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| Proprietary, Bank Check, POA, Internal Revenue and other "stamps" | 10/11/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I have obtained a collection of "stamps" that I would like to find the value of. Is there a ...
A: You are in luck! At your local library, ask to see Scott's Specialized catalog of United States ...
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| 2 Cent Stamp | 10/10/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: Mr. Tipton, I have this Washington stamp and letter and post cancel from glamourgan, KY. they talk ...
A: As for the value of the stamp, I can't give you one. There are so many Washington stamps that I need ...
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| Help with Stamp Identificaton | 10/9/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I am having trouble identifying the attached 2 Cents Washington stamp. The number 2 is located ...
A: The stamp you have there is a revenue stamp. Back in the early days, revenue stamps were used as ...
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| Historic Stamps of America | 10/9/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I have about 50 stamps from a series called Historic Stamps of America. Each is in pristine form in ...
A: Many companies issued collections or series of first day covers and sold them to the public. Theses ...
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| stamps | 10/8/2008 | BK |
Q: I have some interesting stamps given to my husband by his great grandfather. They are very unusual, ...
A: Who knows you are sitting on a treasure trove. But do remember that all the old stamps aren't worth ...
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| Scott 1430C | 10/8/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: Terry, I just found this site and it is GREAT! I have a pristine example of a Scott 8c Wildlife ...
A: Based on what I see in the market right now, I would have to answer yes. As for the stamp market in ...
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| Scott 1430C | 10/8/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: Terry, I just found this site and it is GREAT! I have a pristine example of a Scott 8c Wildlife ...
A: By your scan, it looks like you have a plate block with the red missing in the Trout stamp. Good for ...
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| Elvis stamp | 10/8/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I bought a sheet of 25 Elvis stamps on the first day of issue. Yes, I did get them to cancel them ...
A: There are a couple of aspects to review and discuss regarding the sheet of stamps you have. First, ...
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| Internal Revenue Documentary Stamp $3.30, $1.00, $.05, and $5.00 | 10/7/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I found these on a deed that is dated 1954. I was wondering how much they are worth. They are in ...
A: The revenue stamps you have there are types of stamps that most people have not heard about. They ...
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| hand stamping postcards | 10/6/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I realize you deal more with stamps, but I saw this site had more traffic and didn't really know ...
A: My best suggestion is to "sweet talk" your local postmaster in helping you out. If you talk directly ...
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| 6 cent orange stamp | 10/6/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I have a canceled orange 6 cent stamp with washingtons head. It appears to have 12 perfs. what is ...
A: There are several versions of a 6c Washington with the perforations you mention. I need you to do a ...
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| First day of issue stamp collection | 10/6/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I am also asking about the Reader's Digest 'Golden Relicas' stamp collection, which my mother ...
A: It's one that comes up often and is important. Gold replica stamps were issued by private companies ...
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| Cancelled Stamps | 10/6/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: Recently found lots of grannie's stamps all cancelled, many by hand. Of particular interest is ...
A: The special delivery stamp you are asking about Scott E-15, was first issued on November 29, 1927. I ...
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| market / value of 9-11 stamps? | 10/5/2008 | Jim Forte |
Q: I just came across a sheet of (20) of the Firefighter "Heroes" 9-11 stamps. Do they carry any value ...
A: The stamp is listed in the Scott Postage Catalog as number B2. The catalog value is 80c for each ...
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| Golden replicas of U.S. state birds and flowers. | 10/5/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: i came across a huge binder titled Golden replicas of U.S. state birds and flowers. they are all ...
A: The Gold Replica Stamps were issued by a private company in order to try and appeal to stamp ...
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| freddie mercury stamp | 10/3/2008 | Peter Lang |
Q: There is a rumour that some freddie stamps were printed wrong and that they were recalled is this ...
A: The answer is: The stamps were not recalled, they were not reprinted,..... but used as printed. The ...
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| 1980 US Olympic Stamped 15-cent Evelopes | 10/3/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I am in possession of five 1980 U.S. Olympic Games 15-cent envelopes (unused, mint condition, ...
A: I also have a set of these covers and they are a prized part of my collection as not many people ...
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| First Day Cover Collection | 10/2/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: Terry, I was left a large book issued by Readers Digest, 1976, with first day cancellations. They ...
A: I checked the catalogue value of the covers for the time you list. For the most part, they have a ...
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| value of first day covers | 10/2/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I have inherited quite a collection of first day covers mostly from the 40's. How can I find out ...
A: I too am from the state of Maryland (Bel Air). Really, there are no local appraisal operations in ...
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| Indonesia's First Stamps | 10/2/2008 | Jim Forte |
Q: Is everything issued by Calhoun Collector's Society more or less of little value? I saw the answer ...
A: You have two questions here. I can offer some guidance on the first. Calhoun Collector's Society ...
