Postal Products and Services

Postal Products and Services

Handbook PO-130

Handbook PO-130, TL3 Postal Products and ServicesExplanation:This is the third revision of Handbook PO-130: Postal Products and Services.This handbook is a simple guide to the products andservices we offer and is one of the MarketBasket tools provided byRetail Operations Support.

After carefully studying the feedback we have received from retailclerks across the country, we have added new features and newsections to make Handbook PO-130 easier to read, easier to use, and more complete:� an index at the back� page numbers� new sections on international mail (Global Delivery Services)

and the Postal Web site� updated information throughout

Page Updates:TL3 pages are dated September 2000. Please use these pages toreplace all of the pages in your book.

Distribution: 1. Initial

This document is being distributed to retail clerks.2. Additional Copies

Order additional copies from the material distribution center (MDC) in three ways:

� Mail PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition.� Call Touch Tone Order Entry, 800-332-0317 (option 1, then option 2).� Fax to 785-861-2939.

Comments: Submit questions and comments in writing to:Retail Operations SupportU.S. Postal Service475 L’Enfant Plaza SWRoom 4347EBWashington, DC, 20260-2442

Effective Date: This handbook is effective 9/00.

Frederick J. HintenachManagerRetail Operations Support

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United States Postal Service

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Welcome to Handbook PO-130

This is the third revision of Handbook PO-130: A Clerk’s Guide toPostal Products and Services. This handbook is a simple guide tothe products and services we offer and is one of the MarketBaskettools provided by Retail Operations Support.

What you need to doJust replace all the pages and dividers in your notebook binderwith the new ones.

What’s new with this revisionThis revision includes new features to make Handbook PO-130easier to read, easier to use, and more complete:

� an index at the back� page numbers� new sections on international mail—Global Delivery Services—

and the Postal Website� updated information throughout

Special thanksWe are pleased to acknowledge the many contributions made byPostal Service employees to the development of Handbook PO-130.Two groups in particular merit special recognition for theiroutstanding roles:

� our team of reviewers who worked so diligently to ensure the accuracy and usefulness of the handbook

� the retail clerks who met with us in focus groups in Spokane,Washington, and Richmond, Virginia, to help us make the hand-book more useful and easier to use

We need to hear from youWe hope that Handbook PO-130 will be a useful, reliable resourcefor you. After you start using the book, please let us know if you findinaccurate information or if you can’t find information you need.Then we can include your feedback to improve the next revision.

Retail Operations Support475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4347-EBWashington, DC, 20260-2442

Welcome to Handbook PO-130

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1 Special Services: Easy-to-understand descriptions with simple charts to make it easier to choose the right service.

2 Premium Services: Using Express Mail and Priority Mail

3 The Postal Web Site: Getting information, conducting postal business, acquiring supplies—over the Internet.

4 Global Delivery Services: Using the full range of USPS products and services for international mail.

5 Money Services: Using Postal Money Orders, Dinero Seguro, and LibertyCash Cards.

6 Stamps and Philatelic Products: Photographs and easy-to-understand descriptions of available stamp products.

7 Retail Merchandise: Photographs and easy-to-understand descriptions of current collectibles.

8 Packaging Products: An overview of our packaging lines.

9 Miscellaneous: Information about FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD, Passport Applications, Stamps by Mail, and MailForwarding/Change of Address.

Index: Quickly find the information you want.

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Detailed Table of Contents

Detailed Table of ContentsGeneral Information

1 Special Services1-1 Delivery Confirmation1-2 Certified Mail1-3 Return Receipt for Merchandise1-4 Registered Mail1-5 Return Receipt1-6 Insurance1-7 Collect on Delivery (COD)1-8 Certificate of Mailing

2 Premium Services2-1 Express Mail2-2 Priority Mail

3 The Postal Web Site

4 Global Delivery Services4-1 Global Express Guaranteed4-2 Express Mail International Service4-3 Global Priority Mail4-4 Aerogrammes4-5 Airmail4-6 International Parcel Post4-7 Surface Mail

5 Money Services5-1 Dinero Seguro 5-2 LibertyCash Card5-3 Money Orders

6 Stamps and Philatelic Products6-1 Adoption6-2 Annual Stamp Yearbooks 6-3 Ballet6-4 Breast Cancer Research6-5 Bugs Bunny6-6 Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner6-7 Daffy Duck6-8 Patricia Roberts Harris6-9 Edwin Powell Hubble6-10 Insects & Spiders6-11 LOVE6-12 Pacific Coast Rain Forest6-13 Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps6-14 Sonoran Desert6-15 Space Discovery Kids Book6-16 Stampin’ the Future6-17 Sylvester & Tweety

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6-18 The Stars & Stripes6-19 20th Century American Trains6-20 U.S. Navy Subs: Los Angeles Class

7 Retail Merchandise7-1 Aquarium Fish7-2 Arctic Animals7-3 Fruit Berries 7-4 Insects & Spiders7-5 Looney Tunes: Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner7-6 Looney Tunes: Daffy Duck 7-7 Looney Tunes: Multi-characters7-8 Love 1999: Victorian Hearts 7-9 Love 20007-10 Love 2000 Millennium Products7-11 Spring 1999: Sonoran Desert7-12 Spring 1999: Tropical Flowers7-13 Spring 2000: Millennium Rose7-14 Spring 2000: Pacific Coast Rain Forest

8 Packaging Products

9 Miscellaneous9-1 FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD9-2 Passport Application9-3 Stamps by Mail9-4 Mail Forwarding/Change of Address

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General Information

The USPS is proud to serve seven million retail customers a day.Such a large client base demands that our product line be the mostdiverse in our industry. Our goal is to make doing business with thePostal Service both pleasant and efficient. Here are some of the keyresources we offer our customers:

U.S. Postal Service Answer Line 800-ASK-USPS24-hour information on postal services

U.S. Postal Service Web Site www.usps.comRates, ZIP Codes, anything postal

U.S. Postal Service Supply Line http://supplies.usps.govTo order mailing supplies over the Internet

U.S. Postal Service Package Pick-up 800-222-1811

Express Mail Tracking and Tracing 800-222-1811www.usps.com/cttgate

Stamps by Phone 800-STAMP24To order stamps and products over the phone

STAMPERS For Kids 888-STAMPFUNUSPS stamp program for kids

Dinero Seguro 888-368-4669Electronic money transfer to Mexico

Mail Forwarding/ www.usps.com/moversnetChange of Address

We are constantly upgrading and improving our services and products; therefore, information and pricing may change without notice.

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Special Services

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1-1 Delivery Confirmation

1-2 Certified Mail

1-3 Return Receipt for Merchandise

1-4 Registered Mail

1-5 Return Receipt

1-6 Insurance

1-7 Collect on Delivery (COD)

1-8 Certificate of Mailing

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1–1 Delivery Confirmation

Delivery Confirmation Our economical new service gives you proof of when an item wasmailed and verbal or electronic delivery information!

To find the delivery, attempted delivery, or return date of an item:� Call toll-free: 1-800-222-1811 � Visit our Web site: www.usps.com

Price: $.35 plus postage when used with Priority Mail$.60 plus postage when used with Standard Mail (B) services

You Yes The postmark stamped on your receipt Mailed It when the item is mailed is your proof

of mailing.

Proof They Yes For an additional $1.25 at the time of Received It mailing, you can get a Return Receipt if

you’ve purchased a companion service of Registered Mail, COD, or mail insured for more than $50.

Internet or “800” Yes For information on the delivery, call us toll-Delivery Status free at 1-800-222-1811 or visit

www.usps.com.

Delivery Yes The Postal Service maintains electronic Records delivery records for 180 days.

(Visit www.usps.com or call our toll-free number.)

Insurance Yes For an additional fee, insurance is available.

Restricted Yes For an additional $2.75 at the time of Delivery mailing, you may request restricted deliveryService if you’ve purchased a companion service of

COD, Registered Mail, or mail insured for more than $50.

Write the recipient’s name and address here.

PS Form 152

*Proof

Service specifications:� This service is available for Priority Mail and Standard Mail (B).

Standard Mail (B) service includes parcel post, parcel select,bound printed matter, library, and special standard rates.

� Delivery Confirmation is available with Insurance, COD,Registered Mail, Special Handling, Merchandise Return Service,and Return Receipt for Merchandise.

� Delivery Confirmation is not available with Certified Mail,Certificate of Mailing, International Mail, APO/FPO Mail, or onitems to territories, possessions, and freely associated states(except Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands).

Please keep your receipt in a safe place. We cannot retrievedelivery information without the Delivery Confirmation number onthe receipt.

Delivery Confirmation provides two exceptional services: �*Proof of when your article was mailed

� 24-hour access over the Internet or telephone to the deliverytime, date, and ZIP Code, and also information on attempteddeliveries and forwarded or returned articles

1–1 Delivery Confirmation

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1–2 Certified Mail

Certified Mail� license renewals� mortgage payments� cashier’s checks� legal packages and documents� date-sensitive applications

The smart way to send:� income tax returns� tax documents� contracts� insurance premiums� college applications

When you need extra security for valuable items, useRegistered Mail rather than Certified Mail.

Price: $1.40 plus postage

Proof You Yes The postmark stamped on your receipt Mailed It when the item is mailed is your proof

of mailing.

Proof They Yes For an additional $1.25 at the time of Received It mailing, you can get a Return Receipt.

Internet or “800” No Not available for this service. Delivery Status

Delivery Yes The Postal Service maintains a recordRecords of the transaction for 2 years. After the

article is mailed, you can purchase a copyof the delivery record for $7.

