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SG. D2. R2 (1) s. 1d carmine. A fine mounted mint example overprinted SPECIMEN.

SG. D2. R2 (1) s. 1d carmine. A fine mounted mint example overprinted SPECIMEN.

2 $3.48 7h 28m
SG. D8. R8 (2) s. 1 - Deep Bright Blue. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. D8. R8 (2) s. 1 - Deep Bright Blue. A fine mounted mint example.

11 $26.16 7h 41m
1982 5p & 10p POSTAGE DUE COVER. SG D94 & 95

1982 5p & 10p POSTAGE DUE COVER. SG D94 & 95

- $7.89 8h 36m
1924 2 6 POSTAGE DUE SIDEWAYS-INVERTED WMK. SG D18Wi

1924 2 6 POSTAGE DUE SIDEWAYS-INVERTED WMK. SG D18Wi

- $79.04 9h 39m
1915 1 - BRIGHT BLUE POSTAGE DUE SIDEWAYS WMK. SG D8

1915 1 - BRIGHT BLUE POSTAGE DUE SIDEWAYS WMK. SG D8

- $39.52 9h 48m
Great Britain 1973   postage due Mi nr 86 - 5 Pound MNH

Great Britain 1973 postage due Mi nr 86 - 5 Pound MNH

- $16.00 14h 32m
POSTAGE DUE PAIR OF 1d on paper KENSINGTON CANCEL 8 MR 16

POSTAGE DUE PAIR OF 1d on paper KENSINGTON CANCEL 8 MR 16

- $1.56 16h 23m
OFFICIAL. 1888. 1 sh. green. AFA #52 $ 283

OFFICIAL. 1888. 1 sh. green. AFA #52 $ 283

5 $21.49 16h 52m
OFFICIAL. 1902. 1 2 d. darkgreen. AFA #69 $ 250

OFFICIAL. 1902. 1 2 d. darkgreen. AFA #69 $ 250

5 $19.09 16h 53m
SWITZERLAND.1930 COVER TO UK WITH P.DUES AND 3 1 2d SRTIKE.

SWITZERLAND.1930 COVER TO UK WITH P.DUES AND 3 1 2d SRTIKE.

3 $2.69 16h 54m
2 POSTAGE DUE STAMPS (1d + 2d) 1936 - 37 GREAT BRITAIN

2 POSTAGE DUE STAMPS (1d + 2d) 1936 - 37 GREAT BRITAIN

- $3.94 17h
A BLOCK OF 60,  1970s,  10p RED POSTAGE DUE,  USED,  NEAT POSTMARKS

A BLOCK OF 60, 1970s, 10p RED POSTAGE DUE, USED, NEAT POSTMARKS

1 $1.56 17h 56m
GREAT BRITAIN QEII Dues Set ScJ79-91 SGD77-89 NH cv£40

GREAT BRITAIN QEII Dues Set ScJ79-91 SGD77-89 NH cv£40

- $30.00 18h 14m
1921-1925 postcards with Postage Due Stamps and To Pay Marks etc -see scans

1921-1925 postcards with Postage Due Stamps and To Pay Marks etc -see scans

- $2.77 18h 27m
1970-1977 10 Different Postage Dues to £1.00 Mounted Mint Mint Hinged- see scan

1970-1977 10 Different Postage Dues to £1.00 Mounted Mint Mint Hinged- see scan

- $1.56 18h 27m
SgD16,  5d brownish cinnamon,  fine used. Cat £45.

SgD16, 5d brownish cinnamon, fine used. Cat £45.

