SCOTT #77 ABE LINCOLN 15 CENT

On May 7, 1833, Abraham Lincoln became the postmaster of New Salem, Illinois.  He was just 24 years old at the time and held the post for three years (the post office closed May 30, 1836).  In exchange for his work, Lincoln received a small salary plus the privilege of sending and receiving letters for free.  He was also delivered a free local newspaper each day.

First Abraham Lincoln stamp and first US mourning stamp, issued a year after he died.

US #368 Scarce 1909 Imperf Stamp Honoring Lincoln’s 100th Birth Anniversary. One of three issues created to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.