The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-26
Local Branch Will Not Receive Supply
 For Ordinary Mail
New Postage, in Commemoration of l933 Antarctic Expedition, Will Be of Three-Cent Denomination,
 Resembling Special Delivery Stamp Collectors
 MayObtain Them Through Philatelic Agency

commemoration of the Byrd Ant arctic expedition of 1888 for use on letters mailed through the Little America postoffice to be established at the base camp of the expedition in the territory of the south pole.
 The stamp will be of the same size and shape as special delivery stamps. o.ss by 1.42 inches. ar ranged vertically. The stamp is surrounded by a narrow double line border, and will be printed Tn navy blue. Across the top of the stamp is the inscription, byro Antarctic Expedition IT., arranged In two lines in solid roman. Tn the central part of the stamp is ' large geographic globe, the sides OF which are partly hidden behind the border.
 Routes of the several Byrd flights are depicted by dotted lines with the dates thereof in solid gothic. Proposed new flights to the Antarctic and to the south polo are also indicated. The position of the base camp is marked by a solid dark circle, with the wording "Lit- tie America" in solid gothic extend- ing parallel with the line of longi- tude to the west of the base. With. In e circle with white ground and double line border, in each lower corner, is the large numeral "S" In solid colors. At the bottom of the stamp Is a narrow horizontal panel with white ground contain ing the word "cents" in solid goth- ic. In a ribbon panel directly above, with white ground, are the words "U. S. Postage, also in solid gothic lettering. A clouded effect, heavy below and lighter at the top, forms background for the central globe.
 Since the department has no means of providing for the trans- portation of this philatelic mail to Little. America, other than through facilities of the Byrd Antarctic ex- petition, arrangements have been made with the expedition to accept covers for mailing through the Lit- tie America post office, bearing ap- proprlate postmark, Ut Q service charge of 50 cents for each letter exclusive of the postage rate of 3 cents, to cover which the special stamp is being issued. Stamps of the regular or other commemora. {. tive Issues should not be used on mail matter to be sent to Little America and covers bearing such stamps will not be forwarded.
 Collectors desiring the Little America cancellations may send the desired number of addressed covers under separate wrapper plainly marked: Byrd Antarctic expedition, care of Postmaster, Norfolk, Va" in time to be rec ceivcd not later than october S, the announced sailing date of the expedition from that port. accom-. panied with 6 postal money.order remittance of 53 cents for each cover. the money order to be made payable to the Byrd Antarctic Ex- petition, Norfolk, Va. Postage stamps will not be accepted in pay ment.
 However, stamp collectors desir. ing Little America stamps for col. lection use may obtain same from the Philatelic Agency. Post once Department. where the stamp will be available at face value begin- ming october 0. 193S.
 As the new Little America 8. cent stamp Is being issued solely for use on mail matter of tho Ant. arctic Expedition. supplies thereof will not Do placed on sale in post offices for use on ordinary domes. tic mail,