United States Carrier Stamps (1851)
United States of America · 1851 · 1¢
This collection shows various U.S. Carrier Stamps, including the Franklin Carrier (Scott LO1) and the Eagle Carrier (Scott LO2), used for local mail delivery.
Carrier stamps, or 'Carriers,' were used to pay the fee for mail to be delivered to or from the post office by a letter carrier, a service separate from the main postage cost in the mid-19th century.
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
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
