United States postage stamp 'Special Handling' 15-cent issue, Scott #QE2

The Special Handling stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service in 1928 to provide expedited handling of fourth-class mail (parcel post). This 15-cent denomination was part of a series designed to ensure faster processing and delivery of packages, though not as fast as special delivery. The distinctive yellow-green color and radiating sunburst design made these stamps easily recognizable to postal workers. Special Handling stamps are highly valued by philatelists specializing in United States postal history and back-of-the-book issues. These stamps represent an important chapter in American postal service evolution and are particularly appealing to collectors who focus on early 20th-century U.S. stamps, postal rate history, and specialized mail services. The Scott catalog designation QE2 makes this a sought-after item for completist collectors building comprehensive U.S. stamp collections.