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Australia-1995 Joint with China MNH

Australia-1995 Joint with China MNH

- $0.99 8h 38m
Australia-1997 Dolls& Bears Brisbane show  MNH

Australia-1997 Dolls& Bears Brisbane show MNH

- $7.00 8h 41m
Australia-1998 Butterflies Sheetlet  MNH

Australia-1998 Butterflies Sheetlet MNH

1 $4.00 8h 43m
Australia-2002 Golden Jubilee MS MNH

Australia-2002 Golden Jubilee MS MNH

- $3.00 8h 45m
Australia-1999 Celebrate 2000  MNH Sheetlet

Australia-1999 Celebrate 2000 MNH Sheetlet

- $4.00 8h 47m
Australia-1999 Imperforated Navigators MS MNH

Australia-1999 Imperforated Navigators MS MNH

1 $7.00 8h 48m
Australia-1999 Joint issue with Canada  MNH MS

Australia-1999 Joint issue with Canada MNH MS

1 $3.00 8h 50m
Australia-1999 Joint issue with Ireland    MNH MS

Australia-1999 Joint issue with Ireland MNH MS

- $3.00 8h 51m
Australia-1999 Small Pond   MNH MS

Australia-1999 Small Pond MNH MS

- $2.00 8h 53m
Australia-2000-Christmas MS MNH

Australia-2000-Christmas MS MNH

- $0.99 8h 54m
Australia-2001 Joint Issue with China  MS MNH

Australia-2001 Joint Issue with China MS MNH

- $2.00 8h 56m
Australia-2001 Wild Babies set  MS MNH

Australia-2001 Wild Babies set MS MNH

- $7.00 8h 58m
Australia-1999 Australia 99  MS MNH

Australia-1999 Australia 99 MS MNH

- $3.00 9h 1m
AVIATION IMPERFORATE SHEETS 24 MINI SHEETS 2008 LE 750

AVIATION IMPERFORATE SHEETS 24 MINI SHEETS 2008 LE 750

- $310.00 20h 17m
Australia-1998 Olympic Legends Sheetlet   MNH

Australia-1998 Olympic Legends Sheetlet MNH

- $5.00 1d 40m
Australia-1974  National Stamp week MS

Australia-1974 National Stamp week MS

- $3.00 1d 16h 53m
Australian Souvenir Sheet - National Stamp Week

Australian Souvenir Sheet - National Stamp Week

1 $0.99 1d 17h 44m
Australia Star Wars Stamp Sheet

Australia Star Wars Stamp Sheet

- $24.95 1d 23h 12m
Australia Star Wars Space Stamps

Australia Star Wars Space Stamps

- $30.00 1d 23h 12m
AUST 2000 "VICTORIA CROSS" MINI SHEET---MUH!!!

AUST 2000 "VICTORIA CROSS" MINI SHEET---MUH!!!

1 $0.69 2d 3h 35m
AUST 2000 "VICTORIA CROSS" SE-TENENT FOLDER---MUH!!!

AUST 2000 "VICTORIA CROSS" SE-TENENT FOLDER---MUH!!!

- $0.69 2d 3h 38m
"TREASURES OF THE ARCHIVES" $5.00 CARRINGTON REPRINT

"TREASURES OF THE ARCHIVES" $5.00 CARRINGTON REPRINT

1 $9.99 2d 8h 59m
Australia-2002 The Magic Rainforest  MS MNH

Australia-2002 The Magic Rainforest MS MNH

- $3.00 2d 10h 24m
Australia-2003 Queen's Coronation Jubilee  MS MNH

Australia-2003 Queen's Coronation Jubilee MS MNH

- $3.00 2d 10h 25m
Australia-2003 Rugby World Cup  MS MNH

Australia-2003 Rugby World Cup MS MNH

- $3.00 2d 10h 26m
10c Australia Post- Telecom setenant pairs sheet 100

10c Australia Post- Telecom setenant pairs sheet 100

1 $10.47 2d 21h
Athens 1896-2004 Gold Medals Early Years PStamp Sheet

Athens 1896-2004 Gold Medals Early Years PStamp Sheet

- $11.14 2d 21h 19m
MINITURE STAMP SHEET FROM 1980

MINITURE STAMP SHEET FROM 1980

- $2.79 3d 14h 43m
Australian Zebra Finch Stamp Sheet

Australian Zebra Finch Stamp Sheet

1 $4.89 3d 14h 43m
V659 Australia 1994 Zoos Minisheet Ovpt Melbourne

V659 Australia 1994 Zoos Minisheet Ovpt Melbourne

- $5.00 3d 19h 18m
V676 Australia Living Mosaic Composite Sheetlet

V676 Australia Living Mosaic Composite Sheetlet

- $6.00 3d 19h 19m
V537 Australia Towards Federation London Ovpt Minisheet

V537 Australia Towards Federation London Ovpt Minisheet

- $4.50 3d 19h 21m
V534 AAT Whales & Dolphins Minisheet Ovpt Singapore

V534 AAT Whales & Dolphins Minisheet Ovpt Singapore

- $13.00 3d 19h 22m
F576 Australia 2000 Gardens Sheetlet MNH

F576 Australia 2000 Gardens Sheetlet MNH

- $7.00 3d 19h 28m
V671 Australia 1999 Cocos Is Birds Minisheet Overprint

V671 Australia 1999 Cocos Is Birds Minisheet Overprint

- $3.50 3d 19h 28m
F594 Australia 1996 China Expo Sheetlet MNH

F594 Australia 1996 China Expo Sheetlet MNH

- $3.50 3d 19h 28m
V532 Australia Antarctic Terr Whales & Dolphins Minishe

V532 Australia Antarctic Terr Whales & Dolphins Minishe

- $3.50 3d 19h 28m
V528 Australia 2001 Space Minisheet Ovpt Hong Kong

V528 Australia 2001 Space Minisheet Ovpt Hong Kong

- $5.00 3d 19h 28m

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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