Postage stamps of North America

North America encompasses a variety of countries, each with its own unique stamps, including Hawaii, Canada, Confederate States of America, Panama Canal Zone, St. Pierre & Miquelon, USA, UNO (New York).

Canada

  • The first stamps issued in Canada featured a beaver (3d), Prince Albert (6d), and Queen Victoria (12d)

Confederate States of America

  • The first official Confederate postage stamps were issued in October 1861

Hawaii

  • Hawaii issued its first postage stamps in 1851, known as the “Missionary” stamps

Panama Canal Zone

  • The Canal Zone postal service was established in 1904, and its first stamps were issued soon after.

St. Pierre & Miquelon

  • The first stamps specifically issued for St. Pierre and Miquelon were released in 1885.

Unites States

  • The first U.S. postage stamps (1847) featured Benjamin Franklin (5-cent) and George Washington (10-cent)

UNO – New York

  • The United Nations Postal Administration was established on October 24, 1951, and issued its first stamps on that day.