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2. Postage stamps and postal history of the United States

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   Benjamin Franklin — George Washington The First U.S. Postage Stamps, issued 1847. The first stamp issues were authorized by an act of Congress and approved on March 3, 1847.[ 20] The earliest known use of the Franklin 5¢ is July 7, 1847, while the earliest known use of the Washington 10¢ is July 2, 1847.

3. Self-adhesive stamp - Wikipedia

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   Self-adhesive stamp. A self-adhesive stamp is a postage stamp with a pressure-sensitive adhesive that does not require moistening in order to adhere to paper. They are usually issued on a removable backing paper. Stamp collectors have criticized the format, because the rubber-based adhesive used tends to yellow the stamps progressively.

4. List of United States airmail stamps - Wikipedia

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   Special postage stamps were issued for use with this service. [1] Domestic air mail became obsolete in 1975, and international air mail [2] in 1995, when the USPS began transporting First Class mail by air on a routine basis. [3] [4] All post-1977 United States stamp images are copyright of USPS. [5]

5. History of United States postage rates - Wikipedia

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   The ship fee, including the ship rate on letters for delivery at the port of entry, were on a per letter basis, rather than weight. The United States issued its first postage stamps in 1847. Before that time, the letters' rates, dates, and origins were written by hand or sometimes in combination with a handstamp device. [1]

6. Stock Up on Stamps Now: The USPS Announced Another ... - AOL

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   The United States Postal Service announced a big increase in the price of first class forever stamps. Stamp prices will increase from 68 cents to 73 cents beginning July 14. That's an over 7 ...

7. USPS raising stamp prices: Where to get Forever stamps in ...

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   The cost of a Forever stamp is set to increase in July 2024 as part of the US Postal Service's 'Delivering for America' plan. Here's what to know. ... The cost of a Forever stamp is set to ...