First-Class Postcard Stamp Price & Cost (2024) | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

First-Class Postcard Stamp Price & Cost (2024)

The current price for mailing a postcard via the United States Postal Service’s First-Class Mail service determines the cost of sending a single piece of mail weighing less than one ounce and... Read more »
First-Class Postage: One Stamp, One Ounce | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

First-Class Postage: One Stamp, One Ounce

A single stamp sufficient for the standard rate of mail delivery typically covers the cost of sending a letter or lightweight package within a specific weight limit. This offers a simple, cost-effective... Read more »
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Honoring Baseball: First Player on a US Postage Stamp | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Honoring Baseball: First Player on a US Postage Stamp

The honor of being the inaugural baseball figure featured on a United States Postal Service stamp belongs to a specific individual, marking a significant milestone in the intersection of baseball history and... Read more »
The Story of Baseball's First Postage Stamp Icon | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

The Story of Baseball's First Postage Stamp Icon

The subject commemorated on a 1939 United States postage stamp was a legendary figure in the sport, marking a significant milestone in baseball history. This recognition solidified the sport’s place in American... Read more »
First-Class Postage Stamp Price: 2024 Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

First-Class Postage Stamp Price: 2024 Guide

The current price of a standard first-class mail stamp reflects the cost of sending a one-ounce letter through the United States Postal Service. This price is subject to change, typically increasing periodically... Read more »
The First Woman on a US Postage Stamp: A History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

The First Woman on a US Postage Stamp: A History

Martha Washington, the wife of the first U.S. President, George Washington, was the initial female figure to be featured on a United States postage stamp. This occurred in 1894 as part of... Read more »
Honoring George Olden: First Black Postage Stamp Designer | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Honoring George Olden: First Black Postage Stamp Designer

In 1978, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp honoring Harriet Tubman, a prominent abolitionist and activist. This stamp marked a significant milestone in American history, recognizing Tubman’s courageous work on... Read more »
First Class Postage Stamp Price 2024 Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

First Class Postage Stamp Price 2024 Guide

A mailpiece sent within the United States via the fastest and most reliable delivery service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in the year 2024 requires specific postage. This postage... Read more »
The Story of the First Postage Stamp: Penny Black | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

The Story of the First Postage Stamp: Penny Black

The Penny Black, issued in the United Kingdom in 1840, revolutionized communication. This innovation, featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, simplified postal systems by prepaying postage, making communication more accessible and affordable.... Read more »
Historic Moon Landing Stamp Value Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Historic Moon Landing Stamp Value Guide

Postage stamps commemorating the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar landing, featuring Neil Armstrong’s historic first steps, hold varied values depending on factors like condition, printing variations, and country of origin. For example, a... Read more »