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Postage Stamps of the United
States First Issued in 1866
President: Andrew Johnson |
| Postmasters General: Jan.1 - Jul.24:
William Dennison · Jul.25 - Dec.31: Alexander Randall |
| Domestic Letter Rate: 3¢ per 1/2 oz. ·
Registry Fee:
20¢ - paid in cash, stamp not required |
| Rate for Drop Letters per 1/2 oz: One
Cent |
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The following postage stamp varieties were
first issued by the U.S. in 1866:
| Ordinary issue:
Commemoratives:
| The first commemorative stamps were not issued
until 1893 |
Special Delivery:
| The first Special Delivery stamps were not issued
until 1885 |
Postage Dues:
| The first Postage Due stamps were not issued
until 1879 |
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