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Stamp Collecting (Philately)
Questions about the hobby of postage stamp collecting and those little pieces of paper that fascinate everyone from the young school child to presidents and monarchs.
2,914 Questions
When was us first class postage 9 cents?
1999 See the complete chart at http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/economics/postal-rates.htm.
How can you find out if a foreign stamp is valuable?
A World Stamp Catalog is often a useful starting point, but they seldom give all the variants, so you may need a good catalog for the country concernced, or you may need to consult an expert. It's also useful to look on eBay, but please bear in mind that in some cases the 'same' stamp may have differences not visible on eBay, such as different watermarks. I suggest to use first the Scott's Catalog (go to your local library). Then you can go to E Bay; but Scott Catalog is the "Bible of Stamps," and you can have a very good idea about the price depending on the type of the stamp you have. You will need to know how to identify the different watermarks, color variations, different perforations, etc.
What was the worlds first postage stamp called?
The Penny Black. Wouldn't it have been quicker to find out yourself though?
How much is a blue green Benjamin Franklin 1902 three cent stamp worth?
There is no such animal. The Franklin stamp of that era was a one cent stamp.
In 1867 the US issued its first 15 cent stamp. They have been available ever since then. In May of 1978 the rate for first class postage in the US was raised to 15 cents. It stayed at that rate until March 1981.
What is the value of the 1976 bicentennial stamp sheet?
Well, according to the American Philatelic Society the worth of the set of 4 sheets is $15.91.
What is a poste italiane stamp worth?
It will depend on the value and age, as well as the condition. For a common stamp the value is minimal, but there are some older varieties that are worth good money.
How much is a 1939 first day stamp envelope covers worth?
The value will depend on the country, the stamps and the condition.
Is a philatelists a person who collects or studies stamps?
A philatelist is a person who collects stamps and can also be referred to as a lover of stamps.
What is the value of 1962 us stamps?
Lots of variables to consider:
Is it complete with all varieties including the high value stamps? Many collections have all the common ones and didn't include the more valuable stamps, as people didn't want to pay for the $5 variety.
Are they in good condition, not stuck to the page. Aare they in mounts or stamp hinges?
In general, the value is at least that of face value, as they can always be used as postage. Dealers will typically pay 80% of face for mint stamps.
Value of an e class American flag stamp?
Stamp Value Date of rate change
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
... F makeup rate 4 cents
G 32 cents 1/1/95
... G makeup rate 3 cents
H 33 cents 1/10/99
... H makeup rate 1 cent
(no I stamp) 34 cents 1/7/01
What is max weight allowd on 44 cents stamp?
Domestically one ounce and Internationally half an ounce.
How much is a Sam Rayburn 4 cent stamp worth?
That would be Scott number US 1161. You can buy a mint copy for 65 cents and a used copy for 15 cents.
What is the name of a collection of postage stamps starting with pH?
Philatelists collect stamps and postal history.
First class stamp in 2007 cost?
US postage rate increases -- for ordinary first class letters
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June, 1932 up to 3 cents from 2 cents.
July, 1958 up to 4 cents
Jan , 1963 up to 5 cents
July, 1968 up to 6 cents
May, 1971 up to 8 cents
June, 1974 up to 10 cents
June, 1976 up to 13 cents
June, 1978 up to 15 cents
May , 1981 up to 18 cents
Nov , 1981 up to 20 cents
Feb , 1985 up to 22 cents
June, 1988 up to 25 cents
June, 1991 up to 29 cents
Jan , 1995 up to 32 cents
June, 1999 up to 33 cents
Jan , 2001 up to 34 cents
June, 2002 up to 37 cents
Jan , 2006 up to 39 cents
May , 2007 up to 41 cents <<<<<<
May , 2008 up to 42 cents
May , 2009 up to 44 cents
How much would a 1973 postal service employee stamp be worth?
US postage rate increases -- for ordinary first class letters
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June, 1932 up to 3 cents from 2 cents.
July, 1958 up to 4 cents
Jan , 1963 up to 5 cents
July, 1968 up to 6 cents
May, 1971 up to 8 cents <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
June, 1974 up to 10 cents
June, 1976 up to 13 cents
June, 1978 up to 15 cents
May , 1981 up to 18 cents
Nov , 1981 up to 20 cents
Feb , 1985 up to 22 cents
June, 1988 up to 25 cents
June, 1991 up to 29 cents
Jan , 1995 up to 32 cents
June, 1999 up to 33 cents
Jan , 2001 up to 34 cents
June, 2002 up to 37 cents
Jan , 2006 up to 39 cents
May , 2007 up to 41 cents
May , 2008 up to 42 cents
May , 2009 up to 44 cents
The cost for the first ounce of postage in 2003 was 37 cents. It had been at that rate since June 2, 2002.
Which county was the first to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
US states do not issue postage stamps. The US post office issued their first Christmas stamp in 1962.
Canada issued the first stamp referred to as a Christmas Stamp. It was the map issue of 1898 and said XMAS 1898 on the stamp.
How much is a purple heart stamp worth?
Mint US stamps are worth their face value to use as postage, so use yours that way, if you need postage.
Otherwise, your stamp has negligible value ( less than 25 cent retail) , but please do not throw it away! Keep it
in your stamp collection for your children or yourself when you have more time. If you have more than one,
you may be able to trade it for stamps of similar value. .
Or give it to a collector friend. Collectors always appreciate the thought even it they do not need the stamp.
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What is the 1774 first Kentucky settlement 10 cents stamp worth?
United States Scott #1542. You can purchase a used copy for 15 cents. A mint, or unused, copy would be 80 cents.
When did stamp collecting start?
Probably in 1841 when the first variant of the first stamp (the "Penny Black") was relaesed. Other countries caught on quickly to the concept of pre-paid postage and introduced their own stamps, so stamp collecting certainly began in the 1840's.
What year was the penny black stamp?
King Offa of Mercia was responsible for introducing the Penny in about 785 AD.
This first British Penny was probably modelled on the equivalent Roman coin, the "denarius" from which it took the symbol "d" in the predecimal currency.
