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Transcontinental Railroad Sheet of 18 US First Class Postage Stamps American Golden Spike Train (18 Stamps)

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Special Features

  • Brand new single-sided sheet of 18 self-stick Forever stamps
  • Issued in 2019 but valid forever for one-ounce postage
  • Forever stamps will also be equal to the one-ounce first class rate

Description

On May 10, 2019, in Promontory Summit, UT, the U.S. Postal Service issued the Transcontinental Railroad stamps (Forever priced at the First-Class Mail rate) in three designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 18 stamps (Item 570400). Three new stamps in a pane of 18 mark the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, a massive engineering feat that reduced travel time across the country from as much as 6 months to about 1 week and made the American West an integral part of the nation. Two different stamps feature the Jupiter and the No. 119 locomotives that powered the trains carrying the officers and guests of two train companies to the “Golden Spike Ceremony,” which was held when the two rail lines were joined at Promontory Summit in Utah. A third stamp portrays the famous golden spike that was a prominent part of the ceremony. Each of the stamps and the header feature gold-foiled highlights that produce a glimmering effect. Art director Greg Breeding designed the issuance. Michael J. Deas painted the Jupiter and No. 119 stamps. Kevin Cantrell illustrated the stamp depicting the ceremonial golden spike and did the border treatments and typography for all three stamps. This listing is for ONE sheet of 18 stamps

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