The world’s rarest and most expensive stamps achieve such status through a combination of factors including limited print runs, significant errors, unique historical context, and demonstrable provenance. For instance, a stamp might... Read more »
A notary public’s seal typically includes the notary’s name, commission number, the words “Notary Public,” the state of commission, and the commission’s expiration date. Some seals might also feature the state seal... Read more »
The Stamp Act of 1765 was a tax levied by the British Parliament on the American colonies. It mandated that many printed materials in the colonies, including legal documents, newspapers, pamphlets, playing... Read more »
A postage stamp of this denomination represents a specific historical period in postal rates. Such stamps were once common for standard mail delivery, illustrating a time when postal costs were significantly lower.... Read more »
The price required to send a single postcard through a postal service varies depending on factors such as destination (domestic versus international) and the size and weight of the card. Postal services... Read more »
A lower back tattoo, often small and considered by some to be a marker of a particular subculture, is colloquially referred to as a “tramp stamp.” This term carries negative connotations and... Read more »
Standard dimensions for mailpieces classified as postcards vary by postal service. In the United States, the maximum size is 6 inches long by 4.25 inches high, while the minimum is 5 inches... Read more »
Postcard messages combine brevity with personal touch. They encapsulate travel experiences, greetings, or brief anecdotes within a limited space. A message might describe a breathtaking view, a delicious local dish, or a... Read more »
A notary public’s embosser or inked stamp leaves a distinct impression on a document, serving as physical evidence of notarization. These impressions typically include the notary’s name, commission expiration date, state of... Read more »
The 1765 Stamp Act, mandating tax stamps on printed materials in the American colonies, ignited widespread colonial resistance. This required colonists to pay a tax on legal documents, newspapers, pamphlets, playing cards,... Read more »