The U.S. Postal Service teams up with Circus World in Baraboo, WI, for the issuing of the Vintage Circus Posters Commemorative stamps along with the unveiling of the new Pictorial Postmark Art. The stamps come in eight designs and showcase the colorful imagery of daring feats, performers, and animals from 20th century circus poster art. The stamps will be on sale during the event and can be used on cards and letters, then cancelled with the special postmark.
Circus World is celebrating the 130th anniversary of the first Ringling Bros. Circus performance in Baraboo, WI. In attendance for this special event will be the authentic 1925 Cole Bros. ticket wagon, an antique calliope wagon built in 1915, circus performers and the original posters that inspired the exciting new stamps.
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Circus World
Date and Time
Monday May 5, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014 9:00 a.m.
Location
Baraboo Post Office 303 Broadway St. Baraboo, WI 53913