

In November 2020, the commission issued new rules that gave the Postal Service more flexibility when it comes to rate increases. The same law, however, allowed the Postal Regulatory Commission to review the effects of the postage price cap, and in 2017, the commission ruled that the price cap hurt USPS profitability. According to a statement from USPS, the proposed postage price hikes are a first step in a plan to reverse a projected $160 billion in operating losses over the next decade.Ī 2006 law capped postage increases at the Consumer Price Index, the government's main measure of inflation. 49.99 (15 off) George Washington 5c Unused Vintage 1967 Postage Stamps for Mailing - Collecting - Crafts. Post Office Department, established in 1792 as part of the federal government, was reorganized in 1970 as the USPS, a separate agency, and generally receives no taxpayer money for operating expenses. Vintage 1900s Huge Lot of Preprinted 2 cent stamps Over 300 total Collectable Stamps Old Stamps George Washington Stamps. People need fewer stamps for letters and bills these days, and businesses can reach customers more affordably and efficiently with email instead of junk mail. There were no new Special Delivery stamps issued in 1947.It's no secret that widespread use of email and the shift to online banking have taken a toll on the post office. This definitive airmail stamp was printed on the Flat Plate Press, and it is perforated 11. The design features a Winged Globe with 'U.S. C12) was issued on Februto replace the previous 5 Cent airmail rate stamp of 1928. Scott C36 – The 25¢ Stratocruiser over the Golden Gate Bridge – wet and dry printings Special Delivery: denomination airmail stamp shown above (Sc. Scott C35 – The 15¢ Lockheed Constellation over New York Skyline – wet and dry printings Scott C34 – The 10¢ Martin 2-0-2 over Pan American Union Building – wet and dry printings Scott C33 – The 5¢ DC-4 Skymaster Air Mail Stamp of 1947 “wet printing” Scott 948 – 15¢ Centenary Anniversary of the U.S. Scott 952 – 3¢ Everglades National Park – Designer: R. Frigate Constitution – Designer: Andrew H.

Scott 951 – 3¢ 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Scott 950 – 3¢ Centenary of Utah Settlement – Designer: C.

Scott 949 – 3¢ Physicians of America Issue – Designer: C. Postage Stamp – Designer: Leon Helguera – Engraver: M. Scott 946 – 3¢ Joseph Pulitzer Issue – Designer: V. Scott 945 – 3¢ Famous American Inventor Thomas Edison – Designer: William Roach – Engraver: C. There were no new Regular Issue stamps issued in 1947. stamp, value 45e (4) packet other African beauties (5) big illustrated lists. The following postage stamp varieties were first issued by the U.S. SCARCE AIRMAIL & TRIANGLE I MYSTIC STAMP COMPANY Beautiful Uruguay 'flying. Buy it with This item: Classic US Transport Airmail Stamp 10-Cent Value Plate Block Mint Never-hinged Scott C27. All three were issued using both the “wet” and “dry” printing methods. The 10¢ stamp paid the postage for a one ounce letter to Central and South America, the 15¢ stamp paid the postage for a one ounce letter to Europe and parts of the Middle East and the 25¢ stamp paid the postage for a one ounce letter to Asia, the South Pacific and parts of Africa. These stamps were added to cover three new rates created by the Air Mail rate change of 1946. 1947 Air Mail Stamps – Rotary Press – Perf 11 x 10½ – 200 Subject Electric Eye Plates
