{"product_id":"1982-stagecoach-1890s-first-day-cover-transportation-series","title":"1982 Stagecoach 1890s – First Day Cover | Transportation Series","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis classic 1982 First Day Cover from the U.S. Postal Service's Transportation Series features the iconic 4¢ Stagecoach 1890s coil stamp. With its vivid red illustrations of horse-drawn stagecoaches and a dramatic black-and-white cachet photograph, it captures a romantic chapter of American westward expansion and mail delivery history—perfect for transportation and postal history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧾 Key Points:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milwaukee, WI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4¢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stagecoach 1890s | Transportation Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrates the rugged stagecoaches that carried passengers, mail, and freight across the American West in the late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Market Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5–$15 USD, depending on condition and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🖼️ Product Overview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis First Day Cover highlights the 4¢ coil stamp depicting a detailed red illustration of a 1890s stagecoach, issued as part of the popular Transportation Series. The left side features a striking black-and-white photographic cachet showing a full stagecoach with passengers and horses in motion, evoking the speed and adventure of early American travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrip of five attached 4¢ \"Stagecoach 1890s\" coil stamps in red ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: \"MILWAUKEE, WI AUG 19 1982 53201\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge black-and-white cachet photograph of a stagecoach with driver, passengers, and team of horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold text: \"OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent title in elegant script: \"Stagecoach 1890s 4c Coil Stamp\" with \"TRANSPORTATION SERIES - 1982\" below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" printed in strong black lettering on the right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHighly appealing to collectors of U.S. transportation-themed stamps, coil issues, and historic mail delivery artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on August 19, 1982, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this 4¢ coil stamp was part of the U.S. Postal Service's ongoing Transportation Series, which honored classic American vehicles and modes of transport. Stagecoaches were vital to 19th-century communication and travel, carrying U.S. Mail across vast distances before the dominance of railroads. This issue pays tribute to the rugged spirit of the American frontier and the critical role stagecoaches played in expanding the nation's postal network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Collectible Value:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a well-designed First Day Cover from the popular Transportation Series with a clear cancellation and attractive cachet, it offers good availability for collectors while holding steady appeal in the $5–$15 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors specializing in U.S. Transportation Series stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts of Western Americana and stagecoach history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists interested in coil stamps and multi-stamp strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections on historic American transportation and postal heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover includes a continuous strip of five identical red stagecoach stamps, creating a dramatic visual effect when paired with the black postmark that neatly cancels the center stamp. The detailed cachet photograph shows the \"U.S. MAIL\" emblem on the stagecoach door, emphasizing its official postal role. The elegant script title and \"ArtCraft\" producer mark add a touch of classic cachet craftsmanship from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1982 Stagecoach 1890s First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294290706596,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05092025_063.jpg?v=1775153939","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1982-stagecoach-1890s-first-day-cover-transportation-series","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}