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AUSTRALIA Scarce Mint *BEIJING* 2008 OLYMPIC GOLD Medallists Stamp SHEET

AUSTRALIA Scarce Mint *BEIJING* 2008 OLYMPIC GOLD Medallists Stamp SHEET

- $26.92 31m
Stargazing the Southern Skies Imperf Minisheet MNH XF

Stargazing the Southern Skies Imperf Minisheet MNH XF

- $20.47 3h 20m
1966 Australia $2 Navigator George Bass Used Lot  x 9

1966 Australia $2 Navigator George Bass Used Lot x 9

- $14.25 4h 28m
1965 Australia 2'5 Blue Wren Bird Lot Used x 15

1965 Australia 2'5 Blue Wren Bird Lot Used x 15

- $31.88 4h 35m
Australia 1970 QEII Queen's Royal Visit 30c Block of 15

Australia 1970 QEII Queen's Royal Visit 30c Block of 15

- $27.00 6h 51m
1928 Australia 3d Blue Kookaburra Lot (5) Mint Hinged

1928 Australia 3d Blue Kookaburra Lot (5) Mint Hinged

- $17.95 6h 55m
Australia 1970 QEII Queen's Royal Visit 30c Block of 15

Australia 1970 QEII Queen's Royal Visit 30c Block of 15

- $23.75 6h 55m
Australia 1970 QEII Queen's Royal Visit 30c Block of 15

Australia 1970 QEII Queen's Royal Visit 30c Block of 15

- $26.12 6h 57m
Australia 1970 QEII Queen's Royal Visit 30c Block of 15

Australia 1970 QEII Queen's Royal Visit 30c Block of 15

- $23.75 6h 58m
1928 Australia 3d Blue Kookaburra Lot (5) Used

1928 Australia 3d Blue Kookaburra Lot (5) Used

- $13.00 6h 59m
1928 Australia 3d Blue Kookaburra Lot (5) Used

1928 Australia 3d Blue Kookaburra Lot (5) Used

- $12.00 7h 3m
1936 South Australia Centenary Set (3) Used

1936 South Australia Centenary Set (3) Used

- $8.55 7h 6m
2000 Australia Military The Last ANZAC Gutter Strip First Day of Issue Cancel

2000 Australia Military The Last ANZAC Gutter Strip First Day of Issue Cancel

- $14.25 7h 22m
Australia NT Royal Flying Doctor Service 50th Block 4

Australia NT Royal Flying Doctor Service 50th Block 4

- $2.03 7h 47m
Australia NT Royal Flying Doctor Service 50th Block 6

Australia NT Royal Flying Doctor Service 50th Block 6

- $2.00 7h 50m
1973 Australia Famous Australians SeTenant Block 18 MNH

1973 Australia Famous Australians SeTenant Block 18 MNH

- $11.00 8h 26m
1914 Hotchkiss Fire Engine Australia Block 6 MNH

1914 Hotchkiss Fire Engine Australia Block 6 MNH

- $5.00 8h 30m
1973 Australia Famous Australians SeTenant Block 16 MNH

1973 Australia Famous Australians SeTenant Block 16 MNH

- $14.25 8h 31m
1988 Australia 40c Living Together Recreation Gutter 8

1988 Australia 40c Living Together Recreation Gutter 8

- $7.00 8h 38m
1973 Australia Famous Australians SeTenant Block 30 MNH

1973 Australia Famous Australians SeTenant Block 30 MNH

- $27.00 8h 43m
1973 Australia 7c Metrics Weight Mass 3 Blocks of 8 MNH

1973 Australia 7c Metrics Weight Mass 3 Blocks of 8 MNH

- $8.00 8h 44m
1973 Australia 7c Metrics Weight Mass Blocks of 14 MNH

1973 Australia 7c Metrics Weight Mass Blocks of 14 MNH

- $4.00 8h 47m
1973 Australia 7c Metrics Weight Mass Blocks of 14 MNH

1973 Australia 7c Metrics Weight Mass Blocks of 14 MNH

- $4.88 8h 50m
1973 Australia 7c Metrics Weight Mass 3 Blocks Total 17

1973 Australia 7c Metrics Weight Mass 3 Blocks Total 17

- $4.88 8h 52m
1983 Australia Commonwealth Day Justice Gutter Block 10

1983 Australia Commonwealth Day Justice Gutter Block 10

- $6.00 10h 19m
1983 Australia Commonwealth Day Liberty Gutter Block 10

1983 Australia Commonwealth Day Liberty Gutter Block 10

- $6.00 10h 23m
1981 Australia Gold Rush Licence Inspection Gutter 12

1981 Australia Gold Rush Licence Inspection Gutter 12

- $7.12 10h 28m
1981 Australia Gold Rush en Route to Deposit Gutter 12

1981 Australia Gold Rush en Route to Deposit Gutter 12

- $7.12 10h 31m
1981 Australia Gold Rush Washing Quality Gutter 20

1981 Australia Gold Rush Washing Quality Gutter 20

- $11.04 10h 52m
1981 Australia Gold Rush Miner Puddling Gutter Block 20

1981 Australia Gold Rush Miner Puddling Gutter Block 20

- $10.00 10h 54m
Australia 1976 #637-640 set of 4 mint Gutter Pairs & 4 singles mint never hinged

Australia 1976 #637-640 set of 4 mint Gutter Pairs & 4 singles mint never hinged

- $7.99 13h 43m
Australia 1933 1 2p Imprint Block Four Mint

Australia 1933 1 2p Imprint Block Four Mint

- $40.00 15h 58m
Australia 1902 1 2p-5sh Postage Dues (SG#D1-D8) M 425Pds

Australia 1902 1 2p-5sh Postage Dues (SG#D1-D8) M 425Pds

- $292.00 18h 23m
Sg117 8,  Sc# 104 5; 1930 Sturt's Exploration Set MNH

Sg117 8, Sc# 104 5; 1930 Sturt's Exploration Set MNH

- $11.65 19h 12m
Sg106,  Sc# 95; 1928 MNH 3d Blue Kookaburra

Sg106, Sc# 95; 1928 MNH 3d Blue Kookaburra

- $11.65 19h 29m
Australia 778 Gutter Pair MNH APEX,  MAP

Australia 778 Gutter Pair MNH APEX, MAP

- $1.00 19h 34m
Sg 149,  Sc# 144; 1934 MNH 1 -Victoria Centenary Perf 10½

Sg 149, Sc# 144; 1934 MNH 1 -Victoria Centenary Perf 10½

- $62.55 19h 36m
Sg 149,  Sc# 144; 1934 CTO 1 -Victoria Centenary Perf 10½

Sg 149, Sc# 144; 1934 CTO 1 -Victoria Centenary Perf 10½

- $22.41 19h 42m

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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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