What is National U.s. Postage Stamp Day?
National US Postage Stamp Day, July 1st, recognizes the ease and simplicity with which we can send and receive mail. A stamp indicates payment for the delivery of a letter or a box.
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On July 1, 1847, the United States introduced its first postage stamp. Stamps were not required at the time, but not at that time. A letter could be sent without a stamp and delivery charge paid for by the recipient. The postage stamp became a legal requirement in 1855.
Philately is the study of stamps and postal history. Stamps have a long history. Everything from the inspiration and the artist to the postal rate in a given year can determine the value of a stamp. Collectors are also concerned with quality and rarity.
Although the digital age may have slowed snail mail delivery, it does not mean that getting a letter or a card in the mail has diminished the excitement associated with getting a letter or a card in the mail. A handwritten note in an envelope with a postage stamp in the corner has so much more charm than most of the emails. When a familiar postal employee delivers a colorful postcard from an exotic location or missive with crayon-drawn artwork, one's day is improved.
