Collecting Walt Disney Postage Stamps: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collecting Walt Disney Postage Stamps: A Guide

Postage honoring the iconic American animator and entrepreneur has been issued by the United States Postal Service multiple times, featuring various depictions of his likeness, characters he created, and moments from his... Read more »
Premium Postage Stamp Mounts & Supplies | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Premium Postage Stamp Mounts & Supplies

These small, often transparent holders are designed to protect and display philatelic items. They typically consist of a thin, transparent sleeve or pocket made of materials like glassine, polyethylene, or Mylar, which... Read more »
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First-Class Mail: Postage Stamp Weight Limits & Costs | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

First-Class Mail: Postage Stamp Weight Limits & Costs

The maximum weight allowed for a mailpiece to qualify for a specific postal rate determines its cost-effectiveness. For instance, exceeding this threshold necessitates additional postage, potentially shifting the mailing strategy to a... Read more »
Antique Postage Revenue Stamps & History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Antique Postage Revenue Stamps & History

These labels, affixed to documents or items, served a dual purpose. They indicated the prepayment of postal fees for delivery, similar to contemporary postage stamps. Simultaneously, they acted as a tax or... Read more »
Collectible 2/6 Half Crown Postage Stamps Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collectible 2/6 Half Crown Postage Stamps Guide

This denomination represents a specific postal rate, equivalent to two shillings and sixpence, applied to mail requiring this prepayment. A half crown was a commonly used coin in the pre-decimal British monetary... Read more »
Affixing Postage Stamps Correctly: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Affixing Postage Stamps Correctly: A Guide

Securing prepaid evidence of payment to mail pieces is essential for their delivery. This typically involves attaching a small adhesive label, bearing a designated monetary value, to the upper right corner of... Read more »
Current Postcard Postage Stamp Rates 2024 | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Current Postcard Postage Stamp Rates 2024

The cost of sending a single postcard through a postal service depends on various factors. These can include the size and weight of the item, the destination (domestic versus international), and any... Read more »
Historic Sacagawea Postage Stamps: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Historic Sacagawea Postage Stamps: A Guide

The depiction of the Lemhi Shoshone woman who aided the Lewis and Clark Expedition on a United States postal issue serves as a tribute to her invaluable contribution to American history. These... Read more »
Current Canadian Postage Stamp Prices & Costs | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Current Canadian Postage Stamp Prices & Costs

The cost of sending mail within Canada and internationally using Canada Post varies depending on several factors. These include the size and weight of the item, the destination, and the speed of... Read more »
Buy Betty White Postage Stamp: Forever Stamps | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Buy Betty White Postage Stamp: Forever Stamps

The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative forever stamp honoring the beloved actress and comedian Betty White. This tribute recognizes her significant contributions to entertainment, animal welfare, and American culture. The... Read more »