I used to collect stamps and coins when I was younger (50+ years ago) and recently discovered these. 5¢ Franklin – 4 red-brown different shades. 10¢ Washington – 2 gray. 5¢ Franklin – on envelope. These stamps were put in use in July 1847. They superseded Postmaster and other stamps which became illegal. The stamps were printed by. Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson of New York. I had them looked at by a local coin and stamp expert and he said they were genuine. The item “AMERICA’S FIRST STAMPS 1847 FIRST GENERAL ISSUE WASHINGTON & FRANKLIN” is in sale since Saturday, February 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Stamps\United States\Postage”. The seller is “vtvince” and is located in Stowe, Vermont. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Certification: Uncertified
• Type: Single
• Topic: Historical Figures
• Quality: Used
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States