When first issued, these stamps were only valid for parcel post and regular postage stamps were not authorized to pay postage for parcel post mail.
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1913 U.S. Parcel Post (Postoffice Clerk) 1 Cent Stamp
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U.S. 1913 parcel post stamps enjoy popularity
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