| 1 cent | No. 1 |
| 2 cent | No. 1 and 2 |
| 5 cent | No. 1 |
The numbers printed, according to the Reports, have been as follows:—
| 1906 | 1907 | 1908 | 1909 | 1910 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cent | 500,000 | 700,000 | 300,000 | 600,000 | |
| 2 cent | 1,100,000 | 500,000 | 900,000 | 900,000 | 1,300,000 |
| 5 cent | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 400,000 |
All three values were printed in the same shade of dark violet, but in 1909 the 5 cent was reported in a red violet.
CHAPTER XIX
THE SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP
The Postmaster General's Report for 30th June, 1898, contained the following announcements:—
The calendar year has witnessed the introduction of the special delivery stamp, whereby on the payment of a delivery fee of 10 cents in addition to the ordinary postage, a letter immediately upon its arrival at the office of destination is sent by special messenger for delivery to the addressee.
A special-delivery stamp of the face-value of 10 cents was prepared, and the first supplies thereof were sent out sufficiently early to Postmasters to permit of the inauguration of the special delivery service on the 1st July, 1898. The object of this service is to secure special and prompt delivery of a letter on which a special-delivery stamp, in addition to the ordinary postage, has been affixed.