This specific denomination of postage, featuring the iconic San Francisco landmark, served as a common rate for first-class mail within the United States for a period during the late 20th century. Postal... Read more »
A postage stamp issued by the United States Postal Service featuring the likeness of Thomas Jefferson and bearing a denomination of two cents served as a common method for paying the cost... Read more »
The 1 green stamp featuring the first President of the United States was a common sight on mail throughout much of the 19th century. Issued initially in 1851, this small adhesive depicted... Read more »
The value of a postage stamp depicting George Washington and issued with a face value of three cents is subject to considerable variation. Factors influencing this value include the stamp’s condition (mint,... Read more »
The 1957 eight-cent United States postage stamp, featuring the Statue of Liberty and inscribed “Champion of Liberty,” commemorated the International Geophysical Year (IGY). This stamp served as a symbolic representation of the... Read more »
The United States Postal Service has a long tradition of honoring prominent figures through commemorative postage. One such instance is the issuance of stamps featuring the likeness of abolitionist, writer, and orator... Read more »
The one-cent denomination of United States postage has a long and rich history, appearing on a wide variety of designs depicting important figures, historical events, and national symbols. These adhesive stamps, issued... Read more »
This postage, issued in 1881 shortly after the president’s assassination, features a portrait of the 20th U.S. president. It represents a specific period in American history and philately. Examples can be found... Read more »
The first US postage stamp issued for general use, released in 1847, depicted Benjamin Franklin and cost one cent. Often referred to as the “first issue,” examples vary in shade and cancellation... Read more »
This specific denomination of postage, issued by the Italian postal service, represents a common requirement for mailing standard letters and postcards within Italy. For example, it may cover the cost of sending... Read more »