They may be, depending on their condition and rarity. Used stamps are inexpensive and are a great way to begin a stamp collection. Some of the most valuable stamps in the world are used and in very poor shape. But many of them are the single example known of a certain stamp, so are worth literally millions of dollars. Having the stamps in a book preserves them, makes them easy to see and can make it easier to determine the value of a collection. Most collectors use an album of some type to store their collection.
Yes, people collect stamps all over the world, in the UK and many other countries, charities collect used stamps then sell them to collectors to raise money, individual used stamps would be worth very little (unless they are rare) but a few dozen assorted used stamps would be worth something to a budding new collector.
Many people collect used stamps as a hobby to enhance their love of geography. Sometimes people will collect stamps of art and wildlife or first issue stamps that are use.
Some used stamps are very valuable . The Z grill blue Franklin US stamp that sold for 2.9 million dollars or so is used.
Yes, used stamps have value. Their condition and rarity is the biggest factor. Some of the most valuable stamps in the world are used.
What stamps? First postal stamps were used in 1840.
They certainly can be. Many collectors prefer working with used stamps. Rarity and condition will determine value. Some of the most valuable ones in the world are used and posted.
No you cannot use them. Forever stamps can only be used for domestic (inside the US) mail. They must have a value on them for international mail.
The best way is to consult the USPS web site. They list all of the stamps issued without a value. These stamps can still be used for postage at that value, so other stamps have to be added. They can only be used for US addresses.
There are many ways one can learn the value of stamps from Japan. One can learn the value of stamps from Japan at popular on the web sources such as Baxley Stamps and Herrick Stamps.
Yes, the US will allow any postage stamps to be used at their face value. Used stamps cannot be re-used, that would be illegal.
The could be of value. It would require proper identification to find whether the value is more than just a nominal one. Consult a catalog of postage stamps to identify and determine value.
Stamps that are not used are referred to as 'mint' stamps. The actual value will depend on the condition and the specific stamp. Consult a catalog to determine the value of any stamps you have.
Unfortunately stamps are not as popular as they once were. You can always use the unused stamps for their face value of 29¢. The stamps were created in 1993 although the catalog prices can change as of 2013, Scott catalog prices the stamps at 60¢ each if unused & used at 25¢.
Yes. Postage does not have to paid through individual stamps; as long as the value of all stamps placed on the envelope is enough to cover the cost that envelope carries, any number and value of stamps can be used.
There were no postage stamps from 1777. They were first used in 1840. You must be referring to stamps commemorating something that happened in 1777. You will have to identify them in a catalog to determine the value.
Value entirely depends on what stamps are in the album. Without knowing what stamps, country and condition, it's impossible to value.