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| Autographed Stamps | 11/21/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: My dad worked for the postal service from just after WWII till the mid 70's. During that time he ...
A: It's a good one. Some collectors like their covers and stamps to be in pristine condition. I ...
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| 22 karat gold stamps | 11/21/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: What is the gold weight of the stamps issued by the Postal Commemorative Society? Also, is there any ...
A: Rebecca, The gold on plated replica stamps is only a few molecules thick. If it were possible to ...
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| 1/4 cent inter revenue | 11/21/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: Found an old envelope with stamps in it and I am trying to identify the value of a 1/4 cent ...
A: Beth: Yes, for reference purposes, it is Scott RB21. Depending on the perforations around the ...
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| used postage stamps | 11/20/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: I was left with hundreds of old used postaged stamps,, some in which are dated from the 60'-70's.. ...
A: Dee, All stamps have value, but postally used stamps from the 1960's and 1970's are typically sold ...
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| Fiume Postage Dues | 11/20/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: Fiume Postage Dues J1-12 are listed in Scotts Classic in two varieties, with a typographed or ...
A: Bob: Typographed is usually done with a machine and leaves a slight impression which can be seen on ...
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| souvenir pages | 11/19/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: You suggested to Karen that selling souvenir pages on e-bay in "partial lots" would be the best ...
A: She said she had several of these souvenir pages. My suggestion was to break them down in assorted ...
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| stamp values | 11/19/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: my girlfriend has a book that was her grandmothers with quite a few US stamps from 1860's to ...
A: The quickest way to find values of U.S. stamps that you have is at your local library. Check out ...
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| 1/4 cent inter revenue | 11/19/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: Found an old envelope with stamps in it and I am trying to identify the value of a 1/4 cent ...
A: Beth: Is there a way that you can provide a scan or photo of this item? Are you sure it says ...
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| pricing guides and an indonesian stamp | 11/18/2009 | Jim Forte |
Q: i've been cleaning out a house my cousin-in-law inherited from his uncle, who collected stamps. most ...
A: The stamp is listed in the Scott Postage Stamp Catalog as number 1291. The catalog value is 25c. ...
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| 90c washington | 11/18/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: The grill of the last stamp is very dificult to see.I have a 90c Washington ,the papper is ...
A: huguette, Your stamp looks to me to be the common blue shade. Also, I think there is a possiblity ...
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| The purple Liberty 3 cent stamp. | 11/18/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: Mark, I'm trying to find out what year these stamps were available? I have some mail from Newbedford ...
A: Hollie, The 3¢ purple Liberty stamp is part of the (appropriately named) Liberty issue of 1954 to ...
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| fdc golden proof replicas of us stamps | 11/17/2009 | Jim Forte |
Q: i have inherited a collection of these stamps dating from 1987 to 1992 can you tell me if they have ...
A: Gold stamps are not sought by most stamp collectors. They are not stamps, but rather curiosities ...
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| gold stamps | 11/17/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I have the gold postage series of the first official gold postage stamp from the Commonwealth of ...
A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but the info I am going to share is good for all ...
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| Stamps | 11/17/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: Mark I just bought a U.S. album and plan on getting into the hobby. A friend gave me a huge bag full ...
A: Terry, Soaking stamps in lukewarm water is the traditional method for separating them from the ...
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| Stamps | 11/17/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: Terry I just bought a worlwide album and plan on getting into the hobby. A friend gave me a huge bag ...
A: Soaking stamps is easy and enjoyable. The best way to do it is fill a large bowl with lukewarm ...
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| LIBERTY 3 CENT STAMP NYC CERTIFICATE | 11/17/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: I have a 'Statue of Liberty Dedicated'(on top# certificate with a 'U.S. POSTAGE 3 CENT' #on top# ...
A: Tom: Is there anyway that you can upload a photo or scan of this item? This would better help me ...
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| Documentary stamps | 11/17/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I am trying to find out the worth of some stamps for a friend of mine. They are as follows: United ...
A: What you have there are referred to as Revenue Stamps. Revenue Stamps were used as a form of receipt ...
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| Stock Transfer stamps | 11/17/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I have five pre 1930 $1000 documentary stamps overprinted "Stock Tranfer" in black. Two are attached ...
A: What you have there are referred to as revenue stamps. They were used as a kind of receipt to show ...
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| Stamp value | 11/16/2009 | Charles Bromser |
Q: I have a roll of 500 $1.00usa Seaplane 1914 stamps. They are in the original wrap from the post ...
A: The Seaplane single coil stamps come in three varieties and each sells for about $3-. The full coil ...
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| photo 10 cent green | 11/16/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: identification grill thank you
A: huguette, Sorry, I can't see the grill in this photo. Grills are usually easier to see by ...
