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Why did the post office have stamps printed with 'secret marks' after the Civil War?
In many cases the 'secret marks' were not the results of the post office, but the private printers that were hired to print the design.
When was Mauritius 'Post Office' stamps created?
Mauritius 'Post Office' stamps was created in 1847.
Why some of my older stamps don't have the price on them?
These were provisional issues. The post office did not know what price Congress was going to let them raise the price to, so they printed stamps without a value. You can find the face value on the USPS web site and in catalogs.
Can you get your money back from post office for unused postage stamps?
No, you can not resell your stamps back to the post office.
Were there any 7cent stamps printed?
In the US there were 7 cent stamps printed. Many of the definitive series of stamps included all denominations from 1 to 20 cents and then every 5 cents after that. And the Postcard rate for part of 1975 was 7 cents.
Where can you get revenue stamps in India?
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.
Will post office buy back unused stamps?
No they will not buy back stamps
What is a mint plate block of stamps?
Stamps are printed using metal plates. The plates are marked with a number on the margins. A plate block consists of the stamps adjacent to that number in pairs, usually four or six stamps.
Where can one find date stamps?
Date stamps are available at most office supply stores. Office Max, Office Depot and Staples all carry date stamps. Target and Walgreen's are also places to look for a date stamp.
Did people get stamps at the stamp act?
The Stamp Act required that all materials printed in the colonies be printed on paper embossed with an official revenue stamp or mark. These printed materials included magazines, newsletters, legal documents and newspapers. A fee was charged for that mark. Stamps like you put on a letter were not created until 1840.
Will the post office exchange damaged stamps?
Yes, they will exchange damaged stamps for similar stamps. They will not give you back you money.
What is a book called that has a collection of postage stamps called?
It is called a stamp album. They can be purchased in a wide variety of styles and costs. The most expensive contain a mount for each stamp already on the page, so you all you have to do is slide it in. Others contain some printed pictures and you past the stamps in with hinges.
