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How much did it cost to send a letter with a postage stamp in the 1840?
There were no stamps in the early 1800's. The world's first postage stamp was issued by Great Britain in 1840.
What was the value of the first US postage stamp issued?
Five cents was the value. That was the cost of mailing a half ounce letter.
How much did stamps cost in 1815?
There were no stamps in 1815. The first postage stamp was introduced in 1840.
What was the cost of a stamp in 1765?
There were no postage stamps in 1752- the first postage stamp appeared in 1840 in England. The US was under British colonial rule in 1752. There was a postal service and Benjamin Franklin was the Postmaster General. I am sorry that I do not know the postage rates, I am pretty sure they varied with the distance the mail had to travel.
Can you use a forever stamp when the article that you are mailing weighs more than an ounce?
Yes, but you would need to put more postage on the article. The forever stamp only covers the first half ounce.
How much did a stamp cost in 1864?
In the US the first class stamp for half an ounce was 3 cents. Those stamps are no longer valid for postage, but are worth far more than face value!
What is the value of a one and a half cent stamp?
i believe the value of a one cent stamp is worth 2 cents if used as postage but i have done research and believe yo can sell it for about 5 cents or so.
What does the Scott Number 840 postage stamp look like?
A profile of Martha Washington in a cap. It has her name and dates on it and the value of 1 and a half cents. It is a single color.
What stamp do I use for a 3 and a half by 5 envelope in the USA weighing 1 oz or less?
Please visit the USPS website for current postage information and rates.
How much did a first class postage stamp cost in 2002?
Postage in 2002 started at 34 cents. The cost went up to 37 cents on June 30th. It was 33 cent until January 1999.
How muchg were stamps in 1840?
In Great Britain, the stamps were 1 cent. In the US postage was 5 cents for the first half ounce. They weren't available in the US for several years after that before they were issued.
What is the current value of a HARDING one and half cent postage stamp?
Scott #s 553 576 582 598 605 There are several different versions of this stamp. The value varies greatly between them, as low as 35 cents to as high as $5.25 in catalog value. Consult a postage stamp catalog, usually available at your local library for exact identification and catalog values.
