Collectorium · Postage stamp

10 Cents Special Delivery – Messenger Running (blue)

DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM American stamp for Special Delivery Scott E2 from 1888 with running messenger, blue stamp and inscription for immediate delivery at each post office. The specimen is used and has a very heavy resolution cut, rough lower teeth and a possible weak diagonal fold on the back. CATALOGUE IDENTIFICATION AND PROBABLE VARIANT Working identification: Scott E2. Most likely attribution: Scott E2. Confidence: high. Possible alternatives: Differences in type of picture, printing plate, grill, paper, perforation, shade, reissue/reprint and cancellation are possible. As a back-of-book edition requires also comparison with the specialized section for purpose, watermark, paper and use.

Category

Postage stamp

Year / period

1888

Country

United States of America

Denomination

10 cents

Material

Paper

Collectorium

№ ST-0031