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Mauritius 'Post Office' stamps was created in 1847.
No, you can not resell your stamps back to the post office.
Stamps are used to mail letters, if people still do that. US stamps are purchasable at one's local post office. Barnes and Nobles also sell US stamps.
The Post Office often will have artists provide drawings to specific requirements for various stamps. Sometimes contests are held and the winner gets their artwork on a stamp. For some of the state stamps the individual state held the contest.
If you are a philatelist, you can purchase stamps from all over the world on eBay. There is also an official website for the Indian Post Office called e Post Office, and there you can purchase stamps online.
No they will not buy back stamps
Why not just use the 2006 stamps? You can purchase stamps that can be put on the envelope with the 2006 stamps to make the appropriate rate. Most post offices won't exchange stamps, as there is no reason to do so.
Yes, the post office typically issues commemorative stamps to celebrate significant events, people, or anniversaries. These stamps are usually available for purchase by the public and can be collected or used for mailing. The designs and themes of commemorative stamps often reflect cultural or historical significance, making them popular among collectors and enthusiasts.
As many as will fit. I have one envelope in my collection with 44 stamps on it! The sender used one cent stamps to mail it. Some people will overlap stamps to get more to fit, which is okay as long as the Post Office can plainly see that they are all there.
No, US post offices do not sell Canadian stamps. Canadian stamps are issued by Canada Post and can typically be purchased at Canadian post offices or through their official website. If you need to send mail to Canada, you can use US postage or go to a local retailer that sells international stamps.
Yes, they will exchange damaged stamps for similar stamps. They will not give you back you money.
In 1700 there were no stamps, and no post office. Messages were hand carried to people or posted .