The U.S postal system first began operations in 1775 and its 250th anniversary comes as Trump pursues a far-reaching shake-up of the USPS.

These tiny portraits keep America's iconic leaders at our fingertips, their contributions to history forever stamped on our collective memory.

Many collectors today wonder if postage stamps are good investments. While some rare and historical stamps have increased in ...

In 1900, stamps began to be sold in book form; the first self-adhesive stamp was sold in 1974, the site noted. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP. In 2007, the USPS issued the "forever" stamp, ...

Until a breakthrough in 1840. The U.K. issued the Penny Black, the world’s first prepaid, adhesive stamp. With this stamp, people could send a half-ounce letter for a flat, prepaid rate of one ...

Sotheby’s is selling the first posted envelope to use a prepaid adhesive stamp at a New York auction in February focused on singular, rare works from the 13th century to today.

The first known piece of mail sent using a prepaid stamp — “one of the greatest leaps forward in human communication” — could fetch between $1.5 million and $2.5 million when it comes up ...

The letter cover, which is dated May 2, 1840, is emblazoned with a British Penny Black postage stamp, the world's first-ever adhesive postage stamp.

(CNN) — The first known piece of mail sent using a prepaid stamp — “one of the greatest leaps forward in human communication” — could fetch between $1.5 million and $2.5 million when it ...

Penalty for not defacing or fixing stamp so that it shall be destroyed in opening the bottle, box or package, $50; for making, preparing or selling any of the above without a proper stamp being ...

The self-adhesive stamps will be sold in coils of 3,000 and 10,000, making them ideal for businesses and high-volume mail users. News of the release is being shared with the hashtag # ...