1960 4c Pony Express Centennial
United States · 1960 · 4 cents
This stamp features a dynamic depiction of a Pony Express rider on a galloping horse, with a dotted line illustrating the route from Sacramento to St. Joseph. It was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the legendary mail service.
The Pony Express was a vital mail service operating for 18 months in 1860-1861, using horse-mounted riders to deliver mail across the American West. It significantly reduced mail delivery times before the advent of the transcontinental telegraph.
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Engraved
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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