Special Delivery Mail Appraisal

United States 10 Cents Special Delivery Stamp, Type of 1922-1925

This item is a United States postage stamp, specifically a 10-cent Special Delivery stamp. The stamp prominently features the words 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' across the top, and 'SPECIAL DELIVERY' below it, divided by a central archway. The design depicts a post office building with a mail carrier standing in the doorway, holding a satchel. To the right of the building, a vintage motorcycle with a sidecar is visible. The denomination '10' appears in circular insets in both the lower left and lower right corners of the stamp. Below the main design, partially obscured, is text that appears to read '10 CENTS'. The stamp is purple in color, which was common for special delivery stamps of this era. It exhibits perforations along all four edges, indicating it was intended to be separated from a larger sheet. The top row of perforations appears somewhat uneven or slightly damaged, suggesting it might have been roughly detached or has experienced some wear. The overall condition appears to be used, as indicated by what seems to be a cancellation mark running vertically across the center of the stamp. The visible portions of the design show good detail, suggesting a good quality printing process for its time. This particular design and denomination for a special delivery stamp with an emphasis on a motorcycle is characteristic of issues from the 1920s.