1951-60

Q354.USA 1959 FDC Lincoln Douglas society Bl of 8	-	$0.99	26m
Q369.USA 1959 FDC NATO organization emblem	-	$0.99	26m
One Dollar & 5 Dollar FDC.	-	$6.95	8h 39m
Rotary's Golden Anniversary First Day Cover	-	$0.75	9h 3m
#C60a ARTCRAFT UNADDRESSED FDC BLOCK RED JET	-	$0.99	9h 17m
#U546 ARTCRAFT UNADDRESSED FDC WORLDS FAIR	-	$0.99	9h 26m
#U550 ARTCRAFT UNADDRESSED FDC 5 CENT	-	$0.99	9h 31m
#U534a ARTMASTER UNADDRESSED FDC GEORGE WASHINGTON	-	$0.99	9h 35m
US FDC, USA, Flag Over White House, Scott #2607-09	-	$0.99	9h 36m
#U544 ARTMASTER UNADDRESSED FDC ABRAHAM LINCOLN	-	$0.99	9h 39m
#UC36 ARTCRAFT UNADDRESSED FDC 8C JET AIRMAIL	-	$0.99	9h 44m
US FDC, Winter Olmoic Games, Set of 5, Scott #2615a	-	$1.70	10h 12m
US #999 NEVADA FDC BOLL 5 COLOR CACHET ADDR L17	-	$2.99	10h 39m
US UXC3 AIRMAIL FDC ARTCRAFT CACHET UNADDR H620	-	$2.99	10h 58m
US UXC3 AIRMAIL FDC ANDERSON CACHET UNADDR H619	-	$2.99	10h 58m
US UXC3 AIRMAIL FDC ANDERSON CACHET UNADDR H618	-	$2.99	10h 58m
US FA1 CERTIFIED MAIL FDC FLUEGEL CACHET UNADDR H596	-	$3.99	10h 58m
FDC 5th Intern Philatelic Ex. New York 1956 Cncl	-	$0.99	10h 58m
US FDC, World Stamp Expo, DuBois, Love, Scott #2616-18	-	$0.99	10h 59m
FDC School Teachers of America Phil PA 1957 Cncl	1	$0.99	11h
FDC Intern Naval Review USS Saratoga Norfolk 1957 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 3m
FDC Intern Naval Review USS Saratoga Norfolk 1957 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 4m
FDC Completion of Atlantic Cable New York 1958 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 6m
FDC Gunston Hall Lorton VA 1958 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 7m
FDC Satellite Echo 1 Washington 1960 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 10m
FDC BrusselsUniv. & Intern Ex Detroit Mich 1958 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 12m
FDC 50 Star American Flag Honolulu Hawaii 1960 Cncl	1	$0.99	11h 23m
FDC U.S. Coast & Geo Survey Seattle Wash 1957 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 28m
FDC 5th World Forestry Congress Seattle 1960 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 30m
FDC 100th Annv Pony Express Sacramento CA 1960 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 33m
FDC March of Dimes Washington DC 1957 Cncl	-	$0.99	11h 35m
Rare 1283a Tagged FDC With Dayton, Ohio Cancel	-	$39.99	12h 1m
FDC Steel 1957 New York Cncl	-	$0.99	12h 19m
FDC Mackinac Bridge, 1958 Mackinac Bridge Mich Cncl	-	$0.99	12h 21m
FDC 7 Cent Airmail Stamp July 31 1958 No Cancel	-	$0.99	12h 23m
FDC Itern. Geophysical Year 1958 Chicago ILL Cncl	-	$0.99	12h 25m
FDC Garden Clubs of America 1958 Ithaca N.Y. Cncl	-	$0.99	12h 27m
FDC Marquis De Lafayette 1957 Easton PA Cncl	-	$0.99	12h 29m

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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.

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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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