Postal rate adjustments are periodic occurrences reflecting changes in operational costs, inflation, and market conditions. These changes typically impact the price of various mail classes, including First-Class Mail, periodicals, and package services.... Read more »
A postage stamp honoring the legendary track and field athlete Jesse Owens has been issued by the United States Postal Service multiple times, commemorating his athletic achievements and challenging prevailing societal prejudices.... Read more »
The current price for sending a standard letter-sized item via mail service to Canada from another country depends on several factors. These factors include the item’s origin, weight, dimensions, and the chosen... Read more »
Digital imagery representing postal stamps, often simplified and stylized for versatile application, provides readily available visual resources for various design projects. These graphical elements can range from faithful reproductions of historical issues... Read more »
A four-cent United States postage stamp featuring Abraham Lincoln was issued at various points in American history. These stamps typically depict a portrait of the 16th president and often commemorate specific anniversaries... Read more »
Postage bearing the likeness of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, represents a significant category within philately. These stamps commemorate his life and legacy, often highlighting key moments... Read more »
The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring Benjamin Banneker, a free African American almanac author, surveyor, astronomer, and farmer, in 1980. Part of the Black Heritage series, this philatelic... Read more »
A postage stamp of the value of one penny served as a fundamental component of postal systems, particularly in the United Kingdom, allowing for the affordable sending of letters and small packages.... Read more »
A non-denominated stamp maintains its postal validity regardless of future price increases. For example, a stamp purchased today for the current first-class mail rate can still be used to send a first-class... Read more »
An inverted airmail stamp, a philatelic term, refers to a postage stamp printed with the image of an airplane oriented upside down relative to its intended design. One famous example is the... Read more »