When was the First U.S. Postage Stamps Issued?

Description : On the US flag, the 50 stars glorifying represent the 50 states of the United States of America, while the 13 stripes on the flag are the emblem of the thirteen British colonies that became the first states in the U.S after declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. True/ False

Last Answer : 1

Which area was hit by the deadliest hurricane of the U.S?

Description : Which area was hit by the deadliest hurricane of the U.S?

Last Answer : Galveston, Texas.

When did the U.S. Census Bureau become part of the new U.S. Department of Commerce and Labor?

Description : When did the U.S. Census Bureau become part of the new U.S. Department of Commerce and Labor?

Last Answer : On February 14, 1903.

The Current U.S. Flag Was Designed by

Description : The Current U.S. Flag Was Designed by

Last Answer : Robert G. Heft (17 yrs, in 1958)

When did the last passenger pigeon die in the U.S.?

Description : When did the last passenger pigeon die in the U.S.?

Last Answer : In 1914.

When were the American Indians recognized as the U.S Citizens?

Description : When were the American Indians recognized as the U.S Citizens?

Last Answer : In 1924.

Name the oldest Capital city in the U.S.

Description : Name the oldest Capital city in the U.S.

Last Answer : Santa Fe.

In 1909, what was introduced by the U.S. Mint?

Description : In 1909, what was introduced by the U.S. Mint?

Last Answer : Lincoln head penny

Which year the U.S. Stock Market faced Black Monday?

Description : Which year the U.S. Stock Market faced Black Monday?

Last Answer : 1987

Which is the most-visited museum in the U.S?

Description : Which is the most-visited museum in the U.S?

Last Answer : The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Follow-up to my question on postage stamps: are cancelled stamps totally worthless?

Description : Follow-up to my question on postage stamps: are cancelled stamps totally worthless?

Last Answer : Certain stamps with a limited cancellation maybe worth more especially if they are on the original envelope. Also Valentine day (or other dates) cancellation like from Loving, NM or these maybe worth ... . There are books and magazine for tips and price guidance. Some are available at the library.

What are 8 ways of getting freaky with a book of postage stamps?

Description : What are 8 ways of getting freaky with a book of postage stamps?

Last Answer : 1. Target practice?

Can I use US postage stamps to mail something from the UK?

Description : Can I use US postage stamps to mail something from the UK?

Last Answer : I don’t think so. I think that all the international mailing that I’ve done either used lots of domestic stamps or else a sort of international stamp. It’s been a long time.

Is there a site to find a picture of, and issue date of US postage stamps?

Description : Is there a site to find a picture of, and issue date of US postage stamps?

Last Answer : A few blocks from where I live there's a stamp/coin dealer, and I've gone there a few times to buy old uncanceled stamps for mailing. (As long as a stamp has never been used, it' ... resource is probably the Scott catalogue. There's probably a copy in the reference department of your local library.

are US postage stamps valid forever?

Description : are US postage stamps valid forever?

Last Answer : answer:Stamps do not expire. If you have one of the new Forever Stamps , then no matter what the rate goes up to, you can use the forever stamp by itself. So, if the rate goes up to $. ... , then they might be collectible. Check ebay or something to see if they are worth more than the face value.

How do you find out how much US postage stamps to put on a mailing to Canada?

Description : How do you find out how much US postage stamps to put on a mailing to Canada?

Last Answer : answer:www.usps.com There are simple prompts about weight, size, thickness, etc. You should be able to figure it out easily….. I have to look up postage all the time for Canada…..I never can remember.

When did Bangladesh issue postage stamps with Rabindranath ?

Description : When did Bangladesh issue postage stamps with Rabindranath ?

Last Answer : Bangladesh issued postage stamps about Rabindranath on the 50th death anniversary , on August 6 , 1991.

When did the use of adhesive postage stamps start ?

Last Answer : Glue-bearing postage stamps were introduced on May 1, 1840.

What starts with pH and is a collection of postage stamps?

Description : What starts with pH and is a collection of postage stamps?

Last Answer : Need answer

How many forever stamps for postage to Taiwan?

Description : How many forever stamps for postage to Taiwan?

