Enter the world of the US Scott #J1, the forerunner of the American postage due stamps, symbolizing a critical evolutionary step in the annals of the U.S. Postal Service. Introduced in the latter part of the 19th century, the J1 was the nation's initial endeavor to institutionalize and streamline the collection of unpaid or underpaid postage, paving the way for a more efficient postal ecosystem.

The essence of the Scott #J1 is not just in its aesthetic value, but in the narrative it embodies. As America burgeoned, with communication needs expanding at an unprecedented pace, the Postal Service confronted challenges of unpaid mail. The Scott #J1 was the solution-a tangible emblem of the obligation owed by the recipient or sender. Its design, subtle yet commanding, speaks volumes of its pivotal role: an embodiment of rectitude in ensuring that the Postal Service's dues were settled.

In holding the US Scott #J1, collectors grasp more than just a piece of adhesive paper. They embrace a legacy, a period where every letter symbolized connection, trust, and the meticulous mechanisms that kept a vast nation interlinked.

If you received an item that does not match the Scott #/description in this listing, please send me a message and let me know, I will be happy to issue a full refund once the item is returned.

Grades for stamps that do not have certificates are based solely on the centering, nothing else. I provide high resolution scans for you to examine the stamp in great detail. You can right click on them, and select "Open Image in New Tab" to view the full resolution. Please send me a message if you have questions, do not make assumptions.

I am not an expert in identifying stamps, however, I personally check every perf, watermark, secret mark, etc. on each of these stamps. Please let me know if you find otherwise, I do not want to misrepresent something and will end/revise the listing.