AP
May 8, 2008
WASHINGTON - A new stamp honoring Frank Sinatra goes on sale next week.
First-day-of-sale ceremonies for the 42-cent stamp will be held Tuesday at three locations familiar to the famed singer and actor.
The price of a first-class stamp goes up a penny, to 42 cents, on Monday.
The first ceremony for the "Chairman of the Board" will be hosted by the post office's own chairman of the board of governors, Alan Kessler.
"Frank Sinatra was our nation's first modern entertainment superstar," Kessler said. "He had looks and charm, talent and skill, creativity, tenacity and style."
Joining Kessler at the 10 a.m. ceremony at Gotham Hall in New York will be Sinatra's daughter and son, Nancy and Frank Jr., as well as Rep. José Serrano (D-Bronx). Serrano has said he learned English by listening to Sinatra cords.
Two other ceremonies will be held in Las Vegas and Hoboken, NJ.
