USA, # OXF1 - 1872 Registry Seal - Green, White Woven Paper, Perf 12

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

OXF1-OXF51

Stamp Type

Back of Book (Other) - Seals - Postage Stamp Agency

Condition

Used

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Pair

Year of Issue

1872

Item Description

# OXF1 - 1872 Registry Seal - Green, White Woven Paper, Perf 12
A Custom Seal Used by Postal Workers
This 145-year-old registry seal was placed over the flap of a large envelope containing registered mail to prevent tampering. It is one of the largest stamps issued in the United States and is used by postal workers.

The First and Only American Registration Stamp
The United States first introduced the registered mail system on July 1, 1855. For the next 56 years, senders could pay a registration fee, which in those years ranged from five to twenty cents, in cash, or in a stamp.

Although a registered mail stamp was not issued during this time, postal office seals, also known as official seals, did exist. They had no franking capability, meaning they did not charge for mail delivery, but they served an important purpose. The first official seals had one specific role: to seal the large “registered packages” containing registered letters that were being transported, thereby preventing tampering with this very secure class of mail.

On December 1, 1911, the Post Office issued the U.S. #F1, America’s first and only registration stamp for prepayment of registration fees. This new stamp could only be used to pay the registration fee and was not valid for regular postage. When used in addition to regular postage, this stamp provided special care and handling for an additional charge per letter or package. Upon receipt of the shipment, the addressee was required to sign a receipt.

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Thank you for your interest in our stamps. We are based in Europe, which means that transport abroad is more expensive. The price of transport is standard 15, -usd. All marketplaces and auction houses require a so-called tracking number, legislation requires a customs declaration and all this requires air and recommended transport. We are aware of this, which is why orders over $ 1,000 are free and through DHL. If you purchase more than one item, you will not be charged any additional fees.

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