How much did a postage stamp cost in 1974?

Answer 1

8 cents First class postage rate was 8 cents until March 2, 1974. Then it was raised to 10¢ for the first ounce. A postcard cost 8 cents.

Answer 2

In 1975, up until 12/31/75, the value of a first class stamp was 10 cents. On 12/31/75 the rate changed to 13 cents.

Answer 3

Stamps were 6 cents until May of 1971, when the price jumped to 8 cents.

Answer 4

8 cents was the first class rate in 1972 in the US.

Answer 5

The postage rate in 1976 was 13 cents. It was raised from 10 cents in 1974. It remained at that price until it went to 15 cents in 1978.

Answer 6

The postage rate in 1974 went from 8 cents to 10 cents on March 2. Postcards where 8 cents.

Answer 7

{| |- | First Class postage in 1984 was 20 cents for the first ounce. This rate was valid through February 1985. At that point it went up to 22 cents. |}

Answer 8

In the U.S. it cost 10 cents.

Answer 9

10 Cents