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Unused 50c United States Air Mail Stamp Scott # C18 MNH

Unused 50c United States Air Mail Stamp Scott # C18 MNH

 13 $61.00 42m
125 United States Stamps all Different .

125 United States Stamps all Different .

 1 $0.99 46m
United States Heroes USA Corner Stamp MINT

United States Heroes USA Corner Stamp MINT

 - $0.99 2h 2m
#228 Great United States Stamps 1970-1972

#228 Great United States Stamps 1970-1972

 - $0.99 2h 42m
#243 Great United States Stamps Collection 1987-1989

#243 Great United States Stamps Collection 1987-1989

 1 $0.99 2h 55m
United States Scott # 303 Unused Postage Stamp

United States Scott # 303 Unused Postage Stamp

 2 $7.50 4h 11m
United States Scott # 304 Unused Postage Stamp

United States Scott # 304 Unused Postage Stamp

 2 $7.00 4h 20m
Lot 40 Unused United States Stamps Washington Lincoln

Lot 40 Unused United States Stamps Washington Lincoln

 - $4.99 4h 42m
4 Used 2c United States Stamps With Shanghai Postmark

4 Used 2c United States Stamps With Shanghai Postmark

 1 $0.99 6h 28m
Three Unused 1c United States Coil Stamps MNH

Three Unused 1c United States Coil Stamps MNH

 2 $0.99 6h 46m
UNITED STATES 1932-33 WASHINGTON 12-STAMP ISSUE SET

UNITED STATES 1932-33 WASHINGTON 12-STAMP ISSUE SET

 - $0.99 6h 49m
EARLY UNITED STATES STAMPS AT A GREAT VALUE!

EARLY UNITED STATES STAMPS AT A GREAT VALUE!

 1 $7.99 7h
EARLY UNITED STATES BOB STAMPS W STEAMSHIP STAMP

EARLY UNITED STATES BOB STAMPS W STEAMSHIP STAMP

 1 $7.99 7h
1852 United States "Pittsburgh P.O." Cinderella Stamp

1852 United States "Pittsburgh P.O." Cinderella Stamp

 - $1.75 8h 9m
UNITED STATES COLLECTION 22 VINTAGE STAMP PACKS !!!!

UNITED STATES COLLECTION 22 VINTAGE STAMP PACKS !!!!

 1 $4.95 8h 15m
20 REVENUE STAMPS MNH UNITED STATES

20 REVENUE STAMPS MNH UNITED STATES

 1 $0.99 8h 27m
Lot of 101 UNITED STATES STAMPS , USED HINGED, LH GREAT

Lot of 101 UNITED STATES STAMPS , USED HINGED, LH GREAT

 - $0.99 8h 44m
1974 United States Mint Set Of Commemorative Stamps

1974 United States Mint Set Of Commemorative Stamps

 1 $3.99 9h 1m
1977 United States Mint Set Of Commemorative Stamps

1977 United States Mint Set Of Commemorative Stamps

 - $4.50 9h 4m
1978 United States Mint Set Of Commemorative Stamps

1978 United States Mint Set Of Commemorative Stamps

 - $5.00 9h 7m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 11 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 11 USED

 4 $3.53 9h 8m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 145 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 145 USED

 - $2.00 9h 8m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 146 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 146 USED

 1 $3.00 9h 8m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 156 USED w LIGHT CANCEL

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 156 USED w LIGHT CANCEL

 - $1.00 9h 8m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 185 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 185 USED

 - $3.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 190 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 190 USED

 - $8.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 235 MNG

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 235 MNG

 - $10.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 236 MNG

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 236 MNG

 - $9.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 260 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 260 USED

 - $20.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 285 MNH

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 285 MNH

 - $12.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 286 MNH

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 286 MNH

 1 $12.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 289 MNH

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 289 MNH

 - $120.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 290 MNH

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 290 MNH

 - $55.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 291 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 291 USED

 - $35.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 349 USED w CERT

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 349 USED w CERT

 1 $25.00 9h 9m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 63 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 63 USED

 - $5.00 9h 9m

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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