1960 Scott #1164 – 4¢ First Automated Post Office / Providence, RI – Canceled

Commemorative U.S. postage stamp issued in 1960 to honor the opening of the nation’s first automated post office in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 20, 1960. The stamp features an architect’s sketch of the facility and marks the first U.S. issue dedicated specifically to the Post Office Department. This experimental site was designed to test mechanical mail handling systems to manage increasing mail volume. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 4 cents
- Issue Year: 1960
- Scott Catalog No. 1164
- Occasion: First Automated Post Office
- Location: Providence, Rhode Island
- Design: Architectural sketch of facility
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of postal history, automation, or Rhode Island-themed issues