Insurance No Not available for this service.

Restricted Yes For an additional $2.75 at the time of Delivery mailing, you can choose this service.Service

PS Form 3800

Write the recipient’s nameand address here.

Service specifications:� This service is available for Priority Mail and First-Class Mail.

� Articles must have a return address.

� Certified Mail is not available for international mail.

The person who receives your Certified Mail must sign a deliveryreceipt, which provides proof of the delivery date and address.

If the recipient is not there when we try to deliver the article, this is what we do:

1. The delivery employee leaves a notice explaining that we willhold the Certified Mail at the post office and the recipient isasked to either pick it up or request a new delivery date.

2. In 5 days, the delivery employee leaves a second notice.

3. The Postal Service holds the Certified Mail for 15 days from the first attempt at delivery.

4. After 15 days, we return the Certified Mail to the sender.

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1–3 Return Receipt for Merchandise

Return Receipt for Merchandise


Price: $1.40 plus postage

Proof You Yes The postmark stamped on your receipt Mailed It when the item is mailed is your proof

of mailing.

Proof They Yes The domestic return receipt is automaticallyReceived It mailed to the sender after delivery at no

additional charge.

Internet or “800” Yes For an additional $.35 at the time of mailing,Delivery Status you can get Delivery Confirmation for

Priority Mail.For an additional $.60 at the time of mailing,you can get Delivery Confirmation forStandard Mail (B).

Delivery Yes The Postal Service maintains a record of theRecords transaction for 1 year. After the article is

mailed, you can purchase a copy of the delivery record for $7.

Insurance No Not available for this service.

Restricted No Not available for this service.DeliveryService

The smart way to send:� merchandise you do not need to insure� book and record club returns� merchandise for exchange� gifts� parts for repair

PS Form 3804

Service specifications:� This service is only for merchandise—not correspondence.*

� This service is available for Priority Mail or Standard Mail (B).Standard Mail (B) service includes parcel post, bound printed matter, library, and special standard rates.

� Return Receipt for Merchandise is not available for international mail.

If you need proof of when your merchandise was mailed and acopy of the delivery information mailed back to you, this is ourmost economical service.

Insurance up to $5,000 is available. Fee based on insurancecoverage desired.

If you need to insure your merchandise, use PS Form 3813-P,Insured Mail Receipt and PS Form 3811, Domestic Return Receipt,instead of Return Receipt for Merchandise.

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*To send correspondence, documents, tax forms, applications, orpayments, use Certified Mail with a Return Receipt.

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1-4 Registered Mail: Domestic and International

Our safest, most secure service for valuables.

The smart way to send:� jewelry� family heirlooms� stock certificates

Registered Mail: Domesticand International

Proof You YesMailed It

Proof They YesReceived It

Internet or “800” YesDelivery Status

Delivery YesRecords

Insurance Yes

Restricted YesDeliveryService

� deeds� wedding pictures� irreplaceable items

Price: Starts at $6 plus postage

The postmark stamped on your receiptwhen the item is mailed is your proof ofmailing.

For an additional $1.25 at the time ofmailing, you can get a Return Receipt.

For an additional $.35 at the time of mailing,you can get Delivery Confirmation onRegistered Mail you send by Priority Mail.

The Postal Service maintains a record of thetransaction for 2 years. After the article ismailed, you can purchase a copy of thedelivery record for $7.

Coverage is automatically included, for upto $25,000 on domestic mail. Fee based onthe value of the mailing. Full value must bedeclared at the time of mailing. For interna-tional shipments, coverage varies from country to country.

For an additional $2.75 at the time ofmailing, you can choose this service.


Write your name and return address here.

PS Form 3806

Service specifications:� This service is available for Priority Mail and First-Class Mail.

The Hope Diamond and the first Moon Rocks were delivered by Registered Mail. We’ll give your treasures the same care.

For only $1.25, the Return Receipt card is mailed back to you with the date of delivery and the name of the person who signedfor the article.

To send cash, you need a money order.

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1-5 Return Receipt: Domestic and International

Return Receipt: Domesticand International

PS Form 3811 and 2865

The Return Receipt card is mailed back to you with the date of delivery and the name of the person who signed for the article.

The green Return Receipt is mailed back to you for these kinds of domestic mail:� Certified Mail� Registered Mail� Express Mail� Collect on Delivery (COD)� Mail Insured for Over $50

The pink Return Receipt is mailed back to you for these kinds of international mail:� Registered Mail� Insured Mail� Recorded Delivery

International Return Receipt, PS Form 2865, is available withoutcharge for Express Mail International Service to limited destinations.



1-5 Return Receipt: Domestic and International

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Service specifications:� Return Receipts must be purchased in combination with at least

one of the companion mail services.

� For Return Receipt for Merchandise, you get a return receipt at noadditional charge.

Provided by all the companion services.

You get a Return Receipt.

For an additional $.35 at the time of mailing,you can get Delivery Confirmation on PriorityMail that is either registered or insured forover $50.For an additional $.60 at the time of mailing,you can get Delivery Confirmation forStandard Mail (B) that is insured for morethan $50.

For all of the companion services, the PostalService maintains a record of the transaction.After the article is mailed, you can purchasea copy of the delivery record for $7.

Coverage is available for an additional fee.

For an additional fee at the time of mailing,this is available with all companion servicesexcept Express Mail.




Delivery YesRecords

Insurance Yes


Price: $1.25 plus companion mail service and postage

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Protect your merchandise from the unexpected.Peace of mind starting at only $.85.

For items insured for $50 or less, use PS Form 3813.For items insured for more than $50, use PS Form 3813-P.

Insurance

Price: Starts at $.85


For an additional $1.25 at the time ofmailing, you can get a Return Receipt formail insured for over $50.

For an additional $.35 at the time of mailing,you can get Delivery Confirmation forPriority Mail.For an additional $.60 at the time of mailing,you can get Delivery Confirmation forStandard Mail (B).


Coverage is available for up to $5,000. Ifyou need more than $5,000 in coverage,use Registered Mail.

For an additional $2.75 at the time ofmailing, you can choose this service formail insured for over $50.




Delivery YesRecords

Insurance Yes


PS Form 3813 and 3813-PRecipient’s name and address here.

Service specifications:� This service is available for Priority Mail, First-Class Mail,

and Standard Mail (B).

� Articles must be packaged to withstand normal handling in the mail.

When purchasing insurance, please remember to:� Keep your receipt in a safe place until the article is delivered.

� Insure the item for its actual value.

� Keep records of the proof of the item’s value.

If your merchandise is damaged:� Bring the item, container, and packaging to the post office.

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1-7 Collect on Delivery (COD)

Improve your cash flow. Use COD service:� when you do not want to pay in advance� to collect postage for the return of lost or stored documents� when recipients don’t have charge cards

Collect on Delivery (COD)

Price: Starts at $4 plus postage

The postmark stamped on your receiptwhen the item is mailed is your proof of mailing.

For an additional $1.25 at the time ofmailing, you can get a Return Receipt.

For an additional $.35 at the time of mailing,you can get Delivery Confirmation forPriority Mail. For an additional $.60 at the time of mailing,you can get Delivery Confirmation forStandard Mail (B).


For an additional fee, coverage is availableup to $600.For an additional fee, you can get coverageup to $25,000 for Registered COD mail.

For an additional $2.75 at the time ofmailing, you can choose this service.




Delivery YesRecords

Insurance Yes




PS Form 3816

Service specifications:� COD service has a $600 maximum collection limit.

� This service is available for Express Mail, Priority Mail, First-ClassMail, and Standard Mail (B).

� COD service is not available for international mail or mail sent to APO/FPO addresses.

COD service can improve your cash flow and reduce the risk oflate or non-payments.

When purchasing COD service, please remember:� The sender must pay postage and COD charges when the

package is mailed. Postage reimbursement must be requestedat the time of mailing. Postage will be promptly reimbursed,along with the merchandise charges after the article is delivered.

� Cash COD payments require an additional $.80 fee from therecipient for the postal money order that is mailed back to thesender.

� Undeliverable items are held for 30 days and then returned tothe sender, unless other arrangements are made in advance with the delivery post office. The sender is responsible for returnpostage charges unless otherwise indicated on the article.

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1-8 Certificate of Mailing

The most economical way to prove when an item was mailed and to whom.

The Certificate of Mailing is a postmark you keep.

Certificate of Mailing

Price: $.60 plus postage


Not available for this service.


The Postal Service does not maintain arecord of Certificates of Mailing. Keep yourreceipt in a safe place!



Service specifications:� This service is available for ordinary mail of any class and

international mail.

� A Certificate of Mailing can be purchased only at the time of mailing.


Proof They NoReceived It

Internet or “800” NoDelivery Status

Delivery NoRecords

Insurance No

Restricted NoDeliveryService



PS Form 3817

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Premium Services

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2-1 Express Mail

2-2 Priority Mail

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2-1 Express Mail®

Express Mail®



Price: Starts at $11.75 for the first 8 oz.

Express Mail is for packages that need to get there fast. Want to know if it’s been received? Check any time by calling our toll-free line or visiting our Web site. All you need is the number on your receipt.

Guaranteed next-day delivery.

Our fastest service, with no extra charge to deliver on weekends or holidays.

Added value for our customers:� free Express Mail labels, envelopes, and boxes� free forwarding� toll-free customer service: 800-222-1811 � status of mailing available at www.usps.com

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You get a receipt at the time of mailing.

For the status of your delivery, just call 800-222-1811 or visit www.usps.com.

For an additional $1.25, you can get areturn receipt when you mail the article.

