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"Q" - (Scott’s Parcel Post) The Parcel Post stamps were
introduced in 1913 to help postal authorities make an accurate accounting
of revenues derived from handling parcels. Although many of the stamps of
this series were issued as early as November, 27, 1912, although the new
service did not officially begin until January 1, 1913. These short-lived
stamps were deemed unnecessary and they, along with their parcel
post postage due brethren, were discontinued a half year later, on
July 1, 1913. Part of the problem was the similarity in design, to the
point that the denomination was added in the margin on some of the sheets
to facilitate identification, as in the example at right. more... |
 A Q1 Plate Block with Marginal Imprint |
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"QE" - (Scott’s Special Handing for Parcel Post) Scott uses the letter "Q" to
designate Parcel Post stamps and "E" to designate Special
Delivery stamps and thus "QE" for the
Special Handling stamps. This is somewhat misleading since
parcels were not given the status of special delivery letters, but rather
the status of a first class letter. In Scott's defense there is no prefix
for regular stamps, they are simply given numbers. more... |
 Special Handling Stamp of 1925 - Scott's QE4a |