On june 2, 1890 the us post office issued a brown 5cent postage stamp honoring ulysses s. Shop our selection of philatelic products on the postal store. A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage the cost involved in moving, insuring, or registering mail, who then affix the stamp to the face or addressside of any item of mailan envelope or other postal cover e. Recent stamp issues are available from any post shop or you can buy stamps issued over the last 12 months by mail order from the new zealand post stamps centre, or online. The other alternative is a stamp collector store many large cities have them. Browse stamps and philatelic products featured in these usps issued catalogs. Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. One could choose to collect stamps that only bear portraits of baseball players or movie stars, images of. Lighthouse basic stockbook stamp collecting album 32 black pages a5 blue cover. Us stamp 1965 herbert hoover, us pres this stamp honoring president herbert hoover was first placed on sale on august at west branch, iowa. Stamp collecting stock sheets australia post shop it appears that your browser has cookies disabled.
The us stamp collecting market has weakened in recent years, however, with many stamps. This incredibly popular series of annual issues from the united states post office is one of the most successful and longest running undertakings in modern philately. Each kit includes the essential tools needed to begin collecting stamps, helpful youth education through stamps yes worksheets to provide instruction, and stamps of a topic you choose. Anyone wishing to add some personality to business or personal mail is equally as accommodated for too, as our retail stamp books are the perfect way to liven up your letters and parcels. The postal store cannot accept orders for shipment outside the united states, but we do ship to apofpodpo addresses and u.
Stamps come in various forms mint not used postally or any other way mounted mint when a person mounts the stamp on a hinge to store as part of a collection or used through the post. Resources for stamp collecting social responsibility usps. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Collecting stamps can be a rewarding hobby at any level of skill or expense. Shop our collection of digital color postmarks, mementos and more featuring designs inspired by our earth.
Beautiful highresolution imagery and updated values accompany stamps and postal stationary from across the postal archive. Collectible united states stamps collectors weekly. Offer is not valid with any other coupon, discount or previous purchase. A stamp is much more than the physical evidence that postage has been paid. Browse the latest usa philatelic catalog featuring stamps and philatelic products commemorating significant moments in our nations history. Free catalog request javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Stamp collecting books learn how to collect stamps. Postal service personnel show how letters get from mailbox to post office to mailbox. Founded in 1886, the aps serves collectors, educators, postal. Collecting the annual stamp sets published by the us post office makes for a beautiful and informative stamp collection. Encyclopedia of united states stamps and stamp collecting. Postal stationary is made up of the post office issued postal cards, envelopes, letter sheets and other postal products having the stamp already printed. For more information on the best stamp stockbooks visit our website or call us today.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Look for a stamp collecting club in your area that is a great place for a beginner to go and meet with other collectors. Lighthouse basic stockbook stamp collecting album 32 black pages a5. Find books about famous stamps or popular stamp catalogs along with all of your stamp collecting supplies at wizard coin supply. For stamp collections and collectibles visit the post office shop today. Traditional stamp stockbooks by safe are the best stockbooks for. The study of stamps and postal materials is called philately and collectors are.
Start a great family tradition and learn how to collect stamps together. The upss is the largest society devoted to the collecting and study of the world with members throughout the u. Most stamp collectors, like you, have ventured into philately starting with a modest postage stamp collection of local stamps or postage stamps you can easily find in your nearest post office. Are you ready to take your stamp collection to the next level. May 20, 2012 stamps come in various forms mint not used postally or any other way mounted mint when a person mounts the stamp on a hinge to store as part of a collection or used through the post office. Details magazine and collections catalogue keep you updated on the philatelic world. Though the use of postage stamps continues to decline, the number of people interested in collecting books and old stamps is on the rise. Stamp values for a stamp collection, old stamps and. Get the best deals on postal stamp albums when you shop the. They get them, put them on clean white blank envelopes, and send them away for a firstdayofissue cancellation.
Postage stamps of the united states internet archive. Stamp collections and collectibles post office shop. Order stamps, shipping supplies, and unique items only available from the united states postal service. One could choose to collect stamps that only bear portraits of baseball players or movie stars, images of airplanes or automobiles, or destinations such as national parks. Well, over time collectors began recognizing the beauty of collecting stamps in their natural habitat on cover cover is just another way to say envelopebut now you sound like an expert j. The study of stamps and postal materials is called philately and collectors are sometimes called philatelists. Color your world with oodles of beautiful home decor. It has been one of the worlds most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth.
