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U.S. Scott #3178b Mars Pathfinder Souvenir sheet,  MNH

U.S. Scott #3178b Mars Pathfinder Souvenir sheet, MNH

- $3.99 2h 8m
US 13 Cent Stamp MOTORCYCLE DELIVERY Scott #E17 Mint NH

US 13 Cent Stamp MOTORCYCLE DELIVERY Scott #E17 Mint NH

1 $0.01 2h 16m
First Series U.S. Revenue Stamps Lot

First Series U.S. Revenue Stamps Lot

- $9.99 2h 28m
 MIXED LOT (14) US REVENUE STAMPS..NICE NR

MIXED LOT (14) US REVENUE STAMPS..NICE NR

3 $1.69 2h 34m
U.S. Scott #2869 Pane of 20,  Legends of the West,  MNH

U.S. Scott #2869 Pane of 20, Legends of the West, MNH

1 $6.00 2h 34m
U.S. Scott #2869 Pane of 20,  Legends of the West,  MNH

U.S. Scott #2869 Pane of 20, Legends of the West, MNH

1 $6.00 3h 5m
R52c 30cents lilac inland exchange REVENUE  USED

R52c 30cents lilac inland exchange REVENUE USED

- $0.99 4h 30m
VINTAGE UNITED STATES 1910 STATE REVENUE STAMP CATALOG

VINTAGE UNITED STATES 1910 STATE REVENUE STAMP CATALOG

- $4.99 5h 1m
VINTAGE UNITED STATES 1955 POSTAL CARD CATALOG

VINTAGE UNITED STATES 1955 POSTAL CARD CATALOG

- $4.99 5h 6m
VINTAGE UNITED STATES 1957 POSTAL STATIONERY CATALOG

VINTAGE UNITED STATES 1957 POSTAL STATIONERY CATALOG

1 $4.99 5h 12m
1914 BOL Hocking Valley Railroad w R196 Revenue Stamp

1914 BOL Hocking Valley Railroad w R196 Revenue Stamp

- $24.99 5h 59m
3 Pages of Mint Used DOCUMENTARY REVENUES to $100

3 Pages of Mint Used DOCUMENTARY REVENUES to $100

6 $7.99 6h 4m
Page of Better Revenues - Little bit of everything!!

Page of Better Revenues - Little bit of everything!!

6 $3.75 6h 4m
US Stamps - BOB Newspaper Stamp SC PR 4 Unused

US Stamps - BOB Newspaper Stamp SC PR 4 Unused

- $80.00 6h 31m
HUGE LOT OF 1000+ MIXED US REVENUES MANY BETTER 2

HUGE LOT OF 1000+ MIXED US REVENUES MANY BETTER 2

1 $99.99 6h 37m
U.S. Classics (1799 Embossed Revenue Stamp #RM123) NICE

U.S. Classics (1799 Embossed Revenue Stamp #RM123) NICE

$195.00 7h 27m
Wisconsin 80¢ Wine Case Stamp

Wisconsin 80¢ Wine Case Stamp

- $4.99 8h
US PR123 NEWSPAPER $20 VF OG H

US PR123 NEWSPAPER $20 VF OG H

2 $8.99 8h 19m
US PR122 NEWSPAPER $10 ins.pl  VF OG H

US PR122 NEWSPAPER $10 ins.pl VF OG H

- $9.99 8h 21m
25¢ EAGLE RN-T4 CUT SQUARE

25¢ EAGLE RN-T4 CUT SQUARE

- $4.99 8h 42m
DISTILLERY WAREHOUSE STAMP - SERIES 1878-2 DIFFERENT

DISTILLERY WAREHOUSE STAMP - SERIES 1878-2 DIFFERENT

- $6.99 8h 45m
2¢ INTERNAL REVENUE W  VIVID BLUE "PAID" CANCEL

2¢ INTERNAL REVENUE W VIVID BLUE "PAID" CANCEL

- $4.99 9h 13m
Minnesota Federal (?) Tax Punch Card

Minnesota Federal (?) Tax Punch Card

- $7.99 9h 15m
1873 US TREASURY OFFICIAL #O80 24c BROWN,  F,  WITH CORK

1873 US TREASURY OFFICIAL #O80 24c BROWN, F, WITH CORK

1 $9.00 9h 36m
Wine Revenue Stamps-Lot of 19

Wine Revenue Stamps-Lot of 19

- $24.99 9h 48m
Scott #PR72,  $3.00 Newspaper Stamp

Scott #PR72, $3.00 Newspaper Stamp

- $0.99 9h 50m
Collection of Wine Revenue Stamps-Lot of 16

Collection of Wine Revenue Stamps-Lot of 16

- $9.99 9h 52m
100 BBL 1947 BEER STAMP PAIR,  REA197a

100 BBL 1947 BEER STAMP PAIR, REA197a

- $14.99 9h 53m
2¢ Liberty,  Rouletted Jumbo Left Margin (R152c)

2¢ Liberty, Rouletted Jumbo Left Margin (R152c)

- $19.99 9h 56m
US Revenues & Back of the Book Collection  Cat. $1300+

US Revenues & Back of the Book Collection Cat. $1300+

- $275.00 10h 8m
1¢ Proprietary (RB1b) w  Printed PONDS EXTRACT Cancel

1¢ Proprietary (RB1b) w Printed PONDS EXTRACT Cancel

- $9.99 10h 16m
California 1984 Boat Registration Stamp

California 1984 Boat Registration Stamp

- $9.99 10h 18m
HUGE U.S. REVENUE COLLECTION 1862-1872 (SCOTT #R1-R149)

HUGE U.S. REVENUE COLLECTION 1862-1872 (SCOTT #R1-R149)

$995.00 10h 18m
3¢ New Hamp Paper Cigarette Stamp Vertical Pair

3¢ New Hamp Paper Cigarette Stamp Vertical Pair

- $17.99 10h 24m
Kentucky Cigarette Block of 4 4 Different

Kentucky Cigarette Block of 4 4 Different

- $12.99 10h 25m
Tennessee 20¢ Mint Liquor Decal

Tennessee 20¢ Mint Liquor Decal

- $9.99 10h 26m
USA PR103 MINT AVE HINGED No Fault Start at 7% $230CV

USA PR103 MINT AVE HINGED No Fault Start at 7% $230CV

- $17.99 10h 36m
PR10 US 3c 1875 Newspaper  F-VF OG-H  gd 6% NoFlt$280C

PR10 US 3c 1875 Newspaper F-VF OG-H gd 6% NoFlt$280C

- $17.99 10h 40m

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