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  2. Postage stamps and postal history of the United States

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    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. [3] These stamps are still valid for the full rate even if there is a rate increase.

  3. History of United States postage rates - Wikipedia

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    The seal of the Post Office Department showed a man on a running horse, even as railroads and, later, motorized trucks and airplanes moved mail. In 1971, the Post Office became the United States Postal Service, with rates set by the Postal Regulatory Commission, with some oversight by Congress. Air mail became standard in 1975. In the 21st ...

  4. Presidents of the United States on U.S. postage stamps

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    On November 12, 1903, because of public dissatisfaction with the 1903 2-cent Washington "Flag" stamp, the Post Office issued a new 2-cent stamp featuring Washington's portrait within a shield of stars and stripes. Often referred to as the 2-cent Washington "Shield" stamp, this issue was released on November 12, 1903.

  5. List of people on the postage stamps of the United States

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    Since the United States Post Office (now United States Postal Service or USPS) issued its first stamp in 1847, over 4,000 stamps have been issued and over 800 people featured. People have been featured on multiple stamps in one issue, or over time, such as various Presidents of the United States.

  6. United States postmasters' provisional stamps - Wikipedia

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    Providence printed at least 5,500 5¢ stamps and 500 10¢ stamps. The first two printings of the St. Louis provisional produced 2,000 5¢ stamps, 3,000 10¢ stamps and 1,000 20¢ stamps; the final printing probably added 1,500 5¢ stamps and 1,500 10¢ stamps, making a grand total of 9,000 provisionals produced. [4]

  7. Check Your Attic: These Stamps Are Worth Millions - AOL

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    1847 Mauritius 'Post Office' Stamps. $9.6 million. According to Barnebys, the legendary Mauritius stamps debuted in 1847, just seven years after Sir Rowland Hill created the first postage stamp in ...

  8. Timeline of postal history - Wikipedia

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    1847 1 July The United States issues its first stamps. 1847 21 September Mauritius issues its first stamps, the Mauritius "Post Office" stamps, or the Red Penny and Blue Penny. 1848 - first use of Perot Provisionals in Bermuda; 1849 1 January - first stamps of France; 1849 1 July - first stamps of Belgium, known as the "Epaulettes" type

  9. 16 Surprising Facts About the U.S. Post Office - AOL

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    The U.S postal system was officially established on July 26, 1775 and has been an integral part of American society ever since. This stately fixture in the country is currently facing serious debt ...

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