Design a Holiday Stamp: 5th Grade Art Contest | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Design a Holiday Stamp: 5th Grade Art Contest

Students in this age group typically create artwork centered around holiday themes, often employing a variety of media such as drawing, painting, collage, or mixed media. These creations are frequently entered into... Read more »
A Guide to Postage Stamp Identification Basics | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

A Guide to Postage Stamp Identification Basics

The process of analyzing a stamp’s featuressuch as its country of origin, denomination, design, color, and perforationallows one to determine its specific issue and potential value. For instance, discerning minute variations in... Read more »
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Collecting Royal Troon Postage Stamps: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collecting Royal Troon Postage Stamps: A Guide

A philatelic item depicting the prestigious Royal Troon Golf Club, often showcasing the iconic clubhouse or a scene from the course, serves as a miniature tribute to this renowned Scottish links. These... Read more »
Boho Anthropologie Postage Stamp Stickers & More | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Boho Anthropologie Postage Stamp Stickers & More

Small, artistic adhesive labels featuring designs evocative of the Anthropologie brand’s aesthetic are sometimes referred to using this phrase. These labels, often used for decorative or branding purposes on packaging and stationery,... Read more »
Unique Vintage Postage Stamp Jewelry & Gifts | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Unique Vintage Postage Stamp Jewelry & Gifts

Miniature works of art and historical ephemera are transformed into wearable adornments through the crafting of jewelry featuring canceled postage. These pieces often incorporate authentic stamps from around the world, showcasing vibrant... Read more »
US Postage Stamp Dimensions Guide & Chart | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

US Postage Stamp Dimensions Guide & Chart

Standard letter-sized mail typically requires a rectangular adhesive label of specific measurements for proper postal processing. For example, the common “Forever” stamp measures approximately 0.84 inches high by 1.44 inches wide. Variations... Read more »
Forever Stamps Guide: What Are They & How to Use | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Forever Stamps Guide: What Are They & How to Use

A non-denominated postage stamp allows mailing of one-ounce First-Class Mail letters regardless of future price changes. Purchasing such a stamp guarantees its usability for standard letter postage even if postal rates increase... Read more »
Understanding Scott Postage Stamp Values & Prices | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Understanding Scott Postage Stamp Values & Prices

The Scott catalogue provides a standardized numbering system and estimated market prices for postage stamps worldwide. For example, a listing might show “Scott #123, $50.00,” indicating the catalog’s assigned number and current... Read more »
Fun Double Postage Stamp Bingo Games & More | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Fun Double Postage Stamp Bingo Games & More

This form of bingo utilizes small, perforated squares, similar in size and shape to postage stamps, as the game markers. Players typically receive cards with a grid of numbers or images, and... Read more »
The First Woman on a Postage Stamp: A History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

The First Woman on a Postage Stamp: A History

Queen Isabella II of Spain holds the distinction of being the first woman to appear on a postage stamp. Issued in 1850, these stamps featured her portrait and marked a significant moment... Read more »