Special Stamp
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Special Stamp
do you need a special stamp?
My brother has a friend in sweden that he want's to send things to but we don't know if he needs a special stamp or if he can use any stamp?
A normal sized one ounce letter to Sweden needs 98 cents worth of postage. any stamps that add up to 98 cents or a bit more are fine. Or you may take it to the post office and they will put the appropriate postage on it. See site below and scroll down the the first class letter graph.
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| SPECIAL COVER FEROZEPORE PHILATELIC EXHIBITION 1976 BARKI MEMORIAL | |
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| Poland stratosphere ballon block 1938 Scott B31 with special cancellation | |
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| 1996 ISLE OF MAN QUEENS 70TH BIRTHDAY COVER SPECIAL | |
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| 1996 QUEENS 70TH BIRTHDAY JERSEY COVER SPECIAL5 COIN | |
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| Romania delagation at WWII Peace Conference France cover 1946 special postmarks | |
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| 1980 BENHAM FDC GT PRS FAMOUS AUTHORESSES SPECIAL PM | |
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| China 110Y Brith of Deng Zibui Special S S Top Army Man | |
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| 2007 Cricket special MS No 21 Perf Imperf MNHScarse | |
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| Netherlands 1966 SG1016 Air Special Flights MNH | |
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| Israel special flight Haifa Ramat Gan Tel Aviv 5 Maccabiah 15 9 57 | |
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| ARGENTINA PHILATELIC EXPO 1974 BERISSO SPECIAL COVER | |
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| Israel special flight Tel Aviv Ramat Gan Tel Aviv 5 Maccabiah 15 9 57 | |
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| ISRAEL SPECIAL ISSUE FOLDER NAVY 1983 | |
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| Heart Rubber Stamp Rare PSX VALENTINES SPECIAL Lower Opening Bid | |
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| Austria 1956 SAS Cover Olympic Games Melbourne Special Flight Wien Australia | |
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| Austria 1960 TWA RegCover Olympic Games Squaw Valley Special Flight Wien USA | |
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| Austria 1964 Reg Cover Olympic Games Tokyo Special Flight Wien Japan | |
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| Austria 1966 Europa CEPT Special Flight Card EUROPARAT Wien Paris Starssbourg | |
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| Austria 1968 AUA RegCover Olympic Games Mexico Special Flight | |
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| Austria 1976 Olympia Rally Special Flight Card Innsbruck | |
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| Large Heart Rubber Stamp Rare VALENTINES Special Lower Opening Bid | |
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| Teachers Are Special Rubber Stamp Wood Mounted 5022 | |
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| Germany Collection Lot 21 used 6 unused 2 Special Blocks Very Collectible items | |
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| 1580 REPSOUTH AFRICA 17 SPECIAL POSTMARK ROODEPOORT | |
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| FRANCE SPECIAL BLOCK MNH | |
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| 1582 SWEDEN 16 1956 SPECIAL POSTMARK | |
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| Red Back Spider Special Edition Imperf Mini Sheet Nice | |
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| China 1998 9 Hainan Special Economic Zone Construction | |
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| Malaysia Special Fish Stamp Sheetlet B62 | |
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| QE SPECIAL COVER FAREWELL TO 99 YEARS IN HONG KONG 12 2 1997 GOOD USED | |
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| 64 66 A body Power Brake Booster no Stamp GTO SS W30 GS | |
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| 64 66 A body Power Brake Booster W Stamp GTO SS W30 GS | |
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| China 1987 T115 Kite Dragon Bird Special FDC B | |
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| China 2008 50Y of Bengbu Medical College Special S S | |
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| China 1986 J131 Teachers Day Special FDC A | |
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| NETHERLANDS COVER 1952 WITH SPECIAL CANCEL | |
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| NETHERLANDS COVER 1933 SPECIAL FLIGHT POSTJAGER TO NETH INDIES | |
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| USA 1987 Mocksville NC Veterans Special Cancel on Cover | |
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| China 1986 J131 Teachers Day Special FDC D | |
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| NETHERLANDS COVER 1934 SPECIAL FLIGHT SNIP TO SURINAM | |
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| NETHERLANDS COVER 1933 SPECIAL FLIGHT ZILVERMEEUW TO NETH INDIES | |
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| 1946 CANADA AIR INSCRIPBLOCK MNH SPECIAL DELIVERY | |
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| Stamps U S A Lot of 50 Different Used Air Mail and Special Delivery USC1 | |
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| Thailand 1910 Siam Rama 5 Surcharged Block of 4 used with Special UPU postmark | |
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| Scott E23 MNH Plate Block Special Delivery | |
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A Quick Guide To Stamps
For many years, stamps had always been a significant part of man's history. In fact, it has been known as the single most effective motivating force for people to infuse history into the modern world of information technology. This goes to show that in spite of the various gadgets and mechanisms that man was able to invent, stamps will continuously thrive in the society as history persists to evolve.
