 | Arizona Postal History - Local Posts |
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| Introduction & Apache Co. | Cochise Co. | Tombstone | Coconino Co. | Gila Co. | Graham Co. | Greenlee Co. | La Paz Co. | Maricopa Co. | Phoenix | Mohave Co. | Navajo Co. | Pima Co. | Tucson | Pinal Co. | Santa Cruz Co. | Yavapai Co. | Prescott | Yuma Co. | Railway Post Offices | Local Posts |
 | This cover honors Flag Day. It is also for the first day of issue of the Arizona Territory Local Post George Mountain Lion 10 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST JUN 14 1980". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 1 ) TUCSON, AZ 85710 JUN 14 1980". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the World War II airplane "Enola Gay". This is also for the first day of issue of the Arizona Territory Local Post Enola Gay 10 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST AUG 6 1980". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 1 ) TUCSON, AZ 85710 AUG 6 1980". |
 | This cacheted cover features the Grand Canyon Burro Airlift of 1980. This is also for the first day of issue of the Arizona Territory Local Post Burro Airlift 10 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST OCT 10 1980". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 1 ) TUCSON, AZ 85710 OCT 10 1980". |
 | This cacheted cover features the ships bell from the U. S. S. Arizona. This is also for the first day of issue of the Arizona Territory Local Post USS Arizona bell 10 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST NOV 11 1980". USPS machine cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 1 ) TUCSON, AZ 85710 NOV 11 1980". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the sinking of the U. S. S. Arizona, December 7, 1941. It has an Arizona Territory Local Post USS Arizona bell 10 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST NOV 11 1980". USPS machine cancellation: "TUCSON, AZ 857 NOV 26 1980". |
 | This cacheted cover features Spradling Museum of the Horse. It has the Arizona Territory Local Post Museum of the Horse 10 cents postage stamp showing horse pulling carriage. Local Post black hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST JAN 23 1981". USPS hand cancellation: "PATAGONIA, AZ 85624 JAN 23 1981". |
 | This cacheted cover features Spradling Museum of the Horse. It has the Arizona Territory Local Post Museum of the Horse 10 cents postage stamp showing horse pulling hoist. Local Post red hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST JAN 23 1981". USPS hand cancellation: "PATAGONIA, AZ 85624 JAN 23 1981". |
 | This cacheted cover features Saguaro National Monument. The Arizona Territory Local Post Saguaro 10 cents postage stamp is affixed. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST JUN 14 1981". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 1 ) TUCSON, AZ 85710 JUN 14 1981". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the Buffalo Soldier. This is also for the first day of issue of the Arizona Territory Local Post crossed sabers 10 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERR. LOCAL POST JUL 4 1981". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 002 ) TOMBSTONE, AZ 85638 JUL 4 1981". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the 100th anniversary of the shoot-out at the OK Corral. The Arizona Territory Local Post Bucket of Blood Saloon postage stamp is affixed. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERRITORY LOCAL POST". UPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 002 ) TOMBSTONE, AZ 85638 OCT 26 1981". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U. S. S. Arizona, December 7, 1941. It has an Arizona Territory Local Post USS Arizona bell 10 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERRITORY LOCAL POST". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 1 ) TUCSON, AZ 85710 DEC 7 1981". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U. S. S. Utah, December 7, 1941. It has an Arizona Territory Local Post ATLPS 10 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERRITORY LOCAL POST". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 1 ) TUCSON, AZ 85710 DEC 7 1981". |
