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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
Can a Omnibus 1880s 1-cent stamp still be used for mailing?
Yes, it is still valid for 1 cents worth of postage. Note that the year indicates the date of the Omnibus, not of the stamp. Scott # 1897 was issued in 1981.
How much is a 1 cent Portugal stamp worth?
Without knowing the date on the stamp, a description and condition, it is impossible to value a stamp.
How much is a 4 cent stamp with postage due in it?
The US issued a number of postage due varieties. It will require some research to determine which version you have. A catalog will assist with the ID and will provide an estimated value.
Where do coin and stamp dealers get their coins and stamps?
They usually purchase them from collectors that are selling their colletions. The also watch estate sales and auctions for good deals.
What is a wax seal stamp used for?
A "wax seal stamp" is most used among officials. One might use a wax seal to officially seal a document, or as part of a notarized document that one might acquire at their local financial institution.
15 cents Special Delivery stamp from October 10 1947 value?
{| |- | Scott Number E13 or E17 The difference is based on the perforations and you will have to learn how to read the perfs to determine which is which. This are minimal value, used from 20 cents to about $2. Mint they run from 60 cents up to 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. |}
Where do you buy clear stamps?
If you are looking for personalized postage stamps, these can be created and purchased directly from the United States Postal Service(USPS). If you are speaking of rubber stamps, Vista Print offers personalized rubber stamps for a good price.
What year was the 43 cents stamp used?
The first class rate in the US has never been 43 cents. It was 42 cents until May 12, 2008. It then jumped to 44 cents.
How much is a 3 cent 150th anniversary Tennessee stamp worth?
Scott 941 was issued to commemorate Tennessee's 150th anniversary. This 3 cent stamp was issued in 1946. It can be purchased in mint condition for 50 cents and has a minimal value used.
What is the value of a United Nations 5 cent stamp?
Scott Number 1329
Minimal value for this stamp 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!
What insect was honored on a 1999 us postage stamp?
16 of them were.
The USPS issued a special 20-stamp sheet of "Insects and Spiders" in 1999. The stamps were at the new first class rate of 33 cents and included 16 insects and 4 spiders (corner stamps).
The illustrated spiders:
1. Black Widow Spider
4. Yellow Garden Spider
17. Spinybacked Spider
20. Jumping Spider
The illustrated insects:
2. Elderberry Longhorn (beetle)
3. Lady Beetle (ladybug)
5. Dogbane Beetle
6. Flower Fly
7. Assassin Bug
8. Ebony Jewelwing
9. Velvet Ant
10. Monarch Caterpillar (larva)
11. Monarch Butterfly
12. Eastern Hercules Beetle
13. Bombardier Beetle
14. Dung Beetle
15. Spotted Water Beetle
16. True Katydid
18. Periodical Cicada
19. Scorpion Fly
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How much is a Princess Diana 1998 presentation pack in welsh language?
I belive Stanley Gibbons are valuing the pack at £150
i don't have a clue but i do have a stamp with Elvis on it
i don't have a clue but i do have a stamp with Elvis on it
Can you use the Hershey kiss 100th anniversary stamp on your daughters wedding invitations?
Yes. They are valid postage. However, they are not the current first class rate, you will have to add additional postage or use two of them, which is common on wedding invites, they are usually more than one ounce.
Where can you buy Canadian stamps?
Almost any stamp dealer would have some Canadian stamps to sell. Some specialize in Canada and maintain a large stock. You can buy mint stamps from the Canadian post office via the Internet if you have a credit card.
Do you have to add postage to stamps bought last year?
Maybe, depending on where you are and when "last year" was.
The US postal service began a few years ago issuing "forever" stamps that are first-class postage "forever" ... that is, they can be used to mail a first-class letter even if the cost of first-class postage goes up. These will say "forever" on them, and will not have a denomination other than that. They're priced at whatever the current first-class postage rate is.
If a stamp does have a denomination on it, that's the value of the stamp. If that's insufficient for current postage rates, you will need to add stamps to make up the difference.
How much is the stamp C10 Lindbergh stamp worth?
In the 2011 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Postage Stamps, the Scott# C10 (issued on June 18,1927 to commemorate Lindbergh's Plane "Spirit of St-Louis" and Flight Route, 10c nominal, dark blue) is valued as follows:
Unwatermarked, Perforated 11 Mint Never hinged condition: $13.00
Unwatermarked, Perforated 11 Mint Hinged condition: $7.00
Unwatermarked, Perforated 11 Used condition: $2.50
Other varieties of the stamp:
Plate Block of 6 stamps, mint never hinged : $130.00
Plate Block of 6 stamps, mint hinged : $90.00
Double transfer variety : $11.50 for mint and $3.25 for used.
A booklet pane of 3, issued on May 26, 1928 (Scott C10a) Mint Never Hinged: $130.00
A booklet pane of 3, issued on May 26, 1928 (Scott C10a) Mint Hinged: $80.00
A booklet pane of 3, issued on May 26, 1928 (Scott C10a) Used: $65.00
This airmail stamp was a tribute to Colonel Charles A Lindbergh, who made the first non-stop (and solo) flight from New York to Paris, May20-21,1927.
What is the value of a first day issue C-3P0 star wars gold stamp?
They sell for a dollar or two, maybe a bit more to a Star Wars collector. The gold value is almost zero as it is so thin a layer.
Did Roy Orbison get his own postage stamp?
One has not yet been issued, but it could happen in the future.
How much is a 3 cent Washington envelope worth?
George Washington has been portrayed on many stamps over the years - even with the 3 cent denomination.
I would recommended scrolling through the two sites - eBay and StampWants linked below to find similar envelopes as yours for comparison.
Also, in philatelic terms, an envelope is more commonly known as "cover".
Ideas suggests that the acetic acid in vinegar reacts with the copper oxide that has formed on older pennies, and the resulting byproduct is copper acetate. The copper acetate then dissolves in the vinegar solution, therefore getting rid of the black color-producing agents and making it a bit shinier, although it will not appear as shiny as it once was with just vinegar.
The vinegar in this solution does its job and removes the copper oxide, thus getting rid of the black color. If you place the pennies in the salt and vinegar solution, then take them out without rinsing them, the surface will turn greenish if given ample time to do so. This reaction may become apparent within a few hours or up to a week. Science Project Ideas calls this reaction verdigris; this name can reference many different copper compound reactions, including the one that the salt and vinegar mixture produces. Copper chloride is the name of the chemical reaction of mixing the copper and the sodium chloride from the salt. Copper acetate is the name for the reaction of the copper and acetic acid in vinegar. To prevent this copper reaction, just rinse the pennies after you take them out of the solution
What is a ceskoslovensko stamp worth today?
Which one? Without knowing which one and the condition, it really isn't possible to give you a decent answer. Most aren't worth much - about .20
How much is postage on a postcard from Quito Ecuador to Oklahoma?
As of right now (August 2008), postage for a postcard from Quito, Ecuador to the US is $1.56
United nations 1945 US 32 cent stamp?
Scott US#2974
This stamp was issued in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the United Nations. It can be purchased for 20 cents used and $1.20 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.
