2 cents. It isn't from 1870, that date refers to the date the train was in operation. In mint condition you can use it for 2 cents of postage. These were issued in coils and there are certain plate numbers that might bring a dollar or two.
First of all, this stamp is not from the 1870's, it is indicating that the locomotive pictured on the stamp was from the 1870's. The stamp itself has a minimal value and can be purchased for 15 cents new or used. You probably won't find anyone willing to pay you for it unless it can be used for postage and then it would be face value.
That stamp is Scott Number US 1897. It was issued in 1983. It has a value of 20 cents used and mint.
The stamp was issued in 1982 and is Scott Number US 1897A. It has a minimal catalog value.
That would be US Scott Number 2226 issued in 1987 or 1897A issued in 1982. They both have a minimal value of 20 cents mint and 20 cents used.
Both are in the U.S. You need first class U.S. postage.How many stamps is that? One 42-cent stamp. Forty-two one-cent stamps. Four ten-cent stamps and one two-cent stamp. One 25-cent stamp and one 17-cent stamp.
You can purchase 1 cent or 2 cent stamps.
"A " stamps are the same as 15-cent stamps.
Stamps are always and forever worth the denomination printed on the stamp. If you need a one-cent stamp to complete postage, and you have a one-cent stamp from 1933 - it is perfectly legal. As to what individual stamps are worth to stamp collectors - that is a completely different question.
They were Ben Franklin on the 5 cent stamp and George Washington on the 10 cent stamp.
The blue statue of liberty stamps are 34 cent stamps.
The cost is 98 cents. You could use two 44 cent stamps plus a 10 cent stamp. You can buy a 10 cents or a 98 cent stamp at the post office. If all you have is 44 cent stamps, you would have to use three.
That would be US Scott Number 2226 issued in 1987 or 1897A issued in 1982. They both have a minimal value of 20 cents mint and 20 cents used.
Well a 42 cent stamp is worth 42 cents. There is no mark up on stamps. They cost face value.
The total number of stamps doesn't matter as long as they make a total of 61 cents of postage. You can use one 61 stamp, or a 44 cent with a 17 cent stamp. Or you can use 61 one cent stamps.
You are probably referring to would be Scott number US 2226, issued in 1986 picturing a locomotive. It has a catalog value of 20 cents used and 20 cents mint.
One 41 cent stamp, until May 2008, then it will be one 42 cent stamp.