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Book-Postage Stamps of the United States 1847-1953

Book-Postage Stamps of the United States 1847-1953

 - $3.00 47m
UNITED STATES Old Stamps Collection on Album Pages

UNITED STATES Old Stamps Collection on Album Pages

 4 $0.82 55m
SCOTT 319, UNITED STATES MINT NEVER HINGED STAMP, 2 CNT

SCOTT 319, UNITED STATES MINT NEVER HINGED STAMP, 2 CNT

 6 $2.50 2h 10m
SCOTT 325, UNITED STATES USE STAMP, THREE CENT VIOLET

SCOTT 325, UNITED STATES USE STAMP, THREE CENT VIOLET

 10 $7.36 2h 16m
SCOTT 668, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TEN CENT KANS OVPR

SCOTT 668, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TEN CENT KANS OVPR

 2 $1.25 2h 46m
1879 15¢ WEBSTER UNITED STATES STAMP - #189 - used

1879 15¢ WEBSTER UNITED STATES STAMP - #189 - used

 1 $0.99 2h 52m
United States Stamp Booklet

United States Stamp Booklet

$5.00 2h 53m
SCOTT O17, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, THREE CENT

SCOTT O17, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, THREE CENT

 1 $0.99 2h 54m
SCOTT Q5, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIVE CENT

SCOTT Q5, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, FIVE CENT

 - $0.99 2h 56m
1913 25¢ PARCEL POST UNITED STATES STAMP - #Q9 - used

1913 25¢ PARCEL POST UNITED STATES STAMP - #Q9 - used

 1 $1.50 2h 59m
1878 2¢ MH JACKSON UNITED STATES STAMP - #183

1878 2¢ MH JACKSON UNITED STATES STAMP - #183

 - $22.50 3h 1m
Golden Replicas of United States Stamps

Golden Replicas of United States Stamps

 2 $20.50 3h 20m
stamps United States Booklet

stamps United States Booklet

 $3.00 3h 45m
800 DIFFERENT USED UNITED STATES STAMPS ~ALL OFF PAPER~

800 DIFFERENT USED UNITED STATES STAMPS ~ALL OFF PAPER~

 2 $1.25 3h 51m
MIXTURE OF APPROX 100 + UNITED STATES STAMPS

MIXTURE OF APPROX 100 + UNITED STATES STAMPS

 - $0.99 4h 4m
UNITED STATES NAVY 3 cent Stamp with old oriental paper

UNITED STATES NAVY 3 cent Stamp with old oriental paper

 2 $1.29 4h 17m
Hugh Worldwide 60+ countries & United States Stamp Lot

Hugh Worldwide 60+ countries & United States Stamp Lot

 - $50.00 4h 27m
United States #24 Used Sound Great Stamp!

United States #24 Used Sound Great Stamp!

 2 $2.00 6h 41m
Mint US Stamps 2372-2375 Block 4 Cats MNH United States

Mint US Stamps 2372-2375 Block 4 Cats MNH United States

 1 $1.49 6h 45m
United States #151 Used Sound Excellent Stamp!

United States #151 Used Sound Excellent Stamp!

 3 $1.79 6h 47m
United States #163 Used Sound Super Stamp!

United States #163 Used Sound Super Stamp!

 2 $1.54 6h 52m
22 Golden Relicas United States Stamps 22K Gold Book

22 Golden Relicas United States Stamps 22K Gold Book

- $39.99 7h 39m
United States 1882, classic stamp, used

United States 1882, classic stamp, used

 - $3.00 8h 46m
United States Air Mail Scott # C4 Postage Stamp

United States Air Mail Scott # C4 Postage Stamp

 1 $5.00 8h 58m
Large Lot of 300+ United States Postage Stamps - Estate

Large Lot of 300+ United States Postage Stamps - Estate

 3 $10.00 9h 38m
UNITED STATES OLD USED STAMPS!! LOT OF 123!!

UNITED STATES OLD USED STAMPS!! LOT OF 123!!

 - $0.99 10h 39m
Hummingbirds 5 Different United States Postage Stamps

Hummingbirds 5 Different United States Postage Stamps

 3 $1.51 10h 48m
Lot of 100 UNITED STATES STAMPS , USED HINGED, LH GREAT

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

 - $0.99 11h 38m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 119 USED w LIGHT CANCEL

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 119 USED w LIGHT CANCEL

 - $50.00 11h 54m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 220C USED LOT # 2

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 220C USED LOT # 2

 - $3.00 11h 54m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 220C USED LOT # 3

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 220C USED LOT # 3

 - $3.00 11h 54m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 230 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 230 MHR

 1 $5.00 11h 54m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 231 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 231 MHR

 - $5.00 11h 54m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 232 MNG

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 232 MNG

 4 $15.50 11h 54m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 234 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 234 MHR

 - $21.00 11h 54m
UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 235 MHR

UNITED STATES STAMP SCOTT # 235 MHR

 - $20.00 11h 54m

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