2003.09.03  USA Antiques Toys Definitive New Format
The USPS issued four 37-cent Antique Toys definitive stamps in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) double-sided convertible booklet of 20 on September 3, 2003, in Washington, DC. The stamps, designed by Derry Noyes, Washington, DC, and photographed by Sally Andersen-Bruce, New Milford, Connecticut, will go on sale nationwide September 4, 2003.

The Antiques Toys definitive stamps previously were issued on July 26, 2002, in a PSA convertible booklet of 20, PSA vending booklet of 20, and PSA coil of 100.
 

Issue Date & City September 3, 2003, Washington, DC 20066
Issue Antique Toys
Denomination & Design 4x37-cent, Antique Toys
Designer Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Photographer Sally Andersen-Bruce, New Milford, CT
Engraver Keating Gravure
Art Director Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Typographer Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
Modeler Avery Dennison, SPD
Manufacturing Process Gravure
Format Double-sided convertible booklet of 20 (4 designs)
Printer Avery Dennison, (AVR)
Printed at AVR, Clinton, SC
Press Type Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK)
Print Quantity 2.25 billion stamps
Paper Type Prephosphored, Type I
Adhesive Type Pressure sensitive
Processed at AVR, Clinton, SC
Colors Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, Black
Image Area (w x h) 0.818 x 0.720 in./ 20.777 x 18.288 mm
Overall Size (w x h) 0.980 x 0.870 in./ 24.892 x 22.098 mm
Full Booklet Size (w x h) 6.125 x 1.74 in./ 155.58 x 44.196 mm
Plate Size 800 stamps per revolution
Plate Numbers "V" followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings "?2002 USPS" • Plate numbers • "Peel here to fold" • Self-adhesive stamps • "DO NOT WET"

       

Original information and image from USPS Post Bullitin