answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It was originally priced in the US at 5 cents for a first class letter. In 1863 the cost was 3 cents for half an ounce. It dropped to 2 cents in 1883 and then was made 2 cents for a full ounce in 1885.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Books cost a lot in 1800's compared to how little people earned. Small softcover books sold for 25 cents and hardcover books were sold for $3.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Newspapers cost around 5 cent in the 1800s.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

a penny each

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

5 cents

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

5 dollars

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

5 cents

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How much did books cost in the 1800s?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp