First day of sale postmarks offered in Cape Coral
Local postmasters are offering a unique opportunity to obtain a collectible first day of sale postmark for the Early TV Memories postage stamps that will be issued on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The pane of 20 stamps features shows from TV’s golden age such as “I Love Lucy,” “Lassie,” “The Red Skelton Show,” “The Ed Sullivan Show,” “The Honeymooners” and more. Each show has its own individual postage stamp. These stamps will be available for purchase for a limited time only.
To obtain a first day of sale postmark, visit the Cape Coral Central Post Office at 1030 S.E. 9th Ave., Cape Coral, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday Aug. 11. A special cachet envelope featuring the artwork included in this press release will be available for purchase. The unique postmark can be applied to any stationery item as well as the specially designed cachet envelope that will be available to purchase for $1.
A mail-in opportunity for the postmarks is also being offered. Mail your stamped stationery item by Nov. 1, 2009, to: Customer Relations, USPS, 79 Mid Cape Terrace, Ste. 8, Cape Coral, FL 33991. Specify the city you would like the postmark for and include a self addressed stamped envelope for the return of your collectible.
To request the postmark on our specially designed Early TV Memories cachet envelope, include $1 with the stamp of your choice.
Early TV Memories postage stamps will be available for purchase online from www.usps.com, by calling 1-800-STAMP-24 or visiting your local Post Office.