Friday, April 16, 2021

SCOTT #1 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 5 CENT

 

1847 5¢ Franklin, Scott #1
America’s First Postage Stamp


After the success of the Penny Black, the US government issued its first-ever adhesive postage stamp in 1847.  And it pictured our first postmaster general instead of our first president!

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