First day cover commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first operation of John Bull locomotive

Made:
1981 in United States

First day cover commemorating the 150th anniverdary of the first operation of the locomotive John Bull in America. The envelope was carried in a coach behind the John Bull on 15 September 1981.

Details

Category:
Railway Stamps & Covers
Object Number:
2004-7408
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 3.5827 x 6.4961 in.; 91 x 165 mm
type:
commemorative cover
credit:
Divall, Prof. Colin

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