issue — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 problem ADJECTIVE ▪ big, burning, central, critical, crucial, important, key, main, major, serious … Collocations dictionary
Stamp collecting — is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as covers (envelopes or packages with stamps on them). It is one of the world s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to 20 million in the United… … Wikipedia
postage stamp — A gummed or self adhesive paper stamp affixed to mail as payment for postal services. Types of stamps include definitive stamp (regular issue stamp), special issue stamp, and commemorative stamp. (Compare with metered postage) … Glossary of postal terms
definitive stamp — A regular postage stamp issued in unlimited quantities or often as part of a thematic series. These stamps vary in denomination and remain on sale for an indefinite period. (Compare with commemorative stamp and special issue stamp) (Also… … Glossary of postal terms
commemorative stamp — A postage stamp that depicts the cultural and historical heritage of the United States (for example, important people, events, places, or special subjects of national appeal or significance). This type of stamp is usually issued at the prime (or… … Glossary of postal terms
Chembai Stamp — Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar (1895 1974) was a noted Carnatic musician from the South Indian state of Kerala.The Department of Posts, Govt of India has released a special issue stamp on Chembai s birth centenary year (1996) as a national… … Wikipedia
Stamp numbering system — Philatelists traditional method of identifying postage stamps uniquely has long been to number each country s stamps consecutively; Norway #1 is the 4 skilling blue stamp issued in 1855, and so forth. However, this seemingly straightforward… … Wikipedia
Stamp Act 1765 — Duties in American Colonies Act 1765 Parliament of Great Britain Long title An act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in the British colonies and plantations in America, towards further defraying the expences o … Wikipedia
Special stamp — A special stamp is a type of postage stamp typically intended for use on special occasions and holidays that occur repeatedly. Christmas stamps, with a seasonal design, and used in vast numbers to mail Christmas cards, are the most familiar, but… … Wikipedia
stamp — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 on a letter/package ADJECTIVE ▪ postage (formal) ▪ first class, second class (both in the UK) ▪ 47p, 83 cent, etc … Collocations dictionary