Publication 225 the art of stamp collecting about usps home. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Stamp collecting starter kits postal history foundation. Stamp albums, or stock books, protect your stamps from damage and keep them in visible, sorted rows and pages. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See the prices of a 1st class and 2nd class stamps, buy a book of stamps and see the latest collection of special stamps and collectibles. Learn how to collect stamps with stamp collecting books.
It was the first us postage stamp to depict the former president and civil war general. Usps stamps for your collection united states stamp. Can you buy a stamp collection book at the post office. Most stamp collectors, like you, have ventured into philately starting with a modest postage. A beginner or child can be perfect with an album of pretty pictures. Collecting stamps used the first day it is released is what fdcs are all about. Postage stamp collecting kit includes free stamps and hinges. It is related to philately, which is the study of stamps. Call education director lisa dembowski at 5206236652 x 102 preferred method of.
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage the cost involved in moving, insuring, or registering. Kenmore collectors stamp catalog includes 96 pages with 150 years worth of colorful us stamps and postal issues free for asking. Us postage rates click here for the current letter rates as charged by the us post office package us postage stamp price the latest priority mail and express mail rates and stamps are discussed i know. Its fun and educational for all ages and its easy to start without a big investment. Electronic field trip to the post office ket education. President of the united states herbert hoover was a stamp collector and, with his successor fdr, a member of the american philatelic society. Learn more about how to collect stamps, philatelic terms, and stamp issues from the united states postal. Its easy with the selection of stamp collecting books we carry. With competitive pricing, the post office shop is the only place you need to go when looking to buy collectibles online. Stamp collecting stock sheets australia post shop it appears that.
Black pages are the most popular choice since it makes stamps stand out on the page. Book series include expertizing case histories in opinions, foundation seminar subjects in textbooks and specialized u. Many stamp collectors spend a lot of time and money going to the post office and buying new stamps. Fully illustrated album pages with spaces for 1,475 stamps are made of. Guide to stamp collecting, book collecting, and literature. Recent stamp issues are available from any post shop or you can buy stamps. I know our postal outlets do carry most of the collector books and all the accessories. Postage stamp 299 books 2 dvd history post office mail. Relive the year in stamps and celebrate our nations culture with the 2018 stamp yearbook. May 27, 2006 the encyclopedia of united states stamps and stamp collecting, introduces the collector to the full scope of united states stamps and stamp collecting. The 64page hardcover book is filled with beautiful imagery. Stamp values for a stamp collection, old stamps and current.
The us post office first honord an african american on a postage stamp on april 7, 1940, when booker t, washington was featured on a 10cent stamp as part of the famous americans series of stamps. In our selection below there is included one issue which is not a part of the series. Get the best deals on postal stamp albums when you shop the largest online selection at. Some albums are bound, while others are binders that can. With members in more than 110 countries, the aps is the largest, nonprofit organization for stamp collectors in the world. Get the inside scoop on themed stamps as well as tips on stamp and coin collecting. If youre a stamp collector especially a beginner looking for current used. Almost every category of collectible goes in and out of style, and the popularity of stamp collecting in particular has declined a great deal in the past 20 years. Shop philatelic products and usps forever stamps featured in this category. Some of them come with printed images of stamps from a particular country or year, so you can place your stamps over the images as you collect them. Stamp stockbooks are available in 16, 32, or 64 page books with black, blue, green, or wine red covers. Our stamp collecting starter kits are ideal for beginning stamp collectors. Find information on our most convenient and affordable shipping and mailing services. President of the united states herbert hoover was a stamp.
This book comes spiralbound, which makes intense stamp research highly accessible. Can you buy a stamp collection book at the post office answers. It has been one of the worlds most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service, as a neverending stream of new stamps was produced by countries that sought to advertise their distinctiveness through their stamps. The us post office first honord an african american on a postage stamp on april 7, 1940, when booker t, washington was featured on a 10cent stamp as. Jun 01, 2010 i know our postal outlets do carry most of the collector books and all the accessories. Usps usflagforeverstamps40 us flag forever stamps 40. Stamps can be miniature works of art, treasured keepsakes, and rare collectibles.
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