The Postal Service maintains a record ofthe transaction for 6 months. After thearticle is mailed, you can purchase a copyof the delivery record for $7.

$500 insurance coverage is automaticallyincluded with this service ($15 limit onnegotiable items).For an additional fee, merchandise insur-ance coverage up to $5,000 is available($500 limit on document reconstruction).

Not available with Express Mail.

1-day or 2-day delivery, depending on thedestination. For delivery times between ZIP Codes, call 800-222-1811.If your package does not arrive on time,your postage is fully refunded.

Service specifications:� Maximum weight: 70 pounds

� Maximum box size: girth plus length = 108 inches


Tracking & YesTracing


Delivery YesRecords

Insurance Yes


Guaranteed YesDelivery

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2-2 Priority Mail™

Priority Mail™

Targeted to be delivered in 2-3 business days.

Speedy service and preferred handling for an incredibly low price.

Added value for our customers:� free Priority Mail labels and envelopes� free forwarding� Saturday delivery at no extra charge



Price: Starts at $3.20 for up to 2 pounds

Priority Mail is the low-cost alternative for important correspon-dence and merchandise that needs speedy, preferred handlingbut does not require overnight service. Bold packaging andlabels tell the recipient that your package deserves immediateattention.

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Priority Mail receives expedited handling atall postal facilities.

For an additional fee at the time of mailing.

For an additional fee, return receipts areavailable for COD, Registered Mail, ReturnReceipt for Merchandise, Certified Mail, andmail insured for over $50.

For an additional $.35, you can get DeliveryConfirmation—but not combined withCertified Mail. Call 800-222-1811 or visitwww.usps.com.

The Postal Service does not keep a recordof this service unless the article is mailedusing COD, Registered Mail, or CertifiedMail, or is insured for over $50.

Available for an additional fee.

For an additional $2.75 at the time ofmailing, this service is available if the articleis mailed using COD, Registered Mail, orCertified Mail, or is insured for over $50.

Priority Mail is targeted to be delivered in 2-3 business days. For a guaranteeddelivery date, please use Express Mail.

Service Specifications:� Maximum weight: 70 pounds

� Maximum box size: girth plus length = 108 inches

Preferred YesHandling



Delivery YesStatus

Delivery YesRecords & No

Insurance Yes


Guaranteed NoDelivery

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Postal Website

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3 The Postal Website: www.usps.com

Customers can do so many things at our Web site: � view and purchase stamps and products� calculate rates� look up ZIP Codes� locate post offices� track delivery of Express Mail� confirm delivery of domestic Priority Mail, parcel post,

and Standard Mail (B)� print postal forms � print change of address forms� find information� order supplies� view and order postal publications� link to other sources of information

Explore our website! Visit www.usps.com.

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What customers can do online at our Website:Conduct postal business:

Where to Find It on the Website

View and purchase stamps and products StampsOnline

Calculate rates Rate Calc

Look up ZIP Codes ZIP Codes

Locate post offices Post Offices

Track delivery of Express Mail Track/Confirm

Confirm delivery of domestic Priority Mail, Track/ConfirmParcel Post, and Standard Mail (B)

Print postal forms Forms

Print change of address forms Address Change

Postal Business You Can Conduct

Get information:


Help for new mailers (Business Mail 101) Mail/Ship

Postage rates and fees Rate Calc

New stamp releases StampsOnline

Look up ZIP Codes ZIP Codes

Direct mail advertising Mail/Ship or Info/Products and Services

Properly addressing and preparing your mail Address Quality

Employment Info/National Job Listings

Classification changes Info/Rates

Postal Zones Rate Calc

List of stolen/missing money orders Info

International mailing and shipping Mail/Ship/Global Delivery Services

International trade and commerce Mail/Ship/Global Delivery Services

Contracting with the USPS Info

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Order postal supplies:


Packaging supplies for Express Mail Order

Packaging supplies for Priority Mail Order

Postal Supplies You Can Order

Order and view publications and periodicals:


Postal Bulletin Info/Postal Periodicalsand Publications

Mailer’s Companion Info/Postal Periodicals and Publications

Memo to Mailers Info/Postal Periodicals and Publications

Quick Service Guides and Decision Trees Service Guides or Mail/Ship/Postal Explorer

Domestic Mail Manual Service Guides or Mail/Ship/Postal Explorer

International Mail Manual Service Guides or Mail/Ship/Postal Explorer

Other official postal service publications Service Guides

Passport Newsletter Mail/Ship/Global Delivery Services/ A Global View

What You Can Order and View


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Link to other resources:


U.S. government resources Info/Global Delivery Services/ Global Links

International trade statistics Info/Global Delivery Services/ Global Links

Postal resources Info/Global Delivery Services/ Global Links

International organizations Info/Global Delivery Services/ Global Links

Trade organizations Info/Global Delivery Services/ Global Links

International chambers Info/Global Delivery Services/ of commerce Global Links

Foreign embassies Info/Global Delivery Services/and trade commissions Global Links

Customs organizations Info/Global Delivery Services/ Global Links

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Global Delivery Services

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4-1 Global Express Guaranteed

4-2 Express Mail International Service

4-3 Global Priority Mail

4-4 Aerogrammes

4-5 Airmail

4-6 International Parcel Post

4-7 Surface Mail

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4-1 Global Express Guaranteed™ (GXG) formerly PMGG

Guaranteed date-certain delivery to more than 200 foreigncountries and territories around the world

Added value for our customers:� Free Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) mailing

labels, envelopes, and stickers

� Toll-free customer service: www.usps.com/gxgor 800-222-1811

Global Express GuaranteedTM

(GXG)

Put your name and return address here.

The sender must sign here.

Write the recipient’sname and address here.

Price: Starts at $19 for the first 1/2 lb. for documents and $33 for non-documents for 1 lb.

GXG is an enhanced international expedited service that offers the lowest published rates* for guaranteed date-certain delivery of documents and merchandise to more than 200 foreign countriesand territories around the world.

Check your package’s delivery status any time by visiting theWeb site or calling our toll-free number—all the customer needsis their receipt number.

* based on published rates for FedEx International Priority, andUPS Worldwide Express

4-1 Global Express GuaranteedTM™(GXG) formerly PMGG

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You get a receipt at the time of mailing with a date stamp.

For the status of your delivery, just visitwww.pmgg.usps.com or call800-222-1811.

The recipient signs a receipt when thepackage is delivered.

The Postal Service maintains a record of thetransaction for 30 days after delivery. Justcall 800-222-1811 or visit the Website.

This service automatically provides $100insurance coverage. Additional insurancemay be purchased.

Not available with this service.

2-day delivery to many locations and guaranteed time-definite delivery to all other locations in more than 200 countriesand territories around the world. For service availability, visitwww.pmgg.usps.com or call 800-222-1811.If your package does not arrive on time,your postage is fully refunded.

Service specifications:Maximum weight: 70 poundsMaximum box size (combined length and girth): 108 inches


Tracking & YesTracing andConfirmationof Delivery


Delivery YesRecords

Insurance Yes


Guaranteed YesDelivery:

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4-1 Global Express GuaranteedTM™(GXG) formerly PMGG

Post offices that offer GXG

GXG is currently available at more than 20,000 participating post offices.

Restrictions on GXG

Many countries have special restrictions for GXG. To see a list of restrictions, consult GXG (PMGG) service guide or visitwww.pmgg.usps.com.

This service does not deliver to PO boxes, APOs, and FPOs.

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4-2 Express Mail International Service (EMS)

Express Mail InternationalService (EMS)

Targeted to be delivered quickly to more than 180 countriesaround the world.

Fast International Service

Added value for our customers:� free Express Mail International labels and envelopes

� a toll-free customer service number to check delivery service availability to specific locations: 800-222-1811

Price: Starts at $15 for the first 8 oz.

Express Mail International Service (EMS) is a reliable high-speedservice for mailing time-sensitive items to more than 180 countriesand territories worldwide. This service offers some of the lowestpublished rates in the industry.

EMS shipments are insured against loss, damage, or rifling up to$500—at no additional cost. The maximum weight limit varies bycountry from 22 pounds to 70 pounds; most have a 44-pound limit.

For country-by-country information, see your local post office or the International Mail Manual.

What EMS gives customers:� Preferred handling: Expedited handling by both the U.S. Postal

Service and foreign postal administrations.

� Proof you mailed it: We give you a receipt when you mail.

Put the recipient’s name and address here.

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� Tracking & Tracing: Learn the status of a delivery from our Web site or by telephone.

� Proof they received it: At the time of mailing, you can get International Return Receipts to limited destinations. (For details, see the International Mail Manual, 211.6.)

� Delivery records: For 6 months after the mail is delivered,the post office maintains records of the mailing.

� Insurance: $500 of insurance coverage is automaticallyincluded with this service. For an additional fee, you can get additional merchandise insurance coverage up to $5000.

� Free supplies: Free envelopes and labels for EMS mail—just call, ask at the post office, or visit our Web site.

What’s not available with Express Mail International:� restricted delivery service

� guaranteed delivery

� waiver of signature

What you cannot mail: Negotiable items, liquids, gold, precious stones, and other valuable items.

A note on Customs: U.S. Customs requires you to fill out forms on dutiable items and items that weigh 1 pound or more.

4-2 Express Mail International Service (EMS)

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4-3 Global Priority Mail (GPM)

Targeted to be delivered in 4-7 days (depending on destination)to more than 40 countries worldwide.

Speedy service and preferred handling around the world.

