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USA sheets mnh kka75

USA sheets mnh kka75

3 $13.05 50m
37c SPORTY CAR FRAMED STAMPS 16" x 18"

37c SPORTY CAR FRAMED STAMPS 16" x 18"

- $19.99 3h 5m
U.S.A.,  Airmail labels

U.S.A., Airmail labels

- $5.00 3h 15m
US Postage Stamp ZIP Blocks,  AMERICAN OWLS 1978

US Postage Stamp ZIP Blocks, AMERICAN OWLS 1978

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$5.75
$7.50
3h 40m
UNITED STATES 1944 1c UNION PACIFIC LOCO STAMP NH

UNITED STATES 1944 1c UNION PACIFIC LOCO STAMP NH

1 $0.99 4h 3m
USA mnh top21

USA mnh top21

4 $4.25 4h 14m
United States Stamp Avon Christmas Pin

United States Stamp Avon Christmas Pin

- $2.99 5h 4m
Two Postage Stamps USPS U.S. Value 1 2 cent 8.5 HALE

Two Postage Stamps USPS U.S. Value 1 2 cent 8.5 HALE

- $0.01 6h 25m
1974 Spokane Expo Document w stamps

1974 Spokane Expo Document w stamps

- $3.00 8h 16m
USPS 1991 CONTEMPORARY LIMITED CHRISTMAS STAMP ORNAMENT

USPS 1991 CONTEMPORARY LIMITED CHRISTMAS STAMP ORNAMENT

- $9.99 9h 13m
USPS OUTER SPACE Stamp Album Kit

USPS OUTER SPACE Stamp Album Kit

1 $0.99 10h 1m
US postage stamp bulk package cover B

US postage stamp bulk package cover B

- $0.99 10h 26m
US stamp bulk stamp cover

US stamp bulk stamp cover

- $0.99 10h 26m
Postcard Happy Birthday with 1 Cent Stamp

Postcard Happy Birthday with 1 Cent Stamp

- $9.99 11h 8m
US #73TC trial color proof on India,  Scott $250

US #73TC trial color proof on India, Scott $250

- $24.99 12h 8m
60 USPS POSTCARDS STAMPED $7.80 POSTAGE

60 USPS POSTCARDS STAMPED $7.80 POSTAGE

- $5.00 12h 11m
BENEFITING MANKIND(METAL)USPS STAMP PIN

BENEFITING MANKIND(METAL)USPS STAMP PIN

- $5.00 12h 21m
ASSORTED........................(METAL) USPS STAMP PINS

ASSORTED........................(METAL) USPS STAMP PINS

1 $3.99 12h 21m
USA  locals lot of 9 and others

USA locals lot of 9 and others

- $29.99 12h 58m
RARE UNOPENED PACK OF 15 CENT US POSTCARDS 1989 50 PACK

RARE UNOPENED PACK OF 15 CENT US POSTCARDS 1989 50 PACK

- $6.50 13h 22m
U.S.A...5 x PARCEL POST ISSUES.G-F USED.

U.S.A...5 x PARCEL POST ISSUES.G-F USED.

- $1.25 14h 1m
bugs bunny stamps

bugs bunny stamps

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$25.00
$55.00
14h 57m
50 PLUS ASSORTED PREXIES - THIS AND THAT - USED

50 PLUS ASSORTED PREXIES - THIS AND THAT - USED

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$0.99
$3.00
15h 7m
40 OLDER US WITH COLLECTIBLE POSTMARKS - CITIES,  ETC.

40 OLDER US WITH COLLECTIBLE POSTMARKS - CITIES, ETC.

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$0.99
$3.00
15h 10m
RARE...FRANK SINATRA"ERROR" (METAL)USPS STAMP PIN

RARE...FRANK SINATRA"ERROR" (METAL)USPS STAMP PIN

- $9.99 15h 40m
32 U.S. PRESIDENTS Am Historical Stamps 1-32 Roosevelt

32 U.S. PRESIDENTS Am Historical Stamps 1-32 Roosevelt

- $4.50 15h 41m
1885 SPECIAL DELIVERY #E1 10c MESSENGER RUNNING UNWMK

1885 SPECIAL DELIVERY #E1 10c MESSENGER RUNNING UNWMK

2 $10.49 15h 41m
US Souvenir Card 1974 Anniversary Universal Postal Unio

US Souvenir Card 1974 Anniversary Universal Postal Unio

- $0.99 16h 29m
U. S. $1.00 COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

U. S. $1.00 COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

- $9.99 16h 30m
U. S. $3.00 COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

U. S. $3.00 COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

- $9.99 16h 32m
U. S. $4.00 COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

U. S. $4.00 COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

- $15.99 16h 34m
U. S. $5.00 COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

U. S. $5.00 COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

- $18.99 16h 35m
U. S. 15c COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

U. S. 15c COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

- $9.99 16h 37m
U. S. 1c COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

U. S. 1c COLUMBIAN INDIA PAPER PROOF SHEET COPY

- $7.99 16h 39m
ARIZONA STATE BIRD&FLOWER(METAL)STAMP PIN

ARIZONA STATE BIRD&FLOWER(METAL)STAMP PIN

- $3.00 16h 46m
LOUISIANA STATE BIRD&FLOWER(METAL)STAMP PIN

LOUISIANA STATE BIRD&FLOWER(METAL)STAMP PIN

- $3.00 16h 48m
BALD EAGLE(METAL)STAMP PIN

BALD EAGLE(METAL)STAMP PIN

- $5.00 16h 52m
CANADA GOOSE(METAL)STAMP PIN

CANADA GOOSE(METAL)STAMP PIN

- $3.00 16h 54m

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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