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| Subject | Date Asked |
| stamps | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: . i inherited a nice collection of old stamps and would like to sell them. i have 1 cent, 2 cent, 3 ... A: Michelle, You can look up the retail value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the ... | |
| precancels stamp us | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I've precancels stamp and I want to buy If you want I send photo precancels stamps Us bureau local ... A: Dehu, I don't deal in precancels, but you can find buyers and sellers of US precancels on ebay.com. ... | |
| 1 1/2 cent stamp of a woman in 1949 on stamp post marked Miami fl | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: It is a picture of Martha Washington, wife of George. Is there any value to this stamp Thank you ... A: Nancy, There were three different stamps issued using the 1938 1½¢ Martha Washington design - a ... | |
| FDC Stamps | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: Many Thanks Chad A: Chad, A major library will have the Scott Specialized Catalog of United States Stamps and Covers in ... | |
| Value of a First Issue | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1998 NCAA CHAMPIONS MEN'S BASKETBALL first issue with Lexington misprinted on it. Post ... A: Sandy, What you have is an event cover rather than a first day cover. Event covers are not ... | |
| First Day of Issue Stamps | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I have First Day of Issue envelopes with Stamps that where mailed and stamped arranging from 1961 ... A: Jim, First Day Covers from the 1961 to 1966 era are generally valued at $1 to $3 apiece. The two ... | |
| stamps | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: i would like to know the value of a Thomas Jefferson purple 3 cent stamp A: Martin, The 1938 3¢ Jefferson design was used to issue four different stamps - a sheet version, a ... | |
| Reader's Digest collection | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a Readers Digest First Day Cover Collection Book. It is from May 21 1981 to March 31 1983. ... A: Irene, First day covers from the early 1980's are generally valued in the range of $1 to $5 apiece, ... | |
| approx value | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I have a partial sheet of the 1975 Apollo/Soyuz 10 cent stamps that are perforated diagonally ... A: Roger, Perforation errors are always scarce, but the market for error stamps is highly speculative. ... | |
| UNITED STATES DEFENSE STAMP ALBUM | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: Leon, My mother, has an old Defense Stamp album, that she has had for years. She wanted me to do a ... A: Larry, The ten cent red postal and war savings stamps are the most commonly found savings stamps. ... | |
| 18-cent stamps | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: 30 years ago my daughter was given a couple of first day of issue 18-cent stamps, postmarked ... A: Roberta, First day covers from the early 1980's are generally valued at around $1.00 apiece. The ... | |
| Washington/Hardings | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: "Sir, I've had these stamps in a trunk for years. I thought the 3cent Washingtons were Scott#64 ... A: Ron, Unfortunately allexperts.com shrinks submitted images, thus the scan is too small to make out ... | |
| postal commemorative society stamps | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: i like john have 1st day issue stamped envelop w/22kt gold replica of stamp &each one has index card ... A: Bob, They are not catalogued, but I've seen the combination stamp/gold replica first day covers ... | |
| Similar to an above ? | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I have an envelope as well.. (4) 13 cent stamps Official First Day of Issue "Fifty-six Statesmen ... A: Al, It reads like you have a first day cover bearing the Declaration of Independence issue dated ... | |
| Franklin stamp | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Is this the big one? It appears to be to me. A: Russell, If by "big one" you mean rare one, then unfortunately no. The stamp in the photo is Scott ... | |
| coin and stamp collection 1980 moscow olympics | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: we event coins and have found a 1980 moscow olympics philatelic numismatic cover collection has ... A: Lynn, Its not clear from your description that you are asking about stamps the United States issued ... | |
| Desert storm misperf | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I have the last page of a 29cent book of stamps issued for desert storm. They are still connected ... A: Chuck, Yes, your mis-perforated booklet pane does have value, but the market for error stamps is ... | |
| a stamp | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: i have the same stamp as the 1 lady, the ben franklin one that is a violet color and 4cents and its ... A: Sydney, I don't recall the stamp you mention, so if you could send a clear digital photo or scan of ... | |
| Gold Plated Stamps | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a collection of about 100+ gold plated stamps, plus the original stamp with the date of issue ... A: Doug, I've seen these combination stamp and gold replica covers sell for $1 to $5 each on ebay.com, ... | |
| the american heritage collection of epic events stamp book | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: wanting to know value so i can sell A: Michele, Without seeing what stamps are included, I cannot venture a guess. I recommend bringing ... | |
| Columbian #231 attached to addressed envelope | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2 cent Columbian #231 cancelled stamp attached to an addressed envelope. The cancellation ... A: Frank, The current Scott catalog lists the value for 231 used single at 30 cents, or 35 cents used ... | |
