Parcel Post Stamp Usage of the U.S.

parcel post stamp usage

The United States set up the Parcel Post system in 1913, and issued special stamps for this new parcel mail. On July 1, 1913, these stamps became legal to use on first class letters, as well as for any postal payment. I've noticed that, by 1914, first class usages seem to be fewer. After 1914, Parcel Post usages are quite uncommon.

I've enjoyed collecting these stamps individually, as well as on cover.

For more information on these stamps and the service, take a look at an excellent website with Parcel Post stamp images. Also view my Google photos album of Parcel Post stamp images. More information on postal history subjects is available at the Stamps and Postal History Pages.

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WW I Late First-Class Use (1917)
5 Cent Used to Paris, France
Sample (dated May 1913)
Possible Usage (3rd class?)
Correct Sample (see back)
Sample Back (2/9/1913 machine cancel)
Correct Usage (Merchandise)
Early First-Class Use, July 1913
1913 Use (3rd class?)
Dollar Stamp on Parcel Tag (rare)
To French Riviera (early 1913 Use)
To Italy (1918 Use)
1913 Use (3rd class?)
Fantasy Bi-Color Stamp Design
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