Standard Postcard Sizes: A Quick Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Standard Postcard Sizes: A Quick Guide

Typical dimensions for mailpieces intended for postcards include those specified by the United States Postal Service (USPS), such as a minimum of 3.5 inches high by 5 inches long and a maximum... Read more »
Classic George Washington 10 Cent Stamps | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic George Washington 10 Cent Stamps

A postage stamp issued by the United States Postal Service featuring the first President, with a face value sufficient for typical letter delivery within the country for much of the 20th century.... Read more »
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Protecting Stolen Food Stamps: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Protecting Stolen Food Stamps: A Guide

The theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, often achieved through methods like card skimming, phishing, or physical robbery, deprives vulnerable individuals and families of crucial resources intended for food purchases.... Read more »
I 551 Stamp On Passport | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

I 551 Stamp On Passport

A temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status is often granted to individuals awaiting the arrival of their permanent resident card (Green Card). This temporary evidence typically takes the form of an... Read more »
Colonial Resistance: Protesting the Stamp Act of 1765 | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Colonial Resistance: Protesting the Stamp Act of 1765

Demonstrations against the 1765 British levy on printed materials in the American colonies took numerous forms, from organized boycotts of British goods and the formation of groups like the Sons of Liberty,... Read more »
Lost Food Stamp Card NY: Guide & Help | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Lost Food Stamp Card NY: Guide & Help

In New York State, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are distributed electronically through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Misplacing or having this card stolen disrupts access to crucial nutritional... Read more »
Wisconsin Notary Stamp Requirements & Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Wisconsin Notary Stamp Requirements & Guide

A notary public’s official seal, required by Wisconsin law, validates their acts. This embossed or inked impression, typically circular, includes the notary’s name, commission expiration date, and the words “State of Wisconsin”... Read more »
Design & Print: Avery Postcard Templates Made Easy | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Design & Print: Avery Postcard Templates Made Easy

Pre-designed layouts for postcards, frequently offered by the Avery brand, provide users with a structured framework for creating and printing postcards. These layouts often include designated areas for addresses, postage, and personalized... Read more »
The First Woman on a US Postage Stamp: A History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

The First Woman on a US Postage Stamp: A History

Martha Washington, the wife of the first U.S. President, George Washington, was the initial female figure to be featured on a United States postage stamp. This occurred in 1894 as part of... Read more »
The 1964 Food Stamp Act: A Legacy of Change | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

The 1964 Food Stamp Act: A Legacy of Change

This legislation, officially known as the Food Stamp Act of 1964, established a permanent national food assistance program. It aimed to strengthen the agricultural economy by increasing the demand for domestically produced... Read more »