The US ten cent Christmas stamps have minimal value. But if it isn't US, what country issued it, whether they are used or mint, and their condition all affect value. Consult a stamp catalog for the country in question and identify the stamp. It will also assist you in finding the value.
That is what they are used for, to send a letter to another place in the country.
No, you must buy the stamp in the Country you are sending from.
Face value if it hasn't been used.
The first original postcard was first used in Wales (Britan) as an easier job of sending, letters need envelopes, postcards however just needed the stamp.
First issue? I think you mean mint - which means it's unused. Many factors are involved in pricing the stamp: what country, condition of the stamp, which particular stamp (more than one stamp was issued in 1973) and whether it is new or used. Without more details it is not possible to answer your question properly.
First you need to specified to country, the series, and the conditions of the stamp, and if it has ever been used or not. Consult an online catalog, or hard copy at your local library.
The 1957 Christmas stamps were the first Australian Christmas stamps to be issued. 1957 Australia - Christmas 3½d Scarlet - horizontal Mint UnHinged = $0.25 AUD Fine Used = $0.15 AUD 4d Purple - horizontal Mint UnHinged = $0.25 AUD Fine Used = $0.25 AUD
You will need to consult the catalogs and do some research. Most libraries will have a copy of Scott's Postage Stamp Catalog of the World. First of all, you have to identify the specific stamp or card. That in itself can be a daunting task, but most of the catalogs are well illustrated with lots of information. Once you know what item you have, the catalog will provide a set of prices that can be used to estimate value.
The world's oldest stamps is from United Kingdom dating back to 1840. This stamps is a depiction of queen Victoria. This stamp is called The Black Penny Stamp. There are about 1.3 million issues still in collector's hands while the originals are worth around $100,000.000. per stamp. The second oldest is known as Ben Franklin #1 issue of The United States issued in 1847. This stamp ranges from $16,000.000 unused to $600.000 used. So the winner of the first country to produce the very first postage stamp is the U.K.
In 1882 Edward Johnson from New York City lit up a Christmas tree with electric Christmas lights for the first time.
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