Questions to Gustamps

Gustamps are asked philatelic questions on a regular basis. Recently Gustamps were asked 'how soon after Great Britain issued the 1d Black did America issue their first stamps?' Gustamps reply was that the first official issue for the whole of the USA was in 1847. Gustamps point out that 5 years earlier in 1842 (only a couple of years after the world's first stamp issue for USA) a private delivery company started a postal service in New York. Gustamps say that the first local stamp issue for the USA was the 3 cent stamp for New York. Gustamps add that the stamp was inscribed City Despatch Post and depicted George Washington. If you have any stamp collecting questions telephone Gustamps on 01273 326994. Gustamps are always glad to help.