AboutTerry Tipton Expertise I have been involved in philately for most of my 55 years. I specialize in United States Issues and Postmarks. I have numerous reference sources to research if I do not know the answer. I am organized and promise swift courteous answers.
Experience As I mentioned, I have been collecting philatelic items for most of my 55 years. I have several albums of United States issues (most of them are pages I designed myself) and I also have numerous albums of postmarks sorted and researchhed by state.
Organizations American Philatelic Society, All Nations Stamp Club and Harford County Stamp Club
Publications Linn's, All Nations Stamp Club Website, and local Newspaper
Education/Credentials Bacelor's degree in psychology
Awards and Honors Board of Directors for Christmas in April 1990-1996
Expert: Terry Tipton Date: 5/11/2008 Subject: First Day of Issue 1943
Question Terry, our 1943 First Day of Issue covers have titles such as "Let Freedom Ring for All the World," "Give Them the Tools to Finish the Job," and "On to Victory for Liberty." Please advise what these would be valued if sold, and your expectation of how much, if any, their value would increse. Thanks in advance.
Answer Hello Ellen,
Thanks for your question.
A lot of first day covers are designed with home drawn artwork or sayings. It adds little, if any, to the monetary value.
However, if you collect first day covers, it is a desired item since it is a variation for that particular stamp.
Most of the covers from the 1940's retail for $1.00 to $1.25 each if purchased at a stamp dealer.
Selling to a dealer would net you anywhere from 20% to 30% of that value depending on condition and demand.
Thanks again for your question and let me know if I can be of any more help.
Terry
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