Current Postcard Postage Costs & Rates for 2024 | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Current Postcard Postage Costs & Rates for 2024

The current price to send a standard-sized mailpiece through a postal service varies based on factors like destination (domestic or international) and mailpiece dimensions. For example, sending a standard postcard within a... Read more »
Showcase Your Postage Stamp Display Collection | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Showcase Your Postage Stamp Display Collection

A curated arrangement of philatelic items for viewing and appreciation is a common practice. These arrangements can range from simple albums to elaborate exhibits showcasing specific themes, countries, or historical periods. An... Read more »
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Ultimate Postage Stamp Valuation Guide for Collectors | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Ultimate Postage Stamp Valuation Guide for Collectors

Resources that help determine the market worth of philatelic items exist in various formats, from comprehensive catalogs to online databases and expert consultations. These tools typically consider factors such as rarity, condition,... Read more »
Premium Postage Stamp Labels & Rolls | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Premium Postage Stamp Labels & Rolls

These small, adhesive-backed markers, affixed to mailpieces, serve as prepayment for postal services. A typical example would be a rectangular sticker bearing a denomination, country of origin, and often a commemorative image... Read more »
Honoring Booker T. Washington: First Black American on a US Postage Stamp | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Honoring Booker T. Washington: First Black American on a US Postage Stamp

Booker T. Washington, educator, author, orator, and advisor to multiple presidents of the United States, became the first Black American depicted on a U.S. postage stamp in 1940. The stamp was part... Read more »
Classic Postage Stamp Designs & History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic Postage Stamp Designs & History

Miniature works of art affixed to mail, these visual emblems serve a crucial communicative function beyond mere postage. They represent a nation’s identity, showcasing its history, culture, values, and achievements through compelling... Read more »
International Postage Stamp Costs & Fees 2024 | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

International Postage Stamp Costs & Fees 2024

The cost of sending a letter or package overseas depends on several factors, including destination country, weight, dimensions, and service speed (e.g., standard, priority, express). Postal services typically offer online postage calculators... Read more »
4x6 Postcard Postage: Rates & Sizes Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

4×6 Postcard Postage: Rates & Sizes Guide

Mailpieces measuring four inches by six inches and classified as postcards by the United States Postal Service require specific postal rates. These rates often differ from standard letter rates and may be... Read more »
Postage Stamp Placement: A How-To Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Postage Stamp Placement: A How-To Guide

A postage stamp’s placement dictates successful mail delivery. Affixed to the upper right-hand corner of an envelope or package’s address side, its position ensures easy visibility for postal workers and automated sorting... Read more »
Vintage 39 Cent Postage Stamps: A Collector's Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Vintage 39 Cent Postage Stamps: A Collector's Guide

A postage stamp with a face value of 39 cents served as payment for a specific postal rate. This denomination typically emerged during periods of fluctuating postal costs, bridging the gap between... Read more »