Usa Stamps - What You Need To KnowUSA POSTAGE STAMPS 'USA Postage Stamps' as the name suggests, has everything to do with the Postal Stamps issued by the United States Postal Service. Right from the evolution of stamps way back in 1847 featuring George Washington and Ben Franklin, up to the first stamp of the year 2007 featuring that first lady of song, Ella Fitzgerald. In the ensuing period, over 4000 stamps have been issued and more than 800 people have been featured! There are many interesting facts attached to 'USA Postage Stamps' and its history, earlier Presidents featuring on multiple stamps and a 'forever stamp' sold at the standard rate with an unending validity, to name a few. Elvis Presley Stamps still reign supreme in America, with the King of rock-n-roll occupying the No.1 slot in terms of popularity and stamps saved by Americans. The wonders of American Stamps set is also hugely popular amongst the American public. All USA Postal stamps lying unused with values shown and issued since 1861 are still valid for postage. A very interesting fact about 'USA Postage Stamps' is that in 1857, they experimented with the perforated stamp sheets for the very first time. The reason being, previously people had to physically cut the sheets of stamps with scissors or blades, and it was a very troublesome job. Perforated sheets eliminated this problem of cutting and today this system is being followed worldwide. Another huge milestone in the history of 'USA Postage Stamps', was the first issue of commemorative stamps way back in 1893. This set depicted the scenes of Columbus's voyage to America. This was followed by the first ever issuing of stamps in booklet form in 1900, and another innovation was stamps issued in the form of a single-stamp-wide roll in 1908. In the early sixties, the immensely popular and landmark bearing Christmas Stamp made its debut and this was followed by the first self adhesive stamp in 1974. In 1992 full scale production of the same began, which continues up to this day, marking a revolutionary change in postage stamps history. The American Postal Service invites and welcomes ideas from local people and any interested parties with suggestions, which could contribute towards the making and issuance of a stamp. The postmaster general is the authority for a final decision. An interesting fact to note is barely 0.05% of all suggestions received, finally make it onto postage. |