19¢ Registered First Class Plus Supplemental Surcharge Solo Use(s)
The registry fee for an item with an indemnity value up to $5 was 15¢ from July 1, 1928 thru March 26, 1944. A supplemental surcharge of 1¢ was also in effect if the declared value was greater than the indemnity paid for. The first class rate in effect at that time was 3¢. Currently, the number of documented solo uses of the 19¢ sheet stamp paying that rate and fee combination is: 3.
Description: Registered letter sent on November 6, 1939, from Philadelphia to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania with a solo 19¢ Prexie paying the 3¢ first class rate, 15¢ registry fee, and 1¢ supplemental surcharge for an item with a declared value of more than $5 covered by the registry fee.
Owner/Source: Article by Ronald Blanks on pages 20-21 of the November 8, 2021 Linn's Stamp News.
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Description: Registered letter sent on September 30, 1939, from Philadelphia to Glenolden, Pennsylvania with a solo 19¢ Prexie paying the 3¢ first class rate, 15¢ registry fee, and 1¢ supplemental surcharge for an item with a declared value of more than $5 covered by the registry fee.
Owner/Source: eBay listing that sold on August 5, 2022 for $1,539.
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Description: Registered letter sent on September 10, 1939, from Kansas City, Missouri to St. Joseph, Missouri with a solo 19¢ Prexie paying the 3¢ first class rate, 15¢ registry fee, and 1¢ supplemental surcharge for an item with a declared value of more than $5 covered by the registry fee.
Owner/Source: User Rick2 on Stamp Community forum.
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