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2026-02-14-janesville-wi

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Size: C63402/14/2026 • Sequence #

The Patriotic Milestone (Janesville Stamp Club 67th Annual Exhibition) - Janesville, WI

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The Patriotic Milestone

Celebrating 250 years of American Independence (1776–2026), this commemorative cover marks the Janesville Stamp Club’s 67th Annual Exhibition. As the nation salutes its Semiquincentennial, we honor the enduring legacy of the American spirit and the 41 Revolutionary War veterans who found their final resting place in the soil of Wisconsin. Since 1959, the Janesville Stamp Club has been dedicated to preserving history, one stamp at a time, in the heart of the Rock River Valley.

The Janesville Stamp Club (JSC) was organized in 1959 to promote the ‘King of Hobbies’ in Rock County. On February 14, 2026, the JSC proudly hosts its 67th Annual Exhibition and Bourse. This ‘Exhibition Station’ souvenir commemorates the United States Semiquincentennial, blending national pride with the local tradition of philatelic study. We celebrate the hobby’s power to connect us to our past, our neighbors, and our nation’s 250-year journey toward liberty.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features a striking silhouette of a Revolutionary War continental soldier holding a rifle next to a Betsy Ross thirteen-star American flag flying proudly. In the background is a grey silhouette map of the state of Wisconsin marked with 41 blue stars indicating where the soldiers are buried. Arched over the top is the text “67th Annual Janesville Stamp Club Exhibition,” with the baseline inscription reading “Honoring the 41 Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Wisconsin / February 14, 2026”. A separate regional map element in the lower right corner highlights Janesville with a red star marker.
  • Pictorial Postmark: A black ink pictorial cancel from Janesville, Wisconsin dated February 14, 2026. The postmark depicts a vintage cannon firing a massive cloud of smoke, labeled “Exhibition Station / February 14, 2026 / Janesville, WI” to the left, and “Saluting America’s 250th Anniversary” inside the smoke trail on the right.
  • Franking: Features a USPS Love stamp from the “Two Birds” series, showcasing a stylized design of a blue bird and a white bird facing one another against a vibrant orange-red background.
  • Production Credits: Cachet designed with the assistance of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image / Nano Banana and digitally edited using paint.net. Part of the Cachets for Pictorial Postmarks series by TSL (Bayamón, PR).

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Lincoln's Legacy at the Tallman House (Janesville Stamp Club Show) - Janesville, WI

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Lincoln’s Legacy at the Tallman House: A Janesville Landmark

This cacheet celebrates a cornerstone of Janesville’s rich history: the iconic Lincoln-Tallman House. This magnificent Italianate mansion gained national renown when Abraham Lincoln, then a presidential hopeful, spent the night here on October 1-2, 1859, just before delivering a pivotal speech in Beloit.

The detailed engraving of the Tallman House, paired with a profile of Lincoln and a vintage Janesville post office cancellation mark, evokes the historical significance of this local landmark. Rendered in a classic "postal brown," this design offers a glimpse into a bygone era, connecting the 67th Annual Janesville Stamp Club Show with a momentous event in American history.

The Lincoln-Tallman House stands today as a testament to 19th-century architecture and a proud reminder of Janesville’s unique connection to one of America’s most revered presidents.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Framed in an elegant, square vintage scrollwork border, the design features a detailed historical illustration of the Italianate-style Tallman House mansion alongside a sepia-toned profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln wearing his iconic top hat. The upper inscription reads "Janesville Stamp Club / 67th Annual Show", while the lower text in cursive script reads "Commemorating the Historic Tallman House / Janesville, WI". A separate grey Wisconsin state map silhouette highlighting Janesville with a red star sits in the bottom right corner.
  • Pictorial Postmark: A black ink pictorial cancel from Janesville, Wisconsin dated February 14, 2026. The postmark depicts a vintage field cannon firing a dense cloud of smoke, labeled "Exhibition Station / February 14, 2026 / Janesville, WI" to the left, and "Saluting America’s 250th Anniversary" inside the plume on the right.
  • Franking: Features a colorful USPS Love stamp from the "Two Birds" series, showing a blue bird and a red bird facing each other amidst falling yellow blossoms against a light teal sky.
  • Production Credits: Cachet designed with the assistance of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image / Nano Banana and digitally edited using paint.net. Part of the Cachets for Pictorial Postmarks series by TSL (Bayamón, PR).

