USA Postage Due Type D

United States · 1920 · 1 cent

The stamp features a large numeral '1' in the center, encircled by an oval frame with 'POSTAGE DUE' at the top and 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the bottom. The denomination '1 CENT' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Postage Due stamps were issued to collect unpaid or insufficient postage from the recipient, ensuring the postal service recovered costs. This classic design served as a functional tool for the U.S. postal system for several decades.