Honoring Booker T. Washington: First Black Person on a U.S. Stamp | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Honoring Booker T. Washington: First Black Person on a U.S. Stamp

In 1940, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp honoring Booker T. Washington, educator, author, orator, and advisor to several presidents. This marked a significant moment in American history, as it... Read more »
Current Postcard Postage Costs & Rates | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Current Postcard Postage Costs & Rates

The price of sending a single piece of mail without an envelope is a key element in personal and business communication. This expense varies based on factors such as destination (domestic or... Read more »
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Historic 1962 First US Christmas Postage Stamp & Story | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Historic 1962 First US Christmas Postage Stamp & Story

The inaugural holiday-themed stamp issued by the United States Postal Service in 1962 featured a traditional nativity scene with the words “Christmas” and “Peace on Earth.” It depicted the Madonna and Child,... Read more »
Current Postcard Postage Rates & Costs (2024) | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Current Postcard Postage Rates & Costs (2024)

The price for mailing a postcard within the United States is established by the United States Postal Service and is subject to change. This cost generally differs from the price of mailing... Read more »
Honoring Francis Parkman: A US Postage Stamp Tribute | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Honoring Francis Parkman: A US Postage Stamp Tribute

The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring Francis Parkman, a celebrated 19th-century historian known for his works on French and English colonial North America. This philatelic tribute recognized Parkman’s... Read more »
Rare Two Dollar Bill With Vintage Postage Stamp | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Rare Two Dollar Bill With Vintage Postage Stamp

A United States two-dollar note bearing a canceled postage stamp represents a unique intersection of numismatics and philately. This combination creates an artifact that blends elements of currency and postal history. For... Read more »
Beautiful Eid Greetings Postage Stamps & History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Beautiful Eid Greetings Postage Stamps & History

Special postal releases commemorating Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha often feature celebratory imagery and messages. These miniature pieces of art serve as both functional postage and expressions of cultural... Read more »
Buy Postage Stamp Booklets Online | USPS | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Buy Postage Stamp Booklets Online | USPS

A small, bound collection of pre-paid postal labels offers a convenient and portable method for mailing letters and packages. These collections typically contain a specific number of stamps, often of a single... Read more »
US Postage Stamp Cost in 2000: A Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

US Postage Stamp Cost in 2000: A Guide

The price of mailing a standard letter within the United States during the year 2000 provides a specific data point for understanding historical postal rates. For example, a one-ounce First-Class letter required... Read more »
Two Ounce Postage Stamp Cost & Requirements | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Two Ounce Postage Stamp Cost & Requirements

Mail weighing between one and two ounces requires specific postal payment. This weight class often applies to letters containing multiple pages, small packages, or items with slightly heavier materials. A common example... Read more »