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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.
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Does Orgon have a postang stamp?
Oregon is a state. Postage stamps are issued by the US Government. However, the US Government has issued several postage stamps that honor Oregon, including their state bird and state flower.
It is actually 1898 - 1923. They are from Hungary.
How many years must you be dead before your face can appear on an us stamp?
That depends on the country. Some have no restrictions and routinely honor their athletes and celebrities. Most countries put pictures of their rulers on their stamps.
In the US they used to wait for 10 years, but recently shortened it to 5 years. As of a week ago, they are taking suggestions for living people.
The Scott company has cataloged every stamp issued in the world. A Scott number of 553 would indicate that the stamp is for regular postage and is about the 553rd stamp issued by that country. It would typically need a country to go with the number. If this is a US stamp it is a 1 1/2 cent Harding stamp worth several dollars.
The Scott company has cataloged every stamp issued in the world. A Scott number of 760 would indicate that the stamp is for regular postage and is about the 760th stamp issued by that country. It would typically need a country with the number. If this is a US stamp it is a 5 cent vertical format commemorative of Old Faithful with a value of a few dollars.
What is the Cost of a book of twenty stamps?
Currently in the US a Forever stamp costs 44 cents and I will assume that this the type you are referring to, so a book of twenty stamps would cost you $8.80.
Do old US letters that were franked by a postmaster before stamps were first issued have any value?
Yes, they have value. Some of them can be very valuable, depending on the type of markings it has, what the dates are and what locations are involved. Stampless covers are pretty challenging area to evaluate, it would be best to consult a dealer or knowledgable collector in your area.
Is there a living person on a us commemorative postage stamp?
There are a couple of 'sort of' type stamps. One was a model for a statue and the statue appears on a stamp. Another would be the astronaut on the moon. Everyone know who was in the space suit, but you can't really see them.
Stamp with the perfin 'LC and S' on it - what was 'LC and S'?
The answer will depend on what country the stamp is from.
If it is a US Stamp, it is probably the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad.
I haven't found a British listing, though I have seen examples of British stamps with that set of initials on it. It might be a Railroad Company as well.
I found no record of the initials used in Hong Kong.
Perfins were common on many British Commonwealth stamps, so could relate to any of those countries.
Are 1989 stamps worth anything?
The value of stamps varies. It is doubtful because stamps were issued in large enough quantities during that time frame that they are not overly valuable. However, there are exceptions and these are worth learning about. Consult a good stamp catalog, either online or at your library, to learn about valuing stamps.
How can you tell the Scott number of a stamp?
Consult a stamp catalog that uses the Scott Numbering system. Most US companies use this numbering system. It will help you identify the stamp and the information about it. In addition to the year(s) of issue, it can also provide estimated values and other pertinent information.
Booklet of 20 C-series stamps Are they still valid as 'forever stamps'?
They are still valid as postage, however, they are only worth 20 cents, which means you would need two of them plus another 4 cents to mail a letter.
What is the value of the American legion 6 cents stamp?
The American Legion 1969 6 cent stamp is worth what the market will offer for it. There is no set price to pay. Since this stamp is over 50 years old, and it has a US postal deficiency in its design and production (10 olives for the Seal of the United States); the value has yet to be realized. Collectors can anticipate a long term increase in value for this stamp.
What is the max weight you can ship with a.44 stamp?
That would be one ounce of first class mail. A second ounce and each additional would cost 17 cents. Fractional ounces are rounded up.
