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Australia 1931 KS 2d - Plates 1-4 - BLOCKS of 4 - Mint

Australia 1931 KS 2d - Plates 1-4 - BLOCKS of 4 - Mint

7 $15.01 55m
Australia 1931 KS 2d - Plates 5-8 - BLOCKS of 4 - Mint

Australia 1931 KS 2d - Plates 5-8 - BLOCKS of 4 - Mint

5 $13.54 57m
1932 Harbour Bridge 3d - Plate 1 - BLOCK of 4 - Mint

1932 Harbour Bridge 3d - Plate 1 - BLOCK of 4 - Mint

7 $14.16 1h
1932 Harbour Bridge 3d - Plate 2 - BLOCK of 4 - Mint

1932 Harbour Bridge 3d - Plate 2 - BLOCK of 4 - Mint

6 $4.54 1h 2m
1932 Harbour Bridge 3d - Plate 3 - BLOCK of 4 - Mint

1932 Harbour Bridge 3d - Plate 3 - BLOCK of 4 - Mint

8 $7.33 1h 4m
1932 Harbour Bridge 3d - Plate 4 - BLOCK of 4 - Mint

1932 Harbour Bridge 3d - Plate 4 - BLOCK of 4 - Mint

8 $14.32 1h 5m
AUST. 1968 5C FAMOUS AUSTRALIANS BOOKLET PANES MNH

AUST. 1968 5C FAMOUS AUSTRALIANS BOOKLET PANES MNH

- $9.00 2h 35m
AUSTRALIA: 1958 5½d War Memorial blk(6) with variety

AUSTRALIA: 1958 5½d War Memorial blk(6) with variety

- $21.99 14h 54m
AUSTRALIA 1934 1 6- Airmail ASH Imprint Pair MNH MLH

AUSTRALIA 1934 1 6- Airmail ASH Imprint Pair MNH MLH

- $24.95 15h 41m
AUSTRALIA Antarctica Mint NH Stamps High CV $$$$

AUSTRALIA Antarctica Mint NH Stamps High CV $$$$

13 $26.50 1d 6h 4m
Australia Scott #65  Unused Strip of 3 (See Description

Australia Scott #65 Unused Strip of 3 (See Description

1 $6.25 1d 9h 39m
Australia Scott #OB37  Unused Strip of 2 (See Descript

Australia Scott #OB37 Unused Strip of 2 (See Descript

- $19.95 1d 9h 41m
1971 Christmas Block of 25 MUH

1971 Christmas Block of 25 MUH

1 $27.93 1d 18h 9m
AUSTRALIA SG 121 2D  AIR PLATE 6 CORNER PAIR VFU

AUSTRALIA SG 121 2D AIR PLATE 6 CORNER PAIR VFU

- $3.00 1d 23h 6m
AUSTRALIA SG 164 1 2D KANGAROO PAIR P13.5 X 14 MVLH

AUSTRALIA SG 164 1 2D KANGAROO PAIR P13.5 X 14 MVLH

- $2.00 1d 23h 6m
AUSTRALIA SG 228D 1 2DKANGAROO COIL BLK 8 MNH

AUSTRALIA SG 228D 1 2DKANGAROO COIL BLK 8 MNH

- $5.00 2d 1h 15m
AUSTRALIA 1953 SCOUTING x9

AUSTRALIA 1953 SCOUTING x9

$4.95 2d 8h 55m
Australia-2008 Megafauna Gutter Strip MNH

Australia-2008 Megafauna Gutter Strip MNH

- $5.50 2d 9h 41m
YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS MINIATURE SHEET - FINE USED.

YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS MINIATURE SHEET - FINE USED.

