39 cents after May, 2006; 41 cents in 2007; 42 cents in 2008, 44 cents after May 11, 2009.
Yes, several websites track the values of first-class stamps and provide visual references. Sites like the American Philatelic Society, StampWorld, and eBay can be useful for checking current values and viewing images of various stamps. Additionally, philatelic catalogs, such as Scott or Minkus, often include pictures and market values for stamps. These resources can help collectors and sellers stay informed about stamp values over the years.
Some countries are now issuing Forever Stamps. They are worth the current value of a first class stamp. This means people don't have to worry about small stamps to make up the difference and the post office doesn't have to print new stamps every time the rates change.
Maybe, depending on where you are and when "last year" was. The US postal service began a few years ago issuing "forever" stamps that are first-class postage "forever" ... that is, they can be used to mail a first-class letter even if the cost of first-class postage goes up. These will say "forever" on them, and will not have a denomination other than that. They're priced at whatever the current first-class postage rate is. If a stamp does have a denomination on it, that's the value of the stamp. If that's insufficient for current postage rates, you will need to add stamps to make up the difference.
There were no stamps in 1801. The first postage stamps were issued in Great Britain in 1840. It was several years after that that German issued postage stamps.
Stamps in the United States cost 46 cents from May 12, 2008, until May 11, 2009. This price was part of a series of rate increases implemented by the United States Postal Service. The cost of first-class stamps has fluctuated over the years, reflecting changes in postal service pricing policies.
There is no such thing as a first edition stamp. First Day of Issue are stamps canceled on the first day that a stamp is available for sale to the public. Older stamps, over 70 years or so, on first day covers have good value. Most current ones can be purchased for about a $1.
The 3 cent stamp was the valid first class rate for over 20 years. Hundreds of stamps were issued at that value. The pictures included commemorative and pictures of important people.
You can use any years stamps to send letters and parcels. You just need to affix enough for the current rate for your shipment. The value of the stamp is always written on the stamp. If it says forever then it is worth the current rate of a 1oz first class letter.
Stamp collecting began at the same time that stamps were first issued in 1860. It was only a few years before a catalog of available issues was put out.
First Class postage went to 22 cents in 1985. There were 22 cent stamps prior to that. There were still other stamps available for post cards and airmail. The price was dependent upon what you were mailing.
First Class postage in the US has never been 26 cents. It was 25 cents from April 1988 through 1991. On February 3rd the price went to 29 cents.
First Class postage in the US was 29 cents from February 3rd 1991 to January 1, 1995. Prior to that it was 25 cents for the first ounce. In 1995 it was increased to 32 cents for the first ounce.