Postage Stamp Size: Guide & Dimensions Chart | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Postage Stamp Size: Guide & Dimensions Chart

The dimensions of a typical postal sticker vary by country and intended use. For example, a standard letter stamp in the United States currently measures approximately 1.1″ x 0.84″ (28mm x 21mm).... Read more »
Buy Postage Stamp Dispenser Rolls Online | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Buy Postage Stamp Dispenser Rolls Online

A convenient strip of self-adhesive stamps wound around a spool facilitates efficient stamp dispensing for personal or business use. These rolls typically contain hundreds of stamps, often of a single denomination, and... Read more »
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Mastering Bingo's Postage Stamp Pattern | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Mastering Bingo's Postage Stamp Pattern

A small, designated area on a bingo card, typically a square or block of four squares, is often referred to metaphorically as a “small area”. This area, when covered by matching numbers... Read more »
Is Your 8th Stamp Hole Open? Philatelic Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Is Your 8th Stamp Hole Open? Philatelic Guide

The practice of perforating a sheet of stamps to facilitate separation, a defining characteristic of modern postal stationery, typically involves a specific arrangement of these perforations. A missing or imperfect perforation in... Read more »
Postage Stamp Weight: How Much Does It Cover? | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Postage Stamp Weight: How Much Does It Cover?

A single postage stamp typically covers one ounce of mail. This applies to standard-sized letters and envelopes sent within the United States via First-Class Mail. Exceeding this weight requires additional postage, calculated... Read more »
Current US Postage Stamp Size & Dimensions | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Current US Postage Stamp Size & Dimensions

The standard dimensions for a Forever stamp, the most common type of American postage, are approximately 0.84 inches in height and 1.44 inches in width. This small rectangular shape is a ubiquitous... Read more »
Ultimate Postage Stamp Valuation Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Ultimate Postage Stamp Valuation Guide

Determining the worth of philatelic items is a multifaceted process involving factors like rarity, condition, historical significance, and market demand. A pristine stamp from a limited print run, for example, can command... 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 »
Postage Stamp Price Hike: What You Need to Know | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Postage Stamp Price Hike: What You Need to Know

Higher postal rates represent a shift in the cost of sending mail, often reflecting changes in operational expenses, inflation, and market conditions. For instance, a rise in fuel costs can lead to... Read more »
2017 Postage Stamp Prices: A Comprehensive Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

2017 Postage Stamp Prices: A Comprehensive Guide

In 2017, the cost of mailing a standard letter within the United States saw a slight increase. This seemingly small adjustment impacted individuals, businesses, and organizations reliant on postal services for communication... Read more »