Common to most large denominations, the 50¢ Thomas Jefferson stamp found use on heavy letters and parcels. Uses on cover are difficult to find. The stamp was issued on March 23, 1903.
Varieties (Scott catalog number):
US Definitive (310)
Philippines Overprint (236)
Common Uses:
- Registered mail
- Parcels
- Heavy international letters
Solo Uses:
50¢ solo franking
- 10 times UPU 5¢ foreign letter rate
- Heavy domestic mail (25 ounces)
- Various combinations with special services.
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