Revenue Stamps
First BEP Postage Stamp
On July 18, 1894, the post office issued the first US postage stamp printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP).
Stock Transfer Stamps
On June 25, 1918, Stock Transfer stamps were approved for use.
First Commercial Telegraph Service
On April 1, 1845, the US Post Office Department inaugurated the first commercial telegraph service.
Birth of Warren G. Harding
29th president of the United States Warren Gamaliel Harding was born November 2, 1865, in Blooming Grove, Ohio.
Proprietary Stamps
On September 2, 1871, the first Proprietary stamps with their own Scott designation (RB) were issued.
Beer Stamps
On September 1, 1866, the first US Beer stamps were issued.
Potato Stamps
On August 24, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Potato Control Law, which led to the creation of short-lived Potato stamps.
Playing Card Stamps
On August 1, 1894, a tax was imposed on playing cards as part of the Wilson Bill.
Stock Transfer Stamps
On June 25, 1918, Stock Transfer stamps were approved for use.