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It was 5 cents for the first half ounce of mail.

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How much did the stamps cost in 1700s?

Stamps did not exist in the 1700's. The first ones were issued in 1850 by Great Britain. Prior to that, postage, where mail was available, was paid for at the post office.


A US postage stamp costs?

It varies from year to year for the cost of postage stamps. Right now in 2010, it cost around 44 cents for stamps..


Postage stamps cost .37 each. How much does a book of 50 stamps cost?

18.5


When did postage stamps cost 5 cents?

tuesday


How much do postage stamps cost in 2011?

$8.80


What was the cost of postage stamps in 1992?

First ounce for First Class Postage was .29


Can you pay for goods using postage stamps?

Yes, postage stamps require that you pay for them. That is how the postal service gets its revenue so that it can do business. Postage goes up when the cost to deliver exceeds the cost taken in.


What was the cost of postage stamps in 1950?

The cost was 3 cents for the first ounce.


How much does postage stamps cost now?

44 cents


Can you use recently purchased stamps now postage has gone up?

In the US postage stamps are always valid. You do still have to have enough to cover the current postage cost. And Forever stamps are always valid for one ounce of first class mail, regardless of the actual cost.


What did postage stamps cost in 2005?

First class postage was 37 cents for the first ounce in 2005. A post card cost 23 cents.


Did the forever postage stamp increase?

Yes, their value will increase when the cost of postage goes up. And you will pay the current cost for stamps at the post office.