USPS News: Philatelic Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2001 Stamp Release No. 01-033 Postal Service to Issue Postal Card Celebrating Northwestern University's Sesquicentennial WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will help Northwestern University commemorate the 150th anniversary of the university's founding when a new stamped postal card is issued April 28 in Evanston, Ill. The official first day of issue ceremony for the Northwestern University stamped postal card will take place at 3:15 p.m. in the Norris Center at 1999 Campus Drive on the university campus. "The Postal Service is proud to participate in Northwestern University's sesquicentennial celebration," said Einar V. Dyhrkopp, member of the presidentially appointed Postal Service Board of Governors, who will be the dedicating official. "Northwestern joins other notable institutions whose beautiful architecture and dedication to higher learning have been commemorated in the Historic Preservation series," he said. The Northwestern University stamped postal card is the 53rd in the series. It will be available April 28 at the ceremony and at Evanston post offices. Starting April 30, the stamped postal card will be available at other Illinois post offices and at Postal Stores and Philatelic Centers across the country. Founded in 1851 as a small liberal arts college, Northwestern has evolved into one of the nation's leading private research and teaching institutions with some 17,500 full-time and part-time students, enrolled in 12 colleges and schools on two lakefront campuses in Evanston and Chicago. It has a full-time faculty of 2,100. The 20-cent stamped postal card features a depiction of the tower of University Hall, which was completed in 1869 and is the oldest building on campus. Arnold C. Holeywell, of Warrenton, Va., illustrated the card, and Howard Paine, of Delaplane, Va., was the art director. For a schedule of Northwestern University Sesquicentennial events, visit the university's Web site at www.nu150.northwestern.edu. To see the Northwestern University stamped postal card, and other images of forthcoming 2001 stamps and stationery, visit the Postal Store at www.usps.com and select "Stamp Release Schedule." To see previous releases, select "Index of Stamp Issues." All current stamps and other philatelic products, as well as a free comprehensive catalog, are available by calling toll free 1 800 STAMP-24. A selection of current stamps and gift items are available online at the Postal Store. # # # How to Order the First Day of Issue Postmark Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamped cards at their local Post Office; by telephone at 1 800 STAMP-24; and at the Postal Store Web site, www.usps.com. They should address the cards (to themselves or others) and place them in a large envelope addressed to: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY STAMPED CARD, POSTMASTER, 1101 DAVIS ST, EVANSTON IL 60201-9991. After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the cards or envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by May 28, 2001. TECHNICAL DETAILS Issue: Northwestern University Item Number: 220600 Denomination & Type of Issue: 20-cent Stamped Card Format: Stamped Card Series: Historic Preservation Issue Date & City: April 28, 2001, Evanston, IL 60201 Illustrator: Arnold C. Holeywell, Warrenton, VA Designer: Howard Paine, Delaplane, VA Engraver: N/A Art Director: Howard Paine, Delaplane, VA Typographer: Howard Paine, Delaplane, VA Modeler: N/A Manufacturing Process: Offset Printer: Government Printing Office (GPO) Printed at: GPO, Washington, DC Press Type: Offset Stamps per Coil/Pane: N/A Print Quantity: 6 million stamped cards Paper Type: 22-lb. bright white Gum Type: N/A Processed at: GPO, Washington, DC Colors: Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, Black Card Orientation: Horizontal Image Area (w x h): 1.5 x 2.25 in./38.10 x 57.15 mm Overall Size (w x h): 5.5 x 3.5 in./139.59 x 88.83 mm Full Pane Size (w x h): N/A Plate Size: N/A Plate Numbers: N/A Marginal Markings: © 2000 USPS - Recycled logo followed by "recycled" Catalog Item Number(s): 220640 Stamped Card - $0.22 220661 Card w/First Day Cancellation - $0.32