Added value for our customers:� Free labels, envelopes, and boxes

� A toll-free customer service number to check delivery serviceavailability to specific locations: 800-275-8777

Price: Starts at $4 for a small flat-rate envelope

Global Priority Mail (GPM) is an expedited airmail letter service that provides fast, reliable, and economical delivery of documents,printed matter items, and light-weight merchandise to more than 40 countries. GPM mail receives priority handling in the U.S. and in destination countries.

GPM is for letters, documents, and parcels up to 4 pounds.Customers can use either standard flat-rate envelopes or their own packaging. (Customer-supplied packaging must conform to size limits and bear a GPM sticker that we provide.)

Postage rates start at $4.00 for flat-rate envelopes.

The maximum limits for GPM:� The maximum weight is 4 pounds.

� The maximum combined length, width, and height is 36”.

� The maximum length is 24”.

Global Priority Mail (GPM)

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What GPM gives customers:� Delivery: targeted to be delivered in 4-7 days (depending on

destination) to more than 50 countries

� Preferred handling: expedited handling by both the U.S. PostalService and foreign postal administrations

� Free envelopes and labels: Just call the toll-free number, ask at the post office, or visit www.usps.com.

What’s not available with GPM:� electronic and verbal delivery status

� tracking & tracing

� proof they received it

� delivery records

� insurance

� restricted delivery service

� guaranteed delivery

What you cannot mail: cash, cash equivalents, liquids, or fluids

A note on Customs: U.S. Customs requires you to fill out forms onall dutiable items and all items that weigh 16 ounces or more.

4-3 Global Priority Mail (GPM)

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4-4 Aerogrammes

Send aerogrammes to virtually every country in the world.

For personal communication…

Price: $.60 to any foreign country.

Aerogrammes are letter sheets that are folded into the form of an envelope and sealed. Aerogrammes are only for personalcommunication.

What you may not do:� You may not enclose anything in an aerogramme.

� You may not use tape or stickers to seal an aerogramme.

Aerogrammes

All Aerogrammes cost $.60 —to every country

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4-5 Airmail

Airmail

Airmail delivers to virtually every country in the world.

Price: Starts at $.40 for a half-ounce letter

Airmail doesn’t deliver just letters. You can ship any mailable item with Airmail, including documents, light-weight merchandise,invoices, postcards, aerogrammes, printed matter, etc.

Our M-Bag option gives you discounts when you ship at least 11 pounds of printed matter to the same addressee.

Airmail postage rates start at $.40 for a half-ounce letter.

Weight limits for Airmail:There is a 4-pound maximum on Airmail, except for registered itemssent to Canada and a few other countries. (Canada-bound regis-tered items may weigh up to 66 pounds.)

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4-6 International Parcel Post

Parcel Post ships packages to virtually every country in the world.

Optional insurance to most countries.

International Parcel Post gives you two options to deliver packages to virtually every country in the world:

� Air Parcel Post: when you need quick delivery

� Surface Parcel Post: when time is on your side

International Parcel Post is like domestic zone-rated parcel post.Use it to mail merchandise, printed matter, or other items notrequired to be mailed at letter rates.

What you may not send:Written communications that are current and personal correspon-dence may not be enclosed in International Parcel Post packages.

Weight limits for International Parcel Post:The maximum weight limit varies country by country from 22-70 pounds.

Insurance Coverage:Insurance coverage is available for International Parcel Post packages mailed to most countries.

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4-7 Surface Mail

Surface Mail is one of our greatest mailing bargains.

Best used when controlling costs is the number one priority.

Surface Mail delivers to virtually every country in the world at low rates when speed is not critical. You can ship merchandise,printed matter, and publications by Surface Mail.

Our M-Bag option gives you even more discounts when you ship at least 11 pounds of printed matter to the same addressee.

This service is best suited for deliveries with no immediate deadline.

Maximum weight limits for Surface:� Regular Printed Matter: 11 pounds to most countries,

4 pounds to Canada and Ireland

� Small Packets: 4 pounds to most countries, including Canada and Mexico

� Publishers’ Periodicals: 11 pounds to most countries, 30 pounds to Canada, 4 pounds to Ireland

� Books & Sheet Music: 11 pounds to most countries, 4 pounds to Canada

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Money Services

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5-1 Dinero Seguro (Electronic Money Transfer)

5-2 LibertyCash Card

5-3 Money Orders

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5–1 Dinero Seguro: Electronic Money Transfer

Dinero Seguro: ElectronicMoney Transfer

For more information, call 888-368-4669.

Price: $12

Dinero Seguro is an electronic money transfer service to Mexicoprovided by the USPS and Bancomer. Money sent by DineroSeguro will be available at any of the 1,300+ branches in 15minutes or less during Bancomer’s regular banking hours.

You must be at least 18 years old to use Dinero Seguro.

What you need:� a payment order application (available at participating

post offices)

� the transfer fee ($12)

� the amount of money you want to send paid by either cash, debit card, traveler’s checks payable in U.S. dollars (the value of the checks must be at least 50% of the total amountsent), or a cashier’s check payable to “Postmaster” or “U.S.Postal Service”

� photo identification to send more than $1,000 or if requested

How Dinero Seguro works:1. Fill out the payment order application.

2. Give it to the retail clerk with the money you want to send and the transfer fee.

3. We give you a free 3-minute phone card and a receipt thatshows the pesos to be received in Mexico and the ConfirmationNumber, which the recipient will need to pick up the money. We tell you the currency exchange rate.

4. Use the phone card to call the recipient and tell him or her:� the amount of pesos to be picked up and the Bancomer

branch location� the Confirmation Number� to bring photo identification � to identify the transactions as Dinero Seguro

Face Value Transfer Fee

$1-2,000 $12

5. The recipient shows photo ID, gives the Confirmation Number,and gets the money you sent by Dinero Seguro.

Special Note:Remember to ask for acceptable photo identification and identifythe transaction as Dinero Seguro.

AIC 105 and 106

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What is the LibertyCash Card?� a prepaid stored-value card used to purchase postal products

and services� the perfect alternative to time-consuming petty cash requests� a practical gift that everyone can appreciate and use� a budgeting tool that helps you take control of your money

Call our toll-free Customer Service number: 1-800-262-3585� Find out if LibertyCash Cards are available in your area.� Check your balance.� Report your card lost or stolen.� Refill your card.

LibertyCash Card

Price: Starts at $5 and goes up to $300

The LibertyCash Card is a cash replacement card you can use tobuy anything you need at the post office. Here are the key benefitsof LibertyCash Cards:

� Convenience: You don’t need to bring a company check or petty cash to yourpost office.

� Ease of use: When the balance runs low, it’s easy to “recharge” your card.Call our toll-free number or visit your post office.

� Safer than cash: If your card is lost or stolen, it can be replaced free of charge.Unlike petty cash, each card has its own PIN, which gives youtotal control over who uses the card.

� Help you keep records: We’ll show your beginning and ending balance on each receipt.For a statement of all your LibertyCash Card transactions, justcall our toll-free number.

LibertyCash Cards range from $5 to $300. You can refill your cardto a maximum balance of $300.

LibertyCash Cards are currently available at over 2,800 locations inColorado, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Northern California, Wyoming,and the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. To see if they are available inyour area, call the toll-free number.

To load the card:

To use the card:


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5-3 Money Orders: Domestic & International

Your domestic Postal Money Order receipt guarantees protection from loss or theft.

Price: $.80

Postal Money Orders are the smart way to send money and pay bills. They can be cashed at banks and post offices and are backed by the U.S. Postal Service. And unlike checks, whichmay require costly “stop payment” fees if they are lost or stolen,your Money Order receipt guarantees its replacement if properlycompleted.

One low, flat fee of $.80!

Individual Money Orders are available for $.80 in amounts up to $700. You may purchase them with:� U.S. currency

� established traveler’s checks payable in U.S. dollars (for at least50% of the value of the traveler’s checks)

� ATM/debit cards at approved locations

One person may purchase up to $10,000 of Money Orders eachday. If you purchase over $2,999, you may be required to giveadditional information and show photo identification.

The receipt part of the Money Order isyour guarantee that it will be replaced if it is lost or stolen.

Money Orders: Domestic & International

Domestic

Copies of paid Money Orders are $2.75 each and are available for up to 2 years.

Customer Tips: Make sure your Postal Money Order is protected.

� Fill in the payee’s and sender’s name immediately. The PostalService does not guarantee replacement of blank Money Orders.

� Keep your receipt in a safe place.

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The receipt part of the Money Order isyour guarantee that it will be replaced if it is lost or stolen.

Price: $3.00 or $8.50

International Postal Money Orders (IMOs) are the convenient way to send money to other countries. They are backed by the U.S.Postal Service and will be refunded if lost or stolen by followingproper procedures.

Available to 106 countries.

IMOs are available for $3.00 or $8.50 depending on the country of destination. IMOs are denominated in dollars in amounts up to$700. For exceptions, see the International Mail Manual (IMM). Thecustomer sends an MPI Direct Exchange ($3.00) in US currency tothe destination country. The USPS Authorization to Issue ($8.50) is

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converted to foreign currency, and then the USPS sends it to thedestination country. To determine which country accepts each typeof money order, see the IMM.

The daily maximum for sending money in any combination of MoneyOrders and Dinero Seguro is $10,000. Applicable forms must befilled out for this amount. Purchases over $2,999 require additionalinformation from the purchaser and photo identification.

IMOs may be purchased with:� U.S. currency

� established traveler’s checks payable in U.S. dollars (for at least50% of the value of the traveler’s checks)

� ATM/debit cards at approved locations

Special Note: Make sure your IMO is protected.

