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12- UNITED STATES STAMPS- GD to F U- 1882-1901

12- UNITED STATES STAMPS- GD to F U- 1882-1901

 2 $1.49 15m
UNITED STATES 1898 1¢ DARK YELLOW GREEN MARQUETTE STAMP

UNITED STATES 1898 1¢ DARK YELLOW GREEN MARQUETTE STAMP

 - $11.00 24m
Three Unused 2c United States Coil Stamps MNH

Three Unused 2c United States Coil Stamps MNH

 4 $2.71 25m
Stamps of United States from 1916- present unused

Stamps of United States from 1916- present unused

 $75.00 33m
UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS DISPLAY PANEL

UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS DISPLAY PANEL

 - $2.99 52m
United States various Stamps used lot of 101 D-49

United States various Stamps used lot of 101 D-49

 - $2.99 1h 16m
United States various Stamps used lot of 107 D-51

United States various Stamps used lot of 107 D-51

 - $2.99 1h 17m
United States various Stamps used lot of 112 D-75

United States various Stamps used lot of 112 D-75

 - $2.99 1h 17m
United States various Stamps used lot of 113 D-50

United States various Stamps used lot of 113 D-50

 - $2.99 1h 17m
United States various Stamps used lot of 117 D-48

United States various Stamps used lot of 117 D-48

 - $2.99 1h 18m
United States various Stamps used lot of 90 D-47

United States various Stamps used lot of 90 D-47

 - $2.99 1h 18m
United States various Stamps used lot of 90 D-72

United States various Stamps used lot of 90 D-72

 - $2.99 1h 18m
United States various Stamps used lot of 90 D-73

United States various Stamps used lot of 90 D-73

 - $2.99 1h 18m
United States various Stamps used lot of 90 D-74

United States various Stamps used lot of 90 D-74

 - $2.99 1h 18m
United States various Stamps used lot of 108 D-82

United States various Stamps used lot of 108 D-82

 - $2.99 1h 19m
United States various Stamps used lot of 144 D-70

United States various Stamps used lot of 144 D-70

 - $2.99 1h 19m
United States various Stamps used lot of 145 D-71

United States various Stamps used lot of 145 D-71

 - $2.99 1h 19m
United States various Stamps used lot of 146 D-69

United States various Stamps used lot of 146 D-69

 - $2.99 1h 20m
UNITED STATES-USA-USED STAMP-1926.

UNITED STATES-USA-USED STAMP-1926.

 - $0.99 2h 53m
FIRST UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMPS WASHINGTON FRANKLIN

FIRST UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMPS WASHINGTON FRANKLIN

 - $0.99 3h 4m
39 Golden Replicas of United States Stamps 1987-1989

39 Golden Replicas of United States Stamps 1987-1989

 - $9.99 3h 56m
VINTAGE UNITED STATES 1910 STATE REVENUE STAMP CATALOG

VINTAGE UNITED STATES 1910 STATE REVENUE STAMP CATALOG

 - $4.99 5h 2m
UNITED STATES, 1932 Four 3 cent stamps with Side Numbers

UNITED STATES, 1932 Four 3 cent stamps with Side Numbers

 - $0.49 5h 5m
UNITED STATES 7 STAMPS TESTING COILS

UNITED STATES 7 STAMPS TESTING COILS

 - $0.99 5h 36m
UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMP MIXTURE LOT # USA

UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMP MIXTURE LOT # USA

 8 $3.25 6h 17m
415 Beautiful Used United States Airmail Stamps #C 51

415 Beautiful Used United States Airmail Stamps #C 51

 - $5.00 6h 48m
United States 1875 5 cent stamp

United States 1875 5 cent stamp

 2 $0.55 7h
United States 1902-3 seven 1, 2 and 3 cent stamps

United States 1902-3 seven 1, 2 and 3 cent stamps

 1 $0.49 7h 4m
Golden Replicas of United States Stamps 10 in box asst

Golden Replicas of United States Stamps 10 in box asst

 1 $9.99 7h 7m
UNITED STATES POSTAGE DUE STAMP SCOTT # J2 MHR w CERT

UNITED STATES POSTAGE DUE STAMP SCOTT # J2 MHR w CERT

 - $80.00 7h 48m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 237 MNH

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 237 MNH

 - $75.00 7h 48m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 25 USED w CERT

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 25 USED w CERT

 - $25.00 7h 48m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 254 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 254 MHR

 - $25.00 7h 48m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 324 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 324 MHR

 - $5.00 7h 48m
UNITED STATES STAMPS SCOTT # 1897Ac MNH IMPERF PAIR

UNITED STATES STAMPS SCOTT # 1897Ac MNH IMPERF PAIR

 1 $15.00 7h 48m
Lot of 100 UNITED STATES STAMPS , USED HINGED, LH GREAT

Lot of 100 UNITED STATES STAMPS , USED HINGED, LH GREAT

 1 $0.99 8h 44m

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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