1921 Yellowstone National Park Public Utility Operator Porcelain License Plate
1921 Yellowstone National Park Public Utility Operator Porcelain License Plate
SOLD $7,800.00 Sold: Sep 24, 2023 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Yellowstone National Park became the world's first national park in 1872. Located mostly in the state of Wyoming, the park extends into Montana and Idaho. Known for its wildlife and geothermal features, such as the ever popular Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone spans an area of 3,472 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is the largest high-altitude lake in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented in the park, including grizzlies, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk. As for porcelain license plates, there is one surviving porcelain variety that is known to have been used in Yellowstone. These plates, used on vehicles run by Public Utility Operators, are white on green and are in the same general format as the National Park Service plates issued by the Department of the Interior. Approx 5.5" x 12" (Condition: Pre-Owned)
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Original Listing Description
Yellowstone National Park became the world's first national park in 1872. Located mostly in the state of Wyoming, the park extends into Montana and Idaho. Known for its wildlife and geothermal features, such as the ever popular Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone spans an area of 3,472 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is the largest high-altitude lake in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented in the park, including grizzlies, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk. As for porcelain license plates, there is one surviving porcelain variety that is known to have been used in Yellowstone. These plates, used on vehicles run by Public Utility Operators, are white on green and are in the same general format as the National Park Service plates issued by the Department of the Interior. Approx 5.5" x 12" (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for collectors and appraisers.