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HELIGOLAND - 3 UNUSED CUT SQUARES

HELIGOLAND - 3 UNUSED CUT SQUARES

6 $4.69 4h 57m
HELIGOLAND SOME THIN ,  MIXED TO FINE CONDITION UNUSED STAMPS

HELIGOLAND SOME THIN , MIXED TO FINE CONDITION UNUSED STAMPS

5 $9.65 15h 58m
HELIGOLAND QV 1867 73 mints. Heavily hinged paper adhesion

HELIGOLAND QV 1867 73 mints. Heavily hinged paper adhesion

- $4.99 16h 10m
HELIGOLAND; 1860s early classic issues 1 2sch. used value SIGNED on reverse

HELIGOLAND; 1860s early classic issues 1 2sch. used value SIGNED on reverse

5 $17.00 20h 54m
HELIGOLAND; 1870s early classic issues 2pf. used value

HELIGOLAND; 1870s early classic issues 2pf. used value

1 $4.74 20h 54m
HELIGOLAND; 1860s early classic issues 1.5sch. unused value

HELIGOLAND; 1860s early classic issues 1.5sch. unused value

1 $4.74 20h 54m
HELIGOLAND; 1870s early classic issues 10pf. used value SIGNED on reverse

HELIGOLAND; 1870s early classic issues 10pf. used value SIGNED on reverse

- $4.74 20h 54m
HELIGOLAND; 1860s early classic issues 1.sch. used value

HELIGOLAND; 1860s early classic issues 1.sch. used value

1 $7.89 20h 54m
HELIGOLAND COLLECTION MINT OG TO 6sch

HELIGOLAND COLLECTION MINT OG TO 6sch

8 $7.51 21h 32m
Heligoland #1870 VF carmine,  cut square

Heligoland #1870 VF carmine, cut square

- $16.00 1d 12h 18m
Heligoland #1870 VF lake,  cut square

Heligoland #1870 VF lake, cut square

- $22.00 1d 12h 18m
Heligoland #20 MH Reprint

Heligoland #20 MH Reprint

- $16.00 1d 12h 18m
Heligoland 1890 UPU Postcard to London UK

Heligoland 1890 UPU Postcard to London UK

3 $17.26 1d 18h 42m
One Penny Sale-A nice old Heligoland issue

One Penny Sale-A nice old Heligoland issue

2 $0.51 1d 21h 3m
1869-74 HELIGOLAND British Y&T#7(*) MNG 3 4s green & carmine

1869-74 HELIGOLAND British Y&T#7(*) MNG 3 4s green & carmine

- $1.99 2d 19h 9m
British Heligoland 1875 Sc 14 15

British Heligoland 1875 Sc 14 15

- $9.00 3d 16h 15m
HELIGOLAND-MH* STAMP-1 4 SHILLING-HIGH CV

HELIGOLAND-MH* STAMP-1 4 SHILLING-HIGH CV

- $90.00 3d 19h 55m
Heligoland 1875 SG 14-15 VFU (7asp)

Heligoland 1875 SG 14-15 VFU (7asp)

- $113.99 3d 22h 11m
HELIGOLAND 1988 20pf [1.1 2d] sg 15b used

HELIGOLAND 1988 20pf [1.1 2d] sg 15b used

- $22.92 4d 14h 35m
HELIGOLAND 1975 1pf [1 4d] sg 10 mnh

HELIGOLAND 1975 1pf [1 4d] sg 10 mnh

- $11.86 4d 14h 35m
Heligoland 20a F-VF Mint Hinged

Heligoland 20a F-VF Mint Hinged

- $28.00 5d 22h 58m
Heligoland 14 mint VF - 1875

Heligoland 14 mint VF - 1875

- $6.00 7d 51m
Heligoland. PS card unused.

Heligoland. PS card unused.

- $6.00 7d 19h 19m
Facsimiles of Rare Heligoland Issues

Facsimiles of Rare Heligoland Issues

- $10.00 8d 45m
Heligoland 10pf Mint Postal Stationery Card

Heligoland 10pf Mint Postal Stationery Card

- $12.00 9d 2h 36m
HELIGOLAND Mi#S1 WRAPPER (COVER) MINT VERY FINE

HELIGOLAND Mi#S1 WRAPPER (COVER) MINT VERY FINE

- $3.00 9d 5h 6m
Heligoland 20 Fine Mint Hinged

Heligoland 20 Fine Mint Hinged

- $36.00 9d 21h 41m
HELIGOLAND-1867 8-VICTORIA-YV.2-DIE III-P.14-REPRINT

HELIGOLAND-1867 8-VICTORIA-YV.2-DIE III-P.14-REPRINT

- $14.99 11d 15h 27m
Heligoland Scott 7a     [ID#210959]

Heligoland Scott 7a [ID#210959]

- $112.00 13d 2h 7m
Heligoland, Scott#5, 1 2Sh, MH, Reprint, SCV=$125

Heligoland, Scott#5, 1 2Sh, MH, Reprint, SCV=$125

- $6.00 16d 23h 22m
Heligoland 1867 Postal Card

Heligoland 1867 Postal Card

- $33.00 18d 14h 50m
Heligoland Helgoland 1877 2 1 2f 3 pf Error and no Gum S0989

Heligoland Helgoland 1877 2 1 2f 3 pf Error and no Gum S0989

- $35.00 20d 22h 53m
Heligoland Scott 5 NH    [ID#345343]

Heligoland Scott 5 NH [ID#345343]

- $255.00 21d 1h 45m
Heligoland 2 F-VF Mint Hinged

Heligoland 2 F-VF Mint Hinged

- $47.00 22d 59m
Heligoland 6 F-VF Used

Heligoland 6 F-VF Used

- $120.00 23d 22h 29m
HELIGOLAND Scott 21 pane of 10 2 1 2d   20pf 1888 MNH** stamps hinged selvage

HELIGOLAND Scott 21 pane of 10 2 1 2d 20pf 1888 MNH** stamps hinged selvage

- $125.00 25d 17h 58m
Heligoland 1876 Unused 3pf Grn Red Stamp SC#20 Coat of Arms VF

Heligoland 1876 Unused 3pf Grn Red Stamp SC#20 Coat of Arms VF

- $59.97 25d 21h 57m
Heligoland 2 F-VF Mint Hinged

Heligoland 2 F-VF Mint Hinged

- $29.95 27d 2h 53m

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    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.

     

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    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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