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Monday, June 9, 2008
Useful Information About Postage
By Ross Bainbridge
Postage stamps were first issued in the United Kingdom (Great Britain). Rowland Hill, a staff member, of the British Post Office was the inventor of the first postage stamp. The first stamp introduced by the British Post Office restructuring, under which it transposed the fee for postage, from the receiver to the sender of the mail, also introduced the 1-ounce mail with flat rate postage, to any place in Britain regardless of the distance. The only nation in the world, which does not bear a name, but always features a photograph of its reigning monarch, on its stamps is Great Britain.
Postage has come a long way since its inception, and is now available in a variety of forms and dimensions. There are also a variety of postage stamps available that depicts diverse cultures and geographical features. Many postage stamps also have birds and animals as their theme. The sale of some postage stamps assist charities in generating funds. There are also postage stamps that are issued in honor of national and international personalities.
The rate of postage often differs according, to the weight of the letter or package to be posted and the nature of the mail. There are postage calculators available that assist people in accurately calculating the cost of mailing letters.
Postage stamps can be either self-adhesive postage stamps or water-activated postage stamps. Postage, by and large has details such as the name of the country, year, and the value of the stamp.
Along with other aspects of postal services, postage art too, has come a long way. From the days of black and white mono-colored stamps, users can now select from a wide range of explicit and unique visual forms. Apart from the monetary value attached to these stamps, they are highly valued and are also a collector?s pride.
Postage Stamps
Postage stamps are an adhesive label stuck on envelopes and other postal packages, as proof of the deposit of fee paid for postal services. The first country to issue postage stamps was United Kingdom.
Postage stamps are traded through various outlets of the post office, and are issued by the government. Postage stamps are available in various forms and dimensions. There are memorial postage stamps committed to various important events. Postage stamps are also issued to give respect to national personalities, or other extremely important personalities. There are also a range of other types of postage stamps available that depict diverse cultures and geographical features. Many postage stamps also have birds and animals as their theme.
Postage stamps differ according to the way they are used. The main kinds of postage stamps in use are airmail stamps, postage due stamps, special delivery stamps, and express mail stamps. The rates of postage stamps usually differ according to the weight of the postal article and the nature of the mail.
Self-adhesive postage stamps and water-activated type of postage stamps are available. Postage stamps by and large have details such as the name of the country, year, and the value of the stamp. These days, there are postage stamps that are sold around the holidays that are a sign of the season, such as Christmas and Hanukkah. Individuals may also opt to buy postage stamps that have messages on them, such as stamps that are sold to generate funds for charities. Apart from, raising fund for charities, there are various other postage stamps that help medical institutions and health organizations raise adequate funds.
Philately is the collection and study of postage stamps, and many a philatelist would pay an exorbitant amount to get a rare stamp. Stamps that are collector?s items can be bought at auctions or online.
Personalized Postage Stamps
By Ross Bainbridge
A personalized stamp is a postage stamp to which a member of the community or some non-governmental entity can add a picture or photograph. This concept was initiated by the United States, on trial basis, for about six weeks.
Since, its inception, personalized stamps were declared a success and an estimated 100,000 sheets or 2 million individual stamps were ordered in the first few weeks of the market test. The stamps that were produced during those weeks remain valid, according to some companies.
Unfortunately, certain individuals pushed the scheme to its limits and personalized postage stamps were banned. Internet pranksters ordered stamps of controversial figures, which created opposition from various sections of the society. Hence, people could no longer use the images of their dogs, babies, and outlaws on the stamps. Following this ban photo stamps programs came to a standstill all over the U.S.
Companies that were printing personalized stamps had requested citizens to write to the US Postal service to renew the program of personalized stamps. Residents also wanted the personalized stamps to be back on the scene; hence, several handwritten mails and requests reached the U.S. Postal Service.
The following year, the U.S.P.S. once again announced the legalization of personalized stamps; the second phase of the experiment commenced. The second phase was to be taken into consideration, but for one more year only. It was to be seen whether the second phase would get as much response as the earlier one. However, companies producing personalized stamps were taking extra measures to ensure that troublemakers did not get an opportunity to misuse the stamps again.
The continuity of personalized postage stamps is a highly debatable topic. It is not sure whether personalized postage stamps would be in the market or not, in spite of them being preferred by a large section of people.
Postage provides detailed information on Postage, Postage Stamps, Postage Meters, Postage Rates and more. Postage is affiliated with Postage Meter Tape.
A personalized stamp is a postage stamp to which a member of the community or some non-governmental entity can add a picture or photograph. This concept was initiated by the United States, on trial basis, for about six weeks.
Since, its inception, personalized stamps were declared a success and an estimated 100,000 sheets or 2 million individual stamps were ordered in the first few weeks of the market test. The stamps that were produced during those weeks remain valid, according to some companies.
Unfortunately, certain individuals pushed the scheme to its limits and personalized postage stamps were banned. Internet pranksters ordered stamps of controversial figures, which created opposition from various sections of the society. Hence, people could no longer use the images of their dogs, babies, and outlaws on the stamps. Following this ban photo stamps programs came to a standstill all over the U.S.
Companies that were printing personalized stamps had requested citizens to write to the US Postal service to renew the program of personalized stamps. Residents also wanted the personalized stamps to be back on the scene; hence, several handwritten mails and requests reached the U.S. Postal Service.
The following year, the U.S.P.S. once again announced the legalization of personalized stamps; the second phase of the experiment commenced. The second phase was to be taken into consideration, but for one more year only. It was to be seen whether the second phase would get as much response as the earlier one. However, companies producing personalized stamps were taking extra measures to ensure that troublemakers did not get an opportunity to misuse the stamps again.
The continuity of personalized postage stamps is a highly debatable topic. It is not sure whether personalized postage stamps would be in the market or not, in spite of them being preferred by a large section of people.
Postage provides detailed information on Postage, Postage Stamps, Postage Meters, Postage Rates and more. Postage is affiliated with Postage Meter Tape.
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