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IRELAND EIRE 1960 EUROPA CEPT Set MLH $100.00

IRELAND EIRE 1960 EUROPA CEPT Set MLH $100.00

1 $9.95 17m
IRELAND Flower Definitives Full Self Adhesive Set MNH

IRELAND Flower Definitives Full Self Adhesive Set MNH

$12.75 24m
IRELAND Flower Definitives Full Booklet Gummed Set MNH

IRELAND Flower Definitives Full Booklet Gummed Set MNH

$12.75 28m
IRELAND Flower Definitives Full Set MNH

IRELAND Flower Definitives Full Set MNH

$44.99 35m
IRELAND Lot of 50 Nice 1922 - 1959

IRELAND Lot of 50 Nice 1922 - 1959

- $4.25 1h 15m
IRELAND Scott 699-702 VF SET - NH

IRELAND Scott 699-702 VF SET - NH

1 $2.00 1h 52m
Lot of 12 Ireland Stamps (Irish Free State) Scott $69

Lot of 12 Ireland Stamps (Irish Free State) Scott $69

3 $3.25 2h 24m
Ireland 2 stamps missing booklet mnh kkb4

Ireland 2 stamps missing booklet mnh kkb4

5 $6.50 10h 56m
Ireland revenue Regn of Deeds 1877 1 - & £1 used B13, 18

Ireland revenue Regn of Deeds 1877 1 - & £1 used B13, 18

- $15.00 12h 10m
Ireland Éire top62

Ireland Éire top62

8 $9.50 12h 16m
Ireland 8 Stamps c1943-46

Ireland 8 Stamps c1943-46

4 $2.18 14h 4m
1946 PARNELL   DAVITT ILLUSTARTED FIRST DAY COVERS

1946 PARNELL DAVITT ILLUSTARTED FIRST DAY COVERS

6 $12.86 14h 10m
IRELAND 159-60 - MH - CV $10.00 - Set

IRELAND 159-60 - MH - CV $10.00 - Set

$3.50 16h 10m
IRELAND Large Accumulation of Mint Used 1922 - 1972

IRELAND Large Accumulation of Mint Used 1922 - 1972

- $1,000.00 16h 47m
Ireland MNH Stamps Sc#708 Pane of 4

Ireland MNH Stamps Sc#708 Pane of 4

1 $2.99 16h 47m
1916 censored cover,  Arbee,  Co.Louth unusual cancel

1916 censored cover, Arbee, Co.Louth unusual cancel

- $9.99 16h 51m
Ireland Mint Sc#736-737 booklet Pane of 4

Ireland Mint Sc#736-737 booklet Pane of 4

- $2.99 16h 51m
FDC First Day Cover Ireland June 27 1977 Europa '77

FDC First Day Cover Ireland June 27 1977 Europa '77

$1.77 16h 52m
30 Distinct Canceled Postage Stamps from Ireland

30 Distinct Canceled Postage Stamps from Ireland

- $0.99 18h 30m
1826 RARE MARYBOROUGH MONEY LETTER PPAID & MORE TO PAY

1826 RARE MARYBOROUGH MONEY LETTER PPAID & MORE TO PAY

1 $36.53 18h 35m
1834 RARE RED HANDSTRUCK MIFSENT TO DUBLIN FREE FRONT

1834 RARE RED HANDSTRUCK MIFSENT TO DUBLIN FREE FRONT

- $43.84 18h 35m
IRELAND J5 1943 .5d POSTAGE DUE UNUSED HINGED L38

IRELAND J5 1943 .5d POSTAGE DUE UNUSED HINGED L38

- $8.99 18h 40m
1997 Ireland Duck Stamp Signed Plate Single - Mallards

1997 Ireland Duck Stamp Signed Plate Single - Mallards

- $6.99 19h 46m
SHOWGARD BLACK MOUNTS-50% DISCOUNT-MANY SIZES

SHOWGARD BLACK MOUNTS-50% DISCOUNT-MANY SIZES

$24.75 20h 37m
Ireland 1958 air mail cover,  Carndomnnach to the US

Ireland 1958 air mail cover, Carndomnnach to the US

- $9.99 20h 47m
Ireland Year book 1997

Ireland Year book 1997

- $99.99 21h 1m
1848 QV embossed 10 P superb used S.G.57 GBP 1000 @LOOK

1848 QV embossed 10 P superb used S.G.57 GBP 1000 @LOOK

- $365.48 21h 17m
Ireland 2003 Bicentenary Rebellion Of 1803 Set Of 3 Mnh

Ireland 2003 Bicentenary Rebellion Of 1803 Set Of 3 Mnh

$5.99 22h 5m
Ireland 1989 Vintage Motor Cars MNH Set 4 736 9 Stamps

Ireland 1989 Vintage Motor Cars MNH Set 4 736 9 Stamps

$4.99 22h 39m
IRELAND=USED=GOOD RANGE YRS=CLEAN LOT=CV$15.90=LOOK!!

IRELAND=USED=GOOD RANGE YRS=CLEAN LOT=CV$15.90=LOOK!!

- $2.00 22h 54m
Ireland 1933 Holy Year Pair Used

Ireland 1933 Holy Year Pair Used

- $0.69 1d 6m
Ireland 1946 Davitt and Parnell Pair Used

Ireland 1946 Davitt and Parnell Pair Used

- $0.69 1d 9m
A SMALL LOT OF 50 STAMPS FROM IRELAND - ALL DIFFERENT

A SMALL LOT OF 50 STAMPS FROM IRELAND - ALL DIFFERENT

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$0.99
$3.00
1d 9m
oldhal-Ireland Europa FDC 1960

oldhal-Ireland Europa FDC 1960

- $9.95 1d 1h 19m
oldhal-Ireland Two high value covers 1959

oldhal-Ireland Two high value covers 1959

- $9.95 1d 1h 20m
SCOTT# 290-304  IRELAND

SCOTT# 290-304 IRELAND

- $0.99 1d 1h 43m
Ireland #155-156 Barry Set - MINT and NICE!!!

Ireland #155-156 Barry Set - MINT and NICE!!!

- $2.50 1d 1h 44m
Ireland - 65-76 1st Issue Wmk - - VERY NICE

Ireland - 65-76 1st Issue Wmk - - VERY NICE

- $15.00 1d 1h 45m

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    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