Scott #JQ1 JQ2 JQ3 JQ4 JQ5: Canceled US Postage Due Set - 5 Values

1930–1959 U.S. Postage Due Series – Five-Value Used/Canceled Set (Scott #JQ1–JQ5)

Step back into the age of postal precision with this five-stamp collection from the 1930–1959 U.S. Postage Due series, an indispensable chapter in America’s postal history. Known for their bold green numerals and distinctive purpose, these stamps served a vital role in ensuring fair payment for underpaid mail — a perfect representation of the efficiency and accountability of mid-century postal operations.

Collector Highlights:

• Scott Numbers: JQ1–JQ5
• Era: 1930–1959
• Format: Set of five Used/Canceled stamps
• Condition: Genuinely postally used — cancellations confirm authentic service in the U.S. mail system
• Color & Design: Deep green ink with large numeral center design
• Theme: Postage Due / Back-of-the-Book / U.S. Postal History

Why Collect This Issue:

The Postage Due series captures a fascinating aspect of postal logistics — the collection of fees for insufficient postage directly from recipients. These stamps were never intended for general use; instead, they were affixed to short-paid envelopes as proof of settlement. Collectors value used examples for their authentic cancellations, each one a trace of genuine postal handling and history.

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More About This Item:

Issued in the Postage Due “Numeral” design series, these stamps reflect the backbone of postal accounting during the mid-20th century. Each cancellation tells a small story — a letter sent short on postage, an attentive postal clerk marking the correction, and the efficient system that kept America's correspondence moving.

Collector Insight:

Used, canceled examples like these are increasingly sought after by postal historians and back-of-the-book specialists, offering both affordability and authenticity. They represent the working class of American philately — stamps that truly earned their place in history.