very rarepre-1900

1893 US Special Delivery Messenger 10c Die Proof Plate Block

Name: 1893 US Special Delivery Messenger 10c Die Proof Plate Block
Brand: United States

United States · 1893 · 10c

The stamp features a messenger riding a bicycle, with 'SPECIAL DELIVERY' prominently displayed above and 'U.S. POST OFFICE' below. The denomination 'TEN CENTS' and '10' are also visible.

This stamp is from the U.S. Special Delivery service, which provided expedited mail delivery. The bicycle messenger design reflects the speed and modernity of postal services in the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

special-delivery messenger postal-service transport

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