Stamp Collecting (Philately)

In 1908, the cost of a stamp in the United States was 2 cents for a first-class letter weighing up to one ounce. The price of stamps may have varied for different types of mail or weights.

This is a common US commemorative stamp.

If you want to buy just one it will probably cost you from 10 to 25 cents at a stamp store for a used one--

Unused, about twice face.

If you want to order it by mail, you would have to pay postage and handling in addition.

Dealers get them as part of larger lots for almost nothing per stamp- say 65% face if mint and

1/2 cent if used. The money they would charge you for it is mostly for labor.

Although I think it is a nice stamp and I will certainly keep a nice copy for my collection,

if I get any extras, I use the unused ones on letters and give the used ones to kids or anyone else who asks me for one.

It is a form of payment so the mailman can take your mail. When you buy a stamp, it is basically the way you pay to send an envelope instead of leaving the money attached to the mailbox and letting the mailman calculate if you payed the right amount.

Even some who favor assimilation would argue in favor of preserving cultural traditions of immigrants.

The value of a stamp featuring Herman Melville would depend on various factors such as the country of issue, rarity, and condition of the stamp. You would need to consult a stamp catalog or reach out to a stamp dealer for an accurate valuation.

The value of the Robinson Jeffers 8 cent stamp is around $1.50 in unused condition and around $0.20 in used condition.

Kumaran Asan was the first Malayali poet to appear on an Indian postage stamp. He was a prominent figure in Malayalam literature and a social reformer known for his contributions to modern poetry and literature in Kerala.

Scott US#866

This stamp was first issued in 1940 as part of the Famous American Poets series. It can be purchased online from a dealer for 15 cents used and 50 cents mint. The nominal price indicates that it is of little value and a dealer is not want to purchase one copy. It is worth more as part of the set of 5 poet stamps.

The value of a 4 cent black and white Freedom of the Press US postage stamp depends on its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. In general, most stamps from that era are valued at less than face value due to their common nature.

The value of the stamp would be nominal (1 cent) as it is no longer in use. However, if it is a rare collectible item, its value could potentially increase based on demand from philatelists or stamp collectors. The subject matter of being able to write a book of democracy would not directly impact the stamp's value.

That would depend a great deal on how you define a 'cartoon character.'

In 1995 the US issued Scott #3000, a sheet of 20 stamps commemorating a dozen of the early American Cartoons, some of which are still running in newspapers today.

The first cartoon character is arguably the one issued in 1984 that pictured McGruff, the crime dog. Bugs Bunny was the first animated cartoon character to appear on a US postage stamp in 1997.

A leather jacket was $99.99 & a pair of Levi's jeans were only $34.99.

yes, all krogers sell stamps.

well, upside- down stamp means do you remember me, or I miss you. Right- side up and completely straight means right back soon. upside down and tilted to the left, means don't write back, upside- down tilted to the right, means some where inside the letter on om it somewhere, you will leave a date ot instructing in code, or in some king of language system, when and how to send. sideways head pointing left or right usually has a romantic intention.

Scott US #1773 - Not much. You can purchase a copy for 75 cents from most dealers. Which means you might get someone to pay you face value of 15 cents for it.

Yes. They currently sell for 60 cents compared to 49 cents. The extra money goes for breast cancer research.

It will vary depending on the country and year. Some are more sought after than others. Some were produced in large quantities and so have limited value beyond the face value. You will have to consult a stamp catalog to see if what you have as value.

Nothing, really. Most mail is assumed to be sent First class, which is the standard or regular mail. If you are sending merchandise, you can reduce the cost, but it will not get certain priority handling. There are many different rates that can be used in bulk mailing, but First Class is usually going to be your best bet.

The most common use of the domestic 3 cent postcard started in 1958 with the Statue of Liberty issue. It is violet on buff. In 1926, a William McKinley 3 cent postal card was issued for the Universal Postal Union. In 2010, postal cards cost 28 cents and are a very effective low cost way to communicate by mail.

For the years 1978 & 1979 the cost of postage was 15 cent.

Proper valuation of 'Bulgarian stamps' will require a more detailed identification. Consult a postage stamp catalog, Scott's is a standard in the US. It should be available in your local library. It will help you determine the specific stamp and provide a value for you.

Scott Number 1047

Mint, this stamp is a bit over the minimal value. Minimal value for this stamp in a used condition indicates that the cost is in packaging and tracking and not the stamp itself. A dealer isn't going to be interested in purchasing a single copy. You would be better to use it for postage rather than trying to sell it. Or trade with another collector!

Yes, that is how it would work. You use the stamps of the country in which the package or letter originates. The Universal Postal Union sets the standards and coordinates the transfer.

Currently the US Postage is 44 cents. There are a large number of types of pictures on them, including Bob Hope, King and Queen of Hearts and the Purple Heart stamps.