Stamp Collecting (Philately)

President Harry S. Truman signed a bill on July 3, 1948, authorizing a stamp in honor of Juliette Gordon Low.

The value would not be a great deal, but it is worth a few dollars. If you find a specific collector of Antarctica you might be able to get more for it. Part of it will depend on the stamp and country, as well as the specific cancellation.

Mint US stamps are worth their face value to use as postage, so use yours that way, if you need postage.

Otherwise, your stamp has negligible value ( less than 25 cent retail) , but please do not throw it away! Keep it

in your stamp collection for your children or yourself when you have more time. If you have more than one,

you may be able to trade it for stamps of similar value. .

Or give it to a collector friend. Collectors always appreciate the thought even it they do not need the stamp.

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That will require a more detailed identification to figure out what the value is. Consult a postage stamp catalog, Scotts is a standard in the US. It should be available in your local library. It will help you determine the specific stamp and provide a value for you.

Need more information to identify the stamp! I haven't been able to identify an 19 cent with a profile. The 19 cent stamp of the presidential series contains the profile of Rutherford Hayes, the 19th president.

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Most collectors would consider it a defacement and reduction in value.

There have been 25 cent stamps available since the late 1800's. The first class rate went to 25 cents in April of 1988.

The 1964 Winter Olympic Scott 1146 was issued to commemorate the 1964 Winter Olympics. It pictures a snowflake and the Olympic Rings. The First Day Cover can be purchased for a couple dollars from most dealers.

Hard to say without a full determination as to how old it is and where it is from. One pound stamps are not really common and they have a reasonable value, even used, if they are in good condition. You might be able to get several pounds for it. But you will have to consult a catalog.

It will depend on condition, year, etc. I did a Google search and the price varies from $2.50 to $19.95.

Not a great deal. You can purchase them in mint condition for less than a dollar and used for about 25 cents. A block of 4 intact will cost you $3.95. It would be difficult to find a dealer willing to purchase a single block or stamp.

Scott US#1100

This stamp was first issued in 1958. It can be purchased online from a dealer for 15 cents used and 45 cents mint. The nominal price indicates that it is of little value and a dealer is not likely to buy one copy.

Yes. The signature is indication that the notary performed a notarial act (either an oath or an acknowledgment). The stamp only provides proof that the person is a notary. The stamp does not prove anything other than the notary's commission status.

There was no Postal Commemorative Society in 1786

Yes, Stamp collecting is profitable.

Collecting stamps is seldom profitable. Most collectors are severely disappointed in the amount of money they get when they go to sell their collections. You will be lucky to get half the cost of what you paid for the collection.

Historical information regarding the persons and objects pictured on the coin or stamp.

An understanding of the production and manufacturing processes involved.

Geography is a key item when collecting, particularly stamps, though if one is collecting foreign coins, the same applies.

Another key item is that the interest tends to span age barriers, giving collectors more exposure to other generations through a common interest.

There is none. The current cost of a First Class Stamp in the US is 44 cents. A Forever Stamp also costs 44 cents.

Too many variables. You need to fully identify the stamp you are interested in, some things to figure out:

What was the country of issue?

Was the stamp canceled in 1913? or does it commemorate something that was made in 1913 and has that date in the design?

What condition is the stamp in?

Is the stamp used or look like it just came from the post office?

Consult a stamp catalog online or at your local library.

Which one? There are 30 US stamps printed with Andrew Jackson.

Yes, it has been 45 cents since 22 January 2012.

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Stampin' Up has their own factory in which they manufacture their own stamps in Kanab, Utah.

Not really, though it is possible it might go through. It would fit the definition of irregular shape. It would mess up the mail handling machines and would probably rip the envelope and they would get lost. A padded envelope or small box would be better.

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Put it in a sturdy envelope or cardboard envelope--or wrap it with a piece of cardboard. Mark the envelope to "hand stamp only." You might wrap the envelope with clear packing tape, too.