UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE issued on 7 August 2006 a Harley-Davidson Chopper postage stamp. Cancellation postmark originated from Sturgis, South Dakota, during the 66th City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Richard Sheaff of Scottsdale, Arizona, designed the stamps.
With this issuance, the Postal Service recognised the role of motorcycles in American culture. The stamps featured digital illustrations of a 1918 Cleveland, a 1940 Indian Four, a 1965 Harley Davidson Electra-Glide, and a circa 1970 chopper. The digital illustrations were created by Steve Buchanan of Winsted, Connecticut, and were based on existing restored motorcycles, reference photographs, and consultation with owners and experts; however, some colours and design features were altered for artistic purposes or to maintain historical accuracy.
Avery Dennison manufactured the 85 million stamps in the gravure process.
Featured here on a maxi card (postcard) is a still photo from the 1969 counter-culture film "Easy Rider", starring Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson.
Source: USPS
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