I would like to see an entire series of before and after stamps.

Probably because the value of the stamps will not hold as you know, time goes on.

Include a check to cover the cost of the stamps.

A check must be included to cover the cost of the stamps.

An issue of five stamps was made in February 1946.

For many years an issue of 3-5 stamps came out on 1 December each year, until 1972.

Included in the price is a block of four stamps.

James was most well known for his collection of Chinese stamps.

For example, in your records of stamps received or held.

And don't forget that the price of stamps just went up.