What antique stamps are worth money?
The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps
- The Inverted Jenny. (Courtesy of Siegel Auction Gallery)
- 1847 Issue Block of 16 of Ben Franklin.
- Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766.
- ‘Blue Boy’ Alexandria Postmaster’s Provisional.
- 1869 Pictorials—Inverted Center Errors.
- Two-Cent Blue Hawaiian Missionary.
- 1860 Stolen Pony Cover.
- Pan American Inverts.
Can you send mail with vintage stamps?
Yes! Vintage postage stamps can be really old! The beauty of postage stamps is that they are like currency and they can be used even if they are really old. Postage stamps never expire, so as long as the postage stamps are unused, you should be all be set and can use them to mail your wedding invitations!
How do I separate old stamps?
How to Remove Used Stamps from an Envelope
- Don’t peel THEM! Cut or tear the envelope around the stamps.
- Float the stamps face up in cool water. Soak for one hour or until the stamps separate from the paper.
- Lay the stamps face down on white paper towels.
How do you attach vintage stamps?
One of the more traditional ways to assemble and adhere vintage stamps to envelopes is to take a sponge, lay it on your desk, and then dab your adhesive side of your vintage stamp on the sponge, then attach it to your envelope. The water is supposed to activate the gummy adhesive.
Can you put two old stamps on a letter?
You can use them any time. Any combination of stamps may be used in meeting the postage requirements. You may think it looks “tacky” to have a variety of stamps on your envelope, but the Post Office encourages you to utilize all the stamps you have.
How do vintage stamps work?
First things first: vintage postage must add up to current postage rates. The 3¢ and 8¢ stamps are great for rounding out a color palette or subject theme, but you’ll need a 29¢ or 33¢ stamp in the mix to make up the difference in the total postage amount.
Where can I find vintage stamps?
“The best place to look for vintage stamps—hands down—is Etsy,” says Dea. “It’s so easy to search our Etsy shops for postage by color, subject, or theme.
