10 Weirdest U.S. Mail Stamps

10 Weirdest U.S. Mail Stamps

Updated: September 06, 2011

Are you a fan of philately? If you didn't already know, "philately" is stamp collecting, and it's one of the most popular worldwide hobbies. But why do people collect these things anyway?

If you saw some of the strange things they put on postage stamps, you might think twice about sticking them on a letter-- and stick them in a scrapbook instead. Check out the gallery of some of the most bizarre and unique postage stamps of the last 15 years.

Source: U.S. Postal Service

Image: Photo Gallery: 10 Weirdest U.S. Mail Stamps
Photo Gallery: 10 Weirdest U.S. Mail Stamps

Before you pop that envelope in the mail, take a look at some of the most interesting stamps out there.

 
 

 

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