Pony Express 100th Anniversary Commemorative
United States · 1960 · 4 cents
This 4-cent commemorative stamp, issued in 1960, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Pony Express. The design features a dynamic depiction of a Pony Express rider on horseback, galloping across the plains.
The Pony Express was a vital mail service operating from 1860-1861, connecting the eastern and western United States before the transcontinental telegraph, symbolizing American frontier spirit and rapid communication.
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