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Isle of Man 212-3 MNH Bishop Thomas Wilson, Ship	-	$1.01	38m
GREAT BRITAIN REGIONALS. CALF OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN SEA MAIL 2 S S 1965 J.F.K.	1	$1.00	39m
Isle of Man 1997 Scott # 113-129 MNH Set	-	$9.98	43m
Isle of Man 201-4 MNH Royal British Legion, Ship, Aircraft, Flags, Flowers	-	$1.00	53m
100 All Different GUERNSEY Stamps *	-	$29.00	1h 22m
Isle of Man 788-92 MNH Motorcycle Racing, Sports	-	$6.00	1h 24m
JERSEY #1281-6 MNH, 2007 SET of MINI-SHEETS, $121+ CE76	-	$47.95	1h 45m
150 Channel Islands All Different Stamps *	-	$29.00	1h 57m
Alderney 1992 Battle of La Hogue	-	$4.00	2h 24m
Alderney 1989 Bastide's Survey. maps	-	$2.00	2h 24m
Alderney 1986 Forts	-	$3.00	2h 24m
Alderney 1985 Airport	-	$4.00	2h 24m
ISLE OF MAN EUROPA SHEETS SC# 260 382 NH	-	$37.99	2h 32m
Isle of Man 1989 Mutiny on the Bounty set Sc# 389-94 NH	-	$4.00	2h 37m
Alderney 2010 Dragonflies insects fauna MNH ** S S SC 367a	-	$6.75	3h 2m
Alderney 2010 Dragonflies insects fauna MNH ** 6v SC 362-367	-	$6.75	3h 3m
Alderney 2010 Battle of Britain military aircraft flight MNH ** S S SC 375	-	$3.74	3h 3m
Alderney 2010 Battle of Britain military aircraft flight MNH ** 6v SC 369 - 374	-	$5.93	3h 3m
Alderney 2011 Birds nature fauna MNH ** S S	-	$5.69	3h 4m
Alderney 2011 Birds nature fauna MNH ** 6v	-	$5.69	3h 4m
Isle of Man 16a (B2) Booklet MNH Architecture	-	$10.00	3h 25m
JERSEY 1978 Europa set in blocks MUH	-	$0.99	3h 31m
Isle of Man 17a (B3) Booklet MNH Horse Tram	-	$17.00	3h 37m
Isle of Man 901-6 Postmen, Postmark	-	$7.55	3h 46m
Guernsey 2011 Royal Wedding 2 SHEETS MNH	-	$8.00	3h 48m
Isle of Man 913-7 MNH Horse Racing, Sports	-	$6.45	4h 7m
Isle of Man 547b Booklet MNH Sailing Ships	-	$2.00	4h 13m
Jersey 1995 United Nations FDC	-	$2.00	4h 42m
Isle of Man 413-7 MNH Edwardian Postcards, Trains, Ship, Horse	-	$4.95	4h 42m
Jersey 1995 Christmas FDC	-	$2.00	4h 42m
Jersey 1993 Christmas FDC	-	$2.00	4h 42m
JERSEY #J1-6 MINT NEVER HINGED 1969 SET of 6!, CV$94.75 -- CN68	-	$29.95	4h 43m
Guernsey 1991 Views £1.30 Booklet pane SG 300a	-	$4.00	4h 50m
Guernsey 1989 Views £1.20 Booklet pane SG 306bb	-	$4.00	4h 50m
Guernsey 1989 Views £1.00 Booklet pane SG 299d	-	$4.00	4h 50m
Guernsey 1988 Views £1.40 Booklet pane SG 306ba	-	$4.00	4h 50m
Guernsey 1988 Views £1.00 Booklet pane SG 299c	-	$4.00	4h 50m
Guernsey 1987 Views £1.30 Booklet pane SG 306a	-	$4.00	4h 50m

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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.

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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