First U.S. Hologram Postal Stationary
On December 3, 1989, the USPS issued its first postal item to be produced with a hologram – a 25¢ stamped envelope picturing a space shuttle docking at a space station.
On December 3, 1989, the USPS issued its first postal item to be produced with a hologram – a 25¢ stamped envelope picturing a space shuttle docking at a space station.
On December 1, 1911, the U.S. Post Office Department issued its first and only Registration stamp.
On November 30, 1954, the Post Office Department issued its first Savings Stamp, #S1. The savings stamps program was created to encourage savings and thrift among American schoolchildren.
On November 19, 1965, the U.S. Post Office issued the first stamp in a new series honoring Prominent Americans.
On November 17, 1989, World Stamp Show ’89 opened its doors and held the first 11 first-day ceremonies to mark the exposition. It was the first international stamp show ever sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service.
On November 14, 1974, the USPS issued its first experimental self-adhesive stamp.
On November 9, 1964, the U.S. Post Office issued its first se-tenant, which was also America’s third Christmas issue.
On November 3, 1994, the USPS issued a souvenir sheet honoring the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with a seldom-seen double transfer.
On October 31, 1975, the USPS issued the first stamp in the Americana Series.