The Francis Parker stamp features an image of Francis W. Parker, an influential educator known for his progressive teaching methods. The stamp was issued in honor of his contributions to education in the United States. The design captures his likeness, reflecting his commitment to innovative teaching and the importance of experiential learning.
The E stamp shows a picture of the Earth on it. It has a face value of 25 cents and can still be used for that value.
The 1800s refers to the year that the item pictured on the stamp was used, not when the stamp was issued. It has a minimal value.
The signet was a stamp which was used to impress a picture into wax used to seal a document. It was convenient to have this signet made into a ring.
From pe.usps.com they have pictures of the stamps. An H rate stamp with a HAT is worth 33 cents, and an H rateMAKE-UP stamp with a picture of a Rooster is worth 1 cent. Please look for yourself.
The stamp is from 1972 and is listed in the 2008 Scott Stamp Catalouge at $0.20 in very good condition used and unused.
Once a stamp has been used it is referred to as being Canceled
If the stamp has not been devalued by the country of issue, yes, for postage in that country. It is only going to be worth face value which could be a fraction of its actual value in a few cases.
It is referred to as postally used. Some collectors prefer used versions to mint ones.
"used" means the stamp went through the mails and is cancelled. Stamps are often called copies. So, a "used copy" means a "cancelled stamp".
A postage stamp: millimetres.
A stamp that has not been used, therefore does not have a stamp from the post office on it (those black squiggly lines)
A stamp is worth more unused