Stamp Collecting (Philately)

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.

This is a common US regular stamp. It really has no market value, except for postage. However,if you know a collector he will likely be happy to get it, either for his collection or for trading for stamps he does need, or if only for your thoughtfulness.

Let me explain, at risk of boring you, a little about the stamp market:

Common stamps are usually sold in packets, or collections or stamps, not one at a time, and this is the way you want to buy them if you are a collector. In these packets, you have no choice as to exactly what you will get.

For example a packet may be advertised as 500 different US for $5.00 or $400 different US commemoratives for $7.50.or $50 face value US for $45.

After you have bought a number of packets, you will find that you have duplicates of some stamps but lack other, equally common stamps. If you know other collectors, you can make trades. But if you can not get all the stamps you want by trading, or by buying more packets, you can order individual stamps from dealers, and there is a "Standard Postage Stamp Catalog" which lists typical dealer's prices ( inflated somewhat)

for stamps ordered individually. The minimum price is 20 cents and mint stamps are listed at about twice face ( if that, is over 20 cents).

So, in some sense, every stamp is "worth" 20 cents, but unless you are a retail dealer, you will never be able to sell your stamp for that much and even a retail dealer does not sell very many common stamps for that amount.

Dealers buy common stamps as part of large collections and accumulations. When a long time collectors decides to sell ( or his heirs sell), he usually has ( or leaves) thousands of common stamps as well as his main collection.Dealers buy the whole thing, but really only pay for the good stamps -- 20 cents they get from such are mostly a labor charge for finding the stamp you want.

On various online sites, the 3-cent liberty postcards can be bought for about one dollar.

Cost of a postage stamp was dependant on the face value of the stamp usually available in many denominations. The most common rate stamp is for First Class Mail. In the United States in the 1950's that was 3 cents for the first ounce up until 1958. On August first the rate went up to 4 cents.

This stamp is still easy to find.
You should be able to buy a mint or a nice used copy for
20 cents.

Just throw them in a bowl of water. After several hours, place them on a sheet of wax paper with a page of newspaper above and below the wax. Let them dry overnight. Use a gluestick to adhere the stamps to an envelope when ready to post.

how much is a usa forever stamp worth

Currently the Swedish "Treskilling" Yellow, or 3 skilling banco color error is the most valuable stamp to have been sold recently, selling for over 2.5 million Swedish Kroner the last time it changed hands. Only one example is known, but it is possible that there are others.

Although it hasn't been auctioned in a long time, the unique British Guiana One Penny Magenta is estimated to have a value of between seven and ten million dollars and sold for $9.5 million at Sotheby's in New York that last time is was sold.

The United States Postal Service only honors people with a commemorative stamp after they are deceased. Juliette Gordon Low's commemorative stamp was released on October 29, 1948, two days before what would have been Juliette's 88th birthday and 21 years after her death on January 27, 1927.

Postage in 1928 was was 2 cents for a First Class letter in the US. It went up to 3 cents in July 1932. A postcard could be mailed for 1 cent.

Scott Number 1207 pictures a small ship at sea painted by Winslow Homer. This 4c stamp was issued in 1962. It has a minimal value used and can be purchased for 50 cents in mint condition.

That is Scott Number 1029. It has a minimal value and can be purchased for about 20 cents.

In the U.S., 3 cents for the first ounce of a letter from 1932 until 31 July 1958. 4 cents from 1 August 1958 until 6 January 1963.

Stamp collectors are called philatelists.

1 cent.

Russia

I have. I have completely taped and envelope for fear my envelope may tear and my letter/ personals fall out. Mailman hasn't complained yet and I've don't this several times.

Scott US#1037

This 4 1/2 cent stamp was issued in 1954 as part of the Famous Americans definitive series in use until 1961. It can be purchased for 15 cents used and 40 cents mint through a dealer. The low price indicates that it is of nominal value and a dealer is not likely to purchase a single copy.

{| |- | Scott Number 1735. These are the first class stamps. They have a face value of 15 cents. They are still valid for postage within the US for 15 cents. |}

This stamp is Scott number 1145. It can be purchased for about 20 cents used or mint condition.

Yes, you certainly can! In the US, and most countries, stamps do not lose there value, particularly if they are less than a few years old. And as long as the combination adds up to or exceeds the necessary value, they can be combined.

US Postage stamps from the last 50 or so years are pretty much worth their face value. In large quantities, dealers will buy them for 80 cents on the dollar. You would be better off using them for postage, unless your really need cash. The US has not devalued their stamps since the Civil War, so any stamp issued can be used for postage. Stamped evelopes are sllightly rarer than postage stamps, but not as many people collect them. They are referred to as "Back of the Book" items as they are listed in the catalogs behind the normal postage stamps. Selling or buying a single stamp is usually not worth the effort to a dealer unless they are of high value. They can make their profits on buying in bulk and selling them in smaller lots. Older stamps may be worth a bit more. High value stamps, the half dollar and up values, are rarer and worth more. To maximize your profits in stamps, you need to fully identify the stamp, including knowing the catalog number, perferations, watermarks, condition and other factors. If you look it up in the catalog there is a price listed. That price is what a buyer should expect to pay a dealer for the stamp. If you are selling, you should consider yourself lucky if you get half that amount. Look for special markings. Stamps on envelopes can be worth more, particularly with picture cancellations, First Day Cancellations and special locations. Find a philatelist and ask for more information!

25 cents.

Yes. that is their purpose, to still be valid.