- $20.53 18h 43m
GB POSTAGE DUE 1906 PPC TORQUAY...FINSBURY PARK TWICE

GB POSTAGE DUE 1906 PPC TORQUAY...FINSBURY PARK TWICE

- $29.24 18h 47m
SGD71 4d Blue Postage Due U M Corner Marginal Block 30

SGD71 4d Blue Postage Due U M Corner Marginal Block 30

- $15.81 1d 37m
SGD71 4d Blue Postage Due U M Marginal Block 15

SGD71 4d Blue Postage Due U M Marginal Block 15

- $7.00 1d 37m
GB 1963 £1 Black yellow Postage Due Block of 16 used

GB 1963 £1 Black yellow Postage Due Block of 16 used

- $92.46 1d 8h 19m
Guernsey Postage Dues,  2 Sets + 1 Part Set,  Mint

Guernsey Postage Dues, 2 Sets + 1 Part Set, Mint

1 $1.56 1d 9h 21m
SG D14 3d B24 Control Strip superb u m B24 control

SG D14 3d B24 Control Strip superb u m B24 control

- $15.81 1d 9h 33m
SG D14 3d B24 Control Strip (centre stamp m m)

SG D14 3d B24 Control Strip (centre stamp m m)

- $25.29 1d 9h 47m
1991 Guildford : Cirencester;Insufficiently Paid Cachet

1991 Guildford : Cirencester;Insufficiently Paid Cachet

- $1.56 1d 11h 52m
1991 Diss Norfolk to Cirencester; Postage Due Cachet

1991 Diss Norfolk to Cirencester; Postage Due Cachet

- $3.16 1d 12h 5m
1970 1 - & 2 6 STERLING POSTAGE DUE COVER. SG D65 & D74

1970 1 - & 2 6 STERLING POSTAGE DUE COVER. SG D65 & D74

- $39.52 1d 12h 30m
1931 5d Brownish cinnamon postage due stamp fine used SG D16.

1931 5d Brownish cinnamon postage due stamp fine used SG D16.

- $30.81 1d 12h 46m
UK LONDON 1992 AIR MAIL TO INDIA POSTAGE DUE COVER 20524

UK LONDON 1992 AIR MAIL TO INDIA POSTAGE DUE COVER 20524

- $9.09 1d 12h 47m
GB 1936 KE8 POSTAGE DUE 2 6 SGD26 FU BLOCK of 6 cv £72

GB 1936 KE8 POSTAGE DUE 2 6 SGD26 FU BLOCK of 6 cv £72

- $25.29 1d 13h 44m
U.K. Postage due Issues,  2 issues in Pairs,  MNH.

U.K. Postage due Issues, 2 issues in Pairs, MNH.

- $9.00 1d 14h 44m
1954-5 ½d-2 6 TUDOR CROWN WMK POSTAGE DUE SET. D40-45

1954-5 ½d-2 6 TUDOR CROWN WMK POSTAGE DUE SET. D40-45

- $118.55 1d 15h 27m
GB Postage Due part set to 1 Shilling Very Good MNH

GB Postage Due part set to 1 Shilling Very Good MNH

2 $3.08 1d 17h
GB GREAT BRITAIN GV R CYPHER d1-d9 POSTAGE DUES F USED

GB GREAT BRITAIN GV R CYPHER d1-d9 POSTAGE DUES F USED

- $15.79 1d 17h 57m
GB GREAT BRITAIN GV R CYPHER d1-d9 POSTAGE DUES MINT

GB GREAT BRITAIN GV R CYPHER d1-d9 POSTAGE DUES MINT

- $63.21 1d 17h 59m
GB GREAT BRITAIN GV D17 POSTAGE DUE INVERTED WMK USED

GB GREAT BRITAIN GV D17 POSTAGE DUE INVERTED WMK USED

1 $23.69 1d 17h 59m
GB GREAT BRITAIN GV  d16 POSTAGE DUE FINE STAMP L M MINT

GB GREAT BRITAIN GV d16 POSTAGE DUE FINE STAMP L M MINT

- $31.00 1d 18h
GB GREAT BRITAIN E8R d19-d26 GOOD USED SET

GB GREAT BRITAIN E8R d19-d26 GOOD USED SET

- $47.41 1d 18h 1m
GB GREAT BRITAIN E8R D19-25 M MINT D26 USED POSTAGE DUES

GB GREAT BRITAIN E8R D19-25 M MINT D26 USED POSTAGE DUES

- $47.41 1d 18h 2m

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    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.

     

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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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