June 6, 2024, Biloxi. Experience the thrills of a favorite American pastime with the new Carnival Nights stamps from the U.S. Postal Service.

The pane of 20 includes 10 unique stamps that capture the energy and color of a summer carnival at night. A panoply of rides is shown in vibrant neon hues against the black, night sky. Fireworks burst from behind a panorama of lights, and a row of glittering amusement booths invite passers-by to try their luck.

Product Specs:

Issue:	Carnival Nights Stamps
Item Number:	485100
Denomination &	First-Class Mail Forever
Format:	Pane of 20 (10 designs)
Series:	N/A
Issue Date & City:	June 6, 2024, Biloxi, MS 39530
Art Director:	Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Designer:	Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Existing Photo:	Sarah Beard Buckley
Existing Photo:	Bob Davidson
Existing Photo:	Aleff Gripp
Existing Photo:	Pamela Hennessey
Existing Photo:	Timothy Hughes
Existing Photo:	Phil Roeder
Existing Photo:	Joseph Sohm
Existing Photo:	Anthony Totah
Existing Photos:	Annette Shaff
Modeler:	Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process:	Offset
Printer:	Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type:	Alprinta 74
Stamps per Pane:	20
Print Quantity:	18000000
Paper Type:	Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type:	Pressure-sensitive
Colors:	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Stamp Orientation:	Horizontal
Image Area (w x h):	1.4200 x 0.8400 in. / 36.0680 x 21.3360 mm
Overall Size (w x h):	1.5600 x 0.9800 in. / 39.6240 x 24.8920 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h):	7.2400 x 6.4800 in. / 183.8960 x 164.5920 mm
Press Sheet Size (w x h):	21.7200 x 20.4400 in. / 551.6880 x 519.1760 mm
Plate Size:	180 stamps per revolution
Plate Number:	“B” followed by four (4) single digits in bottom two corners
Front:	Header: CARNIVAL NIGHTS • Plate number in bottom two corners
Back:	© 2023 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (485100) • Plate position diagram (9) • Promotional text

Carnival Nights First Day Cover:

Each #6 ¾ envelope bears 1 affixed Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.

Carnival Nights Digital Color Postmark:

Each #6 ¾ envelope bears 1 affixed Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.

 

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