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Japan Stamps:Letter Writing Day 1990 Souvenir Sheet FDC

Japan Stamps:Letter Writing Day 1990 Souvenir Sheet FDC

- $6.95 31m
Japan 2472a MNH Greetings,  Flowers,  Cartoons

Japan 2472a MNH Greetings, Flowers, Cartoons

- $6.00 34m
JAPAN STAMPS Vintage Old stock Ryukyu Japan "NOGI"1937

JAPAN STAMPS Vintage Old stock Ryukyu Japan "NOGI"1937

1 $1.00 39m
Japan 2614 MNH Greetings,  Animals,  Flowers,  Birds,  Cat

Japan 2614 MNH Greetings, Animals, Flowers, Birds, Cat

- $6.00 42m
Japan 1960 1961 Postal Stationery letter card Specimen rare

Japan 1960 1961 Postal Stationery letter card Specimen rare

- $25.00 45m
Japan Stamps:  Dolls by Goyo Hirata. 1755-6 MNH

Japan Stamps: Dolls by Goyo Hirata. 1755-6 MNH

- $6.95 50m
Japan Stamps: 1966 National Theater 899-01 MNH

Japan Stamps: 1966 National Theater 899-01 MNH

- $2.00 50m
Japan Stamps:Children's Designs & Drawing Contest,  Used

Japan Stamps:Children's Designs & Drawing Contest, Used

- $5.00 50m
Japan Stamps: Railway Post Office Termination1732- 3MNH

Japan Stamps: Railway Post Office Termination1732- 3MNH

- $3.00 50m
Japan Stamps 1959 MNH Prince Akihito & Michiko Wed S S

Japan Stamps 1959 MNH Prince Akihito & Michiko Wed S S

- $4.00 50m
Japan Stamps: 1969  Treasures Edo Period. 1008-11  MNH

Japan Stamps: 1969 Treasures Edo Period. 1008-11 MNH

- $2.75 50m
Japan Stamps: Emp. Hirohito Reign 60th Anniv.1671-2 MNH

Japan Stamps: Emp. Hirohito Reign 60th Anniv.1671-2 MNH

- $3.00 50m
Japan Stamps:World Orchid Congress,  Tokyo 1730-1 MNH

Japan Stamps:World Orchid Congress, Tokyo 1730-1 MNH

- $3.75 50m
Japan Stamps: PhilaNippon '91 Blowfish Lanterns SS MNH

Japan Stamps: PhilaNippon '91 Blowfish Lanterns SS MNH

- $8.95 50m
Japan Stamps: 1969 16th UPU Congress,  Tokyo 1012-5  MNH

Japan Stamps: 1969 16th UPU Congress, Tokyo 1012-5 MNH

- $4.75 50m
Japan Stamps MNH New Year 1974 New Year Lantern S S

Japan Stamps MNH New Year 1974 New Year Lantern S S

- $2.95 50m
Japan Stamps: Seisen Doll by Goyo Hirata. 1662 MNH

Japan Stamps: Seisen Doll by Goyo Hirata. 1662 MNH

- $3.95 50m
Japan Mt. Fuji beautiful stamp FUJI-SAN Japanese stamp

Japan Mt. Fuji beautiful stamp FUJI-SAN Japanese stamp

- $2.99 54m
JAPAN STAMP Vintage Old stock Ryukyu Japan "TOGO"of The Fast Showa 4sen

JAPAN STAMP Vintage Old stock Ryukyu Japan "TOGO"of The Fast Showa 4sen

1 $1.00 56m
Japan 1999 AirMail Cover to Yokosuka to San Mateo CA *d

Japan 1999 AirMail Cover to Yokosuka to San Mateo CA *d

- $0.99 1h 26m
Japan 1976 AirMail Cover Kagoshima to Denmark *d

Japan 1976 AirMail Cover Kagoshima to Denmark *d

- $0.99 1h 27m
Japan,  1928 Yokohama to Savannah,  New York Cover

Japan, 1928 Yokohama to Savannah, New York Cover

- $9.99 1h 29m
rare JAPAN sollection of souvenir sheet s s 1947 1948 422a 385a HINGED

