. “They focus attention on the significance and beauty of great
cultural icons like Grand Central Terminal. Every stamp sends a message. Our
message today is; it’s time to celebrate the 100 years of the positive,
historic impact that Grand Central Terminal has made in the development of our
great city.”
As evidenced by the large number of people who lined up in
the lower concourse to buy the Grand Central Terminal Express Mail stamp, the
message was heard loud and clear.
“It’s not just philatelists who are lining up to buy these
Express Mail stamps,” said Special Events Supervisor Deborah Hart who estimates
that her team sold more than 55,000 stamps on Friday alone. “There are
historians, architects, and people who love New York City and appreciate this
building.”
“This stamp is just beautiful,” said artist and native New Yorker Ann Redmond. “The art deco design, the way the light streams through the
huge windows, it’s just perfect.”
“I had to come today to buy these stamps,” added Wanda
Chambers who works for the MTA. “You only turn 100 once.”
Ordering First Day-Of-Issue Postmarks
Customers have 60 days to obtain first-day-of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at local Post Offices, at usps.com/stamps, or by calling 800-STAMP-24 (800-782-6724). They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to themselves or others, and place them in larger envelopes addressed to:
Grand Central Terminal Station
Postmaster
380 W 33rd Street Room 4032
New York NY 10199-9998
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. All orders must be postmarked by
April 1, 2013.
Ordering First-Day Covers
The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog, online at usps.com/stamps, or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:
The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog, online at usps.com/stamps, or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:
US Postal Service
Catalog Request
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014
There are four philatelic products available for this stamp issue:
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116010,
Keepsake (Pane & Digital Color Postmark Set), $220.95.
Customers may view the Grand Central Terminal
Express Mail stamp, as well as many of this year’s other stamps on Facebook at facebook.com/USPSStamps, on Twitter @USPSstamps or on the
website Beyond the Perf at beyondtheperf.com/2013-preview. Beyond the Perf is the Postal Service’s online site for
information on upcoming stamp subjects, first-day-of-issue events and other
philatelic news.