1869 3¢ Locomotive Pictorial - U.S. #114

U.S. #114
1869 3¢ Locomotive Pictorial
G Grill

• Earliest Known Use: March 27, 1869
• Quantity Issued: 335,534,850
• Printed by: National Bank Note Company
• Method: Flat plate
• Watermark: None
• Perforation: 12
• Color: Ultramarine

"Locomotive" Ranked #18 in 100 Greatest American Stamps
Stamps issued from 1840 to 1870 are often referred to as “classic” stamps. The 1869 Pictorials were innovative, featuring paintings, horses, and locomotives for the first time. These stamps reflect the post-Civil War era, showcasing American pride. The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 symbolized national unity, making the locomotive on U.S. #114 a symbol of modern technology and freedom of movement.