U.S. Postal Service Knits New Stamps for the Holidays

Stamp Unveiling Ceremony at the Geneva History Center

What:
The U.S. Postal Service in partnership with the Geneva Wool and Company store will unveil the new Holiday Knits 41-cent commemorative postage stamps.

Who:
Kevin Burns, Mayor, Geneva, IL
Jean Gaines, Chairman, Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Lesley Edmondson, Owner, Wool and Company
Neil Edmondson, Owner, Wood and Company
Belinda Bolding, Postmaster, Geneva IL Post Office

When:
12 Noon, Thursday, November 1, 2007

Where:
Geneva History Center
113 South Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134

Background:
The four stamps featuring classic wintertime imagery were designed and machine-knitted by nationally known illustrator Nancy Stahl who designed and machine-knitted four stamps featuring classic Christmastime imagery. There’s a dignified stag, a snow-dappled evergreen tree, a perky snowman sporting a top hat and a whimsical teddy bear, each sure to add an extra touch of warmth to seasonal correspondence. The Holiday Knits 41-cent commemorative postage stamps went on sale nationwide on October 25.

To obtain a 300 dpi image of the stamp visit:http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2007stamps/downloadcenter.htm

Contacts:
USPS: Tim Ratliff, 630-260-5606, cell 630-853-8926, timothy.d.ratliff@usps.gov
Wool and Company: Lesley Edmondson, 630-232-2305.

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