1913 US Parcel Post 1 Cent with Poinsettia
United States · 1913 · 1¢
The stamp features a central vignette of a mail carrier delivering a parcel, flanked by side panels adorned with poinsettia flowers. Text includes 'U.S. POSTAGE', 'PARCEL POST', and 'ONE CENT'.
Issued in 1913, this stamp is part of the first series specifically for the newly established U.S. Parcel Post service, which revolutionized package delivery in the United States.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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