First U.S. Special Delivery Stamp
United States · 1885 · 10¢
A 10-cent special delivery stamp featuring a messenger on a bicycle, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'SPECIAL DELIVERY' text at the top and bottom.
This was the first special delivery stamp issued by the United States Post Office Department, introduced in 1885 to provide expedited mail service for an additional fee.
Printing Method
Engraved
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