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Family Ties Forever! · 12-07-2005, 02:02 AM

Did you know that there are postage stamps that actually have pictures of celebrities on them? I thought that was really strange. I came across this website:
http://celebritystamps.com/

tv star collector · 12-07-2005, 08:16 AM

Yes, I collect stamps. Several celebrities have appeared on U.S. commemorative stamps (incl. Lucille Ball, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe,
Humphrey Bogart, and many, many others). Even more have appeared on
foreign stamps (incl. The Three Stooges, The Beatles, Howdy Doody, etc.).

Steve M. · 12-08-2005, 11:28 PM

Most celebrity stamps come from countries in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles, which are tiny specks on the map and issue stamps specifically for collectors; while valid for postage, they're not often used for such. Also, stamps issued from the even shiekdoms that comprise the United Arab Emirates are designed primarily to rip off collectors. Serious stamp collectors like myself refer to these stamps as "sand dune stamps" because that's all you find in the places that issue them!

Courtnee · 12-10-2005, 07:48 PM

James Hetfield should be on a stamp pissed:

tv star collector · 12-11-2005, 01:55 PM

Bob Hope should definitely be honored with a U.S. commemorative stamp. This
comedian was not only a star of vaudeville, radio, movies and television but,
for his USO work for our soldiers alone he should be remembered.

Steve M. · 12-11-2005, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tv star collector

Bob Hope should definitely be honored with a U.S. commemorative stamp. This
comedian was not only a star of vaudeville, radio, movies and television but,
for his USO work for our soldiers alone he should be remembered.

You'll have to wait until 2013. Except for U.S. Presidents, a person has to be dead for at least ten years to appear on a U.S. stamp.

tv star collector · 12-12-2005, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve M.

You'll have to wait until 2013. Except for U.S. Presidents, a person has to be dead for at least ten years to appear on a U.S. stamp.

I knew there was a time limit but wasn't sure how many years. Thanks.

Classic Sitcoms · 12-12-2005, 07:59 PM

Those stamps are cool. If you are a fan of a specfic celebrity, you can express your love of that celebrity by putting a stamp of that celeb. Personally, I would like to see the American Idols on stamps and classic sitcom celebrity stamps.

12-07-2005, 02:02 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Celebrity Postage Stamps Did you know that there are postage stamps that actually have pictures of celebrities on them? I thought that was really strange. I came across this website: http://celebritystamps.com/
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12-08-2005, 11:28 PM	#3
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	Most celebrity stamps come from countries in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles, which are tiny specks on the map and issue stamps specifically for collectors; while valid for postage, they're not often used for such. Also, stamps issued from the even shiekdoms that comprise the United Arab Emirates are designed primarily to rip off collectors. Serious stamp collectors like myself refer to these stamps as "sand dune stamps" because that's all you find in the places that issue them!
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12-10-2005, 07:48 PM	#4
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	James Hetfield should be on a stamp pissed:
	__________________ Whether I'm the rose of sheer perfection A freckle on the nose of life's complexion The Cinderella or the shine apple of its eye I gotta fly once, I gotta try once, Only can die once, right, sir? Ooh, life is juicy, juicy and you see, I gotta have my bite, sir. Get ready for me love, 'cause I'm a "comer" I simply gotta march, my heart's a drummer Don't bring around the cloud to rain on my parade

12-07-2005, 08:16 AM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Yes, I collect stamps. Several celebrities have appeared on U.S. commemorative stamps (incl. Lucille Ball, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, and many, many others). Even more have appeared on foreign stamps (incl. The Three Stooges, The Beatles, Howdy Doody, etc.).

12-11-2005, 01:55 PM	#5
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Bob Hope should definitely be honored with a U.S. commemorative stamp. This comedian was not only a star of vaudeville, radio, movies and television but, for his USO work for our soldiers alone he should be remembered.

12-12-2005, 07:59 PM	#8
Classic Sitcoms TV Fan Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 12, 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 15	Those stamps are cool. If you are a fan of a specfic celebrity, you can express your love of that celebrity by putting a stamp of that celeb. Personally, I would like to see the American Idols on stamps and classic sitcom celebrity stamps.