� Fill in the payee’s and sendee’s name and address immediately.The Postal Service does not guarantee refund of blank IMOs.

� Keep your receipt in a safe place. Without it, the Postal Servicecannot guarantee your IMO against loss or theft.

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Stamps and PhilatelicProducts

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6-1 Adoption

6-2 Annual Stamp Yearbooks

6-3 Ballet

6-4 Breast Cancer Research

6-5 Bugs Bunny

6-6 Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner

6-7 Daffy Duck

6-8 Patricia Roberts Harris

6-9 Edwin Powell Hubble

6-10 Insects & Spiders

6-11 LOVE

6-12 Pacific Coast Rain Forest

6-13 Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps

6-14 Sonoran Desert

6-15 Space Discovery Kids Book

6-16 Stampin’ the Future

6-17 Sylvester & Tweety

6-18 The Stars & Stripes

6-19 20th Century American Trains

6-20 U.S. Navy Subs: Los Angeles Class

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6-1 Adoption Stamps and Stamped Cards

Stamps

Price: $.33 (single stamp) Item No. 447100 (post office)

$6.60 (pane of 20) Item No. 447115 (retail store)

Stamped Cards (set of 10)

Price: $6.95 Item No. 989200 (post office)

Item No. 989201 (retail store)

The Adoption stamp continues our tradition of raising awareness ofsocial issues. Each year in the U.S. more than 100,000 children arewaiting to be adopted.

The stamp design features the colorful art of Greg Berger, whohimself was adopted. Recalling memories of his childhood, heblended fundamental shapes, simple forms, and bright colors toevoke a happy, hopeful image.

By providing a permanent home and a nurturing family, adoptioncan create the loving environment that all children deserve.

For details on purchasing these and other stamps and products,please call 800-STAMP24 or visit www.stampsonline.com.

AIC 090 (stamps) or AIC 092 (products)

Adoption Stamps and Stamped Cards

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6-2 Annual Stamp Yearbooks

1999 Stamp Yearbook



1998 Stamp Yearbook



One of the basics of stamp collecting, the 1999 Stamp Yearbookgives you 101 stamps on 64 pages. The 1998 Stamp Yearbookgives you 82 stamps on 64 pages. Celebrate the fine art of stampcollecting! (The name of the Commemorative Mint Set has beenchanged to the Stamp Yearbook.)



Annual StampYearbooks

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6-3 Ballet Poster

Poster



Dance has been described as the human spirit in flight. You cancapture and hold that spirit with the elegant Ballet poster. What alovely way for ballerinas of all ages to send greetings to friendsand family!

For details on purchasing this and other products, please call 800-STAMP24 or visit www.stampsonline.com.


Ballet Poster

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6-4 Breast Cancer Research Poster

Poster

Price: $10.00 Item No. 893001

The Breast Cancer Research stamp is the nation’s first “semi-postal”stamp. Each stamp costs $.40 and is valid for the First-Class mailletter rate. Proceeds over the current First-Class mail rate go toresearch on breast cancer. This is the first U.S. postage stamp inhistory to earmark a percentage of sales for research organizations.

This 22" x 38" enlargement of the stamp is an attractive poster, suitable for framing. Designed by Ethel Kessler and illustrated by Whitney Sherman, this ground-breaking stamp has alreadygenerated more than $12 million for breast cancer research.

A stamp for a good cause!

For details on purchasing this and other stamps and products,please call 800-STAMP24 or visit www.stampsonline.com.


Breast CancerResearch Poster

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6-5 Bugs Bunny Souvenir Sheet, Stamped Cards…

Souvenir Sheet


Item No. 5588P (retail store)



Item No. 8982E (retail store)

First Day Souvenir



Bugs Bunny is featured on this 1997 stamp, the first in the LooneyTunes series. Bugs continues to serve as the Ambassador forSTAMPERS®, the Postal Service’s program for kids who collectstamps. Almost two million kids and adults have joined STAMPERS®

since the club began in 1996.

Bugs Bunny is one of the top 10 most popular postage stamps of all time.

Bugs Bunny Souvenir Sheet, StampedCards, First Day Souvenir

� To join STAMPERS, call 888-STAMPFUN.

� For details on purchasing these and other stamps and products,please call 800-STAMP24 or visit www.stampsonline.com.


6-5 Bugs Bunny Souvenir Sheet, Stamped Cards…

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6-6 Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner Souvenir Sheet…

Souvenir Sheet


Price: $3.30 Item No. 559115 (retail store)




The persistence of Wile E. Coyote and the fleet feet of the RoadRunner have entertained Americans of all ages. The two haveappeared together in more than 40 cartoons.

This is the fourth stamp in the Looney Tunes series, designed topromote stamp collecting among young Americans. Wile E. andthe Road Runner join forces with Bugs Bunny, who continues toserve as the Ambassador for STAMPERS®, the Postal Serviceprogram for kids who collect stamps. Almost two million kids andadults have joined STAMPERS since the club began in 1996.

Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner Souvenir Sheet and Stamped Cards

� To join STAMPERS, call 888-STAMPFUN.



6-6 Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner Souvenir Sheet…

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6-7 Daffy Duck Souvenir Sheet and Stamped Cards

Souvenir Sheet




Daffy Duck is featured on this 1999 stamp, the third in the LooneyTunes series. Daffy joins other Looney Tunes stars, Sylvester &Tweety and Bugs Bunny. Bugs continues to serve as theAmbassador for STAMPERS®, the Postal Service club for kids whocollect stamps. Almost two million kids and adults have joinedSTAMPERS since the club began in 1996.

The zany Daffy Duck made his screen debut in 1937, co-starringwith Porky Pig in Porky’s Duck Hunt, a black-and-white cartoon. Animmediate hit, Daffy teamed with Porky through the 1950s, when healso began to appear with Bugs Bunny.

� To join STAMPERS®, please call 888-STAMPFUN.



Daffy DuckSouvenir Sheet and Stamped Cards

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6-8 Patricia Roberts Harris Stamps

Patricia Roberts HarrisStamps

Stamps




Patricia Roberts Harris (1924-1985) is the 23rd honoree in the Black Heritage Series. She broke barriers of both race and sex ineducation, law, and politics; three American presidents appointedher to important positions.

She was the first Black person to head a U.S. embassy and the first Black woman to be named to a presidential cabinet position.During her illustrious career, she served as:

� Ambassador to Luxembourg

� Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

� Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare

The Black Heritage Series honors African-Americans whose accomplishments have played a vital role in shaping America’shistory and culture.



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6-9 Edwin Powell Hubble Stamps and Poster

Edwin Powell HubbleStamps and Poster

Stamps



Poster



These five stamps feature extraordinary images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, which was launched in April 1990. They honor American astronomer Edwin Powell Hubble and the telescope that bears his name. Hubble’s observations demonstrated that the universe is expanding.

These are the five cosmic images on the stamps:

� Eagle Nebula � Egg Nebula

� Ring Nebula � Galaxy NGC 1316

� Lagoon Nebula



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6-10 Insects and Spiders Stamps

Stamps



These stamps celebrate bugs in all their glory, including butterflies,beetles, black widows, bombardiers, and many more. SteveBuchanan used a computer to illustrate the 16 insects and 4spiders in these stamps.

Insects & Spiders is the eighth in the Classic Collection Series,which includes Four Centuries of American Art and Legends of the West.



Insects and SpidersStamps

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6-11 Love Stamped Cards and Booklet

Stamped Cards


Price: $6.95 Item No. 885401 (retail store)

Booklet


The LOVE stamped cards make it easy to delight all the specialpeople in your life. Our lovely Victorian postage is included on theback of each card so there’s no need to purchase extra stamps.Just add your thoughts, and we’ll make sure they’re delivered. Love should be beautiful—not complicated!

LOVE stamps are a great way to say “congratulations”, “thank you”,and “I miss you”.



LoveStamped Cards and Booklet

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6-12 Pacific Coast Rain Forest Stamps and Poster

Stamps (pane of 10)



Poster



The rain forest of America’s Pacific Northwest is one of the largestand most spectacular temperate rain forests in the world. ArtistJohn Dawson has brought to life 26 of the animal and plant speciesthat live in this natural wonder.

This is the second in our Nature of America series, which depictsNorth America’s ecological communities.



Pacific Coast Rain ForestStamps and Poster

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6-13 Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps

Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps

Book



This 26th edition of the USPS guide to stamps lists 2,000 stamps.As always, this reliable handbook gives readers:

� expanded stamp listings

� dozens of new illustrations

� information on new issues



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6-14 Sonoran Desert Stamps and Poster

Stamps

Price: $3.30 (pane of 10) Item No. 442000 (post office)

Poster



Sonoran Desert is the first of our Nature of America series, whichexplores the beauty and complexity of North America’s ecologicalcommunities. Painted by John Dawson of Hilo, Hawaii, this panedepicts 25 of the animal and plant species that thrive in one ofNorth America’s great deserts.



Sonoran Desert Stamps and Poster

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6-15 Space Discovery Kids Book

Space Discovery Kids Book

Book


Item No. 982901 (retail office)

Kids love Inside Outer Space: Bren & Elana’s Stellar Adventure—a combination of great writing, photographs, and a collection ofU.S. postage stamps. This book takes kids on a voyage ofdiscovery 500 years into the future. It’s a great way to learn aboutspace and collecting stamps at the same time.



