an introduction to the site

On June 30, 2002, US stamp rates increased from 34 cents/letter to 37 cents/letter. Postcards went from 21 cents to 23 cents.

the projected 2005 schedule of stamps planned by the US Postal Service

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Although it only ran for 18 months, the Pony Express captured the hearts of many who heard of it.

The very first stamp issued was the penny black, put out in 1840 in Great Britain.

a short update on plans for the site

Stamp tongs are one of the most essential tools for every stamp collector. Do not confuse stamp tongs with ordinary tweezers. Tongs are specially designed for the safe handling of your stamps. Using ordinary tweezers can damage your stamps.

Many hobbies require a lot of expensive equipment and supplies to begin with. This is not so with stamp collecting. The principal tools the beginning stamp collector needs are simple and inexpensive to acquire. Here is a description of the most commonly used stamp collecting equipment and supplies t

U.S. military men and women who have been awarded the Purple Heart for sacrifices made on the battlefield will be honored on cards and letters starting next year when the U.S. Postal Service issues the Purple Heart postage stamp.