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Canada FDC Scott # 1536 Christmas Choral

Canada FDC Scott # 1536 Christmas Choral

- $1.00 57m
CANADIAN STAMPS---FDC 1984 ST.LAWERENCE SEAWAY

CANADIAN STAMPS---FDC 1984 ST.LAWERENCE SEAWAY

- $1.00 1h 4m
 16 Canadian FDCs 1973-8,  Lot 4617

16 Canadian FDCs 1973-8, Lot 4617

- $17.99 1h 50m
1973 Royal Visit,  Sct 621,  FDC block,  Lot 2537

1973 Royal Visit, Sct 621, FDC block, Lot 2537

- $2.00 1h 50m
1969 Suzor-Cote FDC,  Scott 492,  Lot 2571

1969 Suzor-Cote FDC, Scott 492, Lot 2571

- $4.99 1h 51m
1964 Jet Plane FDC,  Scott 414,  Lot 2583

1964 Jet Plane FDC, Scott 414, Lot 2583

- $2.00 1h 51m
1976 Olympic Stadium,  Scott 687-8,  FDC?s,  Lot 2565

1976 Olympic Stadium, Scott 687-8, FDC?s, Lot 2565

- $14.99 1h 56m
14 Different FDC?s,  1980-81,  Lot 2554

14 Different FDC?s, 1980-81, Lot 2554

- $9.99 1h 56m
1983 Point Pelee FDC Hi Value,  Scott 937,  Lot 2578

1983 Point Pelee FDC Hi Value, Scott 937, Lot 2578

- $8.99 1h 56m
1972 Earth Sciences,  Tagged FDC Scott 585b,  Lot 5170

1972 Earth Sciences, Tagged FDC Scott 585b, Lot 5170

- $9.99 1h 56m
FDC CANADA - Audubon 4 x 48¢ stamps: birds - 2003.02.21

FDC CANADA - Audubon 4 x 48¢ stamps: birds - 2003.02.21

- $4.00 4h 13m
Canada FDC 2011.03.03 -Sunflowers -stamps from booklets

Canada FDC 2011.03.03 -Sunflowers -stamps from booklets

- $4.00 4h 20m
CANADA FDC - Salt Lake City,  Utah Olympics - 2002.01.25

CANADA FDC - Salt Lake City, Utah Olympics - 2002.01.25

- $4.25 4h 50m
CANADA #1012 MAXIM CARD "VOYAGE OF TALL SHIPS"5 18 1984

CANADA #1012 MAXIM CARD "VOYAGE OF TALL SHIPS"5 18 1984

- $9.99 9h 2m
866 867 FDC matched plate blocks

866 867 FDC matched plate blocks

- $3.95 10h 19m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 1

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 1

- $4.95 10h 22m
Canada FDC Sc 1932 Queen Mother

Canada FDC Sc 1932 Queen Mother

- $2.00 10h 42m
CANADA 2007 PURDY'S CHOCOLATE FDC VERY RARE

CANADA 2007 PURDY'S CHOCOLATE FDC VERY RARE

- $28.12 10h 50m
     **3 CANADA INT'L UNUSED STAMPS--ISRAEL 60 YEARS

**3 CANADA INT'L UNUSED STAMPS--ISRAEL 60 YEARS

- $6.99 11h 5m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING SET OF 9 DIFF MAXICARDS

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING SET OF 9 DIFF MAXICARDS

- $39.95 11h 6m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL VISIT to CANADA SET OF 8 DIFF MAXICARDS

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL VISIT to CANADA SET OF 8 DIFF MAXICARDS

- $35.75 11h 14m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 2

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 2

- $4.95 11h 24m
Can #1129 ai 34ct 1987 EXPLORATION UR PL BLOCK MF CFDC

Can #1129 ai 34ct 1987 EXPLORATION UR PL BLOCK MF CFDC

- $3.77 11h 27m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 3

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 3

- $4.95 11h 30m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 4

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 4

- $4.95 11h 32m
Can #1236 a 38ct 1989 EXPLORATION - 4 UR PL BLOCK CFDC

Can #1236 a 38ct 1989 EXPLORATION - 4 UR PL BLOCK CFDC

- $3.47 11h 32m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 5

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 5

- $4.95 11h 34m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 6

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 6

- $4.95 11h 36m
CANADA,  # 233 FDC,  ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE ,  ANNUAL ARTIC EXPEDITION, 1939

CANADA, # 233 FDC, ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE , ANNUAL ARTIC EXPEDITION, 1939

1 $6.95 11h 37m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 7

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 7

- $4.95 11h 48m
Canada FDC 511

Canada FDC 511

- $4.95 11h 49m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 8

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL WEDDING MAXICARD # 8

- $4.95 11h 50m
CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL VISIT to CALGARY,  CANADA MAXICARD # 1

CANADA Sc# 2478 KATE & WILLIAM ROYAL VISIT to CALGARY, CANADA MAXICARD # 1

- $4.95 11h 52m
     **SAM McLAUGHLIN 1871-1972  FIRST DAY COVER UNUSED

**SAM McLAUGHLIN 1871-1972 FIRST DAY COVER UNUSED

- $4.99 12h 9m
House of Commons - FDC 1981 Issues lot of 2

House of Commons - FDC 1981 Issues lot of 2

- $1.99 13h 6m
CANADA,  # 374,  FDC,  NEWSPAPERS,  CACHET COVER,  KEN BOLL,  JANUARY 22,  1958

CANADA, # 374, FDC, NEWSPAPERS, CACHET COVER, KEN BOLL, JANUARY 22, 1958

- $1.75 13h 21m
DUC Ducks Unlimited Canada Cachet for 35th Anniv plus

DUC Ducks Unlimited Canada Cachet for 35th Anniv plus

- $10.00 13h 22m
Can #B1 8+2ct "COJO" Olympic Symbol UR PLATE BLOCK CFDC

Can #B1 8+2ct "COJO" Olympic Symbol UR PLATE BLOCK CFDC

- $2.26 13h 22m

Stamp News

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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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