The cost of line-engraving individual dies was great, and it was only natural that such double duty by the dies was used. The first United States stamps were issued imperforate and were printed by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, from stock dies held by the firm. Thus the brown shade of America’s first stamp is #1 the shade varieties that are variations of brown are called #1a, #1b, and #1c. Subtypes of each stamp are given a small alphabetical letter after the major number. Each stamp that is considered a major collecting type is given a number, or a number and a capital letter. The Scott catalogue numbers each stamp chronologically, beginning with the 1847 five-cent Franklin as number 1. The First United States StampsĬollectors of United States stamps usually collect according to the numbering system of the Scott catalogue. In 1847, the United States government issued its first postage stamp, and at the same time reduced postage rates substantially. The post office was required to serve all these small and medium towns, and, to complicate matters, the western states lobbied actively for cheap postage. The population density in the West was exceedingly low, although because of rich natural resources there were a good umber of small and medium-sized urban centers. This was a huge country, sprawling out by 1847 as far as California. To find out about upcoming sales, or for more information about a specific stamp, contact our team today by phone or email.The lessons learned by Great Britain were not lost on America.
Airmail stamps of all ages for sale through our Public Auctions, Buy It Now Sales and online stamp store. Airmail stamps have been printed in a wide range of denominations - mint condition first and second issue stamps can easily fetch upwards of $100 at auction. International service continued until 1995. Unfortunately, due to the Great Depression, fewer than 7% were sold, making them highly sought-after today.ĭomestic airmail service continued until 1975. In 1930, a special set of Graf Zeppelin stamps, featuring the eponymous airship, was printed for the collector’s market. Though the Inverted Jenny is the most famous, there are plenty of more accessible entry points for beginning a collection of U.S. Today, Inverted Jennys have been known to sell for anywhere between $100,000 and nearly $1 million at auction. Approximately 100 were printed that day and only a handful now survive. On May 13, 1918, the Inverted Jenny - a Curtiss “Jenny” biplane appears upside down - was produced.
In the rush to design and print it, however, one of the most famous errors in the history of philately was made.
To mark the beginning of service, a new stamp in this denomination was commissioned by Congress. The initial route ran from Washington D.C to New York, passing through Philadelphia on the way. The United States Postal Service began offering air delivery on May 15, 1918. Airmail stamps remains a popular specialization within American philately. Whatever the reason may be, collecting U.S. Airmail stamps are so collectible today is the nostalgia they evoke for a time when flight was still regarded with a sense of wonder. Postage stamps reflect political and geographic shifts as well as technological innovation. The history of postage stamps is a fascinating mirror to the greater narrative of human progress through the ages.
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