Classic Benjamin Franklin One Cent Stamp Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic Benjamin Franklin One Cent Stamp Guide

The first postage stamp issued by the United States government in 1847 featured the likeness of one of the nation’s Founding Fathers. Printed in deep brown and depicting a simple profile portrait... Read more »
1800s 3 Cent Washington Stamp Value & Price Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

1800s 3 Cent Washington Stamp Value & Price Guide

A United States postage stamp issued with a face value of three cents and bearing the likeness of George Washington can represent a wide range of potential market prices. Factors influencing this... Read more »
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Historic Roosevelt 6 Cent Stamps: Guide & Value | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Historic Roosevelt 6 Cent Stamps: Guide & Value

This specific postage, issued in the United States, depicts President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. A six-cent denomination was common for first-class mail during a specific period of American history. These stamps often showcase... Read more »
Classic 5c US George Washington Stamps & More | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic 5c US George Washington Stamps & More

A postage stamp depicting George Washington, with a denomination of five cents, served as a common method for paying postal fees within the United States. These stamps represent a specific intersection of... Read more »
Classic Monticello 20-Cent Stamp: History & Value | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic Monticello 20-Cent Stamp: History & Value

This U.S. postage stamp, released in 1956, features Thomas Jefferson’s iconic Virginia home and plantation. Depicting the neoclassical mansion on a light gray background, the stamp was part of the Liberty series,... Read more »
One Cent Postage Stamp Value | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

One Cent Postage Stamp Value

The monetary worth of a postage stamp issued with a face value of one cent represents a specific point in philatelic history. For example, an unused one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp from the... Read more »
Classic George Washington Two Cent Stamp Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic George Washington Two Cent Stamp Guide

The 1864 two-cent postage stamp featuring the first President of the United States was a crucial part of the postal system during the American Civil War. This denomination facilitated common postal rates,... Read more »
Classic Airmail 10 Cent Stamp Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic Airmail 10 Cent Stamp Guide

Postage for overseas mail historically required specialized stamps, often with a higher denomination than domestic rates. A ten-cent denomination was frequently used for lightweight airmail correspondence to certain international destinations. These small... Read more »
Classic Green One Cent Stamp Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic Green One Cent Stamp Guide

A one-cent postage stamp issued in a green color was a common feature of United States philately for many decades. For example, the 1861 one-cent Franklin stamp exemplifies this type of postage.... Read more »
Historic 3 Cent Stamp: Washington's Legacy | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Historic 3 Cent Stamp: Washington's Legacy

A United States postage stamp issued in 1861 featured George Washington’s portrait and cost three cents. This denomination was a common rate for first-class mail at the time. Examples of these stamps... Read more »