Pictorial Postmark Calendar
These pictorial postmarks are available, until the date listed, by following the instructions on the Sending for postmarks page.
Note: This unofficial calendar is maintained by collectors, not the USPS.
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Alaska State Fair, Palmer, Alaska — 2017-08-24 | Until
2017-09-23 |
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Hacienda Lealtad Phi Delta Gamma Station, Lares, Puerto Rico — 2017-08-26 | Until
2017-09-25 |
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Neshoba County Fair “It All Started Here”, Philadelphia, Mississippi — 2017-07-21 – 2017-07-28 | Until
2017-09-26 |
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Publishers Press Station, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky — 2017-04-01 – 2017-07-01 | Until
2017-09-29 |
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Town of Boston, New York Bicentennial — 2017-06-02 | Until
2017-09-30 |
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Atkinson, New Hampshire 250th Anniversary — 2017-09-02 | Until
2017-10-02 |
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Jackson Mill Jubilee, Weston, West Virginia — 2017-09-02 | Until
2017-10-02 |
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Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion Rollag Station, Hawley, Minnesota — 2017-09-01 – 2017-09-04 | Until
2017-10-04 |
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USS Louisiana 20th Anniversary Station, Groton, Connecticut — 2017-09-06 | Until
2017-10-06 |
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Date Meets ZIP 90717, Lomita, California — 2017-09-07 | Until
2017-10-07 |
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Joel W. Sherburne 60th Anniversary Calef’s Country Store, Barrington, New Hampshire — 2017-09-07 | Until
2017-10-07 |
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Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione, U.S. Post Office, 5th Anniversary, Geneva, New York — 2017-09-08 | Until
2017-10-08 |
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USS Gabrielle Giffords Commissioning Station, Galvaston, Texas — 2017-06-10 | Until
2017-10-08 |
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175th Anniversary First Congregational Church of Christ, Lisbon, New York — 2017-09-09 | Until
2017-10-09 |
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Battle of Plattsburgh Station, Plattsburg, New York — 2017-09-09 | Until
2017-10-09 |
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Bureau County Homestead Festival Princeton, Illinois “Home Sweet Home” — 2017-09-09 | Until
2017-10-09 |
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Eastham Windmill Weekend, Boston, Massachusetts — 2017-09-09 | Until
2017-10-09 |
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C.B. Preston Memorial Library Station, Orleans, Nebraska — 2017-09-10 | Until
2017-10-10 |
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Date Meets ZIP 91017, Monrovia, California — 2017-09-10 | Until
2017-10-10 |
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Date Meets ZIP 91117, East Pasadena, California — 2017-09-11 | Until
2017-10-11 |
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USS Michigan 35th Anniversary Station, Groton, Connecticut — 2017-09-11 | Until
2017-10-11 |
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Alcatraz Island Station, San Francisco, California — 2017-08-13 | Until
2017-10-12 |
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Celebración del Centenario Senada del Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico — 2017-08-14 | Until
2017-10-13 |
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60th Anniversary of Service Station, Norway, Michigan — 2017-07-20 | Until
2017-10-18 |
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Chincoteague, Virginia Pony Swim Station — 2017-07-26 | Until
2017-10-24 |
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McCracken, Kansas Rodeo Station — 2016-07-08 | Until
2017-10-24 |
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Chincoteague, Virginia Pony Penning Station — 2017-07-27 | Until
2017-10-25 |
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39th Annual Rod & Custom Jamboree Wheels of Time SRA Station, Macungie, Pennsylvania — 2017-08-25 – 2017-08-27 | Until
2017-10-27 |
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Stump Fence Capital, Trufant, Michigan — 2017-08-28 | Until
2017-10-27 |
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Hi, I want to ask that if I want to get a pictorial postmark by SASE method, how much postage I need to affix? Any or at least first class mail postage? Thanks.
Thanks for the question, Ying Shi.
For the SASE method, each cover you submit must bear at least First Class postage (47¢), and the return envelope must bear sufficient First Class postage for the total combined weight of the covers you have submitted, plus its own weight. You will need a postal scale or some other method to weigh/estimate their combined weight.
Likely the SASE will weigh between 1 and 2 ounces (68¢) if you submit 1–2 covers, and between 2 and 3 ounces (89¢) if you submit 3–4 covers. I have a postage table generator at http://collectpostmarks.com/postage-calculator/ if you want an easy way to look up postage rates.
Please let me know if any of this is unclear.
I've been searching like crazy for a special Thanksgiving Pictorial Postmark. For the life of me, I can't find anything. Any suggestions? Many thanks!
Hi David,
I would suggest checking back at this page on the 10th of this month. Any Thanksgiving pictorials are likely to show up in the November 9th Postal Bulletin.
You could also send for postmarks from post offices with Thanksgiving-themed names. You can find them through the Post Office Search function on this site. Postmarks from Turkey, Turkey City, or Turkey Creek, for instance, might work well.