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A Valentine to Philately (JANEPEX Exhibition Station) - Janesville, WI

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A Valentine to Philately: Celebrating 67 Years of JANEPEX

This cachet marks a special intersection of passion for stamps and civic pride, as the 67th Janesville Stamp Exhibition (JANEPEX) falls on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026. The heart, artfully crafted from a mosaic of global postage stamps, symbolizes the universal love for philately that brings collectors together.

The flowing “squiggly” lines intertwining with the design are inspired by Janesville’s iconic “Squiggly Tree” logo, a nod to our city’s identity as “Wisconsin’s Park Place” and its abundant natural beauty, including the winding Rock River. This design celebrates not just the joy of stamp collecting, but also the enduring spirit and picturesque charm of Janesville, Wisconsin.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features a large central heart shape composed of a vibrant mosaic pattern of multicolored global postage stamps. Sweeping across and behind the mosaic heart are elegant red and blue wind scrollwork vectors, paying tribute to Janesville’s “Squiggly Tree” identity. The main cursive heading reads “For the Love of Philately” in red script, with lower text stating “Janesville Stamp Club / Exhibition Station / Janesville, Wisconsin”. A double-lined heart accent in the lower left corner encloses “67th JANEPEX / 02-14-2026”. A separate grey Wisconsin state map silhouette marking Janesville with a red star sits in the bottom right corner.
  • Pictorial Postmark: A black ink pictorial cancel from Janesville, Wisconsin dated February 14, 2026. The postmark depicts a vintage field cannon firing a dense cloud of smoke, labeled “Exhibition Station / February 14, 2026 / Janesville, WI” to the left, and “Saluting America’s 250th Anniversary” inside the smoke plume on the right.
  • Franking: Features a colorful USPS Love stamp from the “Two Birds” series, showing a blue bird and a red bird facing each other amidst falling yellow blossoms against a light teal sky.
  • Production Credits: Cachet designed with the assistance of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image / Nano Banana and digitally edited using paint.net. Part of the Cachets for Pictorial Postmarks series by TSL (Bayamón, PR).

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The Semiquincentennial Torch (Janesville Stamp Club) - Janesville, WI

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The Semiquincentennial Torch: 250 Years of Liberty

This cachet proudly commemorates America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The central image of the Statue of Liberty’s torch symbolizes the enduring light of liberty that has guided our nation through two and a half centuries.

The stylized sunburst emanating from the torch highlights pivotal years in American history, representing key moments of growth, challenge, and triumph—from the birth of the nation to significant milestones in its development. These historical markers, culminating in 2026, underscore the continuous journey of the American experiment.

Beneath this powerful imagery, a subtle ghosted rendition of the Declaration of Independence serves as a constant reminder of the foundational principles upon which our republic was built.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features a central graphic of the Statue of Liberty’s hand holding her torch, set against a subtle, ghosted background pattern of the United States Declaration of Independence script. Radiating outward from the torch is a red and blue stylized sunburst pattern labeled with key historical milestone years: “1776”, “1812”, “1865”, “1945”, and “1976”. Arched overhead is the bold headline “Saluting America’s 250th Anniversary / 2026”. The lower left quadrant displays the text “Janesville Stamp Club / Exhibition Station” over a double underline bar reading “1776 – 2026: 250 Years of Liberty”. Next to this sits a large black star insignia inscribed with “Janesville, WI 53546” and “250”. A separate regional map element in the lower right corner highlights Janesville with a red star marker.
  • Pictorial Postmark: A black ink pictorial cancel from Janesville, Wisconsin dated February 14, 2026. The postmark depicts a vintage field cannon firing a dense cloud of smoke, labeled “Exhibition Station / February 14, 2026 / Janesville, WI” to the left, and “Saluting America’s 250th Anniversary” inside the smoke plume on the right.
  • Franking: Features a USPS Love stamp from the “Two Birds” series, depicting a stylized white bird and blue bird flying against a starry night sky with a heart-shaped moon.
  • Production Credits: Cachet designed with the assistance of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image / Nano Banana and digitally edited using paint.net. Part of the Cachets for Pictorial Postmarks series by TSL (Bayamón, PR).

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