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US Presorted Standard Indicia
common1980-2010

US Presorted Standard Indicia

United States · 2008 · Presorted Standard (rate varies)

A preprinted postal indicium found on a U.S. letter, featuring the text 'PRESORTED STANDARD' above 'U.S. POSTAGE PAID' and 'WASHINGTON, DC'. It signifies a bulk mail rate.

Presorted Standard mail is a class of mail for bulk mailings in the United States, offering lower rates for senders who pre-sort their mail according to USPS specifications. This indicium represents a common method for businesses and organizations to send large volumes of mail cost-effectively.

Printing Method

Offset

Image: Scanned and processed by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Michael_Romanov" title="User:Michael Romanov">Michael Romanov</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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