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U.S. postage stamp that was issued in 1952 to honor America's newspaper boys. The stamp has a face value of 3 cents and is Scott catalog #1015. It features an image of a newspaper boy delivering papers, a hand holding a torch symbolizing free enterprise, and residential homes in the background. The stamp's inscription says, "In recognition of the important service rendered their communities and their nation by America's newspaperboys". It also includes the phrase "Busy Boys...Better Boys".
The practice of newspaper delivery by young boys has largely faded, but it was once a common sight. The stamp acknowledges the important role newsboys played in the community. According to legend, the first newspaper boy was 10-year-old Barney Flaherty, who responded to a newspaper advertisement in 1833.
The Newspaper Boys stamp can be found in various forms, including singles, blocks of four, or sheets of 50 stamps. It can be purchased from various online sellers and stamp dealers. The stamps are unused with original gum. Although they have a face value of 3 cents, they can still be used to pay postage on current mail, but additional stamps will be needed to meet the current rate.
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