Stamp values for a stamp collection, old stamps and. Royal mail 12 x 2nd class stamp book change of font. Nov 25, 2014 anyway, ive got an old green stamp catalog from 1975 and thought id share it with you for posteritys sake. Two imperforate stamps were issued, the 5 cent benjamin franklin which paid the domestic. How to find the value of a commemorative stamp our pastimes. Since the 1847 stamps no longer conformed to any postal rate, they were declared invalid after short period during which the public could exchange old stamps for new ones. Its in fair condition, some pages are coming out from beginning. Shop our selection of commemorative stamps on the postal store. The books contained 24 pages and filling a page required 50 points, so each book contained 1,200 points.
The most valuable stamps in the world rarest old stamps. Each country has its own philatelic societies and issues of interest. Order stamps, shipping supplies, and unique items only available from the united states postal service. Just take care not to send a rare, valuable old stamp.
How to tell if your stamp collection is worth anything. Support the aps through donation, estate considerations, and volunteerism. Buy 1st and 2nd class stamp books x 4, x 6 and x 12 from royal mail. The sweetness at the bottom of the pie is a mystery by alan bradley published in 2009. Please note that date inscripted on a stamp is not necessarily corresponded to date of stamp. Feb 23, 2015 fast forward 12 years to 1966, when the stamp receives its first overprint, but now it is no longer a british guiana stamp.
Sep, 2017 large charismatic collection of very old stamps. Postage stamps and postal history of the united states. This book of 12 x single 2nd class postage stamps by the royal mail is a must have for letter or parcel posting up to 240mm x 165mm, 5mm thick and weight of. Ironically, however, within a few years the post office found that stamps in the old denominations were needed after all, and so, added a 10. Always be prepared with this pack of 12 x revised colour first class postage stamps, ideal for the home, office or to ensure you always have a stamp available when you need one. So search for the most valuable stamps at flea markets, yard sales, and antique stores because your postage stamp collection could contain these old stamps that. Stamp collecting is often very much a national affair.
Keep in mind that aside from the stamp s age, the stamp. Some old and used stamps can be very valuable and ordinarylooking items can be expensive if they wear a socalled. Choose from bestselling titles and authors, from julia donaldson to john green. Buy 10 or more books of any type, and deduct 15% off total price.
The highquality rubber stamp set also includes washable ink, and a sturdy wooden box for storage. By looking at a countrys postal history, we see a reflection of its aspirations. For each air letter and aerogramme, information is provided on first day of use, quantity issued, history and design, format, dimensions, paper, printing varieties and special flights, cachets, and cancellations. Use our online scheduler to make a passport appointment. On this website you can explore old stamps from across the planet. Mar 19, 20 i have an old german stamp collecting book left to me by my father who was in the rhineland in 1943, the book is said to have been from hitlers personal camp, there are many loose stamps and some hinged in the book there are stamps from many countries dating from the 1840s thru 1940s is there any way i can authenticate this book, it was. I love that it came with a stamp pad and colored pencils so they can color in the stamps as well. Its nearly three miles of shelving contain more than 23,000 book titles and 5,700 journal titles.
If you are in a rush and know your letter doesnt exceed the basic 50cent postage, you could use two stamps. Postal service and scott publishing put out annually updated price guides and checklists to help collectors track and value what they have. It is not always apparent, whether a stamp is expensive or not. Each premium was assigned a value expressed by the number of filled stamp books. The new zealand game bird habitat collection is issued every year on world wetlands day. James patterson stamps out library competition books the. From the first iconic penny black stamp launched back in 1840, great britain stamps have evolved to include ever more. Please note this item is excluded from any discount by promotion code or voucher in store and online. Collectors in the united states tend to favor the many pictorial and commemorative issues that represent aspects of american history and culture. Stay flat design makes it fun and easy to enjoy your stamps. Shop our selection of book stamps on the postal store. The long history of british stamps is a fascinating one.
Reviewed in the united states on september 12, 2016. Parent responsible for child between 6 and 11 years old and cannot obtain adequate child care. The title hints at it but there are very different steps to figure out what your stamps are worth. Large charismatic collection of very old stamps youtube. You are visitor number to year book discounts buy 5 or more books from any mix of years from australia except last 5 years of books and take 10% off the individual prices on this page. The voices of the harlem renaissance forever stamps feature 4 authors from a period of exuberant creativity. The value of old postage stamps depends on the availability of similar stamp specimens. High quality 3volume set with illustrations for over 4,600 stamps with background information and the stories behind them. Browse stamps and philatelic products featured in these usps issued catalogs. Childrens books perfect for kids of all ages waterstones. As imperforate stamps are very old and rare, they are often highly priced in the world of philately. Resident youth combination hunting license age 12 to 15 includes hunting license, bear license, deerturkey license, archery license, and. Stamp values for a stamp collection, old stamps and current.
