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1963 Canada Stamps Q. Elizabeth II sheet of 25 #404bMNH

1963 Canada Stamps Q. Elizabeth II sheet of 25 #404bMNH

$9.75 1h 23m
CANADA 1942, MINT BLOCK "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #252a

CANADA 1942, MINT BLOCK "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #252a

1 $1.75 3h 49m
CANADA SCOTT 338 PLATE BLOCK NO.11 VF NH FRESH CAT.$12

CANADA SCOTT 338 PLATE BLOCK NO.11 VF NH FRESH CAT.$12

$4.95 3h 51m
CHRISTMAS VICTORIAN ANGELS ON CANADA PLATE BLOCKS 1999

CHRISTMAS VICTORIAN ANGELS ON CANADA PLATE BLOCKS 1999

$28.00 4h 3m
CAPEX '78 S S - STAMP ON STAMP - Mint and Used

CAPEX '78 S S - STAMP ON STAMP - Mint and Used

- $1.99 4h 3m
1921-97b Canada Stamps K.GeorgeV &Asia-Pac'97 #119&1658

1921-97b Canada Stamps K.GeorgeV &Asia-Pac'97 #119&1658

$2.20 4h 8m
1921-97a Canada Stamps K.GeorgeV &Asia-Pac'97 #134&1658

1921-97a Canada Stamps K.GeorgeV &Asia-Pac'97 #134&1658

$6.20 4h 15m
CANADA 1942, MNH BLOCK "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #252B

CANADA 1942, MNH BLOCK "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #252B

2 $2.00 4h 25m
CANADA 1942, MINT PANE  "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #254b

CANADA 1942, MINT PANE "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #254b

2 $2.00 4h 37m
Canada 1180c 14.4 X 13.8  Matched Set Position Blocks

Canada 1180c 14.4 X 13.8 Matched Set Position Blocks

$125.00 5h 44m
CANADA 1942,  MNH Pane "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #249b

CANADA 1942, MNH Pane "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #249b

- $2.00 6h 3m
Canada 1969 Sir Isaac Brock 501 Plate Block of 4 MNH

Canada 1969 Sir Isaac Brock 501 Plate Block of 4 MNH

- $0.65 6h 5m
LOT of 95 mint CANADA STAMPS #255 - 374 MNH CV $90

LOT of 95 mint CANADA STAMPS #255 - 374 MNH CV $90

- $20.00 6h 6m
CANADA 1942,  MIN Pane "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #249C

CANADA 1942, MIN Pane "KING GEORGE VI WAR ISSUE" #249C

- $1.00 6h 14m
LOT OF 48 mint CANADA STAMPS #401 - 436 MNH Cat. $20

LOT OF 48 mint CANADA STAMPS #401 - 436 MNH Cat. $20

- $6.99 6h 17m
CANADA 1942,  MIN Pane "KING GEORGE VI MUFTY ISSU" #233a

CANADA 1942, MIN Pane "KING GEORGE VI MUFTY ISSU" #233a

2 $2.75 6h 30m
CANADA MINI-PANE - 4 x $2.00 - Falcon + Horse - MNH

CANADA MINI-PANE - 4 x $2.00 - Falcon + Horse - MNH

$10.80 6h 35m
CANADA SOUVENIR SHEET - Catch the Olympic Spirit - MNH

CANADA SOUVENIR SHEET - Catch the Olympic Spirit - MNH

$2.47 6h 44m
156 mint lot CANADA CENTENNIAL STAMP 454 - 465  CV$100+

156 mint lot CANADA CENTENNIAL STAMP 454 - 465 CV$100+

- $29.99 6h 45m
CANADA Sc# 1972 MNH FVF Shtlt6 Hockey All-Stars CV$57

CANADA Sc# 1972 MNH FVF Shtlt6 Hockey All-Stars CV$57

2 $2.24 7h 10m
SEA LIFE HARBOUR PORPOISE CANADA DEF PERF 13.1 1990

SEA LIFE HARBOUR PORPOISE CANADA DEF PERF 13.1 1990

$149.95 7h 15m
CANADA SCOTT 208iii PLATE BLOCK NO.1 VARIETY VF

CANADA SCOTT 208iii PLATE BLOCK NO.1 VARIETY VF

$79.95 7h 28m
1957-93 Canada Stamps Various blocks & Pairs

1957-93 Canada Stamps Various blocks & Pairs

$7.85 7h 32m
CANADA #B1 MINT VF NH NON-INSCRIP.CORNER BLOCK OF 4

CANADA #B1 MINT VF NH NON-INSCRIP.CORNER BLOCK OF 4

$50.00 7h 38m
1967 Centennial 6 Cent  UNI#460 PB#4 LL MNH

1967 Centennial 6 Cent UNI#460 PB#4 LL MNH

$2.49 7h 38m
1967 Centennial 6 Cent  UNI#460 PB#4 UR MNH

1967 Centennial 6 Cent UNI#460 PB#4 UR MNH

$2.49 7h 38m
1966 Christmas 5 Cent  UNI#452 PB#1 LR Used

1966 Christmas 5 Cent UNI#452 PB#1 LR Used

$1.25 7h 39m
1963 Karshl 3 Cent  UNI#327 PB#1 LL MNH

1963 Karshl 3 Cent UNI#327 PB#1 LL MNH

$1.25 7h 39m
1953 Karshl 3 Cent  UNI#327 PB#1 UR MNH

1953 Karshl 3 Cent UNI#327 PB#1 UR MNH

$1.25 7h 39m
1953 Karsh 3 Cent  UNI#327 PB#1 LR MNH

1953 Karsh 3 Cent UNI#327 PB#1 LR MNH

$1.25 7h 39m
1932c Canada Stamps Allegory of British Empire #194pair

1932c Canada Stamps Allegory of British Empire #194pair

$10.75 7h 46m
1932b Canada Stamps Allegory of British Empire #194

1932b Canada Stamps Allegory of British Empire #194

$5.35 7h 52m
Canada #519 - #523 Mint Misperf Se-Tenant Block

Canada #519 - #523 Mint Misperf Se-Tenant Block

$390.00 7h 55m
1932a Canada Stamps Allegory of British Empire #194

1932a Canada Stamps Allegory of British Empire #194

$3.75 7h 58m
CANADA Sc# 661 MNH FVF Match Set4 Plate Blks Desjardins

CANADA Sc# 661 MNH FVF Match Set4 Plate Blks Desjardins

$5.52 8h 14m
Huge Canada Plate Block LOT MINT NH

Huge Canada Plate Block LOT MINT NH

1 $0.99 8h 18m
1932a Canada Stamps Quebec Citadel #201

1932a Canada Stamps Quebec Citadel #201

$2.70 8h 28m
1942-43c Canada Stamps Destroyer #262

1942-43c Canada Stamps Destroyer #262

$5.75 8h 36m

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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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