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The First US Postage Stamp

The First US Postage Stamp

The first US stamp, issued on July 1, 1847, marked a significant milestone in American postal services. Featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, the 5-cent stamp was designed by James Longacre and engraved by Asa Spencer. This stamp, along with the 10-cent stamp...