uncommon1900-1945

US 3-cent Washington Definitive on Pioneer Zephyr Covers

Name: US 3-cent Washington Definitive on Pioneer Zephyr Covers
Brand: United States

United States · 1934 · 3¢

A 3-cent purple definitive stamp, likely depicting George Washington, affixed to two commemorative postal covers. The covers celebrate the first run (1934) and millionth mile (1939) of the Pioneer Zephyr train, featuring special cancellations.

These covers commemorate significant milestones for the Pioneer Zephyr, a pioneering diesel-powered, stainless steel streamliner train, marking its first run in 1934 and its millionth mile in 1939, showcasing early American railway innovation.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

transport railroad commemorative-cover definitive

Image: The graphics on the envelopes were created by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, a corporation that ceased to exist in 1970. · License: Public domain

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