The United States’ first definitive postage stamp featuring a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln was issued in 1909. This initial design, depicting a profile view based on a Victor David Brenner medal,... Read more »
The two-cent commemorative postage stamp issued in 1893 depicted Columbus’s arrival in the Americas. Part of the Columbian Exposition series, it showcased the Santa Maria and symbolized a pivotal moment in Western... Read more »
The monetary worth of a United States postage stamp specifically designed for airmail service and denominated with a face value of 25 cents is subject to several factors. These include the stamp’s... Read more »
A postage stamp issued by the United States Postal Service with a face value of ten cents represents a specific category within American philately. These stamps, like others, serve as pre-paid proof... Read more »
A special delivery stamp, with a face value of ten cents, served as an extra fee for expedited mail service beyond standard first-class delivery. This supplementary postage guaranteed preferential handling and more... Read more »
The first United States postage stamp to depict Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president, was a one-cent denomination issued in 1954. This small adhesive featured a profile portrait of Jefferson based on... Read more »
The Liberty series, a definitive stamp issue prevalent throughout the latter half of the 19th century in the United States, featured various denominations, including one with a face value equivalent to fifteen... Read more »
A specific postal denomination once required for sending letters or other lightweight correspondence via air transportation, this item represented a distinct rate from standard surface mail. A physical example would be a... Read more »
The Benjamin Franklin one-cent postage stamp, distinguished by its green color, represents a significant piece of American philatelic history. Issued over several decades, variations exist with different shades of green, perforation types,... Read more »
The 1968 American postage stamp commemorating the iconic animator and entrepreneur featured his portrait and was valued at six cents. This relatively low denomination suggests its intended use for standard letter mail... Read more »