Honoring Booker T. Washington: First Black American on a US Postage Stamp | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Honoring Booker T. Washington: First Black American on a US Postage Stamp

Booker T. Washington, educator, author, orator, and advisor to multiple presidents of the United States, became the first Black American depicted on a U.S. postage stamp in 1940. The stamp was part... Read more »
Classic 1 Cent Franklin Stamp Value Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic 1 Cent Franklin Stamp Value Guide

The monetary worth of a postage stamp depicting Benjamin Franklin and originally issued with a face value of one cent is subject to a variety of factors. Condition, including centering, gum presence... Read more »
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From Food Stamps to Success Story | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

From Food Stamps to Success Story

A garment featuring a slogan alluding to a challenging financial past, specifically relying on government assistance programs, signifies an individual’s resilience, upward mobility, and pride in overcoming adversity. This type of apparel... Read more »
Custom Personalized Rubber Address Stamps & Seals | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Custom Personalized Rubber Address Stamps & Seals

A custom-made marking device, crafted from resilient, flexible material and inked to imprint postal details onto correspondence and parcels, offers a convenient alternative to handwriting return addresses. These devices typically feature a... Read more »
Modern Postcard API Integration & Automation | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Modern Postcard API Integration & Automation

A programmatic interface for automated postcard creation and delivery services allows developers to integrate physical mail into their applications. For example, a business could trigger a thank-you note to be sent automatically... Read more »
Creative Thank You Postcard Ideas & Designs | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Creative Thank You Postcard Ideas & Designs

Expressions of gratitude, often conveyed through small printed cards featuring an image on one side and space for a personalized message on the other, represent a tangible way to acknowledge kindness or... Read more »
Essential Florida Notary Stamp Requirements & Laws | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Essential Florida Notary Stamp Requirements & Laws

A valid, clearly legible seal is mandated for all notarial acts performed in the state. This seal must adhere to specific legal stipulations outlined in Florida Statutes. An example includes the requirement... Read more »
Ms Food Stamp Qualifications | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Ms Food Stamp Qualifications

Eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Mississippi depends on several factors, including household size, income, and resources. For example, a single-person household might face different income limits than a... Read more »
Classic Postage Stamp Designs & History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic Postage Stamp Designs & History

Miniature works of art affixed to mail, these visual emblems serve a crucial communicative function beyond mere postage. They represent a nation’s identity, showcasing its history, culture, values, and achievements through compelling... Read more »
Custom Wax Seal Stamp Rings & Sets | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Custom Wax Seal Stamp Rings & Sets

A signet featuring an engraved die used to create an impression in heated wax is a timeless tool. This impression, typically applied to documents or envelopes, historically served as a mark of... Read more »