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Macao 1037-8 MNH - CERAMICS, CHINA, MAP	-	$4.00	1h 2m
Macao 1036 MNH - STATUE	-	$2.00	1h 7m
Afghanistan 30 diff souvenir sheets 1960's MNH cv$85+	-	$32.99	1h 29m
Mongolia 1990 Butterflies set of 7 & M S unmounted mint.	-	$11.85	1h 38m
CAMBODIA PRINCESS DIANA MEMORIAL MINIATURE SHEET	-	$6.00	1h 45m
Mongolia 1985 National Wildlife Preservation set of 7 unmounted mint.	-	$4.85	1h 45m
Macao 1000a MNH ARCHITECTURE	-	$2.00	1h 47m
1971 Pakistan Cover to USA General Electric	-	$9.99	1h 49m
1971 Pakistan Cover to USA General Electric	-	$9.99	1h 49m
Macao 1028 Sheet MNH - TEA RITUALS	-	$13.00	1h 55m
Macao 1078 Sheet MNH - PARKS AND GARDENS	-	$10.85	2h 3m
Mongolia 1975 Pioneer Scouts set of 3 unmounted mint.	-	$2.69	2h 5m
Lao Stamp, 2010 Land Scape of Lao, Place	-	$6.00	2h 14m
Singapore Stamp, Singapore SkyLine Stamp, Place	-	$3.00	2h 14m
Asean Stamp, 2008 Beijing Games of the XXiX Olympiad	-	$3.00	2h 14m
Mongolia 1975 50 Years of Communications set of 7 unmounted mint.	-	$32.32	2h 16m
Malaysia Stamp, Bangkok 2010 Overprint 125th Ann. Train	-	$4.99	2h 25m
Singapore Stamp, 2001 Flower Stamp	-	$4.00	2h 36m
Singapore Stamp, 2009 Pigeon Orchid Embroidered S S	-	$12.00	2h 36m
Malaysia Stamp, 2005 Rare Flower Series II, Flower	-	$1.00	2h 36m
Malaysia Stamp, 2008 Nocturnal Animals S S, Animal	-	$3.00	2h 36m
Macao 825-8 MNH GREETINGS	-	$3.00	2h 42m
Macau Macao 2012 Zodiac Dragon tea pot stamp sheetlet MINT	-	$16.99	3h
Macao 500-3 MNH BOATS, PHILA KOREA PHILATELIC EXPO	-	$12.00	3h 12m
Butterfly Insect Hibiscus Sun Flower Booklet Malaysia MNH Stamp	-	$8.99	3h 30m
2008 Butterfly Insect Flower Malaysia MNH MS Stamp	-	$4.99	3h 32m
100 St John Ambulance First Aid CPR Malaysia MNH Stamp	-	$3.99	3h 34m
Laos stamp MNH Chess Sports WS72300	-	$9.33	4h 37m
Laos stamp Chess sport WS72301	-	$12.00	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH cars Traffic stamp exhibition WS72303	-	$5.33	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH Art Paintings stamp exhibition WS72304	-	$8.00	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH child protection WS72308	-	$10.67	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH Olympics Sports WS72310	-	$5.33	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH UNO history WS72328	-	$7.33	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH Healthcare World day of peace WS72331	-	$9.33	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH revolution world day of peace WS72340	-	$8.67	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH History UNESCO peace WS72347	-	$8.67	4h 37m
Laos stamp MNH Professions set Professions WS72284	-	$6.00	4h 37m

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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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