what is the value of a July 4, 1959 United states postage stamp. I found some old stamps at a flea market inside of some romance books. What do i do with them?
Type of stamps found
If they are in mint condition you can put enough of them to total 44 cents on an envelope and use them for postage. Most US stamps issued after 1940 are only worth face value. So many of them were issued and so many saved by collectors or misguided speculators that stamps dealers in most cases will not even pay face value for them. Just for fun I routinely buy stamps issued back to
to the 1940's and use them for postage....
The first postage stamp of india was the "SCINDE DAWK STAMP" introduced by Sir Bartle Frere on 1 July 1852.
It was 2 cents for First Class Postage until 6 July 1932 when the postage rate increased to 3 cents.
The postage rate in July 2009 was 44 cents. It was raised from 42 cents to 44 cents on May 11th. The second ounce of postage remained at 17 cents..
If I am not wrong he is Frances Chichester, he appears in British stamp 24th July, 1967.
That would be US Scott Number 2418. It was issued in July of 1989.
the world's first stamp, the Penny Black, was put on sale on 1 May, to be valid as of 6 May 1840
The cost of a First Class US postage stamp in 1903 was 2 cents. It was set at this rate in July of 1885. It stayed at that price until November 1917.
The July 23, 1986, Great Britain postage stamp featuring Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson (Fergie) is often regarded as a novelty item due to its association with their royal wedding. Its value can vary, typically ranging from a few pounds to around £5, depending on its condition and whether it is used or unused. However, it is not considered highly valuable in the stamp collecting community. For an accurate appraisal, consulting a stamp dealer or collector is recommended.
Three cents. The price was raised to 4 cents in July , 1958.
US postage for first class letter was 3-cents.
The postage rate changed in May 2008. It was raised from 41 cents to 42 cents on May 12th. The second ounce of postage remained at 17 cents.
The cost for the first ounce of postage in 1887 was 2 cents. It had been at that rate since July 1, 1885.