US 1912 Parcel Post Stamps (9c, 10c, 12c, 20c)
United States · 1912 · 9¢, 10¢, 12¢, 20¢
Four stamps from the 1912 US Parcel Post set, depicting various modes of mail transportation including a mail train, steamship, automobile, and airplane.
Issued to facilitate the new Parcel Post service introduced in the United States in 1912, these stamps illustrate the diverse methods used for package delivery.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
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.
