Abraham Lincoln Postage Issues
On April 14, 1866, one year to the day after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, the U.S. Post Office issued its first postage stamp honoring the fallen President. It is considered by some as America's first commemorative stamp. From that point on Lincoln's portrayal appeared on a variety of US postage stamps and today exists on more than a dozen issues. Lincoln is also honored on commemorative stamps issued by Costa Rica and Nicaragua. With the exceptions of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, Lincoln appears on US Postage more than any other famous American.
- Lincoln Issues
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The 1st Lincoln postage stamp issue of 1866 -
Issue of 1890 -
Issue of 1903 -
Issue of 1938
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