Can I use old special delivery stamps?
As with other stamps issued for use with special mail services, this 10¢ special handling stamp from 1925 cannot be used as postage today. Also invalid for use as regular postage is the 10¢ special delivery stamp issued in 1908. This mint 90¢ Abraham Lincoln stamp, issued in 1869, is still valid for postage today.
What are special delivery stamps?
Special Delivery stamps were pre-payments added to the regular “lawful postage” for an extra service – immediate delivery of a letter within one mile of any special delivery post office. These special post offices were those with free routine delivery service or in larger communities with 4,000 or more people.
How much is a 10 cent special delivery stamp worth?
Special Delivery, 1922, 10¢ deep ultramarine (E12a), mathematically precise centering, rich color and prooflike impression, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ 920 as 98, unpriced as 100. Scott value $140 THE EPITOME OF PERFECTION, THE SOLE EXAMPLE OF A GEM 100, WITH ONE 100J.
Can I use 10 year old stamps?
Hayley Fowell of Royal Mail replies: The answer is yes. Stamps without a specified monetary value are described as Non Value Indicator (NVI) and are typically first and second-class stamps. These do not have an expiry date, therefore can be used regardless of the length of time you’ve had them.
How much is it for special delivery?
Saturday delivery
| Category | Max weight | Compensation up to £1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am® | 2kg | £33.39 |
| Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm® | 100g | £7.85 |
| 500g | £8.65 | |
| 1kg | £9.95 |
What’s the difference between recorded delivery and special delivery?
Recorded delivery is a method to get your item posted with proof of reaching it to the destination. Special delivery, on the other hand, is a much faster way of posting items for a higher price. Recorded Delivery delivers the item on the next working day or within two or three working days.
What happens if my special delivery is not delivered?
Compensation for delays kicks in when your post is three or more working days late, or 24 hours late if it was sent by special delivery. You can lodge a compensation claim for lost post 10 working days after it was due to arrive, or five days for special delivery.
