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The one certainty in the world of first-day cover collecting is that blank first-day covers are virtually worthless in today's stamp collecting marketplace. In general, only stamps canceled with the first-day date are deemed collectible without a cachet.
Miller McLaughlin
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∙ 15y agoExcept for printing errors, the most valuable are the $4 and $5 Columbian and
$1 and $2 Transmissippi issue. All are worth several hundred dollars in good condition,
mint or used, the mint being roughly 3 times more valuable. Except for printing errors, the most valuable are the $4 and $5 Columbian and
$1 and $2 Transmissippi issue. All are worth several hundred dollars in good condition,
mint or used, the mint being roughly 3 times more valuable.
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Do commemorative stamp yearbooks include stamps?
The ones purchased from the US Postal Service include the stamps.
Where do you find out about foreign commemorative stamps?
{| |- | Price listings for stamps are referred to as Catalogs. Many countries have listings of their stamps in various versions. Your local library will typically have one or more of these, Scott's being the most common in the US. It will give you descriptions and pictures of the stamps, as well as directions on how to identify and grade them. |}
How much for 5 ounces of stamps?
The price can vary a great deal depending on the type of 'kiloware' it is. It will be more if it is all commemorative stamps. The most would be high values with airmail stamps. The lowest would be definitives issued by a country such as the US, Great Britain or France.
What is the most rarest stamps?
I believe the most valuable stamp is the 'Inverted Jenny' US 24C airmail, A 100 stamp sheet of these errors were released. single stamps hammer at close to $1 million USD at auction.
What was the best selling stamp in US history?
THE 1993 US Elvis stamp was the best-selling commemorative stamp of all time, with over 517 million sold as singles or in sheets. Many Elvis stamps issued in limited editions are extremely valuable, but not the US stamp.
Are 5 US postage stamps valuable?
Not necessarily. Most postage stamps that have been used are worth only pennies.Unused stamps are still worth their face value. A unused 29 cent stamp is still worth 29 cents.What makes a postage stamp valuable depends on the following factors:Age: Older stamps are ususally worth more than newer stamps.Certain categories: Some stamps are worth more because of their popularity. As an example; baseball or movie star stamps are worth more.Mistakes: Stamps that have a mistake are ususally worth a lot more.Combination of Age & a Mistake stamp are very valuable.
How many stamps to mail a postcard from Egypt to US and Can I use US Stamps?
No you cannot use US stamps. Items mailed must have the stamps of the country of origin on them. Most shops will be able to provide you with the appropriate stamps to use to mail with their cards, or visit their post office!
Is it better or worth more to collect stamps that have been cancelled or that have not been used?
In most cases, mint stamps, those that have not been used, are worth more. In a few cases, used stamps are more valuable. Modern used stamps are typically worth very little, but there are exceptions and the most valuable stamps in the world are used.
Do used stamps have value?
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.
Are any Postal Commemorative Society stamps real?
This company produces a variety of products. Their first-day covers are real enough. I think they make gold or gold-plated replicas of certain stamps, which of course, are not real postage stamps. They offer some stamp and coin combinations that contain real US stamps and coins. I think they all sell at a discount of the secondary market.
What object is on the us stamps then any other?
The US Flag is the most common item.
What is the value of legendary football coaches sheet of stamps?
Unfortunately, the US does not have a 'Legendary Football Coaches' sheet of stamps, but I believe you are referring to Scott Catalog # 3808-3811, 37 cent, Early Football Heroes,issued as a commemorative in 2003. There are 4 pictures of different football heroes.There are three values for this sheet of stamps and they are:New = $15Used = $4(Scott Specialized Catalog of US Stamps, page 267)Face value of $7.40 cents.Because of the large amount of stamps printed for this issue (70 million, page 532) most dealers will pay you about 80% of face value or $6 for new stamp sheet.Used stamps are sold by the ounce.
