If I use a stamp without a value given on the stamp (e.g. 39 cents) will I still be able to use it?

Question

I bought some stamps awhile ago (when postage was still 39 cents). The stamps don't have 39 cents printed on them. Do I need to get additional stamps in order to use these ones or can I just use one of these stamps? The only thing printed on the stamp is First Class U.S.A.

Answer 1

Those are 39 cent stamps, as the ones now say either .41 or "forever"

You need to add 2 cent stamps, or it wont be delivered.

The "forever" stamps do last forever though...

Answer 2

Older nondenominated stamps are still worth their original value. So, the 39 cent stamps that didn't have a number when they were first released are still worth 39 cents.

See http://pe.usps.com/text/qsg300/Q604a.htm for pictures and values of the stamps.

"All nondenominated postage and makeup rate stamps, including official mail stamps, are valid at the original rates of issue." -- DMM 604 section 1.2

Answer 3

With the change in postal rate, the design of the FIRST CLASS stamp changed. The stamp now has the enitre flag displayed on a light brown/ gold background so the postal authorities would recognise a 41c FIRST CLASS from a 39c FIRST CLASS.

Answer 4

You may be talking about the new stamps that always retain their value -- they always count as First Class postage, even if the rates increase.

If you bought them from the post office, they're valid.

Answer 5

Depends, what's the value?