On April 11, 1925, the first Special Handling stamp was issued. And today marks the end of Special Handling service after nearly a century.
Special
Handling stamps gave parcel post packages first-class mail service.
The USPS Act of February 1925 provided for a 25¢ fee that allowed
fourth-class mail to receive the same service as first-class. US #QE4
was issued a few months later.
Three years later, 10¢, 15¢, and 20¢ denominations were issued to cover the revised rates in 1928.
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US #QE4 |
First U.S. Special Handling Stamp |
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