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6-16 Stampin’ the Future Stamps and Book

Stampin’ the FutureStamps and Book

Stamps



Book



The U.S. Postal Service took the celebration of stamps and stampcollecting global by introducing its Stampin’ the Future stampdesign contest. The contest invited children from 8-12 years old todesign their own stamps, expressing what they felt about the future.Twenty-seven postal administrations also held Stampin’ the FutureDesign Contests®, creating an atmosphere of anticipation aboutupcoming stamp issues and linking stamps and stamp collectingwith the arrival of the new millennium.

The winning designs were unveiled at the World Kids Congress inJuly in Anaheim, California. The Stampin’ the Future Activities Bookfeatures a selection of the winning designs for stamps from partici-pating postal administrations along with information and activitiesabout the children and their countries.



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6-17 Sylvester & Tweety Souvenir Sheets…

Souvenir Sheet






First Day Souvenir



Sylvester & Tweety are featured on this stamp—the most popularU.S. postage stamp of 1998. Sylvester & Tweety join forces withBugs Bunny, who continues to serve as the Ambassador for STAMPERS®, the Postal Service program for kids who collectstamps. Since 1996, almost two million kids and adults have joined STAMPERS®.

Sylvester & TweetySouvenir Sheets,Stamped Cards, First Day Souvenir

Sylvester & Tweety won two Academy Awards together—forTweetie Pie and Birds Anonymous. Thufferin’ thuccotash!

� To join STAMPERS®, call 888-STAMPFUN.



6-17 Sylvester & Tweety Souvenir Sheets…

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6-18 The Stars & Stripes Stamps and Stamped Cards

The Stars & StripesStamps and Stamped Cards

Stamps

Price: $6.60 (pane of 20) Item No. 553300 (post office)

Item No. 553315 (retail stores)




These stamps pay tribute to the American flag and its uniquehistory. The pane shows 20 different flags from colonial times to thepresent, including:

� The Continental Colors

� The Star-Spangled Banner

� many regional and national flags

Part of the Classic Collection, The Stars & Stripes stamps trace the evolution of the American flag from 1775 to 1960.



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6-19 20th Century American Trains Stamped Cards

Stamped Cards



In 1999, the Postal Service paid tribute to the heritage of railroadswith a pane of 20 stamps featuring five celebrated passenger trainsfrom the 1930s and 1940s:

� the Daylight

� the Congressional

� the 20th Century Limited

Each stamp depicts a watercolor painting of a train with a scenicbackground that represents the landscape of its travel route. The artist, Ted Rose, is known for his realistic watercolors of 20th-century American landscapes and industrial culture. One ofAmerica’s leading railroad historians, William Withuhn, helped select the passenger trains in the series.



� the Hiawatha

� the Super Chief

20th Century AmericanTrains Stamped Cards

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6-20 U.S. Navy Submarines: Los Angeles Class (stamps)

U.S. Navy Submarines:Los Angeles Class(stamps)

Stamps



Los Angeles Class is one of five stamps designed to honor thedevelopment of submarines and the crucial role they playdefending the United States. L.A. class submarines are nuclear-powered attack subs. Other stamps featured in the U.S. NavySubmarines Prestige Booklet honor:

� the Gato class

� the S class submarines

� the USS Holland (U.S. Navy’s first sub)

� the Ohio class sub—560 feet long with ballistic missiles

Artist James Griffiths created an original painting for each submarine stamp design.



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Retail Merchandise

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7-1 Aquarium Fish

7-2 Arctic Animals

7-3 Fruit Berries


7-5 Looney Tunes: Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner

7-6 Looney Tunes: Daffy Duck

7-7 Looney Tunes: Multi-characters

7-8 Looney Tunes: Sylvester & Tweety

7-9 Love 1999: Victorian Hearts

7-10 Love 2000

7-11 Love 2000 Millennium Products

7-12 Spring 1999: Sonoran Desert

7-13 Spring 1999: Tropical Flowers

7-14 Spring 2000: Millennium Rose

7-15 Spring 2000: Pacific Coast Rain Forest

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7-1 Aquarium Fish

The Aquarium Fish stamp collectibles were created for two kinds of people—those who have the passion and scientific expertise to create and maintain their own aquariums, and those who love to simply stare at the hypnotic, other-world beauty. No matter whichgroup you belong to, these colorful fish, coral, and sponges are sure to make a splash when you send your next gift or letter.

They are beautifully illustrated by Teresa Fasolino, with over 20examples of underwater life portrayed in panoramic view.

Computer 20 sheets 98430052 $7.99Stationery (8 1/2" x 11") and

decorative envelopes

Thank-you 8 cards and envelopes, 98440028 $3.00Notes one design, blank inside

Note Card 8 cards and decorative 98440034 $4.99Folio envelopes

Stationery 20 die-cut sheets 98430056 $5.99Folio (5 3/4" x 7 7/8")

Padded Bags Small: 10" x 8" 98400028 $2.49Large: 15 1/4" x 12" 98400024 $3.49

Mailing 8 self-adhesive labels, 98400032 $1.59 Labels 4 each of 2 designs

AIC 098

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7-2 Arctic Animals

Arctic Animals

Don’t let their faces fool you! These are some of nature’s toughestcharacters—animals that survive in the cold tundra north of theArctic Circle. They’re usually hidden against the snowy backdrop of their home, but we’ve captured their images on our beautiful new collectibles.

Computer 20 sheets (8 1/2" x 11") and 98430054 $7.99 Stationery decorative envelopes

Stationery 20 sheets (5 3/4" x 7 7/8") 98430058 $5.99 Folio and decorative envelopes

Note Card 8 cards and decorative 98440033 $4.99Folio envelopes

Thank-you 16 cards and envelopes, 98440030 $5.99 and Blank Note 8 each of 2 designs, blank Cards insides

Mailing 8 self-adhesive labels, 98400034 $1.59Labels 4 each of 2 designs

Memo Pad 75 self-sticking sheets, 98430062 $2.99polar bear design, pad 2 7/8" x 4"

Memo Pad 75 self-sticking sheets, 98430063 $2.99snowy owl design, pad 2 7/8" x 4"

7-2 Arctic Animals

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Padded Bags Small: 10" x 8", 98400030 $2.49arctic fox designLarge: 15 1/4" x 12", 98400026 $3.49 gray wolf design

AIC 098

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7-3 Fruit Berries

Fruit Berries

Whether our new Fruit Berries collectibles remind you of lazy,summer picnics spread on colorful gingham tablecloths or grand-mother’s homemade jellies and pies, they’re sure to warm yourheart. This design is a delicious reminder to enjoy the simple thingsin life—and a practical way to make them part of your day.

Stationery 20 sheets (5 3/4" x 7 3/4") 98430060 $5.99Folio and 10 decorative envelopes

Note Card 8 foil-stamped cards and 98440035 $4.99Folio decorative envelopes

Computer 20 sheets (8 1/2" x 11") 98430059 $7.99Stationery and decorative envelopes

Mailing 8 self-adhesive labels, 98400035 $1.59Labels decorative die-cut edges,

4 each of 2 designs


Mailing 10" x 8" 98400037 $2.49 Envelope

Memo Pad 75 self-sticking sheets, 98430061 $2.99approximately 2 7/8" x 4"

AIC 098

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Insects & Spiders

This Classic Collection for 1999 features 20 attention-grabbingspecimens, showing the incredible diversity of insect and spidercommunities in the U.S. Celebrate bugs in all their glory, includingbutterflies, beetles, black widows, bombardiers, and many more!Steve Buchanan used a computer to illustrate the 16 insects and 4 spiders in these stamps and retail products.

Sticker 1 sheet, 20 bugs 98440043 $2.99Cards for Kids

Mailing 8 self-adhesive 98400053 $1.59Labels mailing labels

Decorative 20 envelopes 98400056 $3.99Envelopes

Spiral 100 ruled and 98390031 $4.99 Notebook perforated sheets

Computer 20 stationery sheets 98430071 $3.99Stationery

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Note Pad 75 sheets 23143022 $3.99

Rub-on 5 rub-on transfers 23148006 $2.09Transfers of Wile E. Coyote

and Road Runner

Stamped 20 stamped cards, 23146018 $6.99 Cards 3 designs of

Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner

Looney Tunes: Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner

The persistence of Wile E. Coyote and the fleet feet of the RoadRunner have entertained Americans of all ages. The two haveappeared together in more than 40 cartoons. This is the fourthstamp in the Looney Tunes series, designed to promote stampcollecting among young Americans. Wile E. and the Road Runnerjoin forces with Bugs Bunny, who continues to serve as theAmbassador for STAMPERS®, the Postal Service club for kids wholike to collect stamps. Almost two million kids and adults havejoined STAMPERS® since the club began in 1996.

Check out these products that carry Wile E. Coyote and the RoadRunner into the 21st century.


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Address includes “Addressing your 23140011 $7.99 Book mail” instructions and

pages for special dates, emergency information, and a list of abbreviations of states and street designations

Mailing 8 self-adhesive labels, 23140012 $2.99 Labels 1 design

Mailing & self-locking, easy to 23140013 $2.99Storage Box assemble

Color-clings window decorators, 23148005 $1.99 1 sheet with a variety of images of Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner

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It wasn’t easy to produce a set of collectibles that reflect the nobility of Robin Hood of Duckdom or the swashbuckling bravery of Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th century, but Daffy has given us hisunconditional “thumbs up”. This collection includes everything adebonair duck could need—handy address labels and even a littleblack address book, all featuring the irresistible 1999 Daffy Duckstamp design.

