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Oil Wagon 1890s

Series: Transportation

First Day of Issue Date: April 18, 1985

First Day of Issue Location: Oil Center, NM

About This Stamp

The 10.1-cent Oil Wagon coil stamp was placed on sale April 18, 1985, in Oil Center, New Mexico. This 10.1-cent stamp was issued to meet the five-digit rate for bulk third-class mailings. The stamp was issued in coils of 500 and 3,000 and engraved through the intaglio process. The stamp design was by James Schleyer.

First Day of Issue Ceremony

First Day of Issue Date: April 18, 1985
First Day of Issue Location: Oil Center, NM

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