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Benjamin Franklin — George Washington The First U.S. Postage Stamps, issued 1847. The first stamp issues were authorized by an act of Congress and approved on March 3, 1847. [20] The earliest known use of the Franklin 5¢ is July 7, 1847, while the earliest known use of the Washington 10¢ is July 2, 1847.
Self-adhesive stamp. A self-adhesive stamp is a postage stamp with a pressure-sensitive adhesive that does not require moistening in order to adhere to paper. They are usually issued on a removable backing paper. Stamp collectors have criticized the format, because the rubber-based adhesive used tends to yellow the stamps progressively.
Nature of America is a series of twelve self-adhesive stamp sheets that the United States Postal Service released annually between 1999 and 2010 starting with the Sonoran Desert sheet [3] [5] and ending with the Hawaiian Rain Forest Sheet. [6] [7] Like the Celebrate the Century stamp series, these were printed on large sheets 9"x8¾" (233mm x ...
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Postage stamp gum. In philately, gum is the substance applied to the back of a stamp to enable it to adhere to a letter or other mailed item. The term is generic, and applies both to traditional types such as gum arabic and to synthetic modern formulations. Gum is a matter of high importance in philately.
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An 1883 stamp of Sierra Leone. A new set portraying Queen Victoria was issued in 1872, and this design continued in use until 1896. In 1896–97, a Victorian key type set of thirteen was issued. In 1897, 1d, 3d, 6d, 1s and 2s fiscal stamps were overprinted "POSTAGE AND REVENUE" and additionally surcharged 2½d (the 1d was never surcharged).
The stamp is famous for its fascinating details, and could fetch up to $5 million. ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign in. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Elections. Entertainment.