During World War II, the United States government issued a series of definitive stamps featuring a three-cent face value. These stamps, often bearing patriotic imagery or slogans related to war bonds and... Read more »
The monetary worth of a postage stamp denominated as ten cents represents its ability to cover the cost of mailing a letter or package up to a certain weight. For example, a... Read more »
Determining the value of a two-cent postage stamp involves considering several factors beyond its face value. Condition, rarity, historical significance, and demand all contribute to a stamp’s potential worth. For example, a... Read more »
This U.S. postage stamp, released in 1984, depicts the iconic San Francisco landmark. Part of the Americana series, it features a stylized image of the bridge against a vibrant backdrop. The stamp... Read more »
The one-cent magenta issued in 1856 in this former British colony is considered the world’s rarest postage stamp. Printed in black ink on magenta paper, it features a sailing ship and the... Read more »
The 1898 ten-cent postage stamp, featuring an engraved portrait of the Oglala Lakota leader Red Cloud, holds a unique place in American philately. Part of the Trans-Mississippi Issue, it commemorated the Louisiana... Read more »
A three-cent postage stamp featuring Abraham Lincoln was issued in the United States between 1861 and 1868. Several types exist, including the 1861 rose, the 1867-68 rose, and the 1861-68 steel blue.... Read more »
The monetary worth of a postage stamp depicting the seventh U.S. President, issued with a face value of one cent, is determined by a confluence of factors including its condition, printing variations,... Read more »
A definitive stamp issued by the Canadian postal service with a face value equivalent to one-fifth of a Canadian dollar historically served as payment for standard letter mail delivery within the country.... Read more »
During the Cold War, a postal rate of three cents enabled the efficient and affordable dissemination of information and correspondence among North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces. This facilitated communication between military... Read more »