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USA - Small HCV classic group + BOB	-	$24.99	3h 5m
S#BK187 19c BALLOON BOOKLET 20 P#1111 MNH	-	$9.99	4h 38m
S#BK186 29c FLAG OLYMPIC RINGS BOOKLET 10 P#K11111 MNH	-	$9.99	4h 40m
S#BK185 29c FLAG ROSE BUD BOOKLET 20 P#K1111 MNH	-	$9.99	4h 42m
U.S., BOOKLETS, BK 113 BK131, CK 20-23, Q I2, VF, NH, OG	-	$40.00	5h 7m
S#BK195 29c FLAG BLACK BOOKLET 10 P#1111 MNH	-	$8.00	5h 18m
Old US Local Post Stamp Sc# 68L1	2	$2.25	5h 31m
S#BK194 29c SANTA BOOKLET 20 P#A11111 MNH UNOPENED	-	$8.00	5h 32m
S#BK193 29c MADONNA & CHILD BOOKLET 20 P#1 MNH	-	$8.00	5h 34m
1847 United States Stamp - Forgery Reprint Fake	1	$2.00	5h 34m
50 1800's tax stamps	1	$5.00	5h 36m
DELAWARE TROUT STAMPS-4-1966-75-78-79	4	$8.80	5h 55m
Scott OX39 BOOKLET PANE OFFICIAL SEAL PRISTINE MNH !	-	$0.50	5h 58m
# RS193D MATCH & MEDICINE,	-	$4.95	6h 11m
# RT19.MATCH & MEDICINE	-	$2.99	6h 12m
# RS259d.MATCH & MEDICINE	-	$2.99	6h 14m
RT 20d MATCH & MEDICINE,	1	$4.99	6h 15m
# RS266, SILK, MATCH & MEDICINE	-	$24.99	6h 17m
# RS243, SILK, MATCH & MEDICINE	-	$24.99	6h 25m
USA 1873 OFFICIAL NAVY SC.#O37A MINT HINGED OG CV. $170	-	$35.50	6h 27m
1847 United States Stamp - Forgery Reprint Fake	-	$2.00	6h 45m
# RS280 MATCH & MEDICINE	4	$3.60	6h 51m
Scott 2489 Red Squirrel 29c Booklet pane 18 MNF	1	$4.95	7h 4m
US Precancels Used Off Paper All Chicago IL+New York NY	3	$11.50	7h 4m
Old 1956 Savings stamp folder-10c type with stamps	-	$8.00	7h 11m
Scott#PS12 25c US 1941 Saving Stamps w Booklet	2	$3.25	7h 28m
Distilled Spirits Excise Tax Stamps![$499.50] !#AK888A	-	$149.99	7h 53m
(10) Blocks of 4 VF Used Scotts J88 Great Lt. Cancels	-	$9.99	7h 59m
Scotts #C22 XF-MNH Tiny gum skip in bottom 2 perfs	-	$0.99	8h 2m
R240, US $1 DOCUMENTARY STAMP, 1917-1933	-	$0.99	8h 8m
RW #-30 1963 CANCELED N HINGED FEDERAL DUCK STAMP	2	$4.50	8h 9m
USA #C21 Mint Plate Block Of 8 With Imperf Var. VF NH	-	$260.00	8h 9m
SCOTT#C46?80¢BR RED VIOLET?MNH?PERF 11X10 1 2?1952?	1	$1.50	8h 10m
RW #-49 1982 CANVASBACKS OG MINT N H FEDERAL DUCK	-	$12.00	8h 11m
RW#-43 1976 CANADA GEESE MINT N H FEDERAL DUCK	-	$9.99	8h 11m
RW#-33 1966 USED SIGN FEDERAL DUCK STAMP	1	$4.50	8h 12m
RW#-21 1954 USED SIGN FEDERAL DUCK STAMP	1	$4.50	8h 12m
RW#-24 1957 USED SIGN FEDERAL DUCK STAMP SEE SCAN	-	$4.50	8h 13m

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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

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