Note Pad 75 self-sticking sheets 23144007 $2.99with Daffy Duck stamp design

Note Pad 75 self-sticking, 23143020 $3.49star-shaped sheets with Daffy Duckstamp design

Foil Note 6 cards and envelopes, 23143018 $4.99Cards blank inside, with Daffy

and Daffy Duck Stamp design on a silver foil background

Looney Tunes: Daffy Duck


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Address includes “Addressing your 23140007 $5.99Book mail” instructions and

pages for special dates, emergency information, and a list of abbreviations of states and street designations

Mailing 12 self-adhesive labels, 23140010 $2.99Labels 1 design

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7-7 Looney Tunes: Multi-characters

Planning a party? Don’t forget to invite the Looney Tunes gang!Their mailing labels, stamp album, and stamped cards makewonderful gifts and party favors. These products are not only fun,but they reflect the image of unique postage stamps featuring someof the world’s most beloved animated characters.

Mailing 8 labels, 4 different 23140014 $2.99 Labels designs

Stamp easy to use, easy to 23153036 $11.99Album expand, acid-free pages,

unique way to store and protect stamps, refills available at 800-851-1661

Stamped 20 stamped cards, four 23146019 $6.99 Cards designs of a variety of

Looney Tunes characters

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Looney Tunes: Multi-character

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Love 1999: Victorian Hearts

Enjoy the gentle beauty of our Victorian Hearts stamp design. Basedon a greeting card created by an unknown German artist during themid-1890s, the romantic lace and floral heart graces an entirecollection of stationery items.

The Victorian Hearts stamps are the first stamps in U.S. history to bedie-cut to the design on the stamps.

Computer 20 sheets 98430048 $7.99Stationery (8 1/2" x 11") and


Stationery 20 die-cut sheets 98430050 $5.99Folio (6" x 7 7/8") and 10


Sachet 1 floral-scented sachet 98460052 $3.50Self-mailer and 1 self-mailer

(heart-shaped when open and folds to 5 5/8" x 5 5/8")

Note Card 8 die-cut cards and 98440026 $4.99Folio decorative envelopes

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Although the Victorian love of intricate design is reflected in thisunique collection, these items are designed with today’s busylifestyles in mind. Convenient padded mailing envelopes, labels,and easy-to-complete invitations make your quick “hello” elegantand fast. It’s the best of both worlds.

Each stamped card in our LOVE Jumbo Stamped Card foliofeatures one of the 20 different LOVE stamp designs.

Padded Bags Small: 10" x 8" 98450039 $2.49(same design as shown above)Large: 15 1/4" x 12" 98450038 $3.49

Mailing 8 self-adhesive labels, 98450040 $1.59Labels 1 design

Stamp 11 3/4" x 12 1/2" hardcover 98530054 $15.00Album collector’s album, including

2 each pocket sheets for strip stamps and individual stamps, 2 each of corner-block and full-page sheets, identification logs, and die-cut index inserts

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Invitations 8 envelopes and 8 die-cut 98430049 $3.00invitations with space to fill in the occasion, date, time, place, host, and RSVP information

LOVE Jumbo 20 jumbo stamped cards 98460050 $5.95 Stamped Card Folio

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7-9 LOVE 2000

LOVE 2000

The LOVE stamps are one of the most popular series ever issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Check out these products that carry this20th century image of love into the 21st century.

Memo Pad 75 self-sticking sheets 98430092 $2.99

Address 60 labels on two sheets 98410043 $1.99Labels of 30 each

Decorative 20 decorative envelopes 98410031 $3.99Envelopes

Computer 20 designed stationery 98430088 $3.99 Stationery sheets

Stationery 20 stationery, 10 decorative 98430090 $5.99Folio envelopes

Note Card 8 foil note cards, 98440047 $4.99Folio 8 decorative envelopes

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7-10 Love 2000 Millennium Products

The LOVE stamps are one of the most popular series ever issuedby the U.S. Postal Service. These LOVE golden oldies haveremained popular over the years. Check out these products thatcarry images of LOVE into the 21st century.

Memo Pad 75 self-sticking sheets 98430092 $2.99(LOVE 2000)

Mailing 4 sheets of mailing labels 98410034 $1.59Labels and decorative stickers

Decorative 20 decorative envelopes 98410032 $3.99Envelopes

Spiral 100 ruled and perforated 98390032 $4.99Notebook sheets

Computer 20 designed stationery 98430089 $3.99Stationery sheets

Stationery 20 stationery, 98430091 $5.99Folio 10 decorative envelopes

Note Card 8 foil note cards, 98440048 $4.99Folio 8 decorative envelopes

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Love 2000 Millennium Products

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7-11 Spring 1999: Sonoran Desert

To visit the southwest’s Sonoran Desert is to be left breathless by its seemingly limitless expanse and remarkable quiet—yet it takesonly moments to realize that this stark vista is home to some of themost unusual plants and animals in the world. Our Sonoran Desertstationery features detailed illustrations of this disappearing wilderness.

Sonoran Desert is the first design in our Nature of America Series.

Note Card 8 foil-stamped cards 98440032 $4.99Folio and decorative envelopes



Mailing 8 self-adhesive labels, 98400033 $1.59Labels decorative die-cut edges,

4 each of 2 designs

Thank-you 8 die-cut cards and 98440029 $3.00Notes envelopes, blank inside


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Spring 1999: Sonoran Desert

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7-12 Spring 1999: Tropical Flowers

Spring 1999:Tropical Flowers

Send someone special a little piece of paradise. Our TropicalFlowers stationery features the deep reds and rich oranges of fourexotic flowers normally grown in the warmth of Hawaii, southernFlorida, and southern California. This elegant design is a stunningaddition to any collection and sure to delight the flower lover in your life.



Note Card 8 foil-stamped cards 98440031 $4.99Folio and decorative envelopes


Thank-you 16 cards and envelopes, 98440027 $5.99and Blank Note 8 each of 2 designs,Cards blank inside

Mailing 8 self-adhesive labels, 98400031 $1.59Labels 4 each of 2 designs

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7-13 Spring 2000 Millennium Rose

Love is the message that never goes out of style. This beautifulLOVE stamp was issued on July 4, 1988, in Pasadena, California, tocelebrate the centennial of the Tournament of Roses Parade. Sincethen, the popularity of this design has remained strong. Check outthese products that carry the rose into the 21st century.


Added Value Rose pin on a 2-fold 98460064 $4.99Card greeting card with

envelope, “Just for You”


Spiral 100 ruled sheets 98390033 $4.99Notebook


Stationery 20 stationery sheets with 98430099 $5.99 Folio foil accents, 10 decorative

envelopes

Address 60 labels, 2 sheets 98410042 $1.99Labels of 30 each

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Spring 2000 Millennium Rose

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7-14 Spring 2000 Pacific Coast Rain Forest

The rain forest of America’s Pacific Northwest is one of the largesttemperate rain forests left in the world—and one of the most spec-tacular. Artist John Dawson has brought to life 26 of the animal andplant species who live in one of America’s natural wonders.

This is the second in our Nature of America series, which depictsNorth America’s ecological communities.


Mailing 8 self-adhesive mailing 98410039 $1.59Labels labels


Spiral 100 ruled and perforated 98390036 $4.99Notebook sheets


Note Card 8 note cards, 8 decorative 98440050 $4.99Folio envelopes

Stationery 20 die-cut stationery 98430098 $5.99Folio sheets, 10 decorative

envelopes

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Spring 2000 Pacific Coast Rainforest

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Convenience and Selection

Whether you need a mailing tube for those important plans or alarge box for that equally important teddy bear, the Postal Serviceoffers customers one-stop convenience.

Our selection of packaging products includes everything from taperolls to bubble wrap and labels. Need to send a video to a client?Handy video boxes eliminate the need for extra packing materials.Running late mailing a gift? Slide it into one of our colorful specialtyenvelopes, and it’s ready to go.

Fast, easy packaging and shipping from one place—because to us the only thing more important than your package is your time.

These core packaging products are available at all local post offices:

� envelopes: 6"x 9" and 10" x 13"� padded bags: 6" x 10", 10 1/2" x 16", 14 1/2" x 20"� tubes: 2" x 16" (or 3" x 3" x 14 1/2")

and 2" x 24" (or 3" x 3" x 36 1/2")� photo mailer: 9 3/4" x 12 1/4"� tape without cutter� plastic stamp dispenser� corrugated boxes: 12" x 10" x 8" and 20" x 14" x 10"

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9-1 FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD

9-2 Passport Application

9-3 Stamps by Mail

9-4 Mail Forwarding/Change of Address

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9-1 FIRSTCLASS PHONECARDTM

Pre-paid domestic long-distance calls at one flat, per-minute rate.

Call to more than 200 countries from more than 150 countries.

Delivered by the U.S. Postal Service with service provided by AT&T.

The FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD provides pre-paid domestic long-distance telephone calling service at one flat, per-minute rate. It promotes the USPS core business by featuring beautiful stamp art.Phone cards are more convenient than using coins in pay phones, and they are easy to use—just call the toll-free number and follow the voice prompts.

Features to point out to customers:� Calls are charged at a flat rate. Unlike some surcharged

phone cards generally sold in convenience stores and gas stations, there are no hidden charges.

� Additional calling time can be added to the card over the telephone using most major credit cards.

� Calling time never expires.

� Customer Service is available toll free, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

� With speed dialing, up to nine numbers can be stored as a single digit for instant dialing.

FIRSTCLASS PHONECARDTM

How customers use the FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD:� Travelers use them to save on some hotel surcharges, as an

alternative when cell phone batteries go dead, and to give toemployees and clients to keep in touch.

� Gift givers use them as a simple, easy gift that fits easily in mostgreeting cards.

� Parents use them to give students a way to call home—in anemergency or to get a ride home from school, the movies, or the mall. It is also a great way to budget calling expenses forcollege students.

