1959 U.S. Postage Due 8‑Cent Stamp, Scott J96, Carmine Rose, Used 9/12/72 Cancel

This is a United States 8‑cent Postage Due stamp, issued in 1959 and cataloged as Scott J96. Postage Due stamps were applied by the Post Office when a sender failed to include sufficient postage, requiring the recipient to pay the remaining amount. The design features a large central numeral “8” with “CENTS” below, framed by ornate lettering reading “UNITED STATES POSTAGE DUE.” Printed in Carmine Rose, this example bears a clear SEP 12 1972 cancellation. The stamp is used and mounted for display.
FEATURES
- Issue: U.S. Postage Due
- Scott Number: J96
- Year Issued: 1959
- Denomination: 8 Cents
- Color: Carmine Rose
- Design: Large numeral “8” with ornate frame
- Purpose: Applied when insufficient postage was paid
- Cancellation: SEP 12 1972
- Condition: Used