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These are the new Forever stamps issued by the United States. They are good for the first ounce of First Class mail. It does not matter what the rate is, you purchase them at the current rate. Even if the postage rate goes up, it is still valid.

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Q: Why is the word 'forever' printed on some US postage stamps?
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Who was the first woman on the postage stamp?

The very first postage stamp in the world pictured a woman, namely Queen Victoria in 1840. Except for some allegorical figures and namely Indian women, Queen Isabella of Spain was the first woman to be seen on US stamps.


How much is a 1844 stamp?

There WERE stamps in 1844. It would be from Great Britain or Brazil. Some of them are very rare and obviously not from the US government who started printing stamps in 1847. Take the stamp to an expert. You could consult a stamp catalog, usually found in your public library, to learn more about it and how to value it.


How much was a stamp in world war 2?

These would be from the German government. Some research will be needed to determine the actual values, but inflation was rampant and printed in huge quantities. 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.


What is the value of 1942 ration stamps?

Although there are rare stamps, in general WWII food ration stamps in a book of stamps (with some missing) are worth $2 to $5. An absolutely new book of stamps (unsigned) might be worth $10 or more. A book of stamps signed by someone famous would, of course, be worth even more. Loose stamps (not in a book) are generally worthless - a few pennies, if that.


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Why doesn't my postage stamp have a value on it?

There's a good chance that is a "forever" stamp, meaning it will cover the cost of postage for an envelope, even if the price of stamps increases.It can also be a stamp printed by the post office for an upcoming rate increase. Since they don't know exactly how much will be authorized, they mark it 1st Class Postage and then can sell it at the appropriate rate. This link below will tell you the designs.


Which country does not have its name printed on the postal stamp?

Great Britain does not print their name on their postage stamps. The name of the country is not mentioned because United Kingdom was the first country in the world to start postage stamps. However, all of the postage stamps have at minimum a silhouette of the current Queen (or King).


What is a postage stamp?

A book of stamps to be used for postage is called a booklet. A book used to hold a stamp collection is called an album. One used to identify and value stamps is called a catalog.


What can you buy for 62 cents?

Postage stamps, some sweets/candies.


Can you use post stamps from 2007 in 2010?

Unlike some countries, the US has not devalued postage for over 100 years. The stamps are still valid for their face value. You still need 44 cents to mail a first class letter, but you can get that with any combination of stamps.


How much does a roll of stamps cost?

Some are 1 cent and some are 2 cents It depends on the stamp. Most countries have postage stamps that range in value.


What was the prices of stamps in 1960-2000?

That is practically impossible to answer. There are nearly 200 countries in the world, with a wide variety of postage stamps for all kinds of categories of postage. Postage has changed through that time, with new kinds of postage and all sorts of changes in stamps. Some countries did not exist in 1960 that did in 2000, and others ceased to exist during that period. To list all the prices of all of the stamps in all of those countries and their changes, would be vast. Outside of postage stamps, then there are all kinds of other stamps, like rubber stamps and metal stamps, stamps on products etc. They all have costs too that have changed. So your question has a vast list of answers, that would be impossible to give you.


Where else besides the post office can you buy postcard stamps?

For postage stamps, you can go to the post office, a grocery store, or online on some websites. The USPS website is a good place to find where you can purchase stamps locally. Now, if you meant something other than postage stamps.... For rubber stamps a stationary dealer should be able to help you. Then there is the type that is used for compressing loose soil these are available at tool hire shops


How many different combinations of the stamps could Mak give his uncle to make exactly 87 and cent of postage.?

Making Postage: Mak found more than 50 3-cent and 5-cent stamps in a desk. His uncle needed 87¢ worth of postage to mail a package and asked Mak if he could use some of these stamps. How many different combinations of the stamps could Mak give his uncle to make exactly 87¢ of postage.???????


What type of paper is used for postage stamps?

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Who was the first woman on an US postage stamp?

Queen Isabella appeared on some of the Columbus stamps of 1893. There were also some unnamed native America women shown on some of the stamps in this issue.


What is a book called that has a collection of postage stamps called?

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