2019 First-Class Forever Stamp,States and County Fairs: Parents and Children
# 5403 - 2019 First-Class Forever Stamp - States and County Fairs: Parents and Children
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US #5403
2019 Parents and Children – State and County Fairs
• Showcases the family-friendly fun of fairs across America
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: State and County Fairs
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 25, 2019
First Day City: Minot, North Dakota
Quantity Issued: 40,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the tradition of state and county fairs in America.
About the stamp design: Pictures fairgoers admiring livestock behind a white fence while other families walk with balloons in their hands. Original artwork by Mick Wiggins.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, North Dakota.
About the State and County Fairs: Includes four stamps which fit together to form a panorama of fair activities: farmers unloading produce behind a white fence, a child holding a chicken sits atop the same fence with carnival rides in the background, fairgoers admiring livestock behind the fence while others walk with balloons in their hands, and a sweets stand. Original artwork by Mick Wiggins.
History the stamp represents: When you first enter a state or county fair, what is one of the first things you see? The Ferris wheel, of course! This classic ride has been around for over 125 years and is a crowd favorite.
The first Ferris wheel was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris jr. for the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. The finished ride rose 264 feet off the ground, making it the tallest structure at the fair. It was forged in Pittsburgh by the Bethlehem Iron Company and weighed over 168 tons. It had 36 passenger compartments, each able to fit up to 60 people. From the time a passenger boarded the Ferris wheel, to the time he or she got off, the total ride was 20 minutes – two complete circuits around the wheel. The ride cost 50¢ per person, equal to over $75 in 2019!
After the World’s Columbian Exposition and the popularity of the Ferris wheel, other fairs began building them, too. Eventually, they became one of the most popular rides in the world. An informal competition even began to see who could build the tallest Ferris wheel. As of 2019, the tallest was the 550-foot-tall “High Roller” in Last Vegas. Who knows how tall Ferris wheels could be in the future?!
In the end, no matter where you ride a Ferris wheel, how tall it is, or who you share the trip with, nothing beats the stunning view from the top.
US #5403
2019 Parents and Children – State and County Fairs
• Showcases the family-friendly fun of fairs across America
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: State and County Fairs
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 25, 2019
First Day City: Minot, North Dakota
Quantity Issued: 40,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the tradition of state and county fairs in America.
About the stamp design: Pictures fairgoers admiring livestock behind a white fence while other families walk with balloons in their hands. Original artwork by Mick Wiggins.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, North Dakota.
About the State and County Fairs: Includes four stamps which fit together to form a panorama of fair activities: farmers unloading produce behind a white fence, a child holding a chicken sits atop the same fence with carnival rides in the background, fairgoers admiring livestock behind the fence while others walk with balloons in their hands, and a sweets stand. Original artwork by Mick Wiggins.
History the stamp represents: When you first enter a state or county fair, what is one of the first things you see? The Ferris wheel, of course! This classic ride has been around for over 125 years and is a crowd favorite.
The first Ferris wheel was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris jr. for the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. The finished ride rose 264 feet off the ground, making it the tallest structure at the fair. It was forged in Pittsburgh by the Bethlehem Iron Company and weighed over 168 tons. It had 36 passenger compartments, each able to fit up to 60 people. From the time a passenger boarded the Ferris wheel, to the time he or she got off, the total ride was 20 minutes – two complete circuits around the wheel. The ride cost 50¢ per person, equal to over $75 in 2019!
After the World’s Columbian Exposition and the popularity of the Ferris wheel, other fairs began building them, too. Eventually, they became one of the most popular rides in the world. An informal competition even began to see who could build the tallest Ferris wheel. As of 2019, the tallest was the 550-foot-tall “High Roller” in Last Vegas. Who knows how tall Ferris wheels could be in the future?!
In the end, no matter where you ride a Ferris wheel, how tall it is, or who you share the trip with, nothing beats the stunning view from the top.