Stamp Collecting (Philately)

{| |- | Scott Number 2721, 2724, and 2731 If it is truly cancelled prior to the first day of issue, it will have some premium value. A First Day of Issue cover goes for a little over a dollar. I would expect something like this would be worth a few dollars. There are three different types of this stamp, so make sure you know which one you have, as they were issued at different times. Consult a stamp catalog such as Scott's, for a description on how the stamps differ, as well as identifying the actual date of issue for each of the three types of stamps. |}

Roy Rogers was a generous signer right to the end of his long life, so there's an ample supply of signed material available. Over here in the UK authentically signed Roy Rogers 8" x 10" photographs can be found for as little as £25.

American collectors would call that U.S. Scott number 1250. It has a catalog value of 20 cents, mint or used.

Scott Number 2452, 2452B, 2452D

Number of varieties. You can purchase any of the version in good condition for 20 cents used or mint. If it has a tear or missing a piece, it is not worth anything.

If it has a small number at the bottom of the stamp, it may have a bit more value.

And please note, the fact that it say 1900 on it has nothing to do with when the stamp was issued. It was released in 1990 to 1995 with a picture of a circus wagon as it looked in the 1900's.

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 couple of dollars just because it has Marilyn on it, not because of the gold value.

It would depend entirely on whose autograph is on it. Tex Avery is credited with the creation of Bugs' character, but either of the directors, Friz Freleng or Chuck Jones, would probably be more well-known. Mel Blanc, as the voice of Bugs, would probably bring more than any other. But of course if you have Bugs' own signature . . .

The value of stamps is determined by their value and rarity. The value for a 1993 Elvis Presley complete stamp collection in mint condition is between 99.00 and 130.00 as of 2014.

I have a sheet of these from 1950s, they were printed in the USA. They indicate limited edition, seems the words BMG Music appears on the top of the sheet several times if this helps.

Scott #2277 sheet

Scott #2279 coil

Scott #2282 booklet

The stamp can still be used for 25 cents of postage if it has not been used. And that is probably what a dealer would be willing to buy one from you. Unused you can buy one of these for $1. Used they are only .15 cents and a dealer probably wouldn't pay you for it.

That would depend a great deal on how you define a 'cartoon character.'

In 1995 the US issued Scott #3000, a sheet of 20 stamps commemorating a dozen of the early American cartoons, some of which are still running in newspapers today.

The first cartoon character is arguably the one issued in 1984 that pictured McGruff, the crime dog. Bugs Bunny was the first animated cartoon character to appear on a US postage stamp in 1997.

Yes, there is a Elvis Presley 29 cent postage stamp.

Scott Number 2967. You can purchase one of these for 20 cents used and about 85 cents mint from a dealer. The Full sheet goes for about $25. Dealers typically will purchase stamps at around 25% of the catalog value. Consult a stamp catalog such as Scott's, for a description on how stamps are rated and graded.

The value of an unused Elvis Presley postage stamp would depend on the year it was released and the demand for it. The current value of the 29 cent Elvis Presley stamp is approximately 50 cents.

According to http://www.mysticstamp.com/viewProducts.asp?sku=3178, it is

Condition Price Mint Stamp $11.95 Used Stamp $4.95 Used Stamp (small flaws) $3.50

The U.S. Elvis Presley stamp was issued on 8 January 1993.

There are 2 varieties of this stamp - in one type the die cuts extend through the backing paper; in the other type the backing is not cut. The first type is must scarcer -- catalogs at $1.25; the second lists at 65 cents. Used, the types can not be told apart and would retail at 15 to 20 cents.

This is a common stamp which is easily obtainable. No stamp in good condition is worthless to a collector. This one is a part of a commemorative set and so is not the most common.

Mint US stamps always worth their face value if one can find use for them for postage. Common mint stamps retail for about twice face .

The minimum retail price for used stamps varies with the dealer but is around 15 to 25 cents. This one might sell for up to 50 cents.

As for selling common stamps-- dealers do not buy them one at a time. They get them by buying collections or accumulations of thousands of

stamps. They usually have all the common stamps they can sell because they get them along with the scarcer stamps.

This is a common US commemorative stamp.

If you want to buy just one it will probably cost you from 15 to 70 cents at a stamp store.

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- say 65% face if mint and 1/2 cent if used.

It is the kind of stamp I use on letters if unused or give to kids if used.

Postage is 94 cents for up to one-ounce. You can buy a 94-cent stamp at the post office.

Or you could use two 42-cent stamps , plus a 10-cent stamp, also available at the post office. If you have nothing but 42-cent stamps and do not want to go to the post offic,e you would have to use three of them, overpaying the postage.

{| |- | Scott Number 1073. You can purchase one of these for 15 cents used and 60 cents mint from a dealer. These low minimum value indicates that it has no real value. Dealers typically will purchase stamps at around 25% of the catalog value. Consult a stamp catalog such as Scott's, for a description on how stamps are rated and graded. |}

The first postage stamp was issued by Great Britain on 1 May 1840. {| |- | It was referred to as the One Penny Black. It was issued in 1840 and depicted Queen Victoria. |}

An unused 3 cent stamp can be used for postage at 3 cents. Used these are mostly of minimal value, not likely to be purchased by a dealer in small quantities and can be purchased for about 15 cents. Mint will vary depending upon the actual stamp, but most can be purchased for under 50 cents. You would have to use a stamp catalog to identify the stamp for the specific value.

And purchase price is 3 to 4 times what a dealer would pay for a stamp.

1948-1963

Four cents for a one ounce First Class letter.