US Parcel Post Stamps (5¢, 10¢, 15¢, 20¢), 1912
United States · 1912 · 5¢, 10¢, 15¢, 20¢
This image displays four stamps from the 1912 US Parcel Post series, featuring designs related to mail transportation: a mail train (5¢), a steamship (10¢), an automobile (15¢), and an early airplane (20¢).
These stamps were issued in anticipation of the United States Parcel Post service, which began on January 1, 1913, and were specifically designated for use on parcels, not regular letter mail.
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Engraved
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Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing; Composite photo and imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · 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.