- $0.99 2d 15h 22m
AUSTRALIA 1935 JUBILEE 2D GUTTER BLK OF 6 MNH

AUSTRALIA 1935 JUBILEE 2D GUTTER BLK OF 6 MNH

- $5.00 2d 17h 26m
AUSTRALIA 1938 2D NSW CENTENARY PAIR MNH

AUSTRALIA 1938 2D NSW CENTENARY PAIR MNH

- $0.99 2d 17h 26m
AUSTRALIA SG 161 2D SOUTH AUST CENT BLK 4 MNH

AUSTRALIA SG 161 2D SOUTH AUST CENT BLK 4 MNH

- $2.00 2d 17h 26m
AUSTRALIA SG 48 1 2D GEORGE V PAIR MNH

AUSTRALIA SG 48 1 2D GEORGE V PAIR MNH

- $7.00 2d 17h 27m
Australia 171,  173,  175,  175b imprint blocks 4 mnh

Australia 171, 173, 175, 175b imprint blocks 4 mnh

- $9.99 2d 18h 59m
AUSTRALIA 1935 2D JUBILEE PLATE 3 BOTT. RIGHT BLK 4 MNH

AUSTRALIA 1935 2D JUBILEE PLATE 3 BOTT. RIGHT BLK 4 MNH

- $3.00 2d 22h 23m
AUSTRALIA J52 NH MARGINAL BLOCK OF 4 POSTAGE DUE

AUSTRALIA J52 NH MARGINAL BLOCK OF 4 POSTAGE DUE

- $4.95 3d 9h 8m
AUST. 33C 150TH ANNIV. STH AUST GUTTER BLK 4 MNH

AUST. 33C 150TH ANNIV. STH AUST GUTTER BLK 4 MNH

1 $2.00 3d 15h 1m
AUSTRALIA 1971 CHRISTMAS SET OF 7 MNH * NICE

AUSTRALIA 1971 CHRISTMAS SET OF 7 MNH * NICE

- $5.00 3d 15h 1m
AUSTRALIA 2 6 ABORIGINE (35) ALL APPEAR NO WMK** VFU

AUSTRALIA 2 6 ABORIGINE (35) ALL APPEAR NO WMK** VFU

- $9.99 3d 15h 2m
AUSTRALIA 1935 2D JUBILEE IMPRINT PAIR MVLH

AUSTRALIA 1935 2D JUBILEE IMPRINT PAIR MVLH

- $2.00 3d 15h 26m
AUSTRALIA SG 156 2D JUBILEE PLATE 2 BLK 4 MNH

AUSTRALIA SG 156 2D JUBILEE PLATE 2 BLK 4 MNH

- $3.00 3d 15h 26m
AUSTRALIA SG 228D 1 2D KANGAROO COIL BLK 30 MNH NICE **

AUSTRALIA SG 228D 1 2D KANGAROO COIL BLK 30 MNH NICE **

- $9.00 3d 15h 26m
AUSTRALIA 1935 2D JUBILEE IMPRINT PAIR SUPERB. MNH

AUSTRALIA 1935 2D JUBILEE IMPRINT PAIR SUPERB. MNH

- $3.00 3d 15h 43m
AUSTRALIA 1935 2DJUBILEE PLATE 6 BLK 4 MNH

AUSTRALIA 1935 2DJUBILEE PLATE 6 BLK 4 MNH

- $4.00 3d 15h 43m
22c WALTZING MATILDA - BLOCK OF 25 MUH

22c WALTZING MATILDA - BLOCK OF 25 MUH

- $6.28 3d 16h 10m
AUSTRALIAN PAINTINGS SPECIMEN PACK - MUH

AUSTRALIAN PAINTINGS SPECIMEN PACK - MUH

- $4.18 3d 16h 14m
MARINE LIFE - SERIES 1  POST OFFICE PACK  MUH

MARINE LIFE - SERIES 1 POST OFFICE PACK MUH

1 $1.39 3d 16h 20m
MARINE LIFE - SERIES 2 POST OFFICE PACK  - MUH

MARINE LIFE - SERIES 2 POST OFFICE PACK - MUH

- $1.39 3d 16h 24m

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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