What is the per-minute rate on each dollar denomination?

Retail Price Minute Rate per(as of 4/17/00) Denomination Minute

$8 30 $0.2667

$15 60 $0.2500

$27 120 $0.2250

$53 240 $0.2208

How do our rates compare to the other phone cards?The FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD is competitive with other flat-ratephone cards. Many phone cards that advertise low per-minuterates are surcharge phone cards.

To make their phone cards appear to be less expensive, somesurcharge phone cards do not include charges such as connectionfees, monthly maintenance fees, and service fees in the per-minuterate. The FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD builds most fees and chargesinto the one flat rate, so there are no surprises for the customer.

Calling units (minutes) provided by flat-rate phone cards usually last longer than the calling units provided by surchargephone cards.

For support and materials, call 1-800-711-0428.

For customer service, call 1-800-208-0267—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information on the FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD:Visit http://retail.usps.gov for up-to-date program materials,current promotional instructions, samples of designs, etc. Click on DEPARTMENTS, then RETAIL PRODUCTS ANDSERVICES, and then FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD.

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9-1 FIRSTCLASS PHONECARDTMTM

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Thousands of locations can help you prepare for your trip.Please allow 6 weeks after you file the application.Fill in the information in the white areas on the application.

AIC 264

If you are a U.S. citizen or national planning to travel outside theU.S. and do not have a current passport, more than 1,200 postoffices can help you with your application.

When you must apply in person:� if you are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time

� if your passport has been lost or stolen

� if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 12 years ago

How to apply by mail:� You may apply by mail if all of these are true:

� You can submit your most recent passport.

� You were at least 16 years old when it was issued.

� Your most recent passport was issued less than 12 years ago.

Passport Application

Do not sign your nameunder item 21 until you are asked to do so by theperson accepting your application.

Pre-signed forms cannot be accepted.

� You use the same name you used in your most recent passport, or you provide proper documentation to verify thatyour name has changed.

� You are not currently residing abroad.

If all of these are true, ask at your post office for Form DSP-82 and follow the instructions on the back.

For more information, visit our website at www.usps.gov.


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Passport Fees:

Age 16 Standard Application (Form DSP-11) $60and over

Age 15 Standard Application (Form DSP-11) $40and under

Passport Form DSP-82 $40Renewal

If you must travel quickly, Expedited Service is available for an additional $35 for each application.

Application for Passportby Mail

To complete your application, you need:� to fill out Application Form DSP-11

� to pay all applicable fees

� proof of U.S. citizenship

� proof of identity

� two identical 2" x 2" photographs taken during the past 6 months

To prove you are a U.S. citizen, you need one of these:� previous U.S. passport

� naturalization certificate

� consular report of birth abroad

� certified birth certificate

� certificate of citizenship

If none are available, ask about other options.

To prove your identity, you need one of these:� previous U.S. passport

� certificate of citizenship

� government ID (city, state, federal)

� work ID from current employer

� pilot or flight attendant ID

� naturalization certificate

� current valid driver’s license

� military ID (for military personnel and dependents)

� Merchant Marines card (Seaman’s Card, Z Card)

� student ID (if currently enrolled)

Tips on passport photos:Wear normal street attire. You may not wear a uniform, except forreligious attire worn every day. If you must wear a head coveringfor medical or religious reasons, submit a signed statement withthe application. You may not wear dark or non-prescription glassesin photographs except for medical reasons (which may require a medical certificate).

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Passport photos must be:� white or off-white background

� 1"–1 3/8" from your chin to the top of your head

� full-face, clear, viewed from the front, with an unobscured view ofyour hair and hairline

Two new changes:We also process two special applications under an agreement withthe State Department:

� No Fee Passport: The customer does not pay the StateDepartment fee, but does pay the Postal Service an executionfee of $15. Enter all fees you collect into AIC 264.

� Short Paid Application: The State Department is returning theseapplications to the customer. Collect a $15 execution fee andenter it into AIC 264.


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9-3 Stamps by MailTM

Save a trip to the post office: No trips—no lines—no hassles.

With Stamps by Mail, you can purchase stamps, stamped cards,and stamped envelopes through the mail. You can get order formsat your post office or from your letter carrier. Simply fill in your orderform and drop it, along with your check or money order, into acollection box—or return it to your carrier. There is no servicecharge, and you should receive your order in 3-5 business days.

To ensure that your order is processed:� Please do not send cash through the mail.

� Make your check or money order to “Postmaster”.

� Fill out and include the Return Label with your order.

Orders of $200 or more are sent by Certified Mail

Someone must sign for the package when it is delivered. If no one is available, the carrier will leave a notice asking the recipient to pick it up at the post office.

If no one will be available to sign for your package, you may want toplace more than one order and keep each purchase below $200.

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PS Form 3227

Stamps by MailTM

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Mail Forwarding/Change of Address


Use this free service to forward mail permanently or temporarily.

Get a Change of Address Form at the post office, print the form, or get more information at MoversNet™ atwww.usps.gov/moversnet.

The forms you need:� PS Form 3575 (to notify the Postal Service)

� PS Form 3576 (to notify the correspondents, publishers, and businesses who mail to you)

What you need to do: � 6 weeks before you move, notify all magazines, newspapers,

and businesses. (Use the free Notification Postcards (PS Form 3576) and apply postage.)

� 30 days before you move, fill out and sign PS Form 3575.

Does everyone in the family fill in a separate form?� If everyone in the family is moving to the same address and has

the same last name, fill out just one form.

� Fill out a separate form for each person who is moving to anotheraddress and each person with a different last name.

If your name changes:� Fill out two forms—one with your old name and one with your

new name.

PS Form 3575

Please fill in the form and sign it.Unsigned forms cannot be processed.

What the Postal Service will do:� Send two confirmation letters: one to the address you are

leaving and one to your new address after the date of your move to circumvent fraud.

� Begin forwarding your mail on the start date you specify.

Where to get the forms:� at your local post office

� print your own at our Web site

Service specifications:� First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Express Mail: free for 12 months

unless you request otherwise

� Periodicals (newspapers, magazines): free for 60 days

� Standard Mail (A): not forwarded unless requested by the mailer (under 16 ounces)

� Standard Mail (B): free for 12 months locally, but you payforwarding charges if you move outside the local area (4th Class Parcel Post)


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Adoption 6-1

Aerogrammes 4-4

Airmail 4-5

Annual Stamp Yearbooks 6-2

Aquarium Fish 7-1

Arctic Animals 7-2

Ballet 6-3

Breast Cancer Research 6-4

Bugs Bunny 6-5

Certificate of Mailing 1-8

Certified Mail 1-2

Change of Address 9-4

Collect on Delivery (COD) 1-7

Wile E. Coyote retail 7-5stamps/philatelic 6-6

Delivery Confirmation 1-1

Dinero Seguro 5-1

Daffy Duckretail 7-6stamps/philatelic 6-7

Express Mail 2-1

Express Mail International Service 4-2

FIRSTCLASS PHONECARDTM 9-1

General Information Intro

Global Delivery Services Section 4

Global Express Guaranteed 4-1

Global Priority Mail 4-3

Guide to U.S. Stamps 6-13

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Patricia Roberts Harris 6-8

Hearts, Victorian (Love 1999) 7-8

Edwin Powell Hubble 6-9

Information Intro

Insects & Spidersretail 7-4stamps/philatelic 6-10

Insurance 1-6

International Parcel Post 4-6

LibertyCash Card 5-2

Looney TunesBugs Bunny 6-5Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner 6-6, 7-5Daffy Duck 6-7, 7-6Multi-characters 7-7

LOVE 6-11

Love 1999: Victorian Hearts 7-8

Love 2000 7-9

Love 2000 Millennium Products 7-10

Mail Forwarding 9-4

Millennium Products (Love 2000) 7-10

Millennium Rose (Spring 2000) 7-13

Miscellaneous Section 9

Money Orders 5-3

Money Services Section 5

Multi-characters, Looney Tunes 7-7

Pacific Coast Rain Foreststamps/philatelic 6-12retail 7-14

Packaging Products Section 8

Passport Application 9-2

Philatelic Products and Stamps Section 6

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phone cards FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD 9-1

Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps 6-13

Postal Web site Section 3

Premium Services Section 2

Priority Mail 2-2

Registered Mail 1-4

Retail Merchandise Section 7

Return Receipt 1-5

Return Receipt for Merchandise 1-3

Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote stamps/philatelic 6-6retail 7-5

Sonoran Desertstamps/philatelic 6-14retail 7-11

Space Discovery Kids Book 6-15

Special Services Section 1

Spiders & Insectsstamps/philatelic 6-10retail 7-4

Spring 1999Sonoran Desert 7-11Tropical Flowers 7-12

Spring 2000Millennium Rose 7-13Pacific Coast Rain Forest 7-14

Stamp Yearbooks, Annual 6-2

Stampin’ the Future 6-16

Stamps and Philatelic Products Section 6

Stamps by Mail 9-3

Stars & Stripes 6-18

Surface Mail 4-7

Sylvester & Tweetystamps/philatelic 6-17

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Tropical Flowers (Spring 1999) 7-12

Tweety & Sylvesterstamps/philatelic 6-17

20th Century American Trains 6-19

U.S. Navy Subs: Los Angeles Class 6-20

U.S. Stamp Guide 6-13

Victorian Hearts (Love 1999) 7-8

Web site Section 3

Wile E. Coyote & Road Runnerstamps/philatelic 6-6retail 7-5

Yearbooks, Annual Stamp 6-2

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