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#F1 was the only US Registration Stamp ever issued, released on
December 1, 1911. It’s often overlooked by collectors, and it’s one of
the most beautifully designed Back-of-the-Book stamps! It was issued to
prepay registration fees and guaranteed exceptional treatment of a
letter or package.
This stamp was valid toward the registration
fee only, and could not be used as postage. While intended to simplify
the registration process, the stamp ended up confusing customers and
postal clerks who mistook it for regular postage. As a result, its
printing was discontinued in 1913, while the remaining stock was still
used.
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US #F1 |
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