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Stamp Values
Postage stamp values have changed over the years, from .05 in 1847, to .42 in 2008.
Below is a table of stamp values listed by year.
Rates for Domestic Letters, 1885-2008
Effective Date |
Postage, in Cents |
|
Per Ounce |
July 1, 1885 |
2 |
November 2, 1917 |
3 |
July 1, 1919 |
2 |
July 6, 1932 |
3 |
August 1, 1958 |
4 |
January 7, 1963 |
5 |
January 7, 1968 |
6 |
May 16, 1971 |
8 |
March 2, 1974 |
10 |
December 31, 1975 |
13 |
May 29, 1978 |
15 |
March 22, 1981 |
18 |
November 1, 1981 |
20 |
February 17, 1985 |
22 |
April 3, 1988 |
25 |
February 3, 1991 |
29 |
January 1, 1995 |
32 |
January 10, 1999 |
33 |
January 7, 2001 |
34 |
June 30, 2002 |
37 |
January 8, 2006 |
39 |
May 14, 2007 |
41 |
May 12, 2008 |
42 |
data from: http://www.usps.com/postalhistory/ratesandhistoricalstatistics.htm
Most stamps have the value printed directly on the stamp. However, there are stamps that are called Non-denominated, that do not have a value printed on the face.
Click here for a pictoral guide to non-denominated stamps: http://pe.usps.gov/text/qsg300/Q604a.htm