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United States Postal 1988 Commemorative Stamp Mint Set

United States Postal 1988 Commemorative Stamp Mint Set

- $9.99 24m
150 United States Stamps all Different

150 United States Stamps all Different

 2 $1.10 31m
Lot 7 OLD US stamps united states stamp collection war

Lot 7 OLD US stamps united states stamp collection war

 - $3.00 40m
UNITED STATES AND CANADA STAMP COLLECTION 400 APPROX

UNITED STATES AND CANADA STAMP COLLECTION 400 APPROX

 1 $4.99 57m
12 UNUSED UNITED STATES PRANG CHRISTMAS STAMPS

12 UNUSED UNITED STATES PRANG CHRISTMAS STAMPS

 - $3.49 1h 31m
1975 UNITED STATES GHIRLANDAIO CHRISTMAS STAMPS

1975 UNITED STATES GHIRLANDAIO CHRISTMAS STAMPS

 - $3.49 1h 36m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 112 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 112 USED

 1 $30.00 1h 43m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 113 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 113 USED

 1 $15.00 1h 43m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 119 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 119 USED

 - $30.00 1h 43m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 119 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 119 USED

 1 $27.00 1h 43m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 121 USED

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 121 USED

 3 $57.00 1h 43m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 277A USED w CERT

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 277A USED w CERT

 - $70.00 1h 43m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 297 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 297 MHR

 - $23.00 1h 43m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 298 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 298 MHR

 - $28.00 1h 43m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 299 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 299 MHR

 - $36.00 1h 43m
United States Postal Service Bugs Bunny Stamps-unopened

United States Postal Service Bugs Bunny Stamps-unopened

 - $5.00 1h 46m
Block of 4 Unused United States 2c Stamps Scott #707

Block of 4 Unused United States 2c Stamps Scott #707

 1 $0.99 3h 3m
22KT GOLDEN PROOF REPLICAS UNITED STATES STAMPS 66pcs

22KT GOLDEN PROOF REPLICAS UNITED STATES STAMPS 66pcs

 - $24.99 3h 5m
1879 United States "Boomtown Dispatch Stamp" Cinderella

1879 United States "Boomtown Dispatch Stamp" Cinderella

 1 $1.75 3h 20m
1981 United States - Space Achievement Stamps.16 Stamps

1981 United States - Space Achievement Stamps.16 Stamps

 - $4.99 3h 46m
1980 United States - Coral Reefs. 20 Stamps. *SEE*

1980 United States - Coral Reefs. 20 Stamps. *SEE*

 - $3.99 3h 50m
1981 United States - CACTUS Stamp Sheet. Mint!

1981 United States - CACTUS Stamp Sheet. Mint!

 - $9.99 3h 52m
Vintage and Current United States Stamps - LOT

Vintage and Current United States Stamps - LOT

 $17.99 3h 54m
1879 United States "Boomtown Dispatch Stamp" Cinderella

1879 United States "Boomtown Dispatch Stamp" Cinderella

 - $1.75 5h 9m
1852 United States "Pittsburgh P.O." Cinderella Stamp

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

 - $1.75 5h 9m
SCOTT 627, UNITED STATES MINT LITE HINGED STAMP

SCOTT 627, UNITED STATES MINT LITE HINGED STAMP

 - $0.99 5h 51m
SCOTT 282C, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TYPE I

SCOTT 282C, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TYPE I

 2 $1.04 5h 56m
SCOTT 287, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FOUR CENT ORANGE

SCOTT 287, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FOUR CENT ORANGE

 3 $3.25 6h
SCOTT 288, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIVE CENT DULLBLUE

SCOTT 288, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIVE CENT DULLBLUE

 1 $0.99 6h 3m
SCOTT 294, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, ONE CENT GREEN BLK

SCOTT 294, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, ONE CENT GREEN BLK

 1 $0.99 6h 7m
SCOTT 295, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWO CENT CARMINE

SCOTT 295, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWO CENT CARMINE

 - $0.99 6h 10m
SCOTT 296, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FOUR CENT DEEP RED

SCOTT 296, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FOUR CENT DEEP RED

 5 $2.52 6h 14m
SCOTT 297, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIVE CENT ULTRAMAR

SCOTT 297, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIVE CENT ULTRAMAR

 1 $0.99 6h 18m
SCOTT 299, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TEN CENT YELLOW

SCOTT 299, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TEN CENT YELLOW

 5 $2.50 6h 21m
SCOTT 323, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, ONE CENT GREEN

SCOTT 323, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, ONE CENT GREEN

 1 $0.99 6h 26m
SCOTT 324, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWO CENT CARMINE

SCOTT 324, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWO CENT CARMINE

 - $0.99 6h 30m

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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