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Postage stamps are released on a specific day, called the First Day of Issue. Stamps cancelled on this date are the earliest usages possible. While special cancellations on special envelopes (cachets) are commonly available for stamps issued in the last seventy or so years, earlier stamps are much harder to find.
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∙ 14y agoThe date of issue is the first day that the stamp is available to be purchased at the post office. It is officially called the First Day of Issue and special cancellations are available to commemorate the event. In the early days of the post office, there wasn't a specific date that was set for the initial sale, so it can be hard to determine the date of issue.
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What is date of issue for Stamp?
It is called the First Day of Issue. Cancellations on that date have value. Cancellations before that date are really sought after!
What is the worth of Elvis postage stamps with a date stamp BEFORE first date of issue?
well to a collecter on a good day $2000
What does 'on cover' mean in stamp collecting?
On Cover refers to a stamp being on an envelope, canceled and used for postage. In many cases stamps are worth more on cover with special cancellations then they are mint. You should always consider carefully before removing a stamp from an envelope. It could be a First Day of Issue, or a commemorative cancellation. It might also be a special date that is related to the stamp or a historical event.
What does a first day issue stamp look like?
It isn't the stamp, it is the cancellation that makes a First Day of Issue. And what you will have in the US is a cancellation that has two bars top and bottom with the words First Day of Issue in between. The bull's eye will be on the left side with the city and date on it.Many countries include some related picture in the cancellation. Ideally the cancel will clearly 'tie' the stamps to the cover, making it obvious that the stamp was on the envelope when the cancellation was applied.
What was first day of issue on a 1976 two dollar bill?
April 13, 1976. I have several with a postage stamp affixed and cancelled with the postmark (date).
How do you know when your stamp was issued?
Find it in a catalog. The entry will typically include the date of issue, as well as the catalog value of the stamp in mint and used condition.
What is a 1992 Elvis stamp worth if it was hand canceled before date of issue?
{| |- | Scott Number 2721, 2724, and 2731 If it is truly cancelled prior to the first day of issue, it will have some premium value. A First Day of Issue cover goes for a little over a dollar. I would expect something like this would be worth a few dollars. There are three different types of this stamp, so make sure you know which one you have, as they were issued at different times. 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. |}
How do you find the issue date of your stamp?
There are several sites online that can be a big help. Look for "stamp identifier" using a search engine. You can type in the part of a word that you can read and it will help. They usually have lots of pictures to help with symbols and names.
What are First Day Covers?
A First Day Cover (FDC) is an envelope cancelled on the first day of issue of a new postage stamp. Today they will actually say "First Day of Issue" in the cancellation. Originally they were just normal envelopes with the standard date bullseye type cancellation. Today elaborate cancellations and special envelopes are created to commemorate the events.
What date was the first issue of Rolling Stone magazine?
Rolling Stones first issue was November 9, 1967.
When is the first class stamp rate being raised?
May 11 is the date.
How much was a stamp on march 18th 1994?
A first class stamp was 29 cents on that date. For a post card it was 19 cents.
