The smallest falcon in North America, the American Kestrel, was featured on a United States postage stamp with a face value of one cent. This stamp, part of the 1978 Migratory Bird... Read more »
A postage stamp featuring Walt Disney and issued with a face value of six cents represents a specific piece of American philatelic history. Released on September 11, 1968, as part of the... Read more »
A Christmas-themed postage stamp with a face value of five cents represents a specific intersection of postal history and holiday tradition. These stamps, often featuring festive imagery such as Santa Claus, religious... Read more »
A specific denomination of postage once required for expedited mail service ensured prompt delivery beyond standard first-class handling. This supplementary fee covered the additional costs associated with dedicated messengers and specialized routing.... Read more »
The 1967-1974 five-cent definitive postage stamp, depicting the first President of the United States and issued in a deep blue shade, represents a specific and recognizable piece of American philatelic history. This... Read more »
A one-cent denomination postage stamp dedicated to freedom of speech represents a symbolic intersection of accessible communication and fundamental human rights. Such a stamp could serve as a small yet potent reminder... Read more »
A thirty-cent postage stamp’s value depends on several factors. If unused and in good condition, its value may exceed its face value for philatelic purposes, meaning collectors might pay more than thirty... Read more »
The 1902 issue depicting the first First Lady was the earliest United States postage stamp to honor a woman. Printed in red and brown, it belonged to the second definitive series dedicated... Read more »
The earliest United States postage stamps featuring the nation’s first president were issued with a face value of one cent. These often depicted a profile portrait of George Washington, establishing an enduring... Read more »
This 1951 postage stamp featured the portrait of abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass alongside the Liberty Bell. Issued during the centennial of the publication of Douglass’s autobiography, My Bondage and My Freedom, it... Read more »