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Jury Duty
The U.S. Postal Service issued a 41-cent Jury Duty commemorative stamp last month.
The stamp calls attention to the importance of jury service, a cornerstone of democracy in the United States. By showing a diverse group of 12 representative jurors in silhouette, the stamp emphasizes that the American jury system provides for trial by one’s peers.
For first-day cancellations, affix stamps to self-addressed envelopes and send to JURY DUTY STAMP, POSTMASTER, 421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B, NEW YORK, NY 10199-9998. Orders must be postmarked by Nov. 11. |
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Mendez v. Westminster
The U.S. Postal Service also recently issued a 41-cent Mendez v. Westminster commemorative stamp.
The stamp marks the 60th anniversary of a groundbreaking World War II-era legal case in which a group of civic-minded Hispanic parents in California successfully sued to end segregation in their schools. The stamp’s art director and designer, Ethel Kessler, said Rafael Lopez’s illustration “masterfully integrated the look of the Mexican muralists with the idea of looking forward to the light.”
For first-day cancellations, affix stamps to self-addressed envelopes and send to MENDEZ V WESTMINSTER STAMP, POSTMASTER, SANTA ANA NORTH GRAND POST OFFICE, 2201 N GRAND AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92711-9998. Orders must be postmarked by Nov. 13. |
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Eid
Also issued was a 41-cent Eid stamp. Designed and calligraphed by Mohamed Zakariya, of Arlington, Va., the stamp was previously issued in 2001, 2002 and 2006.
The stamp commemorates the two most important festivals – or eids – in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. On these days, Muslims wish each other “Eid Mubarak,” the phrase featured in calligraphy on the stamp. The phrase translates literally as “blessed festival” and can be applied to both of the festivals.
For first-day cancellations, affix stamps to self-addressed envelopes and send them to EID STAMP, POSTMASTER, SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS, PO BOX 92282, WASHINGTON, DC 20090-9998. Orders must be postmarked by Nov. 27.
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Polar Lights
The U.S. Postal Service also just issued 41-cent Polar Lights commemorative stamps in two designs in Washington, D.C. They were issued as 84-cent stamps in February.
The stamps feature photographs of auroras taken on opposite ends of the Earth. The photograph of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, was taken by Fred Hirschmann, of Wasilla, Alaska. The photograph of the aurora australis, a phenomenon of the southern polar region, was taken by Per-Andre Hoffman, of Manila, Philippines.
For first-day cancellations, affix stamps to self-addressed envelopes and send them to POLAR LIGHTS STAMPS, POSTMASTER, SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS, PO BOX 92282, WASHINGTON DC 20090-9998. Orders must be postmarked by Nov. 30.
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