Mint US stamps are worth their face value to use as postage. Dealers usually charge twice face for common US stamps, so you could say its retail values is $0.40, provided it is well centered and still has all its gum.
They were the IRS agents of their day. Americans have never liked the people who take their money for the government.
The value of a six pence stamp will depend on the year of the stamp, and the condition of the stamp.
Lou Gehrig .25 cent Stamp FDI June 10, 1956The stamp will have little value canceled unless it ia a first day issue but the stamp was issued the .25 cents Lou Gehrig Stamp was issued by the US postal service on June 10, 1989. It would be hard to sell one stamp for more than .50 cents Collectors typically buy collectible stamps in sheets, or "plate blocks" of 4. The plate block includes the plate numbers from the printing process.A quick search on eBay shows full sheets of 20 only selling for $5.00 (face value) to $15. Plate blocks are selling for $3.-$5.The post office also sold framed cachets with the stamp first day issues that will sell as a display piece for about $20. -$30. First day issue cachets about $5.-$10. each
If you're looking for the financial value of this particular postage stamp, you'll have to consult a "Stamp Collector's Book." The year, type of stamp, date of stamp, date of post mark, and condition of the stamp will have to be compared to that described in the collector's book. Almost all book stores sell stamp collector's books.
Susan B. Anthony stamps are still worth the value printed on the stamp. US postage stamps never expire -- they can always be used for postage for at least the amount they sold for. The new forever stamp and the breast cancer stamp can be used for first class postage regardless of what you paid for them. However they are not corrected for inflation. It takes 14 of the 3-cent first class stamps you may have bought in 1955 to mail a letter today.
Once a stamp has been used it is referred to as being Canceled
President Harry S. Truman signed a bill on July 3, 1948, authorizing a stamp in honor of Juliette Gordon Low.
1984 The 20-cent Harry S. Truman regular stamp was issued on January 26, 1984, in Washington, DC. The stamp issuance honored the centennial of the birth of the 33rd US president (1945-53). Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) entered politics as a county judge in 1922. He was Franklin D. Roosevelt's running mate in 1944. His vice presidency lasted less than three months, until Roosevelt's death on April 12, 1945. Truman spent a turbulent period in office, and he ordered the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 and Korean War in 1950. He is considered a man who led the US into international confrontation with Soviet and Chinese communism. The stamp was engraved through the intaglio process. Reference: Postal Bulletin (December 15, 1983). Encyclopedia Britannica, 15th ed., s.v. "Harry S. Truman."
it means it has not been signed off or canceled which means that the stamp is reusable.
A used specimen sells for around 15 cents, and unused for about 60 cents.
No, once a stamp has been canceled it cannot be used again. It is a violation of Federal Law to re-use postage stamps.
The opposite of cancel (an appointment, an order) would be to confirm.The opposite of cancel (a subscription, a TV show) would be to renew.
A few cents. You can purchase a used copy for the minimum price of 15 to 20 cents. A dealer is not going to be interested in purchasing a single copy.
The value of Harry Truman stamps can vary depending on factors such as the rarity and condition of the stamp, as well as the demand from collectors. On average, a used Harry Truman stamp can be worth around $1-2, while unused stamps in mint condition can be valued between $5-10. However, rare or special edition stamps featuring Harry Truman can have higher values.
This sounds like a commemorative medal, perhaps the "Inauguration" medallion after assuming the Presidency upon the death of Franklin D. Rosevelt. As such it has no numismatic value, as it is not legal tender. It probably does have "book value" to collectors of Presidential medals, but I'm unfamiliar with price guides for that. (Other FAQ Farmers can edit this last bit to substitute an accurate value. :) )
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That will depend on the specific stamp. Consult a postage stamp catalog to identify and value the one you have.