commonpre-1900

US Special Delivery Bicycle Messenger Series

Name: US Special Delivery Bicycle Messenger Series
Brand: United States

United States · 1885 · 10¢

The stamp features a central vignette of a messenger on a bicycle, speeding to deliver mail. Text includes 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE', 'SPECIAL DELIVERY', and '10 CENTS'.

These stamps were the first dedicated Special Delivery issues in the United States, introduced to provide expedited mail service for an additional fee, ensuring delivery by a special messenger.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

special-delivery transport bicycle postal-service

Catalog Numbers

scottE1, E2, E3

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