Special postal cancellation fetes Sequim’s centennial

SEQUIM — In cooperation with the Strait Stamp Society and the 2013 Strait Stamp Show, a special postal cancellation celebrating the Sequim centennial will be available from Aug. 10 through Sept. 10.

The cancellation first will be available at the Strait Stamp Show at the Masonic Lodge, 700 S. Fifth Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to

5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.

Those interested can bring their letters to the show and have them stamped with the special cancellation.

After the show and through Sept. 10, people can take letters to the Sequim Post Office and request the special cancellation.

The Strait Stamp Society also has produced a special letter-sized envelope with the Sequim centennial logo.

Envelopes will be available for purchase at the show for $1 and for $2 with the special cancellation.

Admission to the Strait Stamp Show is free.

Children receive free stamps at the door, and there will be door prizes given throughout the day.

Refreshments will be available at the show.

The show will feature stamp dealers from Washington and Oregon, and framed stamp exhibits.

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