Stamp, or "postage stamp" as it is commonly known, is proof of prepaid payments of "postal services." Placed at the right -hand corner of the envelope, stamps indicate that the person forwarding the letter or document has shelled out for its delivery.
Hence, stamps must contain the essential data about the country where the letter will come from. These things will facilitate the sorting process in the "electronic mail sorting" device.
Stamps had been used as an alternative to postage envelopes as early as 1830s. In 1837, the "first adhesive postage stamp" was created by Rowland Hill, an English schoolmaster. It was on May 6, 1840 that the first "British Penny Black" stamp was discharged.
From then on, stamps continued to proliferate in the different parts of the world and have always been the primary form of postage payment throughout the globe.
Along with the growing popularity of stamps was the development of stamp collecting. Many people had been mesmerized with the creativity, uniqueness, and classiness that stamps bring. And since they carry a significant monetary value considering they indicate prepaid postal services, stamps had been viewed by collectors as valuable items.
Stamp collecting continues to thrive in the history as man persists to create various types of stamps. These will exhibit a unique array of stamps, each has its own unique beauty and elegance.
Before they start collecting, stamp collectors try to identify the types of stamps. These will help them segregate and sort stamps according to their classification.
On its basic concept, there are three main classifications of stamps - special, commemorative, and definitive. Here is a brief description of each type:
1. Special
From the word itself, special stamps are used on special occasions only. In the United States, special stamps are those that are used when sending out Christmas cards or in any kind of special celebration.
Special stamps are physically larger in dimension just like the other type of stamps - commemorative. These kinds of stamps are sold at the regular rate. On the other hand, it can also be bought on sale if ever the stocks go low.
Letters, packages, or documents sent out with special stamps indicate they are first-rate posts in the United States.
2. Commemorative
To commemorate is to honor or remember the historical events that bear significant and notable values. For this reason, commemorative stamps were created. They were initially made to signify the commemoration of a particular time in history.
It was on 1983 when the first commemorative stamp was issued. These stamps were used to commemorate the unearthing of the "New World" by Christopher Columbus.
In most cases, commemorative stamps are not used to dominate the stamp industry. In fact, they were made in smaller measures. In the U.S., commemorative stamps were produced by the hundreds, usually 200 at the most. This goes to show that no reprints are being made available.
Physically, commemorative stamps are bigger than the other types of stamps. Just like the special stamps, commemorative stamps disburse the first-class rates.
3. Definitive
Definitive stamps are given out usually to pay everyday postage charges. Since they are very common, they are less attractive than the other types of stamps. In fact, there are instances wherein a single design in definitive stamps is utilized for many years.
Definitive stamps may not be as big as commemorative and special stamps but they are usually made in similar fundamental sizes.
However, in spite of their lack of creative designs, definitive stamps are far more appealing to philatelists than the other types of stamps. This is because definitive stamp's single design used through the years tends to lead to a lot of accidental varieties.
Other types of stamps are airmail, certified mail stamp, customized stamp, late fee stamp, express mail, etc. Whatever type of stamp you choose, these items denote one thing - man's value of his history.
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