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1901-Now: Used

USA 2 c Washington Scott 301 and 5 c Lincoln Scott 304

USA 2 c Washington Scott 301 and 5 c Lincoln Scott 304

- $0.99 1h 54m
USA 3 c Jackson Scott 302

USA 3 c Jackson Scott 302

- $0.99 1h 56m
USA 8 c Martha Washington Scott 306

USA 8 c Martha Washington Scott 306

- $0.99 1h 57m
USA 10 c Daniel Webster Scott 307

USA 10 c Daniel Webster Scott 307

- $0.99 1h 59m
UNITED STATES 1939 1c SF GOLDERN GATE EXPO STAMP NH

UNITED STATES 1939 1c SF GOLDERN GATE EXPO STAMP NH

- $0.99 3h 30m
UNITED STATES 1937 1c WASHINGTON ECONOMIC EXPO STAMP U

UNITED STATES 1937 1c WASHINGTON ECONOMIC EXPO STAMP U

- $0.99 3h 32m
Precanceled Scott #567 20 Different Used Golden Gate

Precanceled Scott #567 20 Different Used Golden Gate

- $1.99 3h 37m
UNITED STATES 1939 1c WASHINGTON STATE FISHING STAMP U

UNITED STATES 1939 1c WASHINGTON STATE FISHING STAMP U

1 $0.99 3h 49m
UNITED STATES 1939 1c NEW YORK WORLD EXPO STAMP USED

UNITED STATES 1939 1c NEW YORK WORLD EXPO STAMP USED

- $0.99 3h 51m
150+ Used Old Vintage US Postage Stamps

150+ Used Old Vintage US Postage Stamps

4 $2.75 3h 54m
1911 10 cent registration ultramarine used stamp

1911 10 cent registration ultramarine used stamp

- $0.99 5h 6m
US  - Lot of  recent used with complete sets

US - Lot of recent used with complete sets

1 $1.99 5h 22m
29 cent rock-roll -rythm blues used stamp lot 1993

29 cent rock-roll -rythm blues used stamp lot 1993

- $0.99 5h 30m
(2) $5.00 ISSUES:  SCOTTS # 2196 & 1295:  LOOK!!!!

(2) $5.00 ISSUES: SCOTTS # 2196 & 1295: LOOK!!!!

- $0.01 5h 48m
3 WASHINGTON STAMPS COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 1926 look

3 WASHINGTON STAMPS COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 1926 look

- $1.99 5h 53m
ONE POUND OF U.S. USED STAMPS   COMMS.

ONE POUND OF U.S. USED STAMPS COMMS.

3 $3.30 6h 12m
Stamp 1910 1 Cent US #J45 Red Used - Authentic

Stamp 1910 1 Cent US #J45 Red Used - Authentic

- $0.99 6h 30m
479 TWO DOLLAR MADISON DARK BLUE   $42.50

479 TWO DOLLAR MADISON DARK BLUE $42.50

9 $22.50 6h 36m
Scott #'s between 704 & 715    NO RESERVE

Scott #'s between 704 & 715 NO RESERVE

- $0.99 6h 44m
Five Full pounds U.S. Regular Issues On Paper Cancelled

Five Full pounds U.S. Regular Issues On Paper Cancelled

1 $2.59 6h 48m
30c olive brown Buffalo  used US stamp

30c olive brown Buffalo used US stamp

- $0.10 6h 52m
100 WISCONSIN CENTENNIAL POSTAGE STAMPS FROM 1948

100 WISCONSIN CENTENNIAL POSTAGE STAMPS FROM 1948

- $4.95 6h 54m
 50c LILAC ARLINGTON AMPHITHEATRE  US STAMP

50c LILAC ARLINGTON AMPHITHEATRE US STAMP

- $0.10 6h 56m
Scott #'s between R166 & R172 (not inclusive)NO RESERVE

Scott #'s between R166 & R172 (not inclusive)NO RESERVE

- $10.00 7h 2m
2,  3 & 6 cent US Stamp Lot War Victory Bird & Airplane

2, 3 & 6 cent US Stamp Lot War Victory Bird & Airplane

- $8.50 7h 2m
ONE POUND OF U.S. USED XMAS STAMPS

ONE POUND OF U.S. USED XMAS STAMPS

1 $0.99 7h 4m
#279,  334,  US USED STAMPS,  1897-1909

#279, 334, US USED STAMPS, 1897-1909

- $0.99 7h 5m
227 Stamps Regular Coil Pairs Singles U.S. Used

227 Stamps Regular Coil Pairs Singles U.S. Used

- $0.99 7h 22m
US # 401 BLK OF 4 FVF NG BLOWOUT!

US # 401 BLK OF 4 FVF NG BLOWOUT!

- $14.95 7h 35m
US # 514 MH AVERAGE BLOWOUT!

US # 514 MH AVERAGE BLOWOUT!

- $9.90 7h 39m
Scott 524 Used US Stamps

Scott 524 Used US Stamps

6 $9.50 7h 55m
Scott 547 Used US Stamps

Scott 547 Used US Stamps

10 $9.00 7h 59m
Scott 697 Perf 10.5x11 Used US Stamps

Scott 697 Perf 10.5x11 Used US Stamps

- $0.99 8h 7m
***WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL*** = "Complete 12 Stamp Set"

***WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL*** = "Complete 12 Stamp Set"

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$0.99
$2.45
8h 22m
Collectioin of Presidents and famous americans: used

Collectioin of Presidents and famous americans: used

- $1.00 8h 23m
Collection of commemoratives: used

Collection of commemoratives: used

- $1.00 8h 24m
Various US stamps: 1897-1936; used

Various US stamps: 1897-1936; used

- $1.00 8h 26m
Various US stamps: 1908-1930; used

Various US stamps: 1908-1930; used

- $1.00 8h 28m

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