Shown above are four maximum cards with the 25-cent Classic Mail Transportation commemorative stamps issued November 19, 1989. The text from the back of the cards is shown below the corresponding image.
The stamps are from a block of four stamps that was during WORLD STAMP EXPO '89 an international philatelic exhibition sponsored by the US Postal Service. The exhibition took place November 17-20 and November 24-December 3 in conjunction with the 20th Congress of the Universal Postal Union. The stamps feature vehicles that have delivered mail and range from colonial America to the early twentieth century: the stagecoach of 1850s, paddlewheel steamer, biplane, and depot-hack type automobile. (source: 20th UPU Congress Issue)
These maxi cards are lovely! The stage coach one is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteGoodness I don't remember these stamps at all. But you have a wonderful set of cards. thank you for participating.
ReplyDeleteLovely set of cards, but the one of the paddle steamer is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteThese are great. Hard to choose which is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great series. I've never seen either the stamps or the cards before.
ReplyDeleteGreat set, the cards really show the detail - the romance of mail. Looking at the narrow motor vehicle I'm wondering where the mail was kept.
ReplyDeleteI don't have to chose a favourite, do I? These cards and stamps are a neat way of showing postal history.
ReplyDeleteGreat set! The airmail one is interesting - I start imagining a bag opening and letters flying out all over the place!
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