How much was a postage stamp in 1910?

Answer 1

{| |- | First Class postage in 1890 was 2 cents for the first ounce. This rate was valid through July 1932, though it went up a penny during World War 1 to help offset the cost of the war. At that point it went up to 3 cents. |}

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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)

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

The US domestic rate for an ordinary 1st-class letter was 2 cents in 1910.