US 1966 Great River Road 5c. Scott. 1319


US 1966 Great River Road 5c. Scott. 1319


Series: Great River Road Issue

Stamp details: Map of Central United States with Great River Road

Issued date: 21-10-1966 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 5c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1319
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1299
Michel (Germany): 910x
Yvert et Tellier (France): 812

Dimensions (height x width):
40mm x 26mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press

Stamp Colors: Vermillion, yellow, blue and green
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Paper: Normal

Themes: Map, River

Total print: 127,585,000 (estimate)

Description: The Great River Road is a collection of state and local roads that follow the course of the Mississippi River through ten states of the United States. They are Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. It formerly extended north into Canada, serving the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. The road is designated as both a National Scenic Byway and an All-American Road in several states along the route.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_River_Road