3-cents Jackson Stamp (Scott #302)

The purple 3¢ Andrew Jackson stamp was placed into circulation in March 1903. During the reign of the 2nd Bureau series, there was no 1st class solo franking opportunity for the 3¢ Jackson denomination. The stamp found uses combined with other stamps or stamped envelopes. Less common frankings include 3rd and 4th class mails.

Varieties (Scott catalog number):

Common Uses:

• Make up multiple rates
• Added to 2¢ entire to pay foreign letter rate

Solo Uses:

• 2nd class (< 12 oz newspaper or magazine)
• 3rd class (< 6 oz printed matter)
• 4th class (< 3 oz samples or merchandise)

Favorite Covers:

• Multiple of 5 paying special delivery rate
• Cover to South Africa with a deficient address
• 4th class cloth sample cover.
• Overpaying 1st class rate.