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CANADA FIRST DAY COVERS - LOT OF 3

CANADA FIRST DAY COVERS - LOT OF 3

1 $0.99 4h 47m
2 1975 FDC: Authors Lucy Maude Montgomery & Louis Hemon

2 1975 FDC: Authors Lucy Maude Montgomery & Louis Hemon

- $0.99 7h 12m
Canada American Hellenic Educational Greek FDC Stamps

Canada American Hellenic Educational Greek FDC Stamps

1 $2.49 7h 31m
CANADA FDC'S MATCH SET Coastal Vessels VARIETY # 673

CANADA FDC'S MATCH SET Coastal Vessels VARIETY # 673

- $3.99 9h 10m
FDC First Day Cover Canada 20 IX 1973

FDC First Day Cover Canada 20 IX 1973

$1.77 9h 54m
FDC First Day Cover Canada 2 V 1963 Elizabeth II

FDC First Day Cover Canada 2 V 1963 Elizabeth II

$1.77 9h 54m
FDC First Day Cover Canada 87-08-07

FDC First Day Cover Canada 87-08-07

$1.77 9h 55m
CANADA FDC 1979 Sport Championships #833 Plate Block UR

CANADA FDC 1979 Sport Championships #833 Plate Block UR

1 $0.75 10h 17m
CANADA  FDC 1978 C.N.E. Centennial Princes Gate PB  LR

CANADA FDC 1978 C.N.E. Centennial Princes Gate PB LR

1 $0.75 10h 21m
CANADA FDC 1978 Christmas-Paintings #773 Plate Block UR

CANADA FDC 1978 Christmas-Paintings #773 Plate Block UR

1 $0.75 10h 25m
CANADA FDC 1978 Christmas-Paintings #774 Plate Block UR

CANADA FDC 1978 Christmas-Paintings #774 Plate Block UR

1 $0.75 10h 27m
CANADA FDC 1979 Christmas Antique Toys PB #841 UL

CANADA FDC 1979 Christmas Antique Toys PB #841 UL

1 $0.75 10h 29m
CANADA FDC 1979 Christmas Antique Toys PB #840 UR

CANADA FDC 1979 Christmas Antique Toys PB #840 UR

1 $0.75 10h 30m
CANADA FDC 1975 Christmas  #676-677 Plate Block LR

CANADA FDC 1975 Christmas #676-677 Plate Block LR

1 $0.75 10h 32m
CANADA FDC 1975 Christmas  #674-675 Plate Block UR

CANADA FDC 1975 Christmas #674-675 Plate Block UR

1 $0.75 10h 35m
5 FDC CANADIAN  - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

5 FDC CANADIAN - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

3 $1.26 10h 37m
5 FDC CANADIAN  - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

5 FDC CANADIAN - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

2 $1.26 10h 38m
5 FDC CANADIAN  - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

5 FDC CANADIAN - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

2 $1.26 10h 39m
5 FDC CANADIAN  - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

5 FDC CANADIAN - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

2 $1.26 10h 41m
5 FDC CANADIAN  - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

5 FDC CANADIAN - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

4 $1.26 10h 43m
13 different 1965-1966 fdcs - all cacheted blks of four

13 different 1965-1966 fdcs - all cacheted blks of four

1 $1.00 10h 44m
5 FDC CANADIAN  - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

5 FDC CANADIAN - SEE PHOTOS - DEAL !

2 $1.26 10h 45m
Dyer's Hand-painted Canada #341 Queen Elizabeth

Dyer's Hand-painted Canada #341 Queen Elizabeth

2 $70.00 11h 14m
CANADA FDC W  Stamps- Ogopogo Kelowna BC 1990.10.01 XC

CANADA FDC W Stamps- Ogopogo Kelowna BC 1990.10.01 XC

1 $0.99 11h 56m
L@@K CANADA - 1939 First Day Cover WYSIWG Lot

L@@K CANADA - 1939 First Day Cover WYSIWG Lot

- $0.99 12h 47m
4-H Club commerative FDC

4-H Club commerative FDC

- $0.99 12h 51m
Canadian Kennel Club commerative FDC-Tahitan Bear Dog

Canadian Kennel Club commerative FDC-Tahitan Bear Dog

- $0.99 12h 57m
Canada Duck FWH2 FDC (Colorano)

Canada Duck FWH2 FDC (Colorano)

1 $9.95 14h 50m
Canada Duck FWH3 FDC (Colorano)

Canada Duck FWH3 FDC (Colorano)

- $9.95 14h 50m
CANADA FDC # 356 1958 ANNIV QUEBEC LOS ANGELES CA

CANADA FDC # 356 1958 ANNIV QUEBEC LOS ANGELES CA

- $0.99 16h 16m
CANADA  FDCs

CANADA FDCs

- $9.50 16h 58m
Canada FDC Olympic Games The Sprinter PB UL Scott #656

Canada FDC Olympic Games The Sprinter PB UL Scott #656

1 $1.99 18h 6m
1977 12c Massey Vanier FDC block of 4 upper right tag

1977 12c Massey Vanier FDC block of 4 upper right tag

1 $0.49 18h 55m
SCARCE FDC, ltd ed.10k, Christmas Seal Commem.Envelope

SCARCE FDC, ltd ed.10k, Christmas Seal Commem.Envelope

- $0.99 20h 8m
Canada #1940 FDC ... VERY NICE!!!

Canada #1940 FDC ... VERY NICE!!!

- $0.99 20h 22m
Canada # 219 FDC

Canada # 219 FDC

- $0.99 20h 23m
Canada #1975 FDC ... VERY NICE!!!

Canada #1975 FDC ... VERY NICE!!!

- $0.99 20h 25m
Canada 667i Birds Nest Variety,  Pristine condition

Canada 667i Birds Nest Variety, Pristine condition

- $0.99 1d 4h 44m

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