CPS Resource CentreForthcoming USA "Jenny Invert Re-Issue" to Feature Background Map
This sheet which we introduced a few months ago is now available on the USPS.com web site for pre-order. A special $US 200 Inverted Jenny Collector’s Edition is also available for pre-order.
On September 22, 2013, the USPS is planning to issue a souvenir sheet with a re-designed Jenny Invert to commorate the opening of the Smithsonian’sNational Postal Museum opening of the William H. Gross Stamp Gallery — the world’s largest stamp gallery. This souvenir sheet features a new version of the most famous error in the history of U.S. stamps: the Inverted Jenny, a 1918 misprint that mistakenly showed a biplane flying upside down. Reprinted with a $2 denomination to make them easily distinguishable from the 24-cent originals, the Inverted Jennys on this sheet commemorate the many ways a single stamp can turn a moment in history upside down. The original engraved dies to produce the 1918 Inverted Jenny are being used in the design to produce the new stamps. In current press-release images, “the right side of the souvenir sheet shows a map of the northeastern United States that focuses on the route of the first regularly scheduled Air Mail service in May 1918. A compass rose, a common element on maps and nautical charts, appears in the lower right corner.”
Forthcoming Souvenir Sheet from San Marino
The Philatelic Bureau of San Marino is planning to issue a new souvenir sheet on June 7, 2013 that commemorates the 550th anniversary of the determination of borders between the Republic of San Marino and Italy. A proposed joint issue with Italy, the € 5.45 sheet depicts two regions prior to the “Patti di Fossombrone” (Pacts of Fossombrone) when in 1463 San Marino obtained the castles of Montegiardino, Fiorentino, Serravalle and Faetano resulting in the territorial borders that still exist today. The souvenir sheet contains four stamps in horizontal orientation. The background of the sheet shows the papal decree by which His Holiness Pius II ratified the “clauses of the previous agreements between San Marino and the papal legate Cardinal. ”
San Marino (forthcoming 2013-06-07) 550th anniversary of the determination of borders with Italy.
Elusive B.A.T. Souvenir Sheet?
Queen Elizabeth Land, 2013-02 Announcement, status unknown
New issue sleuth Mark Honig has alerted us to this supposed Feb 2013 issue from British Antarctic Territory marking the appellation of “Queen Elizabeth Land” last December 18th, 2012 by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. This rough image depicts on the right of the sheet, a map of the newly named territory with a photo image of HM Queen Elizabeth II on the left. The sheet honors the Queen in her Diamond Jubilee Year. We are uncertain of the status of this sheet. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has indicated that the name “Queen Elizabeth Land” will be used in future on all British maps, however due to the unique status of Antarctica, as stated in the Antarctic Treaty, it will be up to other countries to recognize the name if they so choose. If anyone has any additional information about this issue, please contact Mark Honig
Aerial Image Depicted on Sweden 2013 Europa Issue
The theme for the PostEurop’s 20th anniversary of Europa issues is “Vehicles of the Mail Carriers.” This year’s Europa issue from Sweden Post features an aerial image depicting a mail carrier’s route overlaid on the image. The March 14, 2013 issued 24.00 KR mini-sheet consists of two 12.00 KR stamps, one vertical stamp showing a mail carrier riding a bicycle and one horizontal stamp of a mail carrier and electric van. In the background a monochrome image which appears to be an aerial photo or high-resolution satellite image of an urban area is shown overlaid with yellow lines depicting the route of a mail carrier.
Sweden 2013 Europa Issue, 2013-03-14
Stylized Map Issue from Ireland
Ireland 2013-01-24
On January 24, 2013, An Post issued a new stylized map design helping promote “The Gathering Ireland 2013” a year long tourist promotion program for all things relating to Ireland. “The Gathering is a tourism-led initiative that seeks to harness and strengthen the connections between Ireland and its global diaspora. Billed as a spectacular, year-long celebration of all things Irish, The Gathering is an open invitation from the Irish people, to the 70 million people worldwide that claim Irish ancestry and indeed to anyone with a love of Ireland, to take a trip to Ireland during the year, and join in unique events being staged in their honour. All around Ireland, towns, villages, communities and families are organising events, festivals and special gatherings that will showcase the very best of Irish culture, tradition and sport to the Irish diaspora. It is hoped that The Gathering will deliver an additional 325,000 visitors, while also enhancing the reputation of Ireland as a warm and engaging place to visit.” The 82c single denomination features a square format showing the entire island of Ireland. “The colourful 82c stamp was designed by Irish graphic artists Design Factory, and builds on elements of The Gathering’s official logo to form a map of Ireland, representing the huge range and sheer number of events planned around the country this year.” 82c covers worldwide airmail postage for a standard letter up to 50g. [Design Factory appears to be behind some other postal issues, such as Ireland’s 2011 Europa issue. — web admin]
