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The postage rate for delivery across the United States in 1900 was two cents. The rate began in 1885 and lasted until 1917 when it was raised to three cents. Airmail began in May 1918 and was 24 cents, but was reduced to six cents by the end of the year.
1 cent to 5 dollars
The US issued a commemorative series honoring Columbus (Columbian Exposition Issue) of 1893. The stamps range from 1 cent to 5 dollars. To mail a letter in 1893 it took a 2 cent postage stamp. Some of the higher denominations in this issue a quite valuable new or used. The 4 cent stamp (Scott Catalog #233a) is an error stamp that has a catalog value of $19,000 new and $16,500 used.
(Scott Specialized Catalog of US Stamps 2011, pages 42-46)
The postage rate in the US was 2 cents for one ounce of first class mail from July 1 1919 to July 6, 1932. It was also 2 cents from July 1, 1885 to November 3, 1917. During World War 1, and additional penny was charged to help finance the war effort.
Postage stamps of many different denominations could be purchased then. If you meant to ask "How much did it cost to send a letter in 1910?" the answer is: 2 cents in the U.S.
The cost of an ounce of First Class US postage in 1910 was 2 cents. That rate went into effect in 1893 . It stayed at that price until it took a temporary jump to 3 cents during World War 1.
The cost was 2 cents in 1909. That covered the first ounce of weight. With the exception of a 1 cent tax during World War 1, it remained at 2 cents until 1932.
The US domestic rate for an ordinary 1st-class letter was 2 cents in 1910.
how much did a postage stamp cost in 2016
the postage stamp had cost $00.32 in the year 1993
A first class postage stamp is $0.50 or 50 cents.
Right now, a postage stamp is 44 cents.
A first class postage stamp is $0.50 or 50 cents.
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An Australian postage stamp for internal mail cost 50 cents.
That will depend on the specific stamp you have. Canada has issued many stamps, the condition, cancellations, what it is attached to, watermarks, perforations and even color variations can affect the value. You will have to consult a postage stamp catalog to find out.
A postage stamp that is considered a first class stamp will cost you 49 cents as of September of 2014. This price seems to change pretty frequently.
2 cents
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32 cents