These stamps are peculiar for early years when there were no printing machines. Some understanding of americas postal history is essential when putting together a collection of u. United states stamp values 18471857 americas first. In 35 years of stamp collecting, i have learned that it. The size of the book means enables me to carry this in my purse when i go to antique stores and look at old postcardsletters and find my treasure. It validated harriett beecher stowes fictional account of southern slavery in uncle toms cabin, which had become the bestselling american book in history a few years earlier and significantly changed. Book of 12 x single 1st class revised colour postage stamps by the royal mail. Large charismatic collection of very old stamps duration. Stamp values for stamp collections, old stamps and current rate stamps determining stamp values depends highly on what types of stamps youre talking about. Enjoy your free 96page catalog with thousands of historic u. Parent exemptions are not limited to birth parents grandparents and other caregivers may qualify as well. In fact, one of the great things about stamp collecting is how it acts as a mirror on history. A must have for letter or parcel posting up to 240mm x. For example, if you found stamps in your desk drawer from 2001, the value per standard stamp was 34 cents, 16 cents under current postage needs.
In 1873, a 12 yearold guaianian boy discovered an octagonshaped one cent black on magenta, postmarked april 4, 1856 and bearing the initials e. Vintage lots of used, us postage stamps in glassine envelopes, buy 4 lots get 1. Our mission is to help you to identify your stamps and find their value. Just take care not to send a rare, valuable old stamp as modern postage. When the stamps are barely dry like not noticeably wet but not bone dry either i put them between sheets of white paper inside an old heavy phone book. Explore 40 listings for old stamps for sale at best prices. Browse stamps and philatelic products featured in these usps. About the american philatelic research library the aprl has one of the worlds largest and most accessible collections of philatelic literature. Please use this filter only if you are sure on year of issue. While condition has a bearing on the value of a cover, as with stamps, a dirty old. Rare postage stamps top rarest stamps of the world, value.
Feb 07, 2008 james patterson stamps out library competition this article is more than 12 years old. Kids can use the five colored pencils to color in stamped images and create more elaborate scenes. On july 1, 1847, congress authorized the postmaster general to release the first united states postage stamps. This is a list of postage stamps issued by the united kingdom, normally referred to as great britain in philatelic usage, even though standard british stamps are valid alongside their regional counterparts. Us postage stamps 3 cent vintage collection of 25 stamps 6070 years old v25. Huge lot of older us stamps 1860 to 1950, airmails, back of book, mint and used.
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Mar 29, 2019 i have 2 full books and 2 single stamps that came from another book of 29cent wood duck stamps. Royal mail 12 x 1st class stamp book change of font and colour. Online delivery of these books of stamps is a great way to make sure that you are properly stocked up all year round. This wooden set of animal stamps is made of durable wood and contains 30 elegantly designed stamps. Rare stamps worth money most valuable stamps youtube. I would recommend this for anyone who collects stamps or for a gift to any stamp collector. Each sample was initialed by a post office employee as a security measure against possible forgeries. Twelve years a slave, published in 1853, was an immediate bombshell in the national debate over slavery leading up to the civil war. The wooden stamps are easy for a four year old to handle and i would assume a three year old up to 10 years old would enjoy these cute stamps.
The value of old stamps varies according to place of origin. However, production of the stamps was soon discontinued. Grow your knowledge while you expand our reach for the community of collectors. Making new stamps from old with overprints and surcharges. If you are asking whether an old stamp can still be used for postage, that depends on the currency stamped on it and the postal services rules on the use of older stamps. Find secret marks and distinguish between common and rare stamps. If you dont have enough postage on a parcel, youll need to buy and add more. The 26 stamps include stars, balloons, dog, frog, panda, house, tree, cupcake, and many more. Anyway, ive got an old green stamp catalog from 1975 and thought id share it with you for posteritys sake. Mar 29, 2019 indeed, rare old stamps can be worth high amounts of money. A must have for letter or parcel posting up to 240mm x 1125mm, 5mm thick and weight of 100g. Independence has arrived, and the country is called guyana, the event that the overprint commemorates.
Pack 150 different mint vintage collectible 3 cent u. For letters weighing up to 100g that are no more than 5 mm thick and up to c5 in size 240 x 1125 mm. Resident youth combination hunting license age 12 to 15 includes hunting license, bear license, deerturkey license, archery license, and muzzleloading license. I imagine a lot of you reading this dont even know what a green stamp is so, consider this a lesson in 1970s history. Keep in mind that aside from the stamps age, the stamp condition, grade, and rarity also counts. This means that the rarer your old postage stamp is, the more valuable it will be.
A book of 12 first class stamps which are selfadhesive for easy application. This private online collection of postage stamps contains lots of old postage stamps partly older than 100 years especially from europe, like eastgermany and the german empire deutsches reich as well as from belgium, switzerland or austria. On a trip to fort walton in washington state my 10 year old. New zealand post issues collectable coins on behalf of the reserve bank of new zealand. Mint us postage stamp lots 50 to 120 year old mnh vintage stamps free shipping. Us stamps 2019 us stamps us stamps 1present year sets airmails c confederates revenues all other us stamps rare stamps sort price high to low price low to high alphanumeric best sellers per page 12. I thought they would be fine for my 3 year old but shes just not strong enough to push down the stamps.
You will receive a booklet of 12 first class stamps. Playdoh modeling compound 10pack case of colors, nontoxic, assorted colors, 2ounce cans, ages 2 and up, amazon exclusiveplaydoh modeling compound 10. I received this book at my uncle junk yard as an gift in 1989 in houston, when i was 10 years old. Shoppers could then exchange filled books for premiums, including housewares and other items, from the local green stamps store or catalog.