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Tuvalu (Nanumea) Scott # 46,  $2 souv. sheet of 2 (1986) Queen Mother,  MNH

Tuvalu (Nanumea) Scott # 46, $2 souv. sheet of 2 (1986) Queen Mother, MNH

1 $0.25 35m
Tuvalu (Nanumea) Scott # 47,  $4 souv. sheet of 2 (1986) Queen Mother,  MNH

Tuvalu (Nanumea) Scott # 47, $4 souv. sheet of 2 (1986) Queen Mother, MNH

- $0.99 36m
Tuvalu Scott #271-274,  set of 4 (1984) Classic Automobiles,  MNH

Tuvalu Scott #271-274, set of 4 (1984) Classic Automobiles, MNH

- $0.99 37m
Tuvalu Scott #381-382,  set of 2 pairs (1986) Royal Wedding,  MNH

Tuvalu Scott #381-382, set of 2 pairs (1986) Royal Wedding, MNH

- $0.75 38m
Tuvalu Used Selection $60.65 SCV

Tuvalu Used Selection $60.65 SCV

- $17.00 43m
Dogs Of Tuvalu MINT NEVER HINGED 8 Stamps 4 pairs

Dogs Of Tuvalu MINT NEVER HINGED 8 Stamps 4 pairs

- $5.00 2h 53m
Tuvalu 37 NH VF with a SCV $ 20.00

Tuvalu 37 NH VF with a SCV $ 20.00

- $6.95 2h 58m
Tuvalu 43-5 MNH Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee,  Royalty

Tuvalu 43-5 MNH Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, Royalty

- $6.00 6h 21m
Tuvalu Diana Royalty Stamp B49

Tuvalu Diana Royalty Stamp B49

- $8.00 6h 58m
Tuvalu 1991 Christmas. Dancing Girls opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1991 Christmas. Dancing Girls opt Specimen

- $15.00 7h 54m
Tuvalu 1991 Second World War Ships opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1991 Second World War Ships opt Specimen

- $15.00 7h 54m
Tuvalu 1991 Endangered Marine Life turtles

Tuvalu 1991 Endangered Marine Life turtles

- $9.00 7h 54m
Tuvalu 1991 Insects

Tuvalu 1991 Insects

- $9.00 7h 54m
Tuvalu 1991 Insects opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1991 Insects opt Specimen

- $15.00 7h 54m
Tuvalu 1991 Sea Shells opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1991 Sea Shells opt Specimen

- $9.00 7h 54m
TUVALU 1979 4 SHEETS MNH

TUVALU 1979 4 SHEETS MNH

- $1.00 8h 33m
Tuvalu 1990 Christmas opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1990 Christmas opt Specimen

- $6.00 8h 35m
Tuvalu 1990 Flowers

Tuvalu 1990 Flowers

- $4.00 8h 35m
Tuvalu 1990 Flowers opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1990 Flowers opt Specimen

- $6.00 8h 35m
Tuvalu 1990 150 Anniv of Penny Black opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1990 150 Anniv of Penny Black opt Specimen

- $9.00 8h 36m
Tuvalu 1990 Tropical Trees opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1990 Tropical Trees opt Specimen

- $13.00 8h 36m
Tuvalu 1989 Christmas opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1989 Christmas opt Specimen

- $6.00 9h 10m
Tuvalu 1989 Nivaga II Ship MS

Tuvalu 1989 Nivaga II Ship MS

- $4.00 9h 10m
Tuvalu 1989 Nivaga II Ship MS opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1989 Nivaga II Ship MS opt Specimen

- $6.00 9h 10m
Tuvalu 1989 Coral Reef Life MS opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1989 Coral Reef Life MS opt Specimen

- $12.00 9h 11m
Tuvalu 1989 Fungi opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1989 Fungi opt Specimen

- $9.00 9h 11m
Tuvalu 1989 Coral Reef Life opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1989 Coral Reef Life opt Specimen

- $12.00 9h 39m
1984 Tuvalu Railway Cover 125

1984 Tuvalu Railway Cover 125

- $5.00 10h 22m
1994 Tuvalu World Football Cup Cover 125

1994 Tuvalu World Football Cup Cover 125

- $8.00 10h 24m
1994 Tuvalu World Football Map Cover 125

1994 Tuvalu World Football Map Cover 125

- $5.00 10h 24m
Tuvalu 1988 Christmas opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1988 Christmas opt Specimen

- $3.00 11h 18m
Tuvalu 1988 10th Anniv of Independence. Queen

Tuvalu 1988 10th Anniv of Independence. Queen

- $4.00 11h 19m
Tuvalu 1988 Independence Queen opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1988 Independence Queen opt Specimen

- $6.00 11h 19m
Tuvalu 1988 10th Anniv of Independence 4MS Queen

Tuvalu 1988 10th Anniv of Independence 4MS Queen

- $7.00 11h 19m
Tuvalu 1988 Independence Queen 4 MS opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1988 Independence Queen 4 MS opt Specimen

- $9.00 11h 19m
Tuvalu 1988 Fungi

Tuvalu 1988 Fungi

- $3.00 11h 20m
Tuvalu 1988 Fungi opt Specimen

Tuvalu 1988 Fungi opt Specimen

- $6.00 11h 20m
Tuvalu 1988 Red Cross

Tuvalu 1988 Red Cross

- $3.00 11h 20m

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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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