Holiday-themed postage featuring the image of St. Nicholas, often in a festive setting or engaged in traditional activities like delivering presents, serves as a popular and recognizable way to send seasonal greetings.... Read more »
A hand-applied mark made using ink and a die, typically featuring a date and postal location, serves as proof of prepayment for mail services. For example, a circular marking applied to a... Read more »
A device designed to affix postal indicia to mail pieces offers a streamlined alternative to manual application. These devices range from simple, hand-held tools for moistening and applying single stamps to automated... Read more »
Small, bound collections of pre-paid adhesive labels for mailing correspondence and packages offer a convenient alternative to individual stamps. These collections typically contain a predetermined number of stamps, often of a single... Read more »
Sending a letter or postcard internationally involves specific postal fees, which vary depending on the destination and service level. For example, sending a standard letter from the United States to France will... Read more »
A postage stamp honoring Helen Keller, the renowned American author, political activist, and lecturer, serves as a miniature tribute to her enduring legacy. These stamps typically feature her portrait and may include... Read more »
A cataloged compilation of postage stamps, often organized by country, time period, or thematic topic, provides estimated market values for individual stamps based on factors such as condition, rarity, and demand. These... Read more »
A postage stamp honoring the pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart serves as a miniature historical document and a collectible item. These stamps typically feature her portrait, her Lockheed Electra aircraft, or other symbols... Read more »
A tool designed for philatelic research facilitates the identification of stamps through various characteristics, such as country of origin, year of issue, denomination, or design elements. These tools can take multiple forms,... Read more »
The value of a single postage stamp dictates the maximum weight and sometimes the type of mail it can frank. For example, a standard Forever stamp in the United States currently covers... Read more »