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One of the best reasons to collect stamps is for the fun of it! They are fun because you are in control - collecting what, when, where, and how you want to. They are an oasis of pleasure, in an often-hectic world.
Stamps take you wherever you want to go in our past.... the Wild West, the American Revolution, the Civil War, and much more. They reflect our heritage, heroes, and achievements. They are history you hold in your hand.
Having a postage stamp collection is like having a miniature art gallery right in your own home. U.S. stamps exhibit the art of Rockwell, O'Keefe, Homer, and Remington, to name a few. And collecting preserves these tiny works of art for future generations.
The first Stamps, the 5c and 10c issues of 1847, began a new era in mail service. Before adhesive stamps revolutionized the U.S. postal system, letters were marked "Paid" by pen and ink, and by various hand-stamping devices.
America's first stamps went on sale on July 1, 1847. Now over 150 years old, they represent a crucial stage of U.S. history. As a nation, America was taking shape at that time, and these played an important part in its growth.
The 5c issue of 1847 (Scott #1) features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is credited with organizing America's postal service back in the 1700's. On July 26, 1775, he was appointed by the Continental Congress as the first postmaster General of the Confederation - which was of great importance to communications during the Revolutionary war. With this background, it's easy to see why Franklin was given the honor of appearing on America's first postage stamp. The 10c issue of 1847 (Scott #2) pictures George Washington, Revolutionary War hero and the first U.S. President.
All collectors love owning firsts, which is why the first are now so extremely rare and valuable. As you can imagine, many collectors lock these away in permanent collections that are passed from generation to generation. One thing is for sure: less and less of the 1847 issues are available each year. They have become increasingly difficult, and expensive, to acquire.
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