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42 cents

HOWEVER on May 11th, 2009 it will be raised to 44 cents

In general these are fairly common. Minimal value for this stamp indicates that the cost is in packaging and tracking and not the stamp itself. There are going to be specific issues with a bit more value, but you will have to identify the stamp and look it up in the catalog.

At collection of stamps is refered to as a stamp collection. They are frequently kept in albums. Philately is the name for the study and collection of stamps.

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That will depend on the specific stamp you have. Canada has issued many stamps, the condition, cancellations, what it is attached to, watermarks, perforations and even color variations can affect the value. You will have to consult a postage stamp catalog to find out.

Yes. Postage does not have to paid through individual stamps; as long as the value of all stamps placed on the envelope is enough to cover the cost that envelope carries, any number and value of stamps can be used.

Statue of Liberty in front of US Flag.

You will have to be a bit more descriptive than that. Queen Victoria has been on Canadian stamps since 1953, so there's quite a variety of stamps that yours could be. It wou D be helpful to know more about the stamp, but sadly most postage stamps from the 1950s and up sell by the pound. If it's mint, it's only worth 2¢ in Canadian money, anyway. But wait! Just because it's not worth much doesn't mean you should get rid of it, if that is what you were thinking. I personally would just keep it as an interesting collectable. Now, your stamp might be worth more if it had queen VICTORIA on it, as those are slightly older (last issued in 1899).

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There are several different versions of this stamp. The value varies greatly between them, as low as 35 cents to as high as $5.25 in catalog value. Consult a postage stamp catalog, usually available at your local library for exact identification and catalog values.

Almost nothing. These replicas have a layer of gold on the foil that is an atom or two thick. It is not really measurable and it would take thousands of them to make an amount worth anything. You might be able to get a $1 or two.

On US stamps, Abbott and Costello appeared on a 1991 issue. There were probably foreign stamps picturing movies stars before that.

This doesn't entirely answer your question, but let me point you in the right direction.

In 1997 one pair of the imperf was listed as $110. That was for 1 single pair of them.

Hard to say how much a sheet is worth. Whatever you do, don't tear the sheet apart, and selling pairs, you might end up devaluing it. I'd contact 2 or 3 reputable stamp dealers and have it evaluated. If you don't have stamp dealers in your area look up, on the internet, stamp clubs in your area that might be able to supply you with proper contacts.

Don't simply sell it on eBay or anywhere until you get it valued.

SEE: http://pe.usps.gov/text/qsg300/Q604a.htm

It's worth 22 cents

If you buy the stamps and never use them, that's to many, if you buy stamps you think you might need and never use, that's to many, if you buy stamps just to have and admire them, that's collecting and your in the wrong section of WikiAnswers, you belong in collectibles.

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The local P.O. in your area would be glad to answer this question for you!! However, the current price .44 cents!!

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The B stamp is worth a face value of 18 cents. There have been several non-denominated flag stamps. They were used to cover increases in postal rates when they weren't sure how much would be authorized. Check the US Postal web site for specific pictures to match up with the one you have.

That will depend on the stamp and the country it is from. Sometimes it is the engraver's name. It could be a plate number. It might even be the name of the printing company.

44 cents as of August 1, 2010. The price will probably go up in early 2011, but you

can by a "forever" stamp now for 44 cents that will be good for first-class postage

"forever".

It depends on the country in which you live. In the US stamps never expire, so the answer is yes. ( There are a few old exceptions, but you are not likely to have any of these lying around. Also special delivery stamps which did not really pay for postage, but for a service that is no longer available, are not valid for anything anymore.)

Stamps with letter denomination values:

STAMP VALUE DATE of rate change

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A 15 cents 5/29/78

B 18 cents 3/22/81

C 20 cents 11/1/81 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

D 22 cents 2/17/85

E 25 cents 4/3/88

F 29 cents 2/3/91

G 32 cents 1/1/95

H 33 cents 1/10/99

None are particularly scarce except for one H post card

rate which was printed but never issued. However a few were

actually used.

In the USA, the postage rate in April 2006 was 39 cents. It was raised from 37 cents in January of 2006. It went to 41 cents a year later in May 2007.

The advent of the adhesive postage stamp officially began on May 6, 1840 with the release of the famous Penny Black.