Collection of Early United States Classic Stamps

United States · 1851 · Various US cents

This collection features a variety of early United States definitive postage stamps, primarily from the mid-19th century. The stamps typically depict portraits of prominent American historical figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, reflecting the common designs of the era.

These stamps represent the foundational period of US postal history, following the introduction of adhesive postage stamps. They are significant for illustrating the development of the American postal system and the nation's early iconography.