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BEGINNER PACKET OF 150 UNITED STATES AIR MAIL STAMPS

BEGINNER PACKET OF 150 UNITED STATES AIR MAIL STAMPS

 $15.00 41m
2 Cent Stamps - George Washington - United States 2 Lot

2 Cent Stamps - George Washington - United States 2 Lot

 - $0.25 1h 16m
Lot of 103 UNITED STATES STAMPS , USED HINGED, LH GREAT

Lot of 103 UNITED STATES STAMPS , USED HINGED, LH GREAT

 1 $0.99 1h 56m
SCOTT 688, UNITED STATES MINT NEVER HINGED STAMP, 2 CNT

SCOTT 688, UNITED STATES MINT NEVER HINGED STAMP, 2 CNT

 1 $0.99 2h 16m
Lot of 5 U.S. Unused United States Airmail Stamps

Lot of 5 U.S. Unused United States Airmail Stamps

 - $46.00 2h 23m
US POSTAGE STAMPS UNITED STATES 1861-1963 USED LOT 610

US POSTAGE STAMPS UNITED STATES 1861-1963 USED LOT 610

 $173.09 2h 25m
Disney 101 102 dalmatians stamps United States US dogs

Disney 101 102 dalmatians stamps United States US dogs

 $7.00 2h 38m
Disney stamps United States Tinker Bell Peter Pan MINT

Disney stamps United States Tinker Bell Peter Pan MINT

 $7.00 2h 38m
astronomy United States stamps Aurora Borealis Polar li

astronomy United States stamps Aurora Borealis Polar li

 $5.00 2h 38m
SCOTT 70, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWENTY FOUR CENT

SCOTT 70, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWENTY FOUR CENT

 5 $8.55 3h 15m
SCOTT 77, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIFTEEN CENT

SCOTT 77, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIFTEEN CENT

 7 $7.50 3h 18m
SCOTT 93, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWO CENT BLACK

SCOTT 93, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWO CENT BLACK

 4 $3.25 3h 22m
SCOTT 153, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWENTY FOUR CENT

SCOTT 153, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWENTY FOUR CENT

4 $6.69 3h 24m
United States, #921 MNH. Lot of 100 stamps

United States, #921 MNH. Lot of 100 stamps

 $15.00 3h 47m
SCOTT 617, UNITED STATES MINT NEVER HINGED STAMP, ONE C

SCOTT 617, UNITED STATES MINT NEVER HINGED STAMP, ONE C

 2 $0.99 3h 47m
SCOTT 296, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FOUR CENT

SCOTT 296, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FOUR CENT

 1 $0.99 3h 52m
SCOTT 573, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIVE DOLLAR

SCOTT 573, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIVE DOLLAR

 5 $3.25 3h 55m
1852 United States "Pittsburgh P.O." Cinderella Stamp

1852 United States "Pittsburgh P.O." Cinderella Stamp

 $4.00 4h 51m
FIRST UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMPS WASHINGTON FRANKLIN

FIRST UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMPS WASHINGTON FRANKLIN

 - $0.99 5h 4m
James Baldwin United States STAMP SHEET (Pane) - MINT

James Baldwin United States STAMP SHEET (Pane) - MINT

 - $9.95 5h 46m
Moss Hart United States STAMP SHEET (Pane) - MINT

Moss Hart United States STAMP SHEET (Pane) - MINT

 - $9.95 5h 50m
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial United States STAMP SHEET

Lewis & Clark Bicentennial United States STAMP SHEET

- $9.95 5h 59m
2004 Olympics Games Athens - United States STAMP SHEET

2004 Olympics Games Athens - United States STAMP SHEET

- $9.95 6h 5m
3500 - New, $.44 United States Postage Stamps 4 Sale

3500 - New, $.44 United States Postage Stamps 4 Sale

 8 $1,275.00 6h 33m
1879 United States "Boomtown Dispatch Stamp" Cinderella

1879 United States "Boomtown Dispatch Stamp" Cinderella

 - $1.75 10h 19m
UNITED STATES 1936 STAMP EXHIBITION LABELS (4)

UNITED STATES 1936 STAMP EXHIBITION LABELS (4)

 - $14.95 13h 32m
UNITED STATES 1950 ASDA STAMP SHOW LABELS (3)

UNITED STATES 1950 ASDA STAMP SHOW LABELS (3)

 - $9.95 13h 33m
36 united states stamps, unused. read full list

36 united states stamps, unused. read full list

 - $20.00 14h 11m
United States stamp 2007 Movie Star Wars WS29632

United States stamp 2007 Movie Star Wars WS29632

 $13.53 14h 29m
United States stamp 2007 Paintings WS29905

United States stamp 2007 Paintings WS29905

 $17.65 14h 30m
United States stamp 2006 Birds Insects Animals WS29550

United States stamp 2006 Birds Insects Animals WS29550

 $8.82 14h 30m
UNITED STATES STAMP 5.00 OFFICIAL MNH

UNITED STATES STAMP 5.00 OFFICIAL MNH

 - $0.99 15h 22m
Beautiful Lot of United States Used Off Paper Stamps

Beautiful Lot of United States Used Off Paper Stamps

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 $9.99
$14.99		 15h 27m
United States stamp 1995 Caroussel horses Game WS30493

United States stamp 1995 Caroussel horses Game WS30493

 $12.94 16h 17m
1976 Book of Stamps Philatelic History United States VG

1976 Book of Stamps Philatelic History United States VG

 $75.00 16h 46m
1851 United States US Impref Reproduction Set Stamps

1851 United States US Impref Reproduction Set Stamps

 1 $0.99 16h 56m

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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