Collectorium · Postage stamp

U.S. Parcel Post – Mail Train and Mail Bag

DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM USA, 1912.1913 Postmark of the first special series U.S. Parcel Post printed in carmine rose. Number 5 cent; plot Perforated; used, with visible post-inflammation. Catalog identification: Scott Q5. CATALOGUE IDENTIFICATION AND PROBABLE VARIANT Working identification: Scott Q5. Most likely attribution: Scott Q5. Confidence: high. Possible alternatives: The main alternatives are usually watermark, size/type of picture, flat-plate against rotary press, perforation, coil/sheet format, shade and precancel. As a back-of-book edition requires also comparison with the specialized section for purpose, watermark, paper and use.

Category

Postage stamp

Year / period

1912–1913

Country

United States of America

Denomination

5 cents

Material

Paper

Collectorium

№ ST-0450