| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | October 20, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Red and blue |
| Issue Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Printed on the Giori presses in red and blue on white paper, and issued in panes of 50.
This 4-cent stamp honoring the First Automated Post Office in the United States was first placed on sale at Providence, Rhode Island, on October 20, 1960.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches, arranged horizontally, printed on the Giori presses in red and blue on white paper, and issued in panes of 50.
The design features an architect's sketch of the new post office in Providence, which was formally dedicated and placed in operation on October 20, 1960. The denominational designation "4¢" and the wording "First Automated Post Office in the United States" are red. The remainder of the stamp is blue.