Scott #PS12
These are U.S. Postal Savings Stamps. Redeemable in War Bonds, ... "America on Guard, issued in 10, 25, and 50 cent versions.
I've seen at least one on sale on eBay for $1 minimum bid.
A plate block is a block of stamps from the edge of the sheet which shows the plate or cylinder from which the stamps were printed.
Stamps are printed using metal plates. The plates are marked with a number on the margins. A plate block consists of the stamps adjacent to that number in pairs, usually four or six stamps.
{| |- | Scott Number 2721, 2724, and 2731 Plate blocks show a value of about 3 dollars. The stamps themselves in used condition are available for about 20 cents. Unused or mint, they can be purchased for less than a dollar. Consult a stamp catalog such as Scott's, for a description on how the stamps differ, as well as identifying the actual date of issue for each of the three types of stamps. |}
A normal sized definitive stamp typically has 100 stamps to a sheet. If it doesn't have any of the margins or areas around the sheet, it would be a block of 100.
A single page of a book of postage stamps is referred to as a pane. A booklet pane may include slogan stamps (Use Zip Code) that are there. Specific panes are worth more than others and are listed separately in specialty catalogs.
As the name implies, it would have eight stamps. It can be 4 by 2 or 2 by 4, usually depending on the stamps, particularly if there are four different designs on the same sheet.
Taking guard.
There are many different groupings of stamps: An album A stamp collection A stamp exhibit A sheet of stamps - a complete sheet as issued by the post office A pane of stamps - A booklet page A block of stamps - multiples that are still attached A pair of stamps - Two connected, often used with coil stamps A strip of stamps - More than two connected coil stamps
Clear rubber stamps are made from acrylic and you are able to stamp accurately and with perfect precision, something wood block and foam-backed rubber stamps can't offer
Market value of a block ( 2 x 2 4 stamps ) mnh / unused stamps with gum in good condition without any stains is Indian Rs. 550.00, while that of a single stamp is Rs. 150.00. Approximate price of Charlie Chaplin FDC with information brochure ( 1978 ) is Rs. 275.00. The price may vary depending on the the type of cancellation / cachet used.
Yes, in 1986 the Republique Centrafricaine issued a set of stamps honoring the Challenger astronauts. In fact, there are two errors in this set. Christa's name is written "McAulife" and Ronald McNair is spelt "MacNair". I have a block of 6 unused Christa stamps which were purchased directly from a post office in the RCA. If you wish more info, please contact me at fhsutcliffe@gmail.com Regards, Frank
you have to have the guard ability ability aquipded and then you will be able to press square and then you block