common1900-1945

United States 1944 13c Special Delivery Stamp

Name: United States 1944 13c Special Delivery Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1944 · 13 cents

This stamp features a central vignette of a mail carrier on a bicycle, symbolizing the swift delivery service. The design is printed in a vibrant green color, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'SPECIAL DELIVERY' prominently displayed below the central image.

Issued during World War II, this stamp facilitated expedited mail delivery services within the United States. Special delivery stamps were crucial for urgent correspondence before the widespread adoption of modern express mail services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

special-delivery mail-service transportation

Catalog Numbers

scottE22

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.