19th Century: Unused

US 619 * (1925) 5c - MNH - Grade: VF XF(3 4J)0-1-0	-	$40.00	32m
US 619 * (1925) 5c - MNH - Grade: VF XF(3 4J)0-0-0	-	$45.00	33m
US 656 * (1929) 2c - MNH - Grade: FVF0-0-0 PAIR	-	$31.00	36m
1898 Sc 286 Trans-Miss MHR plate no. single CV $60	-	$46.00	48m
1894 Sc 246 MH OG plate no. 31B single	-	$32.85	48m
1894 Sc 253 MH OG part imprint single CV $125	-	$57.75	48m
1893 Sc 231 Columbian 2c MNH OG FVF single	-	$39.00	48m
1898 Sc 286 Trans-Miss MOG plate number single	-	$47.00	48m
1898 Sc 286 Trans-Miss MLH plate no. single CV $60	-	$47.00	48m
1893 Columbian 6c Scott 235 MH CV $90	-	$33.00	48m
1898 Trans-Miss Sc 285 MH OG plate no. single	-	$47.00	48m
1898 Sc 286 Trans-Miss MLH OG full imprint single	-	$33.75	48m
Columbian 1893 Sc 233 MXLH FVF CV $65	-	$55.75	48m
1893 Sc 235 Columbian 6¢ MH CV $80	-	$34.00	48m
1893 Sc 231 Columbian MNH OG single $60	-	$39.00	48m
1895 Sc 268 MH plate no. 447T single CV $60	-	$42.00	48m
1895 Sc 265 MNH FVF plate no. 111L single CV $165	-	$47.00	48m
1895 Sc 267 MNH plate no. 471T with INITIALS	-	$67.75	48m
#229 MINT-XLH 1890 90c ORANGE ~ PERF 12 KEY-TO-SET	-	$318.75	1h 2m
US #1 BLOCK OF 6 MINT WITH PFC RARE MULTIPLE	-	$13,500.00	1h 4m
#235 VF MNH OG-6¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE-WELL CENTERED COPY (REM #235-972)	-	$145.00	1h 32m
BR109 # 210 MINT HINGED	1	$5.00	5h 43m
BR136 # 209 MINT HINGED	-	$20.00	5h 43m
BR142 # 213 MINT BUT NO GUM	1	$3.00	5h 44m
BR165 # 223 MINT HINGED	1	$9.00	5h 44m
BR168 # 147 MINT HINGED	-	$30.00	5h 44m
33 used catalog $300.00	-	$97.00	7h 46m
86 used scarce grill catalog $550.00	-	$129.00	7h 54m
78 used catalog $250.00	-	$63.00	7h 56m
US mint stamps in circuit book lot	-	$329.00	8h 19m
237 Mint catalog $150.00	-	$42.00	8h 38m
momen: US Stamps #102 Mint NG PSE Graded SUP-98	-	$1,495.00	8h 42m
momen: US Stamps #217 Mint OG Imprint Copy	-	$175.00	8h 43m
momen: US Stamps #229 Mint OG VF	-	$495.00	8h 43m
momen: US Stamps #231 "Broken Hat" MNH OG PSE Graded 85	-	$295.00	8h 43m
momen: US Stamps #237 Mint OG NH F VF	-	$225.00	8h 44m
momen: US Stamps #237 Mint OG NH F VF	-	$185.00	8h 44m
momen: US Stamps #237 Mint OG NH VF	-	$195.00	8h 44m

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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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