Seashells

#2717-21

#2111

"D" Eagle

#2112

"D" Eagle(coil)

#2113

"D" Eagle(booklet)

#2114

Flag Over Capitol

#2115

Flag Over Capitol(coil)

#2116

Flag Over Capitol(booklet)

1985 Regular Issue Stamps

519

#2122

Eagle and Half Moon

1985 Express Mail Stamp

520

School Bus - 3.4¢: Since 1859, when a school dis-trict hired a farmer to take children to school in hiswagon, the bus has become the main means oftransportation for children to and from school. Oneof the leading manufacturers of buses is the Blue-bird Body Company. Their first bus, built in 1927,is pictured on this stamp.Buckboard - 4.9¢: Used during the late nineteenthcentury, this flat-bottomed carriage gave its passen-gers a bumpy ride. Rather than using metal crosss-prings, an axle of flexible wood was used. Thesewagons, either manufactured or homemade, weregenerally driven in rural areas.Star Route Truck - 5.5¢: Established in 1834, StarRoutes are postal routes on which mail is deliveredby a private individual under contract with the postoffice. At the time this act went into effect, stagecoaches were the principal means of transportation.Later, boats, trains, and even airplanes were intro-duced. The truck on this stamp is typical of thoseused in the 1920s.Tricycle - 6¢: Today the tricycle is used by childrentoo young to ride a bicycle. When first introduced,adults rode it as well. Developed as an altemative tothe French bicycle, which was high-seated, un-stable, and difficult to get on and off from, the tri-cycle was much safer and just as fast.Tractor - 7.l¢: Developed in the late 1890s, thetractor (from TRACtion moTOR) revolutionized theAmerican farming industry With these remarkablegasoline engines, power could be transmitted tocombines, hay balers, and mowers. Plus the newmachine was more powerful than animals, nevertired, and could cultivate more land, yielding morecrops. Today, tractors are built in many shapes andsizes for specialized jobs from building dams tomowing our backyards.Ambulance - 8.3¢: The ambulance pictured on thisstamp was primarily used during the Civil War totransport medical supplies, water kegs, and hoses.Patented by Edward McKean in 1861, this particu-lar model had fans which were activated by move-ment of the wheels and stretchers mounted onwheels so they could be moved easily from oneplace to another.Tow Truck - 8.5¢: Initially lightweight and lackingforce, the tow truck has become larger, morepowerful, and very useful. Today, with an estimated350 million cars in the world - one third of them inthe United States, these trucks have become a ne-cessity in the automobile industry. In the 1920s,when the truck pictured on this stamp was in use,

mud was the number-one driving hazard.Oil Wagon - 10.1¢: A common sight in rural areasand small towns during the 1890s, the oil wagondispensed fuel (oil or kerosene) to individual homesfor heating, cooking, and lighting lanterns. Drawnby a team of two or more horses, this vehicle wassimply a large tank mounted on a wagon.Stutz Bearcat - 11¢: The Stutz Bearcat, a car muchsought-after by antique car collectors, was also inhigh demand during the 1915-1920s era. Designedby Harry Stutz, it was the fastest car in America atthe time, and was also the first to be labeled a“sports car."Stanley Steamer - 12¢: Invented by the Stanleytwins (Francis E. and Freelan O.), the StanleySteamer was one of the most powerful and fastestcars during the late 1800s. Rather than using gaso-line, this car used steam to power its engine. It wasquiet, reliable, competitively priced and required notransmission, clutch, or carburetor!Pushcart - 12.5¢: Although the two-wheeled push-cart dates back thousands of years before the four-wheeled wagon was invented, the one pictured onthis stamp was typically used in the early 20th cen-tury. These small stores on wheels sold everythingfrom groceries and produce to clothing and hard-ware. Today, they are less frequently seen, but canstill be found on city streets vending food and drink.

Iceboat - 14¢: Invented by the Dutch in the 1790s,the iceboat was the main mode of transportation onNetherland’s canals. Introduced later to the U.S. byDutch settlers, these boats were typically used in theearly 19th century on the Hudson River. Simply anarrow hull with a crosspiece attached to runners ateither end and a single mast supporting two sails,the iceboat is restricted to racing today.Dog Sled - 17¢: Commonly used in the early 1900s,dog sleds were often the only means of transportingsupplies across the frozen tundras. Although theyare still used today in Alaska, Northern Canada, andparts of Russia, they are more commonly seen in thepopular sport of racing. The sleds, which can be upto 13 feet long, are pulled by teams of 10 dogs, andcan carry up to 1,000 pounds.Bread Wagon - 25¢: Used in the late 19th century,the bread wagon delivered commercially bakedbread to individual homes and grocery stores. Al-though commercial bakeries had been established asearly as 1640, most baking was still done in thehome until the early 1900s.

1985-87 Transportation Series