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In the United States, who appeared on the first two government-issued postage stamps in 1847?

Question #151760. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Sep 25 2024.
Originally posted Sep 25 2024 2:34 PM.

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The 1847 government-issued postage stamps featured portraits of Benjamin Franklin (on the 5-cent stamp) and George Washington (on the 10-cent stamp).

link https://postalmuseum.si.edu/finding-guide/1847-federal-postage-stamp-correspondence

Sep 25 2024, 3:20 PM
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