Local Stamps
Local stamps are a neat piece of philatelic history. They include stamps issued by Local Posts (city delivery), Independent Mail Routes and Services, Express Companies and other private posts which competed with or supplemented official government services.
1879 1c vermilion. imperf
1882 black, Allens Dispatch
1858 (1c) blue
1879 (1c) blue
1879 1c slate blue, imperf
1863 20c blk, glazed surface
1870 2c car, imprint at left
1844 5c blk, thin paper(2nd printing)
1863 15c gold, glazed surface
1863 25c gold, glazed surface
1864 red, cream
1858 (1c) black
1859 2c pink
1879 (1c) pink
1882 pink
1855 3c black green
1858 (1c) rose red
1863 5c blk,red,glazed surface
1842 3c black, grayish
1882 red, on yellow
Semi-postal stamps are issued to serve a double purpose. Priced higher than regular postage, they pay the current mailing rate plus an added amount contributed to a charitable cause. As of 2019, eight semi-postal (sometimes called "fundraising") stamps had been issued. Now you can get them in one easy order and receive the B5a imperforate semi-postal FREE!
This set of 24 postally used 1922-32 regular issues stamps is a great addition to your collection. Order today to receive: 571, 610, 632, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 653,684, 685, 692, 693, 694, 697, 698, 699, 700, 701, and 720.