Stamp Collecting (Philately)

There were not stamps in 1803. The date must be referencing something about Robert Emmet. Stamps were not available until 1840.

Face value is 5 cents and it can be used for that amount of postage. To buy a copy from a dealer would cost about 20 cents new or used, but a dealer is not likely to be interested in buying one.

MNH means Mint - Never Hinged. That means the original gum is intact and has not been damaged by the use of a hinge, a mounting method that can leave residue and remove some of the original gum.

"no postal item will be issued sooner than five years after the individual's death," except presidents can be honored immediately.

There are dozens of stamps that this could be. You will have to identify the specific item. I would recommend spending a few minutes at the library looking at the stamp catalog. The specific country is BOHEMIA and MORAVIA and the catalog will help you figure out what the catalog value is.

Scott #946 A First Day Cover with a block of 4 stamps can be purchased for $10.50. A dealer might give you .50 for one with a single stamp. Maybe $2 for one with four.

In the United States it is US Scott Number 873. It was a ten cent value that was part of the Famous Americans Series. Booker T. Washington was the first black American to be honored on a U.S. postage stamp issue. His boyhood home was later pictured on a stamp as well.

Scott 996 was a commemorative picturing Governor Harrison and the first capital. This 3 cent stamp was issued in 1950. It can be purchased in mint condition for 70 cents and used for minimal value.

I have only found them online. Wowsocool.com you can usually find a coupon for 15-30% off as well. Good luck. Let me know if you find somewhere else to buy it.

a U.S. flag with the caption "Old Glory

"Not so

It is a bird with a branch in it's mouth

There are a number of 2 cent stamps with John Adams on them. Consult an online catalog for information to figure out which one you have. That will provide you an estimate on the value.

The 60th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of A Magnificent Limited Edition Collection of 23ct. Gold Stamps 12 stamps pages .

The present stamp duty rate in Victoria is roughly 5.5% for property value at over $960,000 to a base rate of 1.4% for properties not more than $25,000.

There are several alternatives to what Gold Bond is:

1. A powder and ointment used available for chaffing and itching.

2. A form of currency representing gold. It could be exchanged for actual cold coins at the bank.

3. A premium given at gas stations and stores in the form of stamps. Full books could be exchanged for merchandise.

In 1959, and up until 1/6/63, first class postage in the US was 4 cents.

Forever.

Check out the USPS website for more info.

It is not a make up rate stamp. It was issued for the first class rate, which was 25 cents.

Yes, it does.

The 1975 US Christmas stamps are worth 10 cents. See http://www.usps.com/postalhistory/_pdf/Christmas.pdf for detailed information and confirmation.

The value of the Forever Stamp is the domestic First-Class Mail letter price in effect on the day of use.

Forever stamps are still good for the new rates. Stamps with a 42-cent denomination require another 2 cents of added postage to meet the current rate of 44 cents.

20 cents retail. 1 cent as postage.

"Zeitung" in German is newspapers and Zeitungs marke were tax stamp duty on newspapers

Scott #2647-2696

A mint set of the 50 different varieties can be obtained for $65. A complete used set can be purchased for$37.50

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