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3 Diff # Coil Line Pairs 4 C Stagecoach MNH

3 Diff # Coil Line Pairs 4 C Stagecoach MNH

- $1.99 53m
3 Diff # Coil Line Pairs 17 C Electric Auto MNH

3 Diff # Coil Line Pairs 17 C Electric Auto MNH

- $1.99 1h 1m
125+ USED USA PNC's...Unchecked

125+ USED USA PNC's...Unchecked

3 $6.00 5h 31m
Sc.#2890~mint~Plate #A3436 Coil strip of 5-blue"G"

Sc.#2890~mint~Plate #A3436 Coil strip of 5-blue"G"

1 $1.99 9h 30m
Scott#1904a, plate #1, strip of three, precancel

Scott#1904a, plate #1, strip of three, precancel

- $5.00 9h 38m
Sc.#2892~mint~Pl.# 1111 VF strip of 5-Red "G"rouletted

Sc.#2892~mint~Pl.# 1111 VF strip of 5-Red "G"rouletted

1 $1.99 9h 52m
4 Diff # Coil Line Pairs 9.3 Cent Mail Wagon #`s1-2-3-4

4 Diff # Coil Line Pairs 9.3 Cent Mail Wagon #`s1-2-3-4

- $1.99 9h 57m
USA PNC-Sc#1904 Pl# 1-2,  Sc#1904a Pl#1-2 -4PNC5 MNH

USA PNC-Sc#1904 Pl# 1-2, Sc#1904a Pl#1-2 -4PNC5 MNH

- $39.99 12h 30m
2609a WHITEHOUSE IMPERF ERROR PAIR VF

2609a WHITEHOUSE IMPERF ERROR PAIR VF

- $5.95 12h 40m
USA PNC5 - Sc#2605 - LOT OF 7 PNC5 MNH

USA PNC5 - Sc#2605 - LOT OF 7 PNC5 MNH

- $19.99 12h 47m
USA PNC5 - Sc#2609 - LOT OF 17 PNC5 MNH

USA PNC5 - Sc#2609 - LOT OF 17 PNC5 MNH

1 $39.99 12h 51m
USA PNC5 - Sc#2280 BLOCK TAG LOT OF 8  PNC5 MNH

USA PNC5 - Sc#2280 BLOCK TAG LOT OF 8 PNC5 MNH

- $19.99 12h 55m
USA PNC5 - Sc#2280a PHOS TAG. LOT OF 13  PNC5 MNH

USA PNC5 - Sc#2280a PHOS TAG. LOT OF 13 PNC5 MNH

1 $55.99 13h
USA PNC5 - Sc#2606, 2607, 2608 - LOT OF 12  PNC5 MNH

USA PNC5 - Sc#2606, 2607, 2608 - LOT OF 12 PNC5 MNH

- $24.99 13h 6m
Plate Number Coil of 5,  #2892,  pnc #S2222,  lot #1207R

Plate Number Coil of 5, #2892, pnc #S2222, lot #1207R

- $1.75 14h 33m
PNC-5  #p1111  39 cent S A Statue of Liberty. LOOK

PNC-5 #p1111 39 cent S A Statue of Liberty. LOOK

- $3.75 15h 17m
(5) DIFFERENT FISHING FLYS US STAMPS  #2545-2549 PLATE#

(5) DIFFERENT FISHING FLYS US STAMPS #2545-2549 PLATE#

- $0.99 15h 38m
USA plate # scott cat #3447..used see picture

USA plate # scott cat #3447..used see picture

- $0.99 16h 17m
416 Diff Used Precanceled from Florida

416 Diff Used Precanceled from Florida

- $29.99 16h 34m
2 Diff # Coil Line Pairs 14C Iceboat MNH

2 Diff # Coil Line Pairs 14C Iceboat MNH

- $1.99 19h
#2130 (4) Strips 5 & 9 w  errors

#2130 (4) Strips 5 & 9 w errors

- $3.00 19h 35m
#2128a (3) Strips 3 Plate #'s 2,  3,  & 4

#2128a (3) Strips 3 Plate #'s 2, 3, & 4

- $0.99 19h 45m
2903 + 2904 MNH Plate Strips of 5 SCV $3.00

2903 + 2904 MNH Plate Strips of 5 SCV $3.00

- $0.99 20h 22m
PNC # 1907,  Mint NH Strip of 5,  Pl # 1

PNC # 1907, Mint NH Strip of 5, Pl # 1

- $19.95 21h 1m
PNC # 2892,  MNH Strip of 3,  # s2222

PNC # 2892, MNH Strip of 3, # s2222

- $2.95 21h 1m
PNC # 2005,  Mint NH Strip of 5 ,  Pl # 2

PNC # 2005, Mint NH Strip of 5 , Pl # 2

- $32.95 21h 1m
PNC # 1900,  MNH Strip of 3,  Plate No 5

PNC # 1900, MNH Strip of 3, Plate No 5

- $32.95 21h 1m
PNC # 1908,  MNH Plate # 2,  Strip of 3

PNC # 1908, MNH Plate # 2, Strip of 3

- $32.95 21h 2m
PNC # 1908,  Mint NH Strip of 5,  Pl # 11

PNC # 1908, Mint NH Strip of 5, Pl # 11

- $19.95 21h 2m
29 Diff Used Precanceled 12C 817 Presidential Series

29 Diff Used Precanceled 12C 817 Presidential Series

- $1.99 21h 28m
2PS7 37cFLAG NDN#'s1111&2222 SCOTT#3622  C-DESCRIPTION

2PS7 37cFLAG NDN#'s1111&2222 SCOTT#3622 C-DESCRIPTION

1 $6.99 22h 15m
3PS7 37cFLAG WAVING #'s B1111 & S1111 C-DESCRIPTION

3PS7 37cFLAG WAVING #'s B1111 & S1111 C-DESCRIPTION

- $9.99 22h 30m
(30) Different PNC of 3's Under Face Value

(30) Different PNC of 3's Under Face Value

1 $9.99 22h 32m
3PS7 37cFLAG WAVING #B1111SCOT#3633&3633A C-DESCRIPTION

3PS7 37cFLAG WAVING #B1111SCOT#3633&3633A C-DESCRIPTION

- $11.99 22h 40m
USA '07 pre-sorted Patriotic Banner  pnc 5 Scott # 4157

USA '07 pre-sorted Patriotic Banner pnc 5 Scott # 4157

- $2.00 23h 36m
USA '98 bird  Pheasant 20c PNC Scott# 3055 plate # 1111

USA '98 bird Pheasant 20c PNC Scott# 3055 plate # 1111

- $3.25 23h 38m
USA '95 20c Cog Railway PNC 5 Scott #2463 plate #1

USA '95 20c Cog Railway PNC 5 Scott #2463 plate #1

- $2.75 23h 41m
USA PNC - Sc#2281 25c. HONEY BEE - PL#1 & 2  - MNH

USA PNC - Sc#2281 25c. HONEY BEE - PL#1 & 2 - MNH

- $7.50 1d 1h

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    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.

     

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    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