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United States 20¢ Domestic Mail Rate Stamp
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United States 20¢ Domestic Mail Rate Stamp

United States · 1984 · 20¢

This definitive stamp features a simple yet classic design of a stylized letter 'D' formed by a folded letter, representing domestic mail. The design was part of a series intended for various domestic mail rates, emphasizing the core function of the postal service.

Issued in 1984, this stamp paid the standard first-class domestic postage rate of 20 cents. It was a workhorse stamp, widely used on everyday correspondence across the United States during the mid-1980s.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott2071

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.