Stamp Collecting (Philately)

It will vary depending on the country and year. Some are more sought after than others. Some were produced in large quantities and so have limited value beyond the face value. You will have to consult a stamp catalog to see if what you have as value.

Nothing, really. Most mail is assumed to be sent First class, which is the standard or regular mail. If you are sending merchandise, you can reduce the cost, but it will not get certain priority handling. There are many different rates that can be used in bulk mailing, but First Class is usually going to be your best bet.

The most common use of the domestic 3 cent postcard started in 1958 with the Statue of Liberty issue. It is violet on buff. In 1926, a William McKinley 3 cent postal card was issued for the Universal Postal Union. In 2010, postal cards cost 28 cents and are a very effective low cost way to communicate by mail.

For the years 1978 & 1979 the cost of postage was 15 cent.

Proper valuation of 'Bulgarian stamps' will require a more detailed identification. Consult a postage stamp catalog, Scott's is a standard in the US. It should be available in your local library. It will help you determine the specific stamp and provide a value for you.

Scott Number 1047

Mint, this stamp is a bit over the minimal value. Minimal value for this stamp in a used condition indicates that the cost is in packaging and tracking and not the stamp itself. A dealer isn't going to be interested in purchasing a single copy. You would be better to use it for postage rather than trying to sell it. Or trade with another collector!

Yes, that is how it would work. You use the stamps of the country in which the package or letter originates. The Universal Postal Union sets the standards and coordinates the transfer.

Currently the US Postage is 44 cents. There are a large number of types of pictures on them, including Bob Hope, King and Queen of Hearts and the Purple Heart stamps.

how much is a Thomas Jefferson 1801-1809 in good shape worth

Golden replica stamps by Postal Commemorative Society have no value... there's not even 5 cents worth of gold in them... the gold is not even goldleaf... it's a spray over 3 layers of adhesive bound paper, then polished.

PCS scammed thousands of people into buying these... avoid buying more at all costs.

There have been 98 cent stamps for a while. That is the current rate to send a letter to most foreign countries from the US. It was also the airmail rate for a full ounce.

Stamps from all countries can be purchased from dealers. They can also be purchased from the government that issues them. Most postal entities have web sites and have special deals for collectors. Check the Brazilian Postal Service web site for their deals.

I don't know if anyone has actually counted, but it is most probably Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

She has ruled England for over 50 years and in that time has appeared on every British stamp issued as well as hundreds of others issued by the members of the British Commonwealth.

The Post Office doesn't like doing it, as there is always a risk of fraud.

You can continue to use any stamp you have, as long as the total adds up to the correct rate for what you are mailing. Buy some smaller denomination stamps and make some colorful envelopes!

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This is a common US stamp, sold to use on post cards.

If you want to buy just one it will probably cost you from 15 to 25 cents at a stamp store for a used one-- 40-50 cents for a mint copy

If you want to order it by mail, you would have to pay postage and handling in addition.

Dealers get them as part of larger lots for almost nothing per stamp- 65% face and

1/4cent if used. The money they would charge you for it is mostly for labor.

I think it is a nice stamp and I would certainly keep a nice copy for my collection. If you more than one, maybe you can trade it for another similar stamp .

That requires a great deal of research! The letters in the corners give the plate position. The actual plate is going to require referencing specialty publications and getting into 'fly speck' philately. That involves looking for minor differences and scratches on the actual stamp.

This is one of five in a set of regular issue stamps, showing old windmills.
In mint condition it retails for around 25 cents, used in fine condition,
15 to 20 cents.

A= 15 cents

B= 18 Cents

C= 20 cents

D= 22 cents

E= 25 cents

F= 29 cents

G= 32 cents

H= 33 cents

They are embossed with the image of the appropriate stamp. They are created with a very thin layer of gold, only an atom or two thick. They have minimal value and you purchase them for a $1 or two.

It's a TWO cent stamp, first issued in 2004, and an unused specimen is worth exactly two cents.

From the US, it costs 94 to send a letter to the UK.

About a dollar or two, depending on their condition. They aren't worth a lot, except to collectors of loyalty stamps.

Scott # 1285 Most used US postage stamps are worth 20 cents, the minimum amount required to catalog and stock the stamps. In this case both Mint and Used hit the minimum value. Unused will always be worth at least their face value. Special cancellations and different values are likely to be worth more. Consult a postage stamp catalog, usually available at your local library for exact identification and catalog values.