USPS on 18 June 1998 issued a series of 100th anniversary of the Trans-Mississippi commemoratives. To publicise this event, a set of nine commemorative stamps was issued. Each was printed in a single color and featured a lithograph/engraving depicting a different western scene. Banknote Corporation of America printed the stamps. The cancellation postmark originated from Anaheim, California. Shown here with the stamps are the Panda cachets.
The Trans-Mississippi Exposition was held in Omaha, Nebraska, June 1 through November 1, 1898. Its goal was to further the progress and development of resources west of the Mississippi.
The original intent for the 1898 issues was to print them in two colours. However, due to the Spanish-American War and the increased demand for revenue stamps, resources were re-allocated and the stamps were printed in one color. The 1998 issues have been printed in two colors, using the only existing original bi-color dies.
The original intent for the 1898 issues was to print them in two colours. However, due to the Spanish-American War and the increased demand for revenue stamps, resources were re-allocated and the stamps were printed in one color. The 1998 issues have been printed in two colors, using the only existing original bi-color dies.
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