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A two cent stamp issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown was first issued October 19, 1931. These beautiful commemorative stamps were place on sale at the post offices in Yorktown, Virginia and Wethersfield, Connecticut. At the time of "First Day of Issue" stamp collectors could send up to 10 addressed letters for first day of issue cancellation. The Yorktown stamps were placed on sale elsewhere, October 20, 1931. Why Wethersfield, Connecticut and Yorktown, Virginia? Wethersfield was the home of Silas Deane. Deane did more than anyone else to enlist the aid of France in the cause of the American Revolution. The town was also the place where plans for the battle of Yorktown were made by General George Washington and others who participated in the battle. Yorktown Commemorative Postage Stamp are rectangular in shape and printed in two colors. The background being red and the three portraits composing the central design in black. In a horizontal lin...

Rare Stamps Of The World In the fascinating world of stamp collecting, the collectible status of a particular postage stamp is determined by its value, and value is determined by rarity. The rarer the postage stamp is, the higher the price it will command. Rare Stamps Of The World

Stamps Price History Stamp price history 1863 - 1971 March 3, 1863 - 2¢ stamp featuring Andrew Jackson ("Black Jack") is issued. However because of American Civil War price is quickly increased to 3 cents March 3, 1883 - Stamps cost 2¢ again November 3, 1917 - Postage is again 3¢ because of World War I July 1, 1917 - Back to pre-war price of 2¢ again by decision of the US Congress July 6, 1932 - Stamps now cost 3¢ August 1, 1958 - Stamps price increases to 4¢ January 7, 1963 - Yet another increase to 5¢ January 7, 1968 - 6 cents... May 16, 1971 - 8 cents... Stamp price history 1974 - 1991 March 2, 1974 - 10 cents... And we're in double digits from this point on September 14, 1975 - 10 cents... December 31, 1975 - 13 cents... May 29, 1978 - 15 cents... March 22, 1981 - 18 cents... November 1, 1981 - 20 cents... February 17, 1985 - 22 cents... April 3, 1988 - 25 cents... February 3, 1991 - 29 cents... Stamp price history 1995 - present January 1, 1995 - 32 cents... January ...

Rubber Stamps Rubber stamping , also called stamping, is a craft in which some type of ink made of dye or pigment is applied to an image or pattern that has been carved, molded, laser engraved or vulcanized, onto a sheet of rubber. The rubber is often mounted onto a more stable object such as a wood, brick or an acrylic block. Temporary stamps with simple designs can be carved from a potato. The ink coated rubberstamp is pressed onto any type of medium such that the colored image is transferred to the medium. The medium is generally some type of fabric or paper. Other media used are wood, metal, glass, plastic, rock. High volume batik uses liquid wax instead of ink on a metal stamp. Commercially available rubber stamps fall into three categories: stamps for use in the office, stamps used for decorating objects or those used as children's toys. Rubber Stamps

Value of Old Postage Stamps Collecting Agribusiness apparently not the only areas that get a windfall from the current economic crisis, but also the Philatelist. Interestingly, Agribusiness and Philatelist is not used to be an interesting business for the entrepreneur. Agribusiness, for example, are considered in addition to not require a lot of sophisticated science, the results are normal. In fact, the effort required is not small, and the time required is long. So, first, if there are executives who moved to the agribusiness, many of them who feel themselves disposed. But now, a number of executives who feel moved to agribusiness, such as big lottery win. Similarly, philatelist, I believe, for many people this is not considered so important. In addition to the stamp collection can be done by all ages, from kindergarten children to very old, and does not look luxurious. Even if people liked, at most because of the ability philatelist collect stamps with the country of origin of so ma...

Stamps Price Increase As the use of the electronic submission grows, the price of individual postage stamps will most likely increase. If the total volume of mail decreases, the difference must be made up by charging more money to send each piece of mail. The likelihood, at this point, is that postage stamps will continue to increase in price, as time goes on. Stamps Price Increase

Stamps Price Now Stamp Collection can be a business built from a hobby. Millions of people all over the world collect stamps as a hobby, and the number is growing every day. It is indeed an exciting and rewarding hobby, and it can also be extremely profitable. Stamps Price Now

Stamps Price Today The Internet is a great place to find stamp guides. There are several special collectors sites that sell stamp price guides. As well, there are hundreds of stamp collecting discussion forums on the Internet. Stamp price guides are not as common in retail stores, but you may find some that carry them. Your favorite bookstore will have stamp price guides available as well. If you are part of a stamp collectors club, the other members may know a good place to find stamp guides. Stamps Price Today

Custom Rubber Stamps Earlier rubber stamps were only used by offices. But today, there are various types of custom rubber stamps that can be used for many other purposes such as decorating gifts, hand made invitation cards, and so on. Moreover, these are also make for a perfect gift on many occasions. Rubber stamps have become very popular over the years. People have discovered more ways in which these stamps can be used. This has led to increase in its demand. There are many producers who provide custom rubber stamps made of various kinds of materials. Moreover, creative people are hired to think of different designs of stamp that can be made. Collecting various designs of personalized has become a hobby for many people. Custom Rubber Stamps