What is the value of a 3 cent postage stamp from 1846?

Answer 1

These can be tricky to evaluate and identify. Read the catalog carefully!

You will need to consult the catalogs and do some research. Most libraries will have a copy of Scott's Postage Stamp Catalog of the World. First of all, you have to identify the specific stamp or card. That in itself can be a daunting task, but most of the catalogs are well illustrated with lots of information. Once you know what item you have, the catalog will provide a set of prices that can be used to estimate value.

Answer 2

I have a black rimmed envelope (not in good shape, left side torn open) with a 3 cent stamp and at least most parts of three stamps stating 1878, two saying valley(field), addressed to miss nancy smith, valleyfield quebec.

Anybody have an estimate to worth?

lamtousi@videotron.ca

Answer 3

The value would depend on the stamp-- there have been many different designs,

but very few issued in the 80 years are worth more than fifty cents and most

less than that. The value would depend on the stamp-- there have been many different designs,

but very few issued in the 80 years are worth more than fifty cents and most

less than that.

Answer 4

First of all, stamps were not issued until 1840, so the years indicate something to do with the subject of the stamp, not how old it is. You would have to use a catalog to determine the actual value of the item, but I suspect it is from a recent set issued in the last ten years or so, and have a minimum catalog value.

Prior to the issue of the first postage stamp in the US (1847), people mailed envelopes (not envelopes like we are used too, but mostly just paper folded over and sealed) with hand-stamped prices and/or ink marks as cancellations. These envelopes had various prices stamped on them or a hand-stamp of the town. They are called 'STAMPLESS COVERS'. There is a catalog for stamp-less covers titled: 'American Stamp-less Cover Catalog' it can be obtained from: U.S. Philatelic Classic Society Literature, Box 750368, New Orleans, La. 70176-0368

Answer 5

You will need to consult the catalogs and do some research. I doubt you have a 3 cent stamp from 1846, but it is possible. Most libraries will have a copy of Scott's Postage Stamp Catalog of the World. First of all, you have to identify the specific stamp or card. That in itself can be a daunting task, but most of the catalogs are well illustrated with lots of information. Once you know what item you have, the catalog will provide a set of prices that can be used to estimate value.

Answer 6

Depending on condition and rarity, it could be worth something. Take it to an expert.