af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | aug 12, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1847 Congress authorized the first United States postage stamps. The first general issue of postage stamps went on sale in New York City, July 1, 1847. One priced at five cents, depicted Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and a ten cent stamp showing the portrait of...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | aug 11, 2023 | Stamp of the day
CLASSIC STAMPS: USAIn 1847 Congress authorized the first United States postage stamps. The first general issue of postage stamps went on sale in New York City, July 1, 1847. One priced at five cents, depicted Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and a ten cent stamp showing...
