This stamp shows a bridge over the Mississippi River. It is part of the Trans-Mississippi set.
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1869 SS Adriatic 12c Green
This pictorial shows the SS Adriatic. I do not own this stamp yet. It is here courtesy of the Wikimedia Commons.
Continue Reading1893 Columbian Exposition: Santa Maria 3c Green
This stamp commemorates Columbus by showing a likeness of his flagship, the Santa Maria. Note: I do not own this stamp yet. It is here courtesy of the Wikimedia Commons.
Continue Reading1869 Train 3c Ultramarine
This stamp shows a locomotive used to transport both people and mail in its day.
Continue ReadingSteel Plant 25c Carmine Rose
This parcel post stamp shows a steel plant.
Continue ReadingAirplane 20c Carmine Rose
This parcel post stamp shows an airplane (or aeroplane) carrying mail – possibly parcels, if they don’t weigh to much.
Continue ReadingAutomobile 15c Carmine Rose
This parcel post stamp shows an automobile delivering parcels.
Continue ReadingSteamship 10c Carmine Rose
This parcel post stamp shows a steamship and mail tender, presumably hauling parcels.
Continue ReadingMail Train 5c Carmine Rose
This parcel post stamp shows a mail train, presumably carrying parcels.
Continue ReadingRural Carrier 4c Carmine Rose
This parcel post stamp shows rural delivery of parcels by horse and coach. This particular stamp is also a perfin. I have not been able to determine what letters or symbols the holes show. Do you know?
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