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1962 4c PROJECT MERCURY #1193-M59,  1st Orbit

1962 4c PROJECT MERCURY #1193-M59, 1st Orbit

- $1.50 1h 8m
1967 5c DAVY CROCKETT #1330,  2 FDCs,  CCC & Jackson

1967 5c DAVY CROCKETT #1330, 2 FDCs, CCC & Jackson

3 $3.00 1h 16m
1968 6c WATERFOWL,  WOOD DUCKS #1362,  3 FDCs,  Various

1968 6c WATERFOWL, WOOD DUCKS #1362, 3 FDCs, Various

4 $2.34 1h 22m
1967 100th ALASKA ALASKAN PURCHASE First Day Cover FDC

1967 100th ALASKA ALASKAN PURCHASE First Day Cover FDC

- $1.75 1h 24m
AIR MAIL - C75 FDC - COVER CRAFT - 1968

AIR MAIL - C75 FDC - COVER CRAFT - 1968

- $1.59 1h 52m
U.S.S. Henry Clay 1964 SUB  Document Commander Navy Sub

U.S.S. Henry Clay 1964 SUB Document Commander Navy Sub

-
$89.50
$129.00
1h 56m
1962 4c MALARIA ERADICATION #1194,  3 FDCs,  Various

1962 4c MALARIA ERADICATION #1194, 3 FDCs, Various

- $0.99 2h
20 FIRST DAY OF ISSUE COVERS DATED FROM  - 1960 -1969

20 FIRST DAY OF ISSUE COVERS DATED FROM - 1960 -1969

3 $3.45 2h 8m
US #1231 FOOD FOR PEACE FDC CENTENNIAL CACHET L30

US #1231 FOOD FOR PEACE FDC CENTENNIAL CACHET L30

- $2.99 3h 38m
#1244 New York World's FairApril 22, 1964 World's FairNY

#1244 New York World's FairApril 22, 1964 World's FairNY

- $0.99 3h 41m
#1273 1965 John Copley First Day Cover

#1273 1965 John Copley First Day Cover

- $0.49 4h 19m
USS De Soto With Pictures Tanks Hellicopters!!

USS De Soto With Pictures Tanks Hellicopters!!

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$89.95
$119.95
4h 22m
#1250 1964 William Shakespeare First Day Cover

#1250 1964 William Shakespeare First Day Cover

- $0.75 4h 23m
#1252 1964 ASCAP-American Music First Day Cover

#1252 1964 ASCAP-American Music First Day Cover

- $0.75 4h 25m
#1352 1968 Grand Union Flag First Day Cover

#1352 1968 Grand Union Flag First Day Cover

- $0.99 4h 30m
#1353 '68 Philadelphia Light Horse Flag First Day Cover

#1353 '68 Philadelphia Light Horse Flag First Day Cover

1 $0.49 4h 33m
#1354 1968 First Navy Jack Flag First Day Cover

#1354 1968 First Navy Jack Flag First Day Cover

- $0.49 4h 36m
#1354 1968 Fort McHenry Flag First Day Cover

#1354 1968 Fort McHenry Flag First Day Cover

1 $0.49 4h 38m
#1374 1968 Washington's Cruisers Flag First Day Cover

#1374 1968 Washington's Cruisers Flag First Day Cover

- $0.49 4h 41m
#1208 1965 LBJ Inauguration Day First Day Cover

#1208 1965 LBJ Inauguration Day First Day Cover

1 $0.49 4h 44m
Butler & Kelly's Red & Blue #1179 Battle of Shiloh

Butler & Kelly's Red & Blue #1179 Battle of Shiloh

- $7.00 5h 6m
Nat.Tool & Die's FIRST #1201 Apprenticeship Program

Nat.Tool & Die's FIRST #1201 Apprenticeship Program

- $9.00 5h 7m
Wild Horse's OOAK Hand-painted #1203 Dag Hammarskjold

Wild Horse's OOAK Hand-painted #1203 Dag Hammarskjold

- $75.00 5h 8m
L@@K U.S. - 1965 11c I.T.U. Stamp WYSIWYG Artmaster FDC

L@@K U.S. - 1965 11c I.T.U. Stamp WYSIWYG Artmaster FDC

- $0.99 5h 19m
L@@K U.S. - 1968 20c AIRMAIL Stamp WYSIWYG ArtCraft FDC

L@@K U.S. - 1968 20c AIRMAIL Stamp WYSIWYG ArtCraft FDC

- $0.99 5h 45m
#1196 1962 Seattle Century 21 Expo First Day Cover

#1196 1962 Seattle Century 21 Expo First Day Cover

4 $3.75 6h 11m
US USA USPS FIRST DAY OF ISSUE COVERS 9 FDC 1965 STAMPS

US USA USPS FIRST DAY OF ISSUE COVERS 9 FDC 1965 STAMPS

$9.99 7h 36m
MANY 1960's CIVIL WAR FIRST DAY COVERS -NR

MANY 1960's CIVIL WAR FIRST DAY COVERS -NR

1 $0.99 9h 6m
#U551 U A FDC STATUE OF LIBERTY ARTCRAFT VERY CLEAN

#U551 U A FDC STATUE OF LIBERTY ARTCRAFT VERY CLEAN

1 $0.99 9h 48m
#U547 AND #548 U A FDC LIBERTY BELL ARTCRAFT VERY CLEAN

#U547 AND #548 U A FDC LIBERTY BELL ARTCRAFT VERY CLEAN

1 $1.50 9h 55m
MANY OLD CACHET AIRMAIL FIRST DAY COVERS -NR

MANY OLD CACHET AIRMAIL FIRST DAY COVERS -NR

3 $1.83 9h 56m
OLD CACHET SPECIAL DELIVERY REG LETTER FIRST DAY COVERS

OLD CACHET SPECIAL DELIVERY REG LETTER FIRST DAY COVERS

1 $0.99 9h 58m
#941 TENNESSEE STATE HOOD FDC ARTCRAFT VERY CLEAN

#941 TENNESSEE STATE HOOD FDC ARTCRAFT VERY CLEAN

1 $0.99 9h 58m
NEBRASKA CENTENNIAL 1867-1967 OfficialFirst Day Cover.

NEBRASKA CENTENNIAL 1867-1967 OfficialFirst Day Cover.

- $4.95 10h 46m
#1196 - 1962 Seattle World's Fair - Kolor Kover Q983

#1196 - 1962 Seattle World's Fair - Kolor Kover Q983

2 $1.60 11h 1m
#1310 - CIPEX FIPEX SIPEX - Artmaster Combo Q984

#1310 - CIPEX FIPEX SIPEX - Artmaster Combo Q984

- $0.99 11h 2m
#1315 - Marine Corps Reserve - Fluegel Q985

#1315 - Marine Corps Reserve - Fluegel Q985

- $0.99 11h 3m
 #1408 - Georgia Stone Mountain - Unknown Q986

#1408 - Georgia Stone Mountain - Unknown Q986

1 $0.99 11h 4m

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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