Hinged Stamps: Meaning & Impact on Value | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Hinged Stamps: Meaning & Impact on Value

A stamp is considered to have been mounted when it was previously attached to an album page or other surface using a hinge, a small, thin, folded piece of paper with adhesive... Read more »
Where Does A Notary Stamp Go | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Where Does A Notary Stamp Go

A notary public’s seal or stamp is crucial for validating a notarial act. Its placement varies by jurisdiction, but generally, it should be affixed near the notary’s signature on the document requiring... Read more »
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Current USPS Postage Stamp Price & Cost (2024) | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Current USPS Postage Stamp Price & Cost (2024)

The price of mailing a standard letter within the United States is determined by the United States Postal Service and is subject to change. Typically, this price covers the cost of transporting... Read more »
International Stamp Costs: 2024 Guide & Rates | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

International Stamp Costs: 2024 Guide & Rates

The price of sending a letter or package to another country depends on several factors, including destination, weight, dimensions, and speed of delivery. Postal services offer various options, from basic airmail to... Read more »
Do Postcards Need Stamps? Yes! Mail Rules Explained | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Do Postcards Need Stamps? Yes! Mail Rules Explained

Postal regulations require sufficient postage for mail to be delivered. A postcard, being a single piece of mail, typically necessitates a designated postcard stamp, which may differ in price from a standard... Read more »
Forever Stamps: Extra Postage Needed? | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Forever Stamps: Extra Postage Needed?

A Forever stamp is a type of non-denominated postage stamp issued by the United States Postal Service. Its value is tied to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price at the time of... Read more »
Do Food Stamp Balances Roll Over? A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Do Food Stamp Balances Roll Over? A Guide

Unused Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remaining at the end of a month are typically carried over to the next month. This accumulated amount is available for use until it is... Read more »
Israel Passport Stamps: Entry & Exit FAQs | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Israel Passport Stamps: Entry & Exit FAQs

Israel generally offers visitors the option of a passport entry stamp or a separate entry card. This practice stems from potential travel complications arising from Israeli stamps when visiting certain other countries... Read more »
Notary Stamp Placement Guide: Where Does It Go? | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Notary Stamp Placement Guide: Where Does It Go?

A notary public’s seal or stamp is crucial for verifying the authenticity of notarized documents. Its placement varies by jurisdiction and document type, but generally, it’s affixed near the notary’s signature and... Read more »
Tramp Stamp Meaning & History: Decoding the Tattoo | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Tramp Stamp Meaning & History: Decoding the Tattoo

A lower back tattoo, often small and considered decorative, carries cultural baggage and perceived connotations, sometimes viewed as a marker of certain stereotypes. This perception, while subjective and potentially unfair, has solidified... Read more »