AboutJim Forte Expertise Postal history concerns the stamps, markings, rates and routings on covers. Covers is the generic term for any letter, postcard or package that passed through the mail. I am a professional philatelist who specialize in U.S. and Worldwide postal history. I have extensive knowledge of U.S. postmarks and post offices, extensive knowledge of U.S. military postal history, strong knowledge of U.S. rates and usages of the 20th Century. I can usually help with inquires about 19th Century postal history, and all range of countries throughout the world.
Experience I have been a full time professional philatelist since 1985. The focus of my business is my website, http://www.postalhistory.com. The site offers nearly 115,000 items for sale. The site contains an on-line copy of my book A Price Guide To U.S. A.P.O. Cancels of the Second World War. The site also contains a database of every U.S. post office, including the dates of operation for the many offices that have been discontinued.
Expert: Jim Forte Date: 5/11/2008 Subject: stamp value
Question I ahve one stamp that is a a 3 cent TX stamp dated 1845, any value? Thanks
Answer The stamp was actually issued in 1945 to commemorate the centennial of Texas' statehood. It is listed in the Scott Postage Stamp Catalog as number 938. The catalog value, used or unused, is 20c. This is the minimum value assigned to any stamp.It is not uncommon to see stamp dealers and stamp collectors place unused examples on their mail.
