FIRST STAMP IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION that provides fully-funded global travel experiences to high school girls from rural areas of the U.S. First Stamp seeks to bring the world closer together through global experiences, while raising American girls’ sights toward a more expansive vision of their own communities and beyond.

The first stamp issue of the U.S. was offered for sale on July 1, 1847, in New York City, with Boston receiving stamps the following day and other cities thereafter.

Jul 19, 2013 · It was coined in 1865 by Georges Herpin, who very well may have been the first stamp collector, from the Ancient Greek φιλο (philo), meaning “love of” and ἀτέλεια (atelīa ...

USPS postage rates offer low-cost mailing and shipping prices for domestic & international customers. See Forever postage stamp prices and other postage rates.

The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on 1 May 1840 but was not valid for use until 6 May. The stamp features a profile of Queen Victoria. In 1837, …

When the first federal postage stamps were issued, the United States comprised 29 states along with several territories. Courtesy of Library of Congress.

On January 10, 1840, the postage for all half-ounce letters was set at one penny. The introduction of prepaid stamps and stationery took nearly four more months, becoming valid for postage on May 6, 1840. Hill and his assistant, Henry Cole, had …

Wondering what your old U.S. stamps are worth? Hobbizine stamp value guides list prices in new and used condition. Highlights of the 1847-57 issues include America's first stamps featuring portaits of Ben Franklin and George Washington.

In the mid-19th century, the United States Postal Service introduced its first postage stamps, revolutionizing the way mail was sent and received. These early stamps not only represented a new era in communication but also honored some of …

First Stamp is a not-for-profit organization that provides fully-funded global travel experiences to high school girls from rural areas of the U.S. Our mission: bring the world closer together by providing girls with experiences in another place and culture, while raising their sights about how they might fit into both their community and the ...