# M11391 - 1929 Kansas-Nebraska Overprints, set of 22 stamps and free album pages
Get this mint fresh set of Kansas and Nebraska Overprints (stamps 658-679) in fine, never hinged condition. Comes with free album pages to add these gems to your collection.
Kansas-Nebraska StampsÂ
During the 1920s, a rash of post office robberies baffled US postal inspectors. Burglars were stealing stamps in one state and then selling them in another. As the Post Office Department searched for a solution to put an end to the problem, the robberies became more frequent and more widespread, especially in the Midwest.
The Kansas-Nebraska stamps were officially placed on sale on May 1, 1929 (though some stamps were released on April 15). When they were released, the Post Office Department made the announcement that these stamps were valid as postage throughout the United States. However, these overprints were very similar to the current precancels, which were not valid for use outside the intended area. Numerous complaints were received because post offices in other states were not accepting the overprinted stamps as evidence of pre-payment.Â
Click here to get the individual Kansas-Nebraska stamps you need.
Get this mint fresh set of Kansas and Nebraska Overprints (stamps 658-679) in fine, never hinged condition. Comes with free album pages to add these gems to your collection.
Kansas-Nebraska StampsÂ
During the 1920s, a rash of post office robberies baffled US postal inspectors. Burglars were stealing stamps in one state and then selling them in another. As the Post Office Department searched for a solution to put an end to the problem, the robberies became more frequent and more widespread, especially in the Midwest.
The Kansas-Nebraska stamps were officially placed on sale on May 1, 1929 (though some stamps were released on April 15). When they were released, the Post Office Department made the announcement that these stamps were valid as postage throughout the United States. However, these overprints were very similar to the current precancels, which were not valid for use outside the intended area. Numerous complaints were received because post offices in other states were not accepting the overprinted stamps as evidence of pre-payment.Â
Click here to get the individual Kansas-Nebraska stamps you need.