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Wallis's Royal Chronological Tables of English History

Wallis's Royal Chronological Tables of English History

- $20.99 48m
GB - 1984 Cattle - Presentation Pack

GB - 1984 Cattle - Presentation Pack

- $2.45 4h 5m
GB 1994 CHANNEL TUNNEL FRENCH   UK PRESENTATION PACK

GB 1994 CHANNEL TUNNEL FRENCH UK PRESENTATION PACK

- $15.79 4h 49m
GB 1994 GREETINGS MESSAGES PRESENTATION PACK G3

GB 1994 GREETINGS MESSAGES PRESENTATION PACK G3

- $11.05 4h 49m
GB 1994 POSTCARDS  PRESENTATION PACK 246 SG:1815-1819

GB 1994 POSTCARDS PRESENTATION PACK 246 SG:1815-1819

- $2.69 4h 49m
GB 1994 FOUR SEASONS SUMMER  PRESENTATION PACK 250

GB 1994 FOUR SEASONS SUMMER PRESENTATION PACK 250

- $2.77 4h 49m
GB 1994 GOLF  PRESENTATION PACK 249

GB 1994 GOLF PRESENTATION PACK 249

- $2.53 4h 49m
GB 1994 D Day PRESENTATION PACK 248

GB 1994 D Day PRESENTATION PACK 248

- $2.77 4h 49m
GB 1999 ROYAL WEDDING  PRESENTATION PACK MO1

GB 1999 ROYAL WEDDING PRESENTATION PACK MO1

- $1.79 6h 50m
GB 1999 TRAVELLERS  TALE  PRESENTATION PACK 295

GB 1999 TRAVELLERS TALE PRESENTATION PACK 295

- $2.28 6h 50m
GB 1999 CITIZENS TALE  PRESENTATION PACK 300

GB 1999 CITIZENS TALE PRESENTATION PACK 300

- $2.28 6h 50m
2005 Presentation Pack No 372 Trooping the Colour

2005 Presentation Pack No 372 Trooping the Colour

- $9.09 7h 9m
GB 1998 PRINCESS DIANA  PRESENTATION PACK

GB 1998 PRINCESS DIANA PRESENTATION PACK

- $4.25 7h 10m
GB 1998 EUROPA FESTIVALS   PRESENTATION PACK 290

GB 1998 EUROPA FESTIVALS PRESENTATION PACK 290

- $2.48 7h 10m
2006 Presentation Pack No 389 Christmas

2006 Presentation Pack No 389 Christmas

- $11.06 7h 20m
1969 Concorde First Flight Presentation Pack

1969 Concorde First Flight Presentation Pack

- $9.41 7h 24m
GB 1979  Christmas Pres Pack no 113

GB 1979 Christmas Pres Pack no 113

- $1.44 7h 28m
GB 1979  Derby Pres Pack no 109

GB 1979 Derby Pres Pack no 109

- $1.00 7h 28m
GB 1979  Rowland Hill Pres Pack no 111

GB 1979 Rowland Hill Pres Pack no 111

- $1.00 7h 28m
GB 1979  Year of The Child Pres Pack no 110

GB 1979 Year of The Child Pres Pack no 110

- $1.56 7h 28m
GB 1979 Direct European Elections Pres Pack no 108

GB 1979 Direct European Elections Pres Pack no 108

- $1.00 7h 29m
GB 1979 Spring Flowers Pres Pack no 107

GB 1979 Spring Flowers Pres Pack no 107

- $1.00 7h 29m
GB 1980 British Conductors Pres Pack no 120

GB 1980 British Conductors Pres Pack no 120

- $1.36 7h 29m
GB 1980 Christmas Pres Pack no 122

GB 1980 Christmas Pres Pack no 122

- $1.36 7h 29m
2006 Presentation Pack No 384 World Cup Winners

2006 Presentation Pack No 384 World Cup Winners

- $7.00 7h 29m
GB 1980 Famous Women Pres Pack no 119

GB 1980 Famous Women Pres Pack no 119

- $1.36 7h 29m
GB 1980 London '80' Pres Pack no 117

GB 1980 London '80' Pres Pack no 117

- $1.28 7h 29m
GB 1980 London Landmarks Pres Pack no 118

GB 1980 London Landmarks Pres Pack no 118

- $1.00 7h 29m
GB 1980 Railways Pres Pack no 116

GB 1980 Railways Pres Pack no 116

- $1.44 7h 29m
GB 1980 Sports Pres Pack no 121

GB 1980 Sports Pres Pack no 121

- $1.36 7h 29m
GB 1981 Butterflies Pres Pack no 126

GB 1981 Butterflies Pres Pack no 126

- $1.00 7h 29m
GB 1981 Christmas Pres Pack no 130

GB 1981 Christmas Pres Pack no 130

- $1.56 7h 29m
GB 1981 Duke of Edinburgh's Award Pres Pack no 128

GB 1981 Duke of Edinburgh's Award Pres Pack no 128

- $1.56 7h 29m
GB 1981 Fishing Industry Pres Pack no 129

GB 1981 Fishing Industry Pres Pack no 129

- $1.56 7h 29m
GB 1981 Folklore Pres Pack no 124

GB 1981 Folklore Pres Pack no 124

- $1.56 7h 29m
1995 High Values £3 Definitive Pack No.33

1995 High Values £3 Definitive Pack No.33

- $20.47 7h 29m
GB 1981 National Trust Pres Pack no 127

GB 1981 National Trust Pres Pack no 127

- $1.56 7h 29m
GB 1981 Royal Wedding Pres Pack no 127a

GB 1981 Royal Wedding Pres Pack no 127a

- $1.56 7h 29m

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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