Postage stamps are not just used on mails and envelopes; these can be seen in newspapers and documents as well. The postage stamps that are used in newspapers are called newspaper stamps, and these are used to cover the cost of mailing these newspapers and periodicals so that they will reach the target audiences. These types of stamps were popular during the 19th century but started to fall in terms of popularity in the 20th century when newspaper publishers and mail services started to a arrange a ‘cheaper’ alternative of mailing newspapers through bulk handling.
Different Uses for Newspaper Stamps
There are different uses for newspaper stamps, and their actual use will depend on their value. For example, the small-value postage stamps are usually... Read More