Last Answer : Need answer

How much is postage for a postcard 8.5 x 5.5, which is mailed to someone in the USA Are postcard stamps available for purchase Must you place a return address on a postcard that is mailed in the USA?

Description : How much is postage for a postcard 8.5 x 5.5, which is mailed to someone in the USA Are postcard stamps available for purchase Must you place a return address on a postcard that is mailed in the USA?

Last Answer : Here is a site that has the information you are looking for http://www.prometric.com/NR/rdonlyres/ebi7ryy5oknk74imu7ruk4wofnfjen674endyxp554t446wg64ryi4poz4353lkseom4jikujqlr2zdg4xrrksinzjc/ARCNABulletin20060208.pdf

Postage Stamps?

Description : Postage Stamps?

Last Answer : form_title= Postage Stamps form_header= Buy postage stamps for all your mailing needs. How many stamps do you need?*= {10, 20, 30, 40, 50, More than 50} What are you mailing?*= _ [50] What theme would you like on the stamps?*= _ [50]

Franking machine is used for– (A) Specimen signature (B) Postage stamps (C) Arrival and departure timings (D) None of the above

Description : Franking machine is used for– (A) Specimen signature (B) Postage stamps (C) Arrival and departure timings (D) None of the above

Last Answer : Answer: Postage stamps

The purpose of maintaining the SO summary is a) For consolidating the monetary transaction of the SOs in account with it b) To check the transaction of the SOs including the branch offices in account with them c) To watch the cash and stamps and postage due in transit between the HO and the SO under it.d) All the above

Description : The purpose of maintaining the SO summary is a) For consolidating the monetary transaction of the SOs in account with it b) To check the transaction of the SOs including the branch offices in account with ... stamps and postage due in transit between the HO and the SO under it. d) All the above

Last Answer : d) All the above

An account bag from the Head Office to Sub office contain a) The SO slip, b) A cash bag containing cash including postage stamps c) IPO, Saving certificate, for sales d) SB Slip (SB 27), BO daily account after check, Blank MO forms for sale e) All the above

Description : An account bag from the Head Office to Sub office contain a) The SO slip, b) A cash bag containing cash including postage stamps c) IPO, Saving certificate, for sales d) SB Slip (SB 27), BO daily account after check, Blank MO forms for sale e) All the above

Last Answer : e) All the above

The IPO presented after the expiry period of currency, but before the time for forfeiture a) Cannot be paid b) Can be paid on authority from the audit c) Can be paid on payment of second commission by means of postage stamps d) None of these

Description : The IPO presented after the expiry period of currency, but before the time for forfeiture a) Cannot be paid b) Can be paid on authority from the audit c) Can be paid on payment of second commission by means of postage stamps d) None of these

Last Answer : c) Can be paid on payment of second commission by means of postage stamps

An attested copy of addressee’s receipt of registered article, if applied by sender a) Can be given free of cost b) Cannot be given c) Can be given on payment of registration fee in cash d) Can be given on payment of prescribed fees in the form of defaced postage stamps

Description : An attested copy of addressee’s receipt of registered article, if applied by sender a) Can be given free of cost b) Cannot be given c) Can be given on payment of registration fee in cash d) Can be given on payment of prescribed fees in the form of defaced postage stamps

Last Answer : d) Can be given on payment of prescribed fees in the form of defaced postage stamps

Redirection fee for redirecting parcels should be collected a) In cash and credited in to account as such b) In cash and credited under UCR head c) Should be collected in the form of undefaced postage stamps d) Should be affixed on the parcel in the form of postage stamps and defaced

Description : Redirection fee for redirecting parcels should be collected a) In cash and credited in to account as such b) In cash and credited under UCR head c) Should be collected in the form of undefaced postage stamps d) Should be affixed on the parcel in the form of postage stamps and defaced

Last Answer : c) Should be collected in the form of undefaced postage stamps

Postage stamps can be affixed to IPOs to made up broken amount on the condition a) The no of stamp should not exceed 3 b) Amount should not exceed 4 c) Total value of IPO including the stamps affixed there in should not exceed 100 d) All the above

