You have to fully identify the stamp first. Consult a catalog for grading instructions and proper ID. This will provide a catalog price, typically about twice what you can purchase the stamp for from a dealer.
No delafield rubber stamps are not rare they are freely available on ebay
Most of them are not rare , but in used condition are worth more than the smaller stamps -- around 1/2 cent to 1 cent wholesale.
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New Zealand stamps can always be purchased in a New Zealand post office. Stamps, along with rare and old stamps, are also available online from various websites.
It is a verb: to possess. It means to own. "She possesses a large collection of rare stamps." The noun version is "possession," so you could also say, "Among her possessions is a large collection of rare stamps."
Rare España stamps refer to specific postage stamps issued in Spain that are highly sought after by collectors due to their limited print runs, historical significance, or unique features. Notable examples include the 1850 "First Issue" stamps, which were the first to feature a portrait of Queen Isabella II, and the 1936 "Spanish Civil War" overprints. Other sought-after stamps may include misprints or errors, which can significantly increase their value. Collectors often focus on these rare items for their historical context and investment potential.
As these are very rare they are fetching upwards of £500
food stamps
It is a verb: to possess. It means to own. "She possesses a large collection of rare stamps." The noun version is "possession," so you could also say, "Among her possessions is a large collection of rare stamps."
Although there are rare stamps, in general WWII food ration stamps in a book of stamps (with some missing) are worth $2 to $5. An absolutely new book of stamps (unsigned) might be worth $10 or more. A book of stamps signed by someone famous would, of course, be worth even more. Loose stamps (not in a book) are generally worthless - a few pennies, if that.
The Post Office is the best option, but you can usually find stamps sold at grocery stores, gas stations, and (sometimes) at your local bank. Some ATMs also offer the option to purchase stamps, but they are rare.
First of all you have to be sure it is 'rare.' There are hundreds of six cent stamps that have been issued, some well over 100 years old. They could be worth anything from 6 cents for postage if unused to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The first US 6 cent stamp #115 was issued in 1869 and the mint version can be purchased for $1,750. There is a 1909 #362 that is worth $18,000 if used on envelope.