 | This cacheted cover features the memorial to Tom Mix. It has an Arizona Territory Local Post Tom Mix and Tony postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "ARIZONA TERRITORY LOCAL POST". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 2 ) PICACHO, ARIZONA 85241 MAY 30 1982". |
 | This cacheted cover features Buzzard Air Local Post and World Local Post Day. It has a Buzzard Air postage stamp showing a buzzard. Local Post hand cancellation: "BUZZARD AIR LOCAL POST". USPS machine cancellation: "PHOENIX, AZ 850 JAN 28 08". |
 | This cacheted cover features Buzzard Air Local Post and the Year of the Buzzard. This is also for the first day of issue of the Buzzard Air postage stamp showing a buzzard and having a red border. Local Post hand cancellation: "BUZZARD AIR LOCAL POST". USPS machine cancellation: "PHOENIX, AZ 850 MAR 28 2008". |
 | This cacheted cover features Buzzard Air Local Post. This is also for the first day of issue of two different Buzzard Air postage stamps -- "SECONDs" and "THIRDs". Local Post hand cancellation: "BUZZARD AIR LOCAL POST". USPS machine cancellation: "PHOENIX, AZ 850 SEP 11 09". |
 | This has an Earth Post Local Post "ship" 15 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand pictorial cancellation: "EARTH POST". USPS hand cancellation: "SEDONA, AZ 86336 NOV 28 1994". |
 | This cacheted cover features Abraham Lincoln and his dog. This is also for the first day of issue of the G.S.D. Local Post 41 cents postage stamp showing Abraham Lincoln and his dog. Local Post hand cancellation: "G.S.D. Local Post * Tucson, AZ 85704 JAN 26 2009". USPS hand cancellation: "PHF PHILATELIC CENTER, TUCSON, AZ USPS JAN 26 2009". |
 | This cover was carried by the IFSC Local Post by boat down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to commemorate the anniversary of the 1869 Powell Expedition. It has a IFSC Local Post 1971 Powell Grand Canyon Run stamp. Machine meter cancellation: "GRAND CANYON, ARIZ. AUG 29 '71". USPS hand cancellation: "FLAGSTAFF< AZ 86001 AUG 22 1971". |
 | This cover was carried by the IFSC Local Post by boat down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. It has a IFSC Local Post 1972 Colorado River Mail Run $1 stamp. USPS special machine slogan cancellation: "GRAND CANYON, AZ 86023 AUG 9 1972 | NATIONAL PARKS CENTENNIAL YEAR 1872 - 1972 |". |
 | This cover was carried by the IFSC Local Post by boat down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to commemorate the anniversary of Powell's first trip down the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. It has a IFSC Local Post 1973 Colorado River Mail Run $1 stamp. USPS special machine slogan cancellation: "GRAND CANYON, AZ 86023 AUG 15 1973 | Remember Only you can PREVENT FOREST FIRES |". |
 | This cover was carried by the IFSC Local Post by boat down the Colorado River from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead to commemorate the anniversary of Powell's first trip down the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. It has a IFSC Local Post 1973 Colorado River Mail Run $1 stamp. USPS machine cancellation: "KINGMAN, AZ 86401 SEP 11 1973". |
 | This cover was carried by the IFSC Local Post by boat down the Colorado River from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead. It has a IFSC Local Post 1973 Colorado River Mail Run $1 stamp. USPS machine cancellation: "FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001 OCT 24 1973". |
 | This cover is for the first day of issue of the Lake Havasu City Local Post London Bridge yellow 7 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE SEP 5 1973. LAKE HAVASU CITY LOCAL POST". USPS machine cancellation: "LK HAVASU CY, AZ 86403 SEP 5 1973". |
 | This cover is for the last day of operation of the Lake Havasu City Local Post. It is also for the first day of issue of the Lake Havasu City Local Post London Bridge blue 7 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE OCT 31 1973. LAKE HAVASU CITY LOCAL POST". USPS machine cancellation: "LK HAVASU CY, AZ 86403 OCT 31 1973". |
 | This cover is for the first day of issue of the Pancho Villa Post $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "Primer Dia De Emision, PANCHO VILLA POST PAGADO". USPS hand cancellation: "SKULL VALLEY, AZ 86338 MAY 24 1973". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the 100th anniversary of the shoot-out at the OK Corral. The Arizona Territory Local Post Bucket of Blood Saloon postage stamp is affixed. Local Post hand cancellation: "PIONEER TRAIL EXPRESS LOCAL POST SYSTEM". USPS hand cancellation: "( MAILER'S POSTMARK PERMIT # 002 ) TOMBSTONE, AZ 85638 OCT 26 1981". |