Description : Postage stamps can be affixed to IPOs to made up broken amount on the condition a) The no of stamp should not exceed 3 b) Amount should not exceed 4 c) Total value of IPO including the stamps affixed there in should not exceed 100 d) All the above

Last Answer : d) All the above

Sunday and other post office holiday Night post office will be done a) Booking of the Regd article, including VP article b) Sell postage stamps c) SB transaction only d) Above A&B only

Description : Sunday and other post office holiday Night post office will be done a) Booking of the Regd article, including VP article b) Sell postage stamps c) SB transaction only d) Above A&B only

Last Answer : d) Above A&B only

The Inspector should, whenever he meets a village postman out in his beat or at the office to which he is attached, examine a) His bag to see whether he carries postage stamps, forms, etc., b) His book of receipts are pasted to the counterfoils of receipts for articles registered by him. c) Both the A and B d) Either A or B

Description : The Inspector should, whenever he meets a village postman out in his beat or at the office to which he is attached, examine a) His bag to see whether he carries postage stamps, forms, etc., b) His ... counterfoils of receipts for articles registered by him. c) Both the A and B d) Either A or B

Last Answer : c) Both the A and B

Mark the correct option relating to how are the postal income and postal cost of any office calculated in urban area. a) 43/120 of the value of all postage stamps and stationery sold at the office plus 20% ( This represents in come on account of article received for delivery) b) 37/20 of the value of all postage stamps and stationery sold at the office( This represents in come on account of article received for despatch) c) 5/7 of the postage collected on unpaid and insufficiently paid articles delivered by the office d) 5/42 of the postage due on unpaid and insufficiently paid article posted at office. e) All the above

Description : Mark the correct option relating to how are the postal income and postal cost of any office calculated in urban area. a) 43/120 of the value of all postage stamps and stationery sold at the ... /42 of the postage due on unpaid and insufficiently paid article posted at office. e) All the above

Last Answer : e) All the above

Mark the correct option relating to how are the postal income and postal cost of any office calculated in rural area. a) 2/5 of the value of all postage stamps and stationery sold at the office plus 20% ( This represents in come on account of article received for delivery) b) 7/20 of the value of all postage stamps and stationery sold at the office( Thisrepresents in come on account of article received for despatch)c) 3/4 of the postage collected on unpaid and insufficiently paid articles deliveredby the officed) 1/8 of the postage due on unpaid and insufficiently paid article posted at office.e) All the above

Description : Mark the correct option relating to how are the postal income and postal cost of any office calculated in rural area. a) 2/5 of the value of all postage stamps and stationery sold at the office ... 1/8 of the postage due on unpaid and insufficiently paid article posted at office. e) All the above

Last Answer : e) All the above

Contractors are employed a) For conveyance of mail b) For performance of treasury work in post office c) For selling postage stamps and postal stationary d) All the above

Description : Contractors are employed a) For conveyance of mail b) For performance of treasury work in post office c) For selling postage stamps and postal stationary d) All the above

Last Answer : d) All the above

Mark correct option related to official postal articles a) The rules relating to private correspondence apply equally to official postal article b) Service stamps can be used for prepayin outward official foreign mail but the postage due on inward foreign mail addressed to Govt officers cannot be paid by means of service stamps c) All of above are correct d) None of these are correct

Description : Mark correct option related to official postal articles a) The rules relating to private correspondence apply equally to official postal article b) Service stamps can be used for prepayin outward official foreign ... means of service stamps c) All of above are correct d) None of these are correct

Last Answer : c) All of above are correct

The Broken Amount of an Indian Postal Order can be made up by affixing: - (a) 3 unused Postage stamps (b) 4 unused Postage stamps (c) 5 unused Postage stamps d) Not permissible.

Description : The Broken Amount of an Indian Postal Order can be made up by affixing: - (a) 3 unused Postage stamps (b) 4 unused Postage stamps (c) 5 unused Postage stamps d) Not permissible.