I am looking for any pictorial post marks on Red Cross tasks and activities, can't find any, your suggestions please if any? Thanks,
SC Garg
Your website is great and very helpful.
Why don't you list cancels for new stamp issues ?
Thanks for the kind words, Ray Orem!
I don't list cancels for new stamp issues because they are already covered very well by Lloyd de Vries at Virtual Stamp Club. Here is his list of cancels for 2017 stamp issues.
Does anybody else cut up cereal boxes to make stiffening material?
Hi Brian,
It's about the right thickness, but I would avoid doing that, because the very high acid content of the cardboard will cause yellowing of your covers.
I cut up 100lb cover (270gsm) cardstock from Superfine Printing these days for stiffeners. It works like a charm.
Thanks, Joshua.
Are there any announcements of postmarks for Total Eclipse yet? I really want to get in on that one.
David
My understanding is that there will be matching pictorials in cities along the path of totality, but no details have been announced yet. I will update the calendar as I learn more.
Hi David,
Check out this new site feature: an interactive map of known eclipse postmarks.
I will add to it as I find more.
Josh, thanks for all the work you do on this wonderful website. I think I will take a chance and send in for a few of these. Hopefully, they all come back nicely done and I won't be disappointed. Otherwise, I will have to contact Celia. You know the drill when they come back poorly serviced.
Has anyone had a problem with the 2017 Inaugural cancellation? I sent in some postcards in Feb, and haven't gotten them back yet.
Thanks.
August 22 - still waiting, Also a no show for the Apollo 1 cancellations.
Today marks exactly 111 days since I submitted my Apollo 1 covers, and I haven't gotten mine back either, even with the follow-up letter I sent about a month ago.
I've sent quite a few postcards for the Inaugural cancellation. A batch was delivered about a month ago. No doubt it is slow going. In the past, in some cases, I have observed some stations not delivering until the very last day the postmark was available.
These covers took 259 days to return, but at least were accompanied by a letter of apology explaining that they were misplaced and later found.
These covers took 210 days to return, with no note nor explanation whatsoever.
Sadly, yes: sometimes it takes a while.
Hi, I am planning on making some max card with stamps not enough for a post card, say 29 cents. Could I stick another 5-cent stamp on the other side? Thanks in advance.
I expect this will be a frustrating answer, but as far as I can tell, it is not expressly forbidden in the Postal Operations Manual; however, I tried it once and had the mailpiece returned to me with a note that it was against USPS regulations. The note did not cite a reference.
I would advise against trying it.
The Hyattville for the Pony Express postmark is in WY, not WV.
Fixed. The address was correct but the link text and page title were wrong. Thank you for catching that.
There are so many eclipse postmarks. Thanks for highlighting some of the interesting items.
Lots of the same field marks. I wonder what PB will show tomorrow.
Thoughts on a comprehensive list of ALL postmarks?
Hi Drew,
There are so many eclipse postmarks. Thanks for highlighting some of the interesting items.
You're welcome! Have you seen the Interactive Eclipse Postmark Map on this site?
Lots of the same field marks. I wonder what PB will show tomorrow.
Me too. I'm getting more information from readers and my own research, and will update both pages shortly.
Thoughts on a comprehensive list of ALL postmarks?
A list of post offices (as up-to-date as I can keep it) is available via this site's Post Office Search feature.
Town postmarks (in an exhaustive list) are handled brilliantly by the Post Mark Collectors' Club, and first day postmarks by Lloyd de Vries at Virtual Stamp Club, and I saw no need to duplicate their impressive efforts. Please bookmark both sites if you haven't already: they are very useful.
Thanks, I've visited the sites listed. Also Google has great search for eclipse.
http://www.kgw.com/news/eclipse/eclipse-themed-postmarks-available-at-30-oregon-posts-offices/464534570
http://www.nbcneb.com/scottsbluff/content/news/Wyoming-post-offices-offering-special-Eclipse-postmarks-440608983.html
To name a few.. Your site has brought me back to the hobby in the last few years.
Thanks again.
Are the above listings complete for pictorial cancellations. I was looking for one for the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE LUSK WY 82225 USA STATION. It is supposed to start on August 21st. Could you tell me if you have any information on this cancellation, as well as any others in WY besides the one In Glendo, WY you mentioned above?
Hi Cindy,
The list is not complete right now. Over 100 eclipse postmarks were announced today, including twenty from Wyoming. I'm working to get them processed as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, this is the image for Lusk:
Request address:
Hello, Can you give a quick explanation of what Postmark America is and how long are those postmarks available at the respective post office?
Any idea of any post offices with this postmark here? Or wait until the next postal bulletin? https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2017/pb22473/html/info_004.htm
I too am looking forward to any station offering the Reverend Fr Theodore Hesburgh pictorial postmark. I have not seen it in the postal bulletins, past or present. Any help with a quick note if finding one would be greatly appreciated! Kindest Regards and Thanks!
Jordan and Cory: I have not found any that have been announced yet, but I will add them to this page as soon as I find them.