This postage stamp was issued by America on 1 July 1913 for "parcel post", which refers to mailing relatively heavy packages. This is the 15 cent value (Scott Catalogue # Q7) in a set of twelve parcel post stamps. By the following year, parcel post-only stamps were not required on packages - any postage stamps could be used.
The stamp depicts mail delivery by automobile.
The black bars and "CHICAGO ILLINOIS" is a precancel.
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