| Postage stamps are an adhesive label stuck on | | | | postage stamps usually differ according to the weight |
| envelopes and other postal packages, as proof of the | | | | of the postal article and the nature of the mail. |
| deposit of fee paid for postal services. The first | | | | Self-adhesive postage stamps and water-activated |
| country to issue postage stamps was United Kingdom. | | | | type of postage stamps are available. Postage |
| Postage stamps are traded through various outlets of | | | | stamps by and large have details such as the name of |
| the post office, and are issued by the government. | | | | the country, year, and the value of the stamp. These |
| Postage stamps are available in various forms and | | | | days, there are postage stamps that are sold around |
| dimensions. There are memorial postage stamps | | | | the holidays that are a sign of the season, such as |
| committed to various important events. Postage | | | | Christmas and Hanukkah. Individuals may also opt to |
| stamps are also issued to give respect to national | | | | buy postage stamps that have messages on them, |
| personalities, or other extremely important personalities. | | | | such as stamps that are sold to generate funds for |
| There are also a range of other types of postage | | | | charities. Apart from, raising fund for charities, there are |
| stamps available that depict diverse cultures and | | | | various other postage stamps that help medical |
| geographical features. Many postage stamps also | | | | institutions and health organizations raise adequate |
| have birds and animals as their theme. | | | | funds. |
| Postage stamps differ according to the way they are | | | | Philately is the collection and study of postage stamps, |
| used. The main kinds of postage stamps in use are | | | | and many a philatelist would pay an exorbitant amount |
| airmail stamps, postage due stamps, special delivery | | | | to get a rare stamp. Stamps that are collector?s items |
| stamps, and express mail stamps. The rates of | | | | can be bought at auctions or online. |