The Storied History of the United States Postal Service

History of the Post Office
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1954: Stamp Dispenser
Vending machines for stamps are believed to date to the late 19th century, when they were developed in the United Kingdom. The machines first appeared in the U.S. in 1908, when private manufacturers began vending stamps from coils.

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