 | This cover features Valentine's Day 1978. It has a Sam's Meow Local Post Be My Valentine 10 cents postage stamp. USPS hand cancellation: "VALENTINE, AZ 86437 FEB 14 1978". |
 | This cacheted cover features the opening day of the Sonoran Desert Local Post. This is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post 2016 Sonoran Desert scene $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST MAY 11 2016". USPS hand cancellation: "PHF PHILATELIC CENTER, TUCSON, AZ USPS MAY 11 2016". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the centennial of the National Park Service. This is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post 2016 National Park Service Centennial $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST AUG 25 2016". NPS passport cancellation: "Saguaro NP. NPS Centennial 1916-2016". USPS hand cancellation: "DV DANIELS NJ 070 AUG 25 2016". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. This is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post 2016 Star Trek 50th anniversary $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST SEP 2 2016". USPS special pictorial hand cancellation: "TUCSON, AZ STATION 85719 SEP 2, 2016 | STAR TREK |". |
 | This cacheted cover features Election Day 2016. This is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post Election Day 2016 $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST NOV 8 2016". USPS hand cancellation: "RINCON STATION, TUCSON, AZ 85719 USPS NOV 8 2016". |
 | This cacheted cover is for the opening day of the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase 2017. This is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post Tucson GM&F Showcase 2017 $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST JAN 28 2017". USPS hand cancellation: "MAIN OFFICE WINDOWS, TUCSON, AZ 85726-9712 USPS JAN 28 2017". |
 | This cacheted cover features Arizona tourism. This is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post Travel Arizona 2017 $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST FEB 17 2017". USPS special hand pictorial & slogan cancellation: "ARIPEX 2017 STATION, MESA, ARIZONA 85201 FEBRUARY 17, 2017 | Sustainable Tourism for Development". |
 | This cacheted cover is for the opening day of the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival. This is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post Southeast Arizona Birding Festival 2017 $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST AUG 10 2017". USPS hand cancellation: "FORT LOWELL STATION, TUCSON, AZ 85715-9998 USPS AUG 10 2017". |
| This cacheted cover is for a special airmail flight from Arizona to Hawaii. This is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post Air Mail 2017 $1 postage stamp. Local Post hand cancellation: "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST NOV 1 2017". USPS hand cancellation: "PHF PHILATELIC CENTER, TUCSON, AZ USPS NOV 1 2017". |
 | This cacheted cover commemorates the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Grand Canyon as a national park. USPS hand cancellation: "GRAND CANYON, AZ 86023 USPS FEB 26 2019". It is also for the first day of issue of the Sonoran Desert Local Post's $1 Grand Canyon National Park postage stamp tied to the cover with the local post 's hand cancellation "SONORAN DESERT LOCAL POST FEB 26 2019". |
 | This cacheted cover is for the 1992 Tucson Stamp Club Park Mall Show. It has a Tucson Stamp Club Local Post 3 cents postage stamp. Local Post hand pictorial cancellation: "TUCSON STAMP CLUB PARK MALL SHOW STATION TUCSON, AZ 85701 OCT 3-4 1992". USPS hand cancellation: "STA. 28, TUCSON, AZ USPO OCT 3 1992". |
 | This cacheted cover features the San Xavier del Bac Mission. It has a Tucson Stamp Club Local Post 3 cents postage stamp. USPS special hand pictorial & slogan cancellation: "ANNIVERSARY STATION 85701 NOV 4 2003 | ( Tucson Stamp Club Founded in 1883 ) CELEBRATING 120 YEARS of PHILATELY in TUCSON, ARIZONA |". |
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