{| |- | US Scott Number 1 and 2 were the first two. The first was a 5 cent stamp that depicted Benjamin Franklin the first Postmaster General. The 10 cent stamp showed George Washington as the first president. |}
The first two stamps, issued at the same time, in the US had Benjamin Franklin and George Washington on them.
They were Ben Franklin on the 5 cent stamp and George Washington on the 10 cent stamp.
There were many of these notes taken to the post office to get a stamp and a first day cancel seal -- they are not rare. In a nice holder, it has a retail value of $3 to $4.
The first stamp made was the British two penny black stamp from 1840.
{| |- | Scott Number 1205. The stamp was issued for the Christman season in 1962. It pictured a wreath and some candles. There have been Seasonal issues ever since, usually one the has a religious them and one that has a holiday theme. |}
The number of stamps needed for a 2.4 oz letter depends on the postal service you are using and its specific rates. In the U.S., a standard First-Class stamp typically covers up to 1 oz, with an additional charge for each additional ounce. For a 2.4 oz letter, you would generally need to use two stamps to cover the weight, as the first stamp covers the first ounce and the second stamp covers the additional weight. However, it's best to check the current postal rates for the most accurate information.
For a 1.05-ounce letter, you would typically need two First-Class Forever stamps, as one stamp covers up to 1 ounce, and the additional ounce requires another stamp. As of 2023, the cost of a First-Class Forever stamp is $0.66, so two stamps would cover the postage for a 1.05-ounce letter. Always check the latest postal rates for any changes.
The number of photos you can mail for one stamp depends on the weight and size of the photos, as well as the postal regulations in your country. In the U.S., for example, a standard first-class stamp covers a letter weighing up to one ounce. If your photos are lightweight and fit within that weight limit, you could typically mail one or two photos, depending on their size and thickness. Always check with your local postal service for specific guidelines.
The number of stamps you need for a 3.1 oz letter depends on the postage rates set by the postal service. In the U.S., a First-Class stamp covers up to 1 oz, and additional ounces typically require extra postage. For a 3.1 oz letter, you would need one standard stamp for the first ounce and additional postage for the 2.1 extra ounces, which may require an additional stamp or two, depending on the current rates. It's best to check with your local postal service for exact requirements.
To mail an envelope weighing 1.5 ounces in the United States, you typically need two first-class stamps. The first stamp covers the base rate for up to 1 ounce, and the second stamp accounts for the additional weight. Always check the current postal rates, as they can change.
Information printed on stamps varies enormously from country to country and even within some countries. There are two things a postage stamp will have as a minimum based on the IPU requirements: 1) an indication of country of origin - this is most commonly shown by the country name appearing on the stamp but in a few cases it may be indicated some other way. For example British stamps have no country name but incorporate an image of the reigning British monarch into the design of every stamp. 2) a postal value - i.e. a figure indicating the amount of postal credit you have purchased. If there is no postal value, it is quite possible what you have is not a postage stamp at all.
The first Chistmas greeting stamp,in 1937, from Austria showed a rose The first US Christmas stamp showed two candles and a wreath with a bow.