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In the middle of the 19th century, rates stabilized at one price regardless of distance. Rates were relatively unchanged until 1968 when the price was increased every few years by a small amount. Comparing the increases with a price index, the cost of a first-class stamp has been steady.
Where for a century-and-a-half or so, stamps were almost invariably denominated with their values (5 cent, 10 cent, etc.) the United States post office now sells non-denominated "forever" stamps for use on first-class and international mail.
This is a list of the highest known prices paid for philatelic items, including stamps and covers. The current record price for a single stamp is US$9,480,000 paid for the British Guiana 1c magenta. This list is ordered by consumer price index inflation-adjusted value (in bold) in millions of United States dollars in 2023.
In July, the United States Postal Service raised the price of a first-class stamp from 58 cents to 60 cents. That rate hike is the second within a little over a year.
Here are the first-class mail price increases, effective Sunday, according to the Postal Service website: One-ounce letter (domestic): 58 cents to 60 cents. Single-piece letter (extra...
Beyond forever stamps, a handful of other mail services will a Stamps prices are on the rise, again — one of several changes the U.S. Postal Service is rolling out this month.