rare JAPAN sollection of souvenir sheet s s 1947 1948 422a 385a HINGED

- $300.00 1h 52m
JAPAN - SON cancels on 6 Imperial Post stamps 1888 - 1892

JAPAN - SON cancels on 6 Imperial Post stamps 1888 - 1892

- $7.99 1h 57m
Japan,  2007,  Sc.2989a,  mini s\s

Japan, 2007, Sc.2989a, mini s\s

3 $11.00 2h 5m
Japan,  2007,  flowers,  mini s\s

Japan, 2007, flowers, mini s\s

1 $7.00 2h 6m
Japan,  2011,  Lunar New Year of Rabbit,  mini s\s

Japan, 2011, Lunar New Year of Rabbit, mini s\s

1 $7.00 2h 9m
Japan,  2011,  Painting,  mini s\s

Japan, 2011, Painting, mini s\s

1 $7.00 2h 10m
Japan,  2008,  Letter Writing Day Stamp,  mini s\s

Japan, 2008, Letter Writing Day Stamp, mini s\s

1 $7.00 2h 12m
rare JAPAN 1875 3 19 orginal letter   post card with contant

rare JAPAN 1875 3 19 orginal letter post card with contant

- $50.00 2h 18m
rare JAPAN 1874 10 15 orginal letter   post card with contant

rare JAPAN 1874 10 15 orginal letter post card with contant

- $50.00 2h 20m
Japan Stamp,  2011 Spring Greeting S S,  Cartoon,  Flower

Japan Stamp, 2011 Spring Greeting S S, Cartoon, Flower

- $14.25 2h 20m
Japan Stamp,  2011 Phila Nippon PT2 - Cartoon Heroes

Japan Stamp, 2011 Phila Nippon PT2 - Cartoon Heroes

- $18.75 2h 20m
rare China JAPAN 1905 5 27 military letter   post card from 2nd military group

rare China JAPAN 1905 5 27 military letter post card from 2nd military group

- $50.00 2h 26m
JAPAN 1951 5Y DEEP GREEN JSCA 343A  CAT 4, 000Y M3651

JAPAN 1951 5Y DEEP GREEN JSCA 343A CAT 4, 000Y M3651

- $13.00 2h 29m
JAPAN 1955 500Y TREASURE  MINT LH CAT 15, 000Y M3654

JAPAN 1955 500Y TREASURE MINT LH CAT 15, 000Y M3654

- $26.00 2h 29m
JAPAN 1951 10y  MNH CAT 4, 000Y M3656

JAPAN 1951 10y MNH CAT 4, 000Y M3656

- $12.00 2h 29m
JAPAN 1961 TREASURE (8)  MNH CAT 10, 000Y M3660

JAPAN 1961 TREASURE (8) MNH CAT 10, 000Y M3660

- $24.00 2h 30m

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    The best thing about starting a stamp collection is how easy it can be. Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting Stamp Collecting - Beginners Guide to Stamps - About Guide Postage ...Enter the fascinating world of stamp collecting!

     

    Stamp History

     

    The first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued by Britain in 1840. It pictured a young Queen Victoria, was produced without perforations (imperforate), and consequently had to be cut from the sheet with scissors in order to be used. While unused examples of the "Penny Black" are quite scarce, used examples are common, and may be purchased for $25 to $150, depending upon its condition. Children and teenagers were early collectors of stamps in the 1860s and 1870s. Many adults dismissed it as a childish pursuit. During the late 1800s many of those collectors, as adults, began to systematically study the available postage stamps and published research works on their production, plate flaws, etc. Some stamps such as the triangular issues of the Cape of Good Hope became legendary. It was not until the 1920s that publicity about valuable stamps encouraged a large increase in the number of stamp collectors. This rapid increase in postage stamp values was largely because very few of the older stamps were being saved in good condition. Especially difficult to find were pairs, triples, and large blocks of older stamps. Because many U.S. stamp issues of the 1920s rose rapidly in value, during the 1930s many American collectors stockpiled mint U.S. stamps with the hopes of selling them for a sizeable profit in a few years time. This never materialized. Even today, more than 60 years later, one can find many 1930s U.S. issues in mint condition for close to face value, and many stamp dealers and collectors still use stamps issued as far back as the 1930s for postage when mailing letters. Most U.S. postage stamps issued since the 1930s are easy to obtain and have minimal value. Some high face value stamps, such as the $2.60 United States Graf issued in 1930, are worth substantial amounts of money. Other stamps issued since 1930 that are usually worth something are souvenir sheets from popular countries, hard to find plate number coils, and errors in printing.

     

    Stamp Collecting

     

    Collecting is not the same as philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist often does, but need not, collect the objects of study, nor is it necessary to closely study what one collects. Many casual collectors enjoy accumulating stamps without worrying about the tiny details, but the creation of a large or comprehensive collection generally requires some philatelic knowledge. Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries who create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors. The stamps produced by these countries far exceed the postal needs of the countries. Some collectors, observing the generally rising prices of rare stamps, have taken to philatelic investment. Rare stamps are among the most portable of tangible investments, and are easy to store
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