US Special Delivery Messenger on Bicycle
United States · 1888 · 10¢
The stamp features a messenger riding a high-wheel bicycle, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'TEN CENTS' at the bottom, within an ornate frame.
This stamp is part of the early US Special Delivery service, which guaranteed rapid delivery of mail for an extra fee, reflecting the growing demand for faster communication in the late 19th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
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