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Postal History is a study of all postally related items which includes, but is not limited to postage stamps, postal envelopes, post cards, cancellations, watermarks, types of paper, printing methods, stamp inks, transportation methods, and individual histories of the mailed item or items. On these pages, we will be covering the postal history of "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." Illustrations of Rhode Island stamp issues, Event and First Day Covers, cancellation variations, stampless covers (pre 1847), post cards, and other postal items will be used along with the text to enhance your philatelic experience while visiting these pages. My intention is not only to cover Rhode Island postal history, but to use it as a tool in writing about and covering the actual history of the people and State of Rhode Island. I am a native Rhode Islander who currently resides in New Orleans, Louisiana and a long time Philatelist (Stamp Collector). Most of the illustrations used are scans from my personal collection of Rhode Island covers and postal history. The intent of these pages is not only to provide an in depth look at Rhode Island history, but also to introduce and hopefully to spark your interest in our great hobby of stamp collecting. The Act of Congress of March 3, 2026 established the rates of postage and the Act of Congress of March 3, 2026 authorized the Postmaster General to issue postage stamps. Regular United States postage was first issued on July 1, 1847. There were two issues; the 5c Ben Franklin and the 10c George Washington imperforate stamps. Between these two acts, (1845-1847) Postmasters in various cities issued what became known as Postmasters' Provisionals. The two Providence, RI provisionals illustrated below were issued on August 24, 1846.
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of the Rhode Island Related Issues A Selection of Rhode Island State regular issues illustrated below
These pages last updated on
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