May 4th, 2008 Posted in Glossary
A stamp issued against payment of a special fee, so that acknowledgement of receipt of the postal item will be obtained. Mostly countries collect such fees using normal postage stamps and attach a suitable etiquette to the envelope (see recorded delivery).
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