Stamp Collecting (Philately)

Coins are studied and collected by Numismatists

Stamps are studied and collected by Philatelists.

The postage value is 14 cents if unused, so you would have to add stamps to bring it up to the current cost to mail it.. The value to a collector is going to be minimal, it would cost about 50 cents to a dollar to buy one new or used from a dealer. It is possible there are variations that might increase its value.

You will need to consult the catalogs and do some research. Most libraries will have a copy of Scott's Postage Stamp Catalog of the World. First of all, you have to identify the specific stamp or card. That in itself can be a daunting task, but most of the catalogs are well illustrated with lots of information. Once you know what item you have, the catalog will provide a set of prices that can be used to estimate value.

There are several different unmarked flag stamps. You need to look at this site

http://pe.usps.com/text/qsg300/Q604a.htm

and find the picture of the actual stamp you are interested in.

No, they are meant to decorate the back of the envelope.

That is Scott number US 1157. It has a 45 value new and 15 cents used.

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 $1 or two.

Visit the local library, they typically have some in the reference section. You can purchase them through most stamp supply companies. They can be very expensive!

It depends on the 2 letters on the side of it. If it is MV it's worth over 200$.

If it's mm it's worth about5$ and the rest are worth about 50cents

Almost any stamp dealer would have some stamps from Finland. You could go to www.zillionsofstamp.com or to ebay and find a large selection.
You can order new stamps from the Finnish post office online at
https://verkkokauppa.posti.fi

No- they can only be used once. The "forever" feature is that their value is always the current first class rate, so that when rates go up, you can still use your uncanceled forever stamps without adding any extra postage.

Scott US#1500 1501 1502 and C86

There were four stamps issued in a set in 1973. If there is one stamp on the envelope, it is probably worth about a $1. If one envelope contains all four stamps, it would be worth a bit more.

Usually, words on stamps refer to the name of the country in the native language, or the name of the unit of money the stamp is worth. Is this case, it refers to the name of the country. The native language of Ireland is Gaelic. And while most Irish people speak English, the stamps contain the traditional Gaelic word for "Ireland." That is why the word "Eire" is found on Irish stamps.

Traditionally, most office supply stores offer stamps and ink pads for business related uses, but if one requires more artistic type stamps and a variety of colored ink pads, online sources would be a better choice.

On Cover refers to a stamp being on an envelope, canceled and used for postage. In many cases stamps are worth more on cover with special cancellations then they are mint. You should always consider carefully before removing a stamp from an envelope. It could be a First Day of Issue, or a commemorative cancellation. It might also be a special date that is related to the stamp or a historical event.

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yes 22-23kt plated

The best is to find a dealer in your area. Check your phone book or do a web search. Another possibility is to contact the American Philatelic Society for a recommendation.

It will depend on the specific stamp. Washington is on more stamps than any other president. Some of them are very valuable, but most of them are low value. And of course it has to be in good condition and not damaged.

Yes- postcards are definitely collectible- most have no great value, but individual cards sell on eBay for 50 cents to a dollar and sometimes more.

A World Stamp Catalog is often a useful starting point, but they seldom give all the variants, so you may need a good catalog for the country concernced, or you may need to consult an expert. It's also useful to look on eBay, but please bear in mind that in some cases the 'same' stamp may have differences not visible on eBay, such as different watermarks. I suggest to use first the Scott's Catalog (go to your local library). Then you can go to E Bay; but Scott Catalog is the "Bible of Stamps," and you can have a very good idea about the price depending on the type of the stamp you have. You will need to know how to identify the different watermarks, color variations, different perforations, etc. 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. Selling or buying a single stamp is usually not worth the effort to a dealer unless it has a high catalog value. They can make their profits on buying in bulk and selling them in smaller lots. 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!

These are five cent commemorative stamps. They are worth 20 cents used and 35 cents not used.

Perforations are the little holes or slits that allow you to separate two stamps. The original stamps had to be cut apart with scissors. Two of these stamps that have not been cut apart are called an imperforate pair.

Next to 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 $1 or two.