Honoring Clemente: A Postage Stamp Legacy | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Honoring Clemente: A Postage Stamp Legacy

A commemorative postal issue honors the celebrated Puerto Rican baseball player, Roberto Clemente. These items typically feature his image and are sought after by collectors and baseball enthusiasts. For example, a 1984... Read more »
Tiny Postage Stamp Tattoos: The Ultimate Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Tiny Postage Stamp Tattoos: The Ultimate Guide

Small, rectangular designs replicating the look of postage stamps are a popular choice for body art. These miniature artworks can feature portraits, landscapes, abstract designs, or even reproductions of actual stamps, offering... Read more »
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Collectible Flannery O'Connor Postage Stamp Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collectible Flannery O'Connor Postage Stamp Guide

The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring the Southern Gothic writer and short story author in 2015. Part of the Literary Arts series, the stamp features a portrait of... Read more »
Collecting Lunar New Year Postage Stamps: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collecting Lunar New Year Postage Stamps: A Guide

Commemorative postage issued annually to celebrate the Lunar New Year often depicts symbolic imagery related to the corresponding animal of the zodiac, along with other culturally significant elements such as traditional clothing,... Read more »
Collectible 2 Cent US Postage Stamps: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collectible 2 Cent US Postage Stamps: A Guide

A postage stamp of this denomination represents a specific period in United States postal history, reflecting the cost of mailing a letter or other small item at a particular time. For example,... Read more »
Best Postage Stamp Printers & Buying Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Best Postage Stamp Printers & Buying Guide

A device designed specifically for producing postal indicia allows businesses and individuals to create and print postage directly onto envelopes or labels, eliminating trips to the post office. For example, a small... Read more »
Collecting Andrew Wyeth Postage Stamps: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collecting Andrew Wyeth Postage Stamps: A Guide

A miniature artwork honoring the American realist painter, Andrew Wyeth, was issued by the United States Postal Service. These adhesive labels, intended for postal use, feature reproductions of his iconic paintings. For... Read more »
A Guide to Postage Stamp Collecting: Tips & More | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

A Guide to Postage Stamp Collecting: Tips & More

The acquisition, organization, and study of postage stamps represent a popular pursuit worldwide. This activity encompasses various aspects, from simply accumulating stamps to meticulously curating specialized collections based on specific themes, countries,... Read more »
New Postage Stamp Releases & Collector News | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

New Postage Stamp Releases & Collector News

A recently issued adhesive label, typically purchased from a postal authority, serves as pre-payment for mail delivery. Contemporary designs often commemorate significant events, individuals, or cultural themes, reflecting a nation’s heritage or... Read more »
USPS Postage Stamp Weight Chart & Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

USPS Postage Stamp Weight Chart & Guide

A table outlining the correlation between the weight of mail and the necessary postage cost is a crucial tool for both individuals and businesses. For example, such a resource might specify that... Read more »