US 1929 Kansas Overprint Definitive Stamps

United States · 1929 · 1¢ to $5

This image displays a complete set of United States definitive stamps from the 1922-26 series, ranging from 1¢ to $5, each bearing a diagonal 'KANS.' overprint. The stamps feature various portraits of American historical figures and presidents.

Issued in 1929, the 'KANS.' overprints, along with 'NEBR.' overprints, were a unique measure by the U.S. Post Office to deter stamp speculation and theft by limiting their postal validity to specific states.