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Philadelphia Phillies,  Robin roberts covers

Philadelphia Phillies, Robin roberts covers

- $3.50 16m
Philadelphia Athletics,  Mickey Cochrane cover

Philadelphia Athletics, Mickey Cochrane cover

- $3.50 26m
Washington Senators,  Walter Johnson cover,  Hall of Fame

Washington Senators, Walter Johnson cover, Hall of Fame

1 $3.50 31m
1948 USA Palomar Space Cover

1948 USA Palomar Space Cover

- $6.00 35m
George w. bush inauguration postal stationery 1989

George w. bush inauguration postal stationery 1989

- $5.00 36m
1898 Detroit White Lead Works Morton House Grand Rapids

1898 Detroit White Lead Works Morton House Grand Rapids

- $0.99 40m
1886 envelope New York Jackson #U68 2c brown die 2 XF

1886 envelope New York Jackson #U68 2c brown die 2 XF

- $0.99 42m
Philadelphia Athletics,  Left Grove cover

Philadelphia Athletics, Left Grove cover

- $3.50 50m
Hotel Townsend Casper WY 1961 CLEAN W NICE ILLUSTRATION

Hotel Townsend Casper WY 1961 CLEAN W NICE ILLUSTRATION

- $0.99 1h 11m
USA 1925 Cover to BERMUDA Via Airship Los Angeles

USA 1925 Cover to BERMUDA Via Airship Los Angeles

- $24.99 1h 25m
USA Airmail SC#18 Zeppelin Century of Progres Miami

USA Airmail SC#18 Zeppelin Century of Progres Miami

1 $29.99 1h 28m
USA Airmail SC#18 Zeppelin Century of Progres Akron

USA Airmail SC#18 Zeppelin Century of Progres Akron

2 $31.00 1h 30m
USA Airmail SC#18 Zeppelin Century of Progres Chicago

USA Airmail SC#18 Zeppelin Century of Progres Chicago

3 $32.00 1h 32m
USA Airmail Cover Zeppelin 1st Flight NY-Germany

USA Airmail Cover Zeppelin 1st Flight NY-Germany

- $29.99 1h 33m
USA Airmail SC#C20 Pair Zeppelin 1st Flight

USA Airmail SC#C20 Pair Zeppelin 1st Flight

1 $49.99 1h 34m
USA Airmail Cover Airship Los Angeles San Juan-NY

USA Airmail Cover Airship Los Angeles San Juan-NY

6 $51.00 1h 35m
USA Airmail FDC SC#C1

USA Airmail FDC SC#C1

- $99.99 1h 36m
USA Airmail SC#C4 Airship Los Angeles Flight Porto-Rico

USA Airmail SC#C4 Airship Los Angeles Flight Porto-Rico

1 $49.99 1h 37m
USA Airmail SC#C18 Zeppelin Flight Century in Progress

USA Airmail SC#C18 Zeppelin Flight Century in Progress

- $49.99 1h 38m
USA Airmail FDC SC#C18 Zeppelin Flight NY-Germany

USA Airmail FDC SC#C18 Zeppelin Flight NY-Germany

- $99.99 1h 40m
Airship Los Angeles 1925 Flight to Bermuda Cachet

Airship Los Angeles 1925 Flight to Bermuda Cachet

- $74.99 1h 41m
USA Airmail SC#C12 US.S "Akron" Lakehusrt-San Diego

USA Airmail SC#C12 US.S "Akron" Lakehusrt-San Diego

- $49.99 1h 42m
USA Airmail SC#C18 Zeppelin Flight to Brazil

USA Airmail SC#C18 Zeppelin Flight to Brazil

- $149.99 1h 45m
$.65  C13  Graf Zeppelin ROUND THE WORLD FLIGHT - FAUX

$.65 C13 Graf Zeppelin ROUND THE WORLD FLIGHT - FAUX

1 $0.99 1h 59m
USA 1989 25¢ Hemingway Ceremony Program Pulitzer Nobel

USA 1989 25¢ Hemingway Ceremony Program Pulitzer Nobel

$7.88 2h 11m
USA 1989 Executive Branch Ceremony Program Washington

USA 1989 Executive Branch Ceremony Program Washington

$6.88 2h 48m
1893 Columbus Liberty 2c envelope Brooklyn #U349 U76

1893 Columbus Liberty 2c envelope Brooklyn #U349 U76

1 $0.99 3h 34m
1887-94 Washington 2c envelope #U315 U71 die 2 manilla

1887-94 Washington 2c envelope #U315 U71 die 2 manilla

- $0.99 3h 36m
1875 Rev.Geo W Kennedy Remedial Dr.Strong #PC2 Liberty

1875 Rev.Geo W Kennedy Remedial Dr.Strong #PC2 Liberty

- $0.99 3h 41m
APOLLO XII SPLASHDOWN 1969 - CAPE CANAVERAL POSTMARK

APOLLO XII SPLASHDOWN 1969 - CAPE CANAVERAL POSTMARK

3 $3.49 7h 19m
Embossed envelopes, (2),  1 used,  late 1890's

Embossed envelopes, (2), 1 used, late 1890's

- $2.95 13h 51m
Comm. Cover "Opening of First U.S. Bank" Dec 12 1976

Comm. Cover "Opening of First U.S. Bank" Dec 12 1976

$1.47 14h 23m
Corner Card Advertising Boston, MA Stamp Co

Corner Card Advertising Boston, MA Stamp Co

- $0.90 14h 55m
Corner Card Advertising Caribou,  Maine Real Estate Co.

Corner Card Advertising Caribou, Maine Real Estate Co.

- $0.90 14h 58m
Corner Card Advertising St. Louis Wrought Iron Range Co

Corner Card Advertising St. Louis Wrought Iron Range Co

- $0.90 15h 2m
Corner Card Advertising Philadelphia Sewing Machine Co

Corner Card Advertising Philadelphia Sewing Machine Co

1 $0.90 15h 6m
Corner Crd Advertising Maine Millwrights & Wood Turners

Corner Crd Advertising Maine Millwrights & Wood Turners

1 $0.90 15h 11m
Corner Card Advertising a Stationer & Printer in Phila

Corner Card Advertising a Stationer & Printer in Phila

- $0.90 15h 16m

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