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USA Scott# 1730 Plate Block of 10 Stamps MNH - At Face

USA Scott# 1730 Plate Block of 10 Stamps MNH - At Face

2 $1.75 15m
USA Scott# 1732 1733 Strip of 10 Stamps MNH * At Face *

USA Scott# 1732 1733 Strip of 10 Stamps MNH * At Face *

1 $1.30 16m
United States 279B plate number strip 3 upright W M

United States 279B plate number strip 3 upright W M

- $12.99 22m
Plate Block of (4),  Scott # 3174,  "Women in Military"

Plate Block of (4), Scott # 3174, "Women in Military"

1 $1.25 28m
1087 MNH Set of 4 MATCHED PLATE BLOCKS  *Hard to find*

1087 MNH Set of 4 MATCHED PLATE BLOCKS *Hard to find*

- $0.99 29m
Scotts #1124   4c OREGON STATEHOOD  Plate Block,  MNH

Scotts #1124 4c OREGON STATEHOOD Plate Block, MNH

$1.00 30m
PB 3766a MNH $1 Wisdom - dated 2008 - (5358b)

PB 3766a MNH $1 Wisdom - dated 2008 - (5358b)

$7.98 31m
1964 Kennedy 8-stamp plate block,  mint NH

1964 Kennedy 8-stamp plate block, mint NH

1 $0.99 32m
US 2003 "Old Glory"Set of Five Used

US 2003 "Old Glory"Set of Five Used

$1.91 1h 2m
PB 2590 MNH $1 Surrender at Saratoga P# S2 - 1798b

PB 2590 MNH $1 Surrender at Saratoga P# S2 - 1798b

$6.98 1h 14m
1965 - F.Parkman #1281 plate block of 4 mnh

1965 - F.Parkman #1281 plate block of 4 mnh

- $0.25 1h 25m
#1231 1963 - Food for Peace plate block of 4  mnh

#1231 1963 - Food for Peace plate block of 4 mnh

- $0.50 1h 27m
Unused 1958 Geophysical Year PB Scott #1107 (9174-21)

Unused 1958 Geophysical Year PB Scott #1107 (9174-21)

$1.99 1h 47m
Scott #4464 44-Cent Oscar Micheaux Self-Adhesive Pl Blk

Scott #4464 44-Cent Oscar Micheaux Self-Adhesive Pl Blk

$2.95 1h 48m
Unused 1964 Homemakers PB Scott #1253 (9132-13)

Unused 1964 Homemakers PB Scott #1253 (9132-13)

$1.99 1h 48m
Unused 1999 Glass Commemorative USPS 576 (9043-23)

Unused 1999 Glass Commemorative USPS 576 (9043-23)

$14.40 1h 50m
44-Cent Negro Leagues Baseball Self-Adhesive Plate Blk

44-Cent Negro Leagues Baseball Self-Adhesive Plate Blk

$3.25 1h 55m
2cent ARMY & NAVY FOR DEFENSE STAMP POSTAGE PLATE BLOCK

2cent ARMY & NAVY FOR DEFENSE STAMP POSTAGE PLATE BLOCK

- $0.99 1h 57m
SCOTT CAT # 1434-35

SCOTT CAT # 1434-35

1 $3.95 2h 1m
Unused 1995 M Monroe Commemorative USPS 460 (9043-14)

Unused 1995 M Monroe Commemorative USPS 460 (9043-14)

$26.00 2h 6m
C67 5 CENT MINT BOLD EAGLE AIRMAIL MNH  Plate Block

C67 5 CENT MINT BOLD EAGLE AIRMAIL MNH Plate Block

$2.79 2h 7m
c34 10c Pan American Union Bldg airmail MNH Plate Block

c34 10c Pan American Union Bldg airmail MNH Plate Block

$2.79 2h 7m
1034 2 1 2c Bunker Hill 1954 Liberty  MNH Plate Block

1034 2 1 2c Bunker Hill 1954 Liberty MNH Plate Block

$2.99 2h 8m
10 CENT #C-42 AIR MAIL MNH Plate Block airmail 4 stamps

10 CENT #C-42 AIR MAIL MNH Plate Block airmail 4 stamps

$2.79 2h 8m
Unused 1998 Century 1910's Sheet Scott #3183 (9043-08)

Unused 1998 Century 1910's Sheet Scott #3183 (9043-08)

$10.00 2h 8m
UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK,  NATHEN HALE,  MNH, LOT # 19651

UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK, NATHEN HALE, MNH, LOT # 19651

- $0.99 2h 11m
Unused 1974 Horse Racing Block Scott #1528 (9111-44)

Unused 1974 Horse Racing Block Scott #1528 (9111-44)

$2.80 2h 12m
44-Cent Scouting Commemorative Self-Adhesive Plate Blk

44-Cent Scouting Commemorative Self-Adhesive Plate Blk

$3.25 2h 14m
PB B2 MNH (34c + 11c) Heroes of 2001 (5069b)

PB B2 MNH (34c + 11c) Heroes of 2001 (5069b)

$3.98 2h 17m
UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK,  NATHEN HALE,  MNH, LOT # 19653

UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK, NATHEN HALE, MNH, LOT # 19653

- $0.99 2h 18m
Unused 1977 Books & Eyeglasses PB Scott #1585 (9092-22)

Unused 1977 Books & Eyeglasses PB Scott #1585 (9092-22)

$2.20 2h 21m
UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK,  NATHEN HALE,  MNH, LOT # 20409

UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK, NATHEN HALE, MNH, LOT # 20409

- $0.99 2h 25m
PLATE BLOCK,  NATHEN HALE,  OLIVE BROWN,  MNH,  LOT # 20925

PLATE BLOCK, NATHEN HALE, OLIVE BROWN, MNH, LOT # 20925

- $0.99 2h 28m
UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK,  NATHEN HALE,  MNH, LOT # 20409

UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK, NATHEN HALE, MNH, LOT # 20409

- $0.99 2h 30m
#1502 PROGRESS IN ELECTRONICS MAIL EARLY IN THE DAY

#1502 PROGRESS IN ELECTRONICS MAIL EARLY IN THE DAY

$2.00 2h 33m
Unused 1964 Physical Fitness PB Scott #1262 (9132-18)

Unused 1964 Physical Fitness PB Scott #1262 (9132-18)

$1.99 2h 37m
#1562 CONTRIBUTORS TO THE CAUSE MAIL EARLY IN THE DAY

#1562 CONTRIBUTORS TO THE CAUSE MAIL EARLY IN THE DAY

$2.00 2h 38m
Unused 1992 Minerals PB Scott #2703a (8358-16)

Unused 1992 Minerals PB Scott #2703a (8358-16)

$8.80 2h 38m

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
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