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In 1944 up until 7/31/58, the first class postage rate in the US was 3 cents.
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∙ 13y agoThe cost for the first ounce of First Class US postage stamp in 1941 was 3 cents. It was raised from 2 cents in February of 1932. It remained at that price until January 1952.
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∙ 12y agoThe cost was 3 cents in 1942. That covered the first ounce of weight. It remained at that rate until 1952.
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∙ 12y agoPostage during the 1940's was 3 cents for the first ounce. It didn't go up until 1958. A postcard was only a penny
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∙ 12y agoPostage 1940 was 3 cents for the first ounce. It didn't go up to 4 cents until 1958. A postcard was only a penny.
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How much was postage stamp in 1940?
First class postage was 3 cents for the first ounce in 1940. A post card cost 1 cent.
How much were postage stamps in 1940?
First class postage was 3 cents for the first ounce in 1940. A post card cost 1 cent.
What was the price of a postage stamp in 1940?
4 cents
1st African American to be on a US postage stamp?
That would be Booker T. Washington in about 1940.
Who was first African American on a postage stamp?
{| |- | US Scott Number 873. It was a ten cent value that was part of the Famous Americans Series. Booker T. Washington was the first black American to be honored on a U.S. postage stamp issue. His boyhood home was later pictured on a stamp as well. |}
How much did a postage stamp cost in the 1940's?
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How much was a first class postage stamp in 1935?
Postage 1940 was 3 cents for the first ounce. It didn't go up to 4 cents until 1958. A postcard was only a penny.
What was the price of a postage stamp in 1930'?
Postage stamps could be purchased in many different denominations in 1934. If you meant to ask "How much did it cost to mail a letter in 1934?" the answer is 3 cents in the U.S.
Who was the first black American to appear on a US postage stamp?
Booker T. Washington's portrait was placed on a stamp on April 7, 1940.The first Black female to be portrayed on a stamp was Harriet Tubman, issued Feb. 1, 1978.Booker T. Washington was the first black man to appear on a US stamp.Booker Taliaferro Washington
What are 1940 stamps worth?
You will need to consult the catalogs and do some research. Most libraries will have a copy of Scott's Postage Stamp Catalog of the World. First of all, you have to identify the specific stamp or card. That in itself can be a daunting task, but most of the catalogs are well illustrated with lots of information. Once you know what item you have, the catalog will provide a set of prices that can be used to estimate value.
Who was the first scientist to get his picture on a postage stamp?
John James & Dr. Crawford W. Long. (both April 8, 1940)The United States issued a 'Famous Americans Issue' in 1940. This series had 35 stamps with 7 groups of 5 stamps. One of the groups was 'AMERICAN SCIENTISTS': Here are all 5 of scientists:1940, Apr. 8: John James (1 cent) (Scott Catalog # 874)1940, Apr. 8: Dr. Crawford W. Long (2 cent) (Scott Catalog # 875)1940, Apr. 17: Luther Burbank (3 cent) (Scott Catalog # 876)1940, Apr. 17: Dr. Walter Reed (5 cent) (Scott Catalog # 877)1940, Apr. 26: Jane Adams (10 cent) (Scott Catalog # 878)Einstein.Although Einstein did get his picture of a US postage stamp it wasn't until 1965.
What is the value of a July 4 1959 4 cent postage stamp?
what is the value of a July 4, 1959 United states postage stamp. I found some old stamps at a flea market inside of some romance books. What do i do with them?Type of stamps foundChampion of liberty stamp, united states postage its a 4 cent stamp-Simon Bolivar issueChampion of liberty stamp, united states postage its a 8 cent stamp-Simon Bolivar issueChampion of liberty stamp, united states postage it a 8 cent stamp-Ernst Reuter issueIf they are in mint condition you can put enough of them to total 44 cents on an envelope and use them for postage. Most US stamps issued after 1940 are only worth face value. So many of them were issued and so many saved by collectors or misguided speculators that stamps dealers in most cases will not even pay face value for them. Just for fun I routinely buy stamps issued back toto the 1940's and use them for postage....
