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1955 UN 10th Anniversary Poster Stamp

1955 UN 10th Anniversary Poster Stamp

- $0.99 42m
AIA - Fire Prevention Week Poster Stamp

AIA - Fire Prevention Week Poster Stamp

- $0.99 43m
Argentina 1910 Mendoza Province 25c Revenue Stamp

Argentina 1910 Mendoza Province 25c Revenue Stamp

1 $0.99 43m
Argentina 1910 Mendoza Province 5c Revenue Stamp

Argentina 1910 Mendoza Province 5c Revenue Stamp

1 $0.99 43m
Argentina 1912 Mendoza Province 1P Revenue Stamp

Argentina 1912 Mendoza Province 1P Revenue Stamp

1 $0.99 43m
Argentina 1912 Mendoza Province 25c Revenue Stamp

Argentina 1912 Mendoza Province 25c Revenue Stamp

1 $0.99 43m
Argentina 1912 Mendoza Province 30c Revenue Stamp

Argentina 1912 Mendoza Province 30c Revenue Stamp

- $0.99 43m
Argentina 1912 Mendoza Province 50c Revenue Stamp

Argentina 1912 Mendoza Province 50c Revenue Stamp

- $0.99 43m
Argentina 1914 Mendoza Province 25c Revenue Stamp

Argentina 1914 Mendoza Province 25c Revenue Stamp

- $0.99 43m
Bernera 1979 GB Local Post Wright Brothers CTO Pane

Bernera 1979 GB Local Post Wright Brothers CTO Pane

1 $0.99 43m
CHARTER AMENDMENT #3 Political Campaign Label

CHARTER AMENDMENT #3 Political Campaign Label

- $0.99 43m
China (PRC)-1989  - Painting Philatelic Souvenir

China (PRC)-1989 - Painting Philatelic Souvenir

- $0.99 43m
Colorado River Mail Run IFSC 1973 Local Post Cover

Colorado River Mail Run IFSC 1973 Local Post Cover

- $0.99 43m
Colorado River Mail Run IFSC 1973 Local Post Cover

Colorado River Mail Run IFSC 1973 Local Post Cover

- $0.99 43m
Davaar 1969 GB Local Post Venice Painting Used

Davaar 1969 GB Local Post Venice Painting Used

1 $0.99 43m
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION - Minot,  ND Political Label

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION - Minot, ND Political Label

- $0.99 43m
Denmark - Red Cross Greeting Card

Denmark - Red Cross Greeting Card

- $0.99 43m
Ethiopia 1936 Unissued Red Cross Semi-Postal Stamps

Ethiopia 1936 Unissued Red Cross Semi-Postal Stamps

- $0.99 44m
Ethiopia 1977 Charity Souvenir Sheet

Ethiopia 1977 Charity Souvenir Sheet

- $0.99 44m
Eynhallow 1974 GB Local Post Scouts Fruits

Eynhallow 1974 GB Local Post Scouts Fruits

- $0.99 44m
France 1912 WWI Red Cross Stamp

France 1912 WWI Red Cross Stamp

3 $2.13 44m
France 1949 PTT 10f Employee Training Stamp

France 1949 PTT 10f Employee Training Stamp

- $0.99 44m
France 1950 PTT 12f Employee Training Stamp

France 1950 PTT 12f Employee Training Stamp

- $0.99 44m
France 1950 PTT 30f Employee Training Stamp

France 1950 PTT 30f Employee Training Stamp

- $0.99 44m
GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Centenary Printing Sample

GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Centenary Printing Sample

- $0.99 44m
GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Black

GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Black

- $0.99 44m
GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Blue

GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Blue

- $0.99 44m
GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Green

GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Green

- $0.99 44m
GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Red

GB 1955 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Red

- $0.99 44m
GB 1958 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Dark

GB 1958 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Dark

- $0.99 45m
GB 1958 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Green

GB 1958 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Green

- $0.99 45m
GB 1958 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Light

GB 1958 Thomas De La Rue Printing Sample - Light

- $0.99 45m
GB 1975 NORTHWEST SHOWPEX Philatelic Souvenir

GB 1975 NORTHWEST SHOWPEX Philatelic Souvenir

- $0.99 45m
GB 1982 Exeter Philatelic Souvenir - Ships

GB 1982 Exeter Philatelic Souvenir - Ships

- $0.99 45m
India 1970 Red Cross Lottery Tickets

India 1970 Red Cross Lottery Tickets

1 $0.99 45m
KID CITY (NY) Faux Stamp Indicia

KID CITY (NY) Faux Stamp Indicia

- $0.99 46m
1940s Norway Animal Protection League

1940s Norway Animal Protection League

- $7.00 47m
LOOK NO HANDS Inverted Jenny Spoof

LOOK NO HANDS Inverted Jenny Spoof

- $0.99 47m

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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