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| identification grill | 11/16/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: I have a stamp with a grill.Can you say me if it's a Z grill or other grill.Thank you very much.2 ...
A: huguette, I will look at the grill. Please note you can include the photo with your initial ...
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| U.S. savings stamps | 11/16/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: I have two partially filled albums of the 10c size savings stamps,with 10 stamps still in the ...
A: Linda, Sure. Partially filled postal savings stamps booklets sell in the $5 range on eBay. -Mark ...
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| ABraham Lincoln 4 cent stamp coil, mistakenly perforated | 11/16/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I have a coil of Abraham Lincoln 4 cent stamps, with the red background. The coil was apparently ...
A: I am a little confused by your description. If you see perforations across the face of the stamp, it ...
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| 1777 stamp value | 11/16/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: My friend has a 3 cent stamp dated 1777. It is blue with old French army officer, Marquis de ...
A: Sara: The first stamp you mentioned is: Scott Number 1010 with a catalog value of $0.20 (for ...
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| WW 2 War Bond Stamp books | 11/16/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: Are they worth anything? My dad has 2 books that weren't quite completed.
A: Sue, Partially filled war savings booklets typically sell in eBay in the $5 range. -Mark Leon I ...
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| amercian dream 1492-1992 | 11/15/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: My father gave me a case with 25 stamps that look like they are gold plated silver ingots. ...
A: David, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Pony express stamps | 11/15/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: ARe there any stamps that the pony express issued itself when it was actually in operation for about ...
A: Hey Robert: The original Pony Express was actually started in April 1860 and lasted about 18 ...
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| #316 Coil Stamp | 11/15/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: I had recently stumbled across a stamp that had been in an attic since the 1940's. I am fully aware ...
A: Gary: Sorry I jumped on this question because it was placed in the Question Pool. Didn't want it ...
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| Stamp Irregularities | 11/15/2009 | Jim Forte |
Q: I have two copies of the "Empire State" Express (A110 in the Scott's Catalog.) The first is centered ...
A: The nature of the printing process of the 2c Pan American, Scott 295, means that every sheet printed ...
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| Documentary Stamps from 1919 | 11/15/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: My father has gone through some old family paper work and found a deed from 1919 with 5 one dollar ...
A: Molly, There were a number of different documentary stamps in regular circulation in 1919. If you ...
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| 1944 Merry Christmas stamps | 11/14/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: I found 3 uncut sheets (100 stamps per sheet) that appear to be US Postage Stamps although I can't ...
A: Dawn, I can't really identify what you have without a photo, but it reads like you might have ...
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| Tokyo Bay ship cancels | 11/14/2009 | Jim Forte |
Q: Can you tell me if the ships in Tokyo Bay for the Japanese surrender were given an official ...
A: There was no official directive for ships at Tokyo Bay to create a cachet or special. Not every ship ...
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| elvis presley | 11/14/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: I have the complete united states postal service commemorative edition of Elvis Presley with a ...
A: Hey Sheila! Sorry I jumped on this question because it was placed in the Question Pool. Didn't ...
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| Man on the moon | 11/14/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: I have several man on the moon cancellation envelopes which were awarded to me by lottery from the ...
A: Elizabeth, If you are referring to the 1969 Moon Landing airmail issue, and you have covers ...
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| Kenya 1968 | 11/13/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: I have a sheet (50)of welcome to Olympic games team 1968 on top from Kenya 1 shilling. There are ...
A: Hey Jan! Great thing about stamps - everything is collectible! What you have is Kenya Scott 118. ...
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| scott 596 | 11/13/2009 | Terry Tipton |
Q: is it pos to tel me if this is a scott 596 the stamp album has been in my dads loft 4 the last 30 ...
A: You are absolutely right. My brain musty have been out in left field that day. Actually I was ...
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| Forever stamps | 11/13/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: I have about 250,000 Forever stamps in booklets/sheets. I am wondering if there are yet any "rare" ...
A: Donald, Wow, that's a big investment in stamps! As yet I'm unaware of any scarce varieties. There ...
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| Misprinted Olympic stamp UK | 11/13/2009 | Jim Forte |
Q: This may be outside your expertise, but wondered if you might be able to help. My mum (now 81) ...
A: I checked through a range of specialized catalogs and none of them list any significant varieties of ...
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| I need some guidance | 11/13/2009 | Mark Leon |
Q: I Have a close friend that bought a newspaper from a thrift store and it was dated July 4 1976 and ...
A: Patience, My expertise is limited to stamps, but I think it unlikely that you chanced upon one of ...
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| About George and Martha Washington 2-part postcard | 11/13/2009 | Andrew Titley |
Q: In 1956, my aunt was invited to an alumni banquet. The item used for the invitation was a two part ...
A: Hey Olivia! Sorry I jumped on this question because it was placed in the Question Pool. Didn't ...
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