Last Answer : (a) 3 unused Postage stamps

post card is treated as violating the conditions for posting a) If any communication is on the address portion b) If the Postcard is cut/altered/folded c) Any attachment other than stamps for payment of postage, label containing name & address of the sender is attached d) All the abovepost card is treated as violating the conditions for posting a) If any communication is on the address portion b) If the Postcard is cut/altered/folded c) Any attachment other than stamps for payment of postage, label containing name & address of the sender is attached d) All the above

Description : post card is treated as violating the conditions for posting a) If any communication is on the address portion b) If the Postcard is cut/altered/folded c) Any attachment other than stamps for payment of postage, label containing name & address of the sender is attached d) All the above

Last Answer : d) All the above

Mark correct option a) The expression “postage” means the duty chargeable for the transmission by post of postal articles b) The expression “postage stamps” means any stamp provided by the [Central Government] for denoting postage or other fees or sums payable in respect of postal articles under this Act c) The expression “post office” includes every house, building, room, carriage or place used for the purposes of the Post Office. d) All the above

Description : Mark correct option a) The expression postage means the duty chargeable for the transmission by post of postal articles b) The expression postage stamps means any stamp provided by the [Central Government] ... room, carriage or place used for the purposes of the Post Office. d) All the above

Last Answer : d) All the above

Mark the incorrect option: (A) The special registration envelopes provided by the Post Office cannot be used for the transmission of unregistered article (B) Reuse of a stamp that has already been used for payment of postage or postal fee is an offence under the Indian Penal Code (C) Manufacture and use of fictitious postage stamps for any purpose whatsoever is an offence under Indian Penal Code (D) Postage stamps which have been cut and separated from embossed envelopes or postcards can be used in payment of postage

Description : Mark the incorrect option: (A) The special registration envelopes provided by the Post Office cannot be used for the transmission of unregistered article (B) Reuse of a stamp that has already ... have been cut and separated from embossed envelopes or postcards can be used in payment of postage

Last Answer : (D) Postage stamps which have been cut and separated from embossed envelopes or postcards can be used in payment of postage

Mark the correct option a) In case of inward Foreign article if postage stamps which are not cancelled by the o/o origin received, it should be cancelled by a thick stroke in ink. b) UR articles of the letter mail posted bearing no postage stamp should be impressed on the back with the stamp c) Late letters posted in RMS letter boxes on which a late fee has not been paid should be impressed on back with the ‘Detained – late fee not paid stamp’ d) In HOs the station articles of the letter mail received on which postage due should be impressed on the back with the PMs unpaid stamp only e) All the above

Description : Mark the correct option a) In case of inward Foreign article if postage stamps which are not cancelled by the o/o origin received, it should be cancelled by a thick stroke in ink. b) UR articles ... which postage due should be impressed on the back with the PMs unpaid stamp only e) All the above

Last Answer : e) All the above

Ordinary postage stamps, coins and other articles of valued found in letter boxes or on a counter the action taken by postmaster is a) When ordinary stamp are found in letter box will have been defaced and the entry will be made in error book b) If unused Postcard other than private manufacture, empty envelope , stamp sheetcurrency note found in letter box or counter its value credited to UCR.c) In the RMS such items will be fwd to Record officer duly advised in daily report The Record officer should transfer to local postmaster d) Application received from public for the return of articles mentioned above the refund value should be submitted for order of HOD.e) All the above

Description : Ordinary postage stamps, coins and other articles of valued found in letter boxes or on a counter the action taken by postmaster is a) When ordinary stamp are found in letter box will have been ... articles mentioned above the refund value should be submitted for order of HOD. e) All the above

Last Answer : e) All the above

Damaged and obsolete Postage stamps that can counted and identified shall sent once in a--------------- to ----------- a. month, PSD b . quarter, CSD c. year, Security Press

Description : Damaged and obsolete Postage stamps that can counted and identified shall sent once in a--------------- to ----------- a. month, PSD b . quarter, CSD c. year, Security Press

Last Answer : a. month, PSD

Government officials authorized to obtain service postage stamps from local depots may exchange such stamps either for service stamps The above statement is a. True b. False

Description : Government officials authorized to obtain service postage stamps from local depots may exchange such stamps either for service stamps The above statement is a. True b. False

Last Answer : a. True

Which government issued the first postage stamp ?

Last Answer : Mujibnagar government issued the first stamp.

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