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If the price of a secondclass stamp had risen in line with inflation since 1989, it would now cost 31p. A first class stamp for a letter weighing up to and including 100g costs 70p, while for a large letter of the same weight, it is. Browse stamps and philatelic products featured in these usps issued catalogs. What characterized the early stamps from great britain. A must have for letter or parcel posting up to 240mm x 1125mm, 5mm thick and weight of 100g.
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The cost of second class stamps is also up 14p to 50p, thats for letters weighing up to 100g, while 1st and 2nd class packets weighing up to 750g now cost. You need to be happy to wait 23 months for it to be delivered, and this is without. United states stamps browse hundreds of historical and recent u. Always be prepared with this pack of 12 x second class postage stamps, ideal for the home, office or to ensure you always have a stamp available when you need one.
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