United States Stamps

The United States postage stamp boasts a rich and fascinating history that stretches back to the mid-19th century. In 1847, the first postage stamps were issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), marking the dawn of a transformative era in mail services. These inaugural stamps displayed the portraits of two American icons, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, serving the purpose of prepaying postage on letters and packages. Although commonplace today, the introduction of postage stamps was initially met with resistance, as many were accustomed to the former system that mandated recipients to foot the bill for delivery.