1960 Scott #1154 – 4¢ Pony Express Centennial – Canceled

Commemorative U.S. postage stamp issued in 1960 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Pony Express, a legendary mail service that operated from April 1860 to October 1861. The stamp features a rider galloping across the plains, symbolizing the daring couriers who carried mail between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Though short-lived, the Pony Express became an enduring symbol of frontier determination and speed. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 4 cents
- Issue Year: 1960
- Scott Catalog No. 1154
- Occasion: Pony Express Centennial
- Route: St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA
- Design: Rider on horseback, frontier motif
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of western expansion, transportation, or postal history