USA Postage Due Type A

United States · 1879 · X Cents

The stamp features the words 'POSTAGE DUE' prominently at the top, with 'CENTS' at the bottom. The central design is an ornate numeral 'X' within an oval frame, surrounded by intricate scrollwork and decorative elements.

Postage Due stamps were introduced to collect underpaid postage from the recipient, ensuring the postal service recovered its costs. This particular design, Type A, represents the earliest series of such stamps issued by the United States Post Office Department.