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USA - Small HCV classic group + BOB	-	$24.99	1h 36m
Old US Local Post Stamp Sc# 68L1	2	$2.25	4h 2m
1847 United States Stamp - Forgery Reprint Fake	1	$2.00	4h 6m
50 1800's tax stamps	1	$5.00	4h 7m
Scott OX39 BOOKLET PANE OFFICIAL SEAL PRISTINE MNH !	-	$0.50	4h 30m
# RS193D MATCH & MEDICINE,	-	$4.95	4h 42m
# RT19.MATCH & MEDICINE	-	$2.99	4h 44m
# RS259d.MATCH & MEDICINE	-	$2.99	4h 45m
RT 20d MATCH & MEDICINE,	1	$4.99	4h 47m
# RS266, SILK, MATCH & MEDICINE	-	$24.99	4h 49m
# RS243, SILK, MATCH & MEDICINE	-	$24.99	4h 57m
USA 1873 OFFICIAL NAVY SC.#O37A MINT HINGED OG CV. $170	-	$35.50	4h 58m
1847 United States Stamp - Forgery Reprint Fake	-	$2.00	5h 16m
# RS280 MATCH & MEDICINE	4	$3.60	5h 23m
US Precancels Used Off Paper All Chicago IL+New York NY	3	$11.50	5h 36m
Old 1956 Savings stamp folder-10c type with stamps	-	$8.00	5h 43m
Scott#PS12 25c US 1941 Saving Stamps w Booklet	2	$3.25	6h
(10) Blocks of 4 VF Used Scotts J88 Great Lt. Cancels	-	$9.99	6h 31m
US # E14-19 VF MLH REDUCED!	-	$3.55	7h 17m
AIR FORCE ONE PRIORITY MAIL STAMP MINT N H W PLATE #	-	$9.50	7h 28m
1947 International Philatelic exibition Labels (9)	5	$2.10	7h 31m
World War II era Label	5	$2.75	7h 36m
Scott #J79 - J87 = ""POSTAGE DUES"" - "Complete Set"	1	$0.99	7h 42m
U.S. PARCEL POST, Q4, Mint (ID # 24550)	-	$4.99	8h 22m
U.S. POSTAGE DUE, J4, Used (ID # 24396)	1	$4.99	8h 22m
U.S. POSTAGE DUE, J23, Mint (ID # 24034)	-	$4.99	8h 23m
U.S.SC# 12L2 Bicycle Mail PROOF	4	$5.50	8h 30m
2008 U.S. Christmas Seals, Sheet 56, (2008-1x)		$3.75	8h 34m
HAWAII # 43a	-	$8.99	8h 42m
HAWAII # 42	2	$1.99	8h 43m
1913 Q1-12. USED GR8 SET, NICE OVERPRINTS, F-XF NR	-	$99.99	8h 51m
1928 - 1942 Lutheran Christmas Seals Booklet Set	-	$38.50	8h 54m
1932 US Christmas Seal Essay Sheet - E9 - Perfect!	-	$49.50	8h 54m
1939 Rockwell Kent Christmas Seals Issue - Art Deco	-	$9.95 $12.00	8h 54m
1959 & 60 Christmas Seals Perforation Experiment Set	-	$2.49 $3.00	8h 54m
1934 US Christmas Seal Gold Foil Essay - MNH !	-	$7.25 $8.00	8h 54m
1925 - 1935 Christmas Seals Perforation 14 Set - MNH	-	$13.50 $14.00	8h 54m
1909 - 1916 US Red Cross Christmas Seals Set	-	$59.00 $65.00	8h 55m

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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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