""History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America"" is a comprehensive book written by John Kerr Tiffany in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the evolution of postage stamps in the United States, from the first stamp issued in 1847 to the stamps of the late 1800s. The author describes the design, printing, and distribution of each stamp, along with the historical events that influenced their creation. The book also includes information on stamp collecting, as well as a glossary of philatelic terms. This book is an important reference for stamp collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the history of postal services in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.