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Special delivery stamps

Scope note

Postage stamps with special designs, having a value indicating an extra fee in addition to regular postage, and affixed to mail to ensure special, usually speedier, delivery.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000193962

Broader Terms used

<postage stamps by function>

Equivalent Terms used

special delivery stamp

Created

13yrs ago

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