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23¢ Lunch Wagon (BEP)
Water-Activated Coils of 100, 500 and 3,000
| Scott# 2464 |
Plate # 2, 3 (Smooth Tag - Dull Gum) |
| Scott# 2464a |
Plate # 3 (Mottled Tag - Dull Gum) / 3, 4, 5 (Mottled Tag - Shiny Gum) |
| Scott# 2464b |
Plate # 2, 3 (Smooth Tag - Dull Gum) / 3 (Mottled Tag - Dull Gum) (Imperf) |
| Series |
Transportation |
| Issue Date & City |
April 12, 1991, Columbus, Ohio |
| Nationwide Sale |
April 13, 1991 |
| Designer |
Robert Brangwynne, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Art Director |
Richard Sheaff (CSAC) |
| Typographer |
Richard Sheaff (CSAC) |
| Engravers |
Vignette - Gary Chaconas (BEP), Lettering and Numerals - Gary Slaught (BEP) |
| To Press / Quantity |
Late 1990 / Initial Order 595,092,000 |
| Coil Size |
100, 500, 3000 |
| Printer |
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Washington, DC. |
| Presses |
C (901) |
| Process |
Intaglio |
| Where Printed |
BEP, Washington, DC. |
| Where Processed |
BEP, Washington, DC. |
| Plate Size & Interval |
864 (18 x 48) stamps per revolution / plate # every 48 stamps |
| Paper and Gum |
Type IV, Water-Activated |
| Tagging |
Prephosphored Coated (Solid Tag) Paper, Uncoated (Mottled Tag) |
| Perf Gauge |
10.2 Vertically |
| Color (PMS) |
Blue (PMS 295U) |
| Overall Size (w x h) |
apx 0.87 x 0.96 in. / 22.1 x 24.4 mm |
| Earliest Known Use |
April 12, 1991 |