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| One-half cent Martha Washington Stamp | 10/2/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: My mother has a one-half cent Martha Washington stamp and she is curious to know if it is worth ...
A: I need you to look closer at that stamp you have and check the denomination again. The lowest ...
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| 8 cent Eisenhower | 10/1/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: My grandfather, many years ago, gave me a coil of 8 cent Eisenhower stamps with the perf going down ...
A: I have seen pairs, as you described, listed in stamp magazines in the $15 to $20 per pair. Keep in ...
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| value of first day covers | 10/1/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I have inherited quite a collection of first day covers mostly from the 40's. How can I find out ...
A: At your local library, ask to see Scott's Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers. It ...
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| 2c stamp | 10/1/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I recently purchased a used mattress and on it was a 2 cent bedding stamp that is purple in color. ...
A: Your question had me pulling out the old research books. I could not find a specific listing for ...
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| Value | 10/1/2008 | Jim Forte |
Q: What is the value of eisenhower-USA 8 cent unused stamp
A: There are three possible stamps that this could be. If the stamp is black and red it is listed in ...
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| 8 cent Eisenhower | 10/1/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: My grandfather, many years ago, gave me a coil of 8 cent Eisenhower stamps with the perf going down ...
A: It's an interesting one that could best be answered if one had a crystal ball. Personally, since ...
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| appraisal on 23 kt. gld. stmp. collection. | 9/30/2008 | Jim Forte |
Q: Mr. Forte, I have a book of The Official Seals of the Thirteen Original Colonies of the United ...
A: Gold stamps are not sought by most collectors. They were advertised in mass market publications ...
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| 1976 & 1978 13 cent stamps | 9/30/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: My Dad had a few sheets of stamps when he died. Some have tributes to Capt James Cook from Alaska ...
A: If you do not collect stamps, then I would use them as postage. Just make sure they total up to 42c ...
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| 1976 & 1978 13 cent stamps | 9/30/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: My Dad had a few sheets of stamps when he died. Some have tributes to Capt James Cook from Alaska ...
A: You have a lot of stamps listed here. Too many really for such a small area to respond. To find out ...
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| old uncancelled stamps | 9/29/2008 | Mark Leon |
Q: Just a question regarding some old stamps I have found. I have one 2 cent stamp, red circle with the ...
A: Drew, There are actually a lot of stamps that fit the description you wrote. I suggest bringing ...
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| red ten cent stamp with soldier | 9/29/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I HAVE 70 of these stamps THAT DALE HAS. DO YOU KNOW WERE I CAN SALE THEM.
A: There are several options open to you. First, you could look in the yellow pages for a stamp dealer ...
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| Postal Commemorative Society | 9/28/2008 | Mark Leon |
Q: I have a collection called "The State Birds and Flowers Commemorative Mint-Stamp Panels Collection" ...
A: Kirsten, Certainly the collection will have value to those who would appreciate it, but its ...
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| 25 Cent Defense Stamp Album | 9/28/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: I found this small album with 4 x $.25 cent stamps in it. They are green and dated 1942 with what ...
A: What you have there are war savings stamps. People would save a little at a time, purchase the stamp ...
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| Yosemite Sheet 1 cent page of 200 | 9/28/2008 | Mark Leon |
Q: I read one of your answers and believe I have a Farley Special Printing of non-preforated 200 ...
A: Tracy, You would likely get the best price by selling the stamps yourself on eBay. The uncut sheet ...
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| very simple question | 9/27/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: My 6 year old son wants to collect disney stamps - where could i purchase a child friendly book to ...
A: Disney on stamps is a very popular topic for young collectors to collect. There are several places ...
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| Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamp | 9/27/2008 | Mark Leon |
Q: I have a 1 Cent Stamp labeled series 1902 used on a post card of the tables and chairs used in ...
A: Christa, Your stamp is Scott number 300, the low value from the regular issue of 1902-1903. In ...
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| Block of Stamps... | 9/26/2008 | Mark Leon |
Q: I have a block of Christmas Stamps that I believe were the first self adhesive stamps offered by the ...
A: Steve, The 1974 Christmas issue, Scott number 1552, is actually pretty common. The catalog ...
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| State of Ohio Stamp | 9/26/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: Hey Terry! I just purchased an antique chair that had a label on the under side (see pic). I was ...
A: Your question had me pulling out the old research books. I could not find a specific listing for ...
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| Fourblocks Hammarskold -62 | 9/25/2008 | Terry Tipton |
Q: Hallo Terry! I'm teacher from Sweden working with youths with high functual autism. When I was ...
A: The first stamp, the Hammarskjold, with a bock of four on the first day cover, is Scott # 1203 and ...
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| Determining value First day covers | 9/25/2008 | Mark Leon |
Q: I inherited a vast collection of stamps about 30 years ago. I recently have taken it out and dusted ...
A: Cathy, May 29, 1964 is the correct date for the JFK First Day Cover. You can look up the value of ...
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