| Columbian #231 attached to addressed envelope | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2 cent Columbian #231 cancelled stamp attached to an addressed envelope. The cancellation ... A: Frank, The 2¢ Columbian was first issued January 1st, 1893. I'm not aware of any philatelic ... | |
| 10 cent War saving stamp (minuteman) | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: What is the value of such a stamp. Found ten in an old jewelry box. thank you A: Isabel, The stamp, designated Scott number WS7, has a current catalog (retail) value of 50¢ in ... | |
| old postage stamp | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: i have a DAG HAMMARSKJOLD 1905-1961 UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMP not used wondering if its valuable ... A: Joe, The 4¢ Hammarskjold stamp in mint condition is currently valued at 25 cents. -Mark Leon I ... | |
| battleship revenue stamps | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I am trying to find out what ships are dipicted on the 1898 series of revenue stamps and having no ... A: Joe, All the "battleship" revenue stamps depict the same vessel, but I don't know if the vessel ... | |
| first day covers | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: How would I find the value of First Day of Issue commemoratives from 1980 through 1984? They are ... A: Kris, As a starting point, you can look up the value of all your first day covers (FDCs) at your ... | |
| 102 forms / stamp identification description | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I am in the process of detailing my stamps with descriptions on 102 forms. My question seems pretty ... A: Lance, Stamp dealers generally put country first, then Scott catalog number, then condition, then ... | |
| Stamp Map | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I also have a Philatelic Institute Stamp Map circa 1954 (with all the stamps). I know that you have ... A: Ted, Without knowing what stamps are included and in what condition, I cannot begin to guess. If ... | |
| USPS Mint sets | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: Can you point me to a list of the Face Value (not issure price) of USPS mint sets? Thank you so ... A: Joel, Unfortunately I don't know of anyone who has compiled that exact data. The Brookman catalog ... | |
| USPS Mint sets | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: Can you point me to a list of the Face Value (not issure price) of USPS mint sets? Thank you so ... A: Joel, Linn's Stamp News maintains a list of the (face value) cost to collect one of each of all US ... | |
| farley follies | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: The question I have is how do you tell the diffrence between these 2 diffrent sets. scott # 730,766 ... A: Steve, Both issues were ungummed and printed from identical plates, but the special printings of ... | |
| Elvis Stamp | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: Mark, The question I have is about the purchase of my Elvis Stamps On January 8, 1993. When I ... A: Randy, Your Elvis postmark error item may stir the interest of an Error, Freak & Oddity (EFO) ... | |
| stamp price | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a George Washington 2 cent stamp issue lake-2c. It has george side face view with the # 2 on ... A: David, There are actually several different stamp issues that use the exact same design you ... | |
| Different date on first issue | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I have several Hemitage 1st Day of Issue envelopes, dated Mar 16, 1959 from Hermitage Tennessee. ... A: Sally, Augh! I forgot the March 16th FDCs. The 4½¢ Hermitage (unaddressed) First Day Covers dated ... | |
| Different date on first issue | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I have several Hemitage 1st Day of Issue envelopes, dated Mar 16, 1959 from Hermitage Tennessee. ... A: Sally, The official first day of issue of the 4½¢ Hermitage stamp was May 1st, 1959. Unaddresed ... | |
| Revenu stamp | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: i have some old stamps from a trunk of my fathers and found some old pictures 3"x2" taken by a ... A: Maureen, The stamps are revenue issues, used to show that the federal tax was paid on the ... | |
| Roll of non perforated Stamps | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a roll of non perforated Bumblebee stamps. Are they worth anything? Thanks, Renee ... A: Renee, I don't know anyone specifically in Florida, but you may want to consider a public stamp ... | |
| Roll of non perforated Stamps | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a roll of non perforated Bumblebee stamps. Are they worth anything? Thanks, Renee A: Renee, Yes. Depending on the tagging (which refers to the special ink that is not visible in ... | |
| scott #338 plate number single | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: i have a #338 10 cent washington perf 12. cannot see watermark, it is a plate number ... A: Paul, I believe the same plates were used to produce both 338 and 381, and thus would not be an aid ... | |
| half-cent stamp | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: my grandmother just recently passed away and I was looking through war ration books and found a 1/2 ... A: Brenda, Its a common stamp, designated Scott number 803, with a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents ... | |
| Any value in these stamps | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking through my dad's stamp collection. Wondering if there's anything worth anything. I've ... A: Luke, The stamps in the photo are fairly common in used condition, valued mostly in the 20¢ to ... | |
| Value of flawed Elvis Presley Stamp | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a partial sheet of the 29 cent Elvis Presley stamp that was issued in 1993, has his name ... A: James, It was for a single stamp, ebay item number 180696704771. -Mark Leon I deal in United ... | |
| GREEN STAMPS | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: AS A BOY MY MOTHER