Conjunctive use (philately)

Summary

In philately, the term conjunctive use refers to the simultaneous use of different types of postage stamps to pay separate parts of a postal charge on the same letter.[1]

Conjunctive use

Examples include the addition of an adhesive postage stamp to an item of postal stationery already bearing an imprinted stamp to pay additional postal charges such as airmail or registration charges, or the part transport of mail by a local postal service. Such covers are known as conjunctive covers.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Stimmell, Gordon (1963-06-30). "U.S. Carriers, Locals, & Independent Mails". United States Philatelic Classics Society. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
  2. ^ Frajola, Richard (2004-07-12). "The Envelope Stamps Of Adams Express". R Frajola Philatelist. Retrieved 2010-04-10.

External links edit

  • American Pony Express covers showing payment of the postal charge through the use of Pony Express and U.S. postage stamps on the same letter.