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UNUSED REVENUES R122 HINGED AVERAGE CATALOG $400

UNUSED REVENUES R122 HINGED AVERAGE CATALOG $400

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 $175.00
$190.00		 38m
RN-X7 2c Revenue on Bank Check - Mechanics Bank NY

RN-X7 2c Revenue on Bank Check - Mechanics Bank NY

 - $4.99 43m
RN-X7 2c Revenue on Bank Check - Mechanics Bank NY

RN-X7 2c Revenue on Bank Check - Mechanics Bank NY

 - $4.99 46m
RN-X7 2c Revenue on Bank Check - Mechanics Bank NY

RN-X7 2c Revenue on Bank Check - Mechanics Bank NY

 - $4.99 48m
USED REVENUES R126 FINE CATALOG $300

USED REVENUES R126 FINE CATALOG $300

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 $160.00
$180.00		 49m
USA 50+ Used Revenes F-XF

USA 50+ Used Revenes F-XF

 2 $4.25 1h 30m
8 Documentary Revenue US Stamps $27 Face Value Lot 8

8 Documentary Revenue US Stamps $27 Face Value Lot 8

 1 $0.99 1h 35m
Distilled Spirits Excise Tax Stamps![$499.50] !#AK888A

Distilled Spirits Excise Tax Stamps![$499.50] !#AK888A

 - $149.99 9h 48m
R240, US $1 DOCUMENTARY STAMP, 1917-1933

R240, US $1 DOCUMENTARY STAMP, 1917-1933

 - $0.99 10h 3m
1900 BANK CHECK ARCH SPRING TYRONE PENNSYLVANIA STAMP

1900 BANK CHECK ARCH SPRING TYRONE PENNSYLVANIA STAMP

 1 $1.99 10h 13m
ORNATE NUDE 1867 BANK CHECK BURLINGTON VERMONT STAMP

ORNATE NUDE 1867 BANK CHECK BURLINGTON VERMONT STAMP

 - $2.99 10h 21m
Lock Seal Revenue w Classic Vignette & Philatelic Bio

Lock Seal Revenue w Classic Vignette & Philatelic Bio

 3 $10.60 10h 34m
1874 Special Tax Stamp Remainder Complete: Tobacco

1874 Special Tax Stamp Remainder Complete: Tobacco

 1 $0.99 10h 38m
Special Tax Stamp Remainders: Retail Liquor (3)

Special Tax Stamp Remainders: Retail Liquor (3)

 3 $4.50 10h 41m
Brokerage Slips (10) w NY State & Fed Rev Stamps (22)

Brokerage Slips (10) w NY State & Fed Rev Stamps (22)

 1 $0.99 10h 45m
Antique Legal Summons w Rev Stamp and Seal: 1866

Antique Legal Summons w Rev Stamp and Seal: 1866

 2 $5.50 10h 53m
1896 Cover from Williamsport to Gettysburg

1896 Cover from Williamsport to Gettysburg

2 $1.80 11h 1m
TWO 1868 BANK CHECK NEWBURGH NEW YORK REVENUE STAMP

TWO 1868 BANK CHECK NEWBURGH NEW YORK REVENUE STAMP

 1 $2.99 11h 2m
3 Different State Revenues

3 Different State Revenues

 3 $0.80 11h 6m
US Back of the book RB20R

US Back of the book RB20R

 - $1.29 11h 44m
U.S. REV. WINES, RE87, Used (ID # 24710)

U.S. REV. WINES, RE87, Used (ID # 24710)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R20c, Used (ID # 25795)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R20c, Used (ID # 25795)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R44c, Used (ID # 25940)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R44c, Used (ID # 25940)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R6c, Used (ID # 25778)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R6c, Used (ID # 25778)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R48c, Used (ID # 25735)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R48c, Used (ID # 25735)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. PROPRIETARY, RB4a, Mint (ID # 25409)

U.S. REV. PROPRIETARY, RB4a, Mint (ID # 25409)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R35e, Used (ID # 25627)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R35e, Used (ID # 25627)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R20c, Used (ID # 25617)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R20c, Used (ID # 25617)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. PROPRIETARY, RB2a, Used (ID # 25260)

U.S. REV. PROPRIETARY, RB2a, Used (ID # 25260)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R15c, Used (ID # 25850)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R15c, Used (ID # 25850)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. DUCKS, RW42, Mint (ID # 24170)

U.S. REV. DUCKS, RW42, Mint (ID # 24170)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R44c, Used (ID # 25933)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R44c, Used (ID # 25933)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. DOCUMENTARY, R184, 86, Used (ID # 25510)

U.S. REV. DOCUMENTARY, R184, 86, Used (ID # 25510)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R16c, Used (ID # 25790)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R16c, Used (ID # 25790)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R15c, Used (ID # 25853)

U.S. REV. FIRST ISSUE, R15c, Used (ID # 25853)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. DOCUMENTARY, R174, Mint (ID # 25458)

U.S. REV. DOCUMENTARY, R174, Mint (ID # 25458)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. DUCKS, RW45, Mint (ID # 24179)

U.S. REV. DUCKS, RW45, Mint (ID # 24179)

 - $4.99 11h 46m
U.S. REV. PROPRIETARY, RB4b, Used (ID # 25344)

U.S. REV. PROPRIETARY, RB4b, Used (ID # 25344)

 - $4.99 11h 46m

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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