USPS Souvenir Page #2266 #2451 – 1991 4c Transportation Series: Steam Car


U.S. #2451
4¢ Steam Carriage
Transportation Series
 
Issue Date: January 25, 1991
City: Tucson, AZ
Quantity: 508,000,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Engraved
Perforations: 9.8
Color: Multicolored
 
The 1886 Steam Carriage was one of the earliest self-propelled vehicles. The body consisted of a wide wooden framework mounted on top of a horizontal boiler barrel. Shallow water tanks were placed on either side, forming bench seats that provided enough room for 10 passengers. This novelty never gained popularity, however, due to the fact that it was noisy, dirty, and uncomfortable.
 
U.S. #2451 is part of the popular Transportation Series. The Transportation Series contains 59 stamps with engraved designs featuring modes of transportation from the baby buggy to the racecar. 

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If you buy more than one item from us, depending on size and weight you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your items qualifies for combined shipping we will repackage your items refunding the savings at the time of shipping. 

When purchasing postage stamps there are three categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;
eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz     Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable 
  • Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz      No Tracking Number Arrives within  2 to 7 days.
  • Priority Mail for above 15 oz                       Arrives within  2 to 3 days 
Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight