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The 8 cent cent stamp covered the cost for a first class stamp beginning on 16 May 1971. The rate was valid until March of 1974. At that point the postcard rate became 8 cents.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe cost for a first class stamp was 8 cents beginning on 16 May 1971. The rate was valid until March of 1974. At that point the postcard rate became 8 cents.
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∙ 13y agoThe first 8 cent stamp was issued in 1890 as part of the regular issue. They have been available since then for use in regular postage.
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∙ 8y agoEight cents would have been the valid postage rate starting May 16, 1971. It was in effect until March 2 1974.
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∙ 8y agoThe first US one cent stamp came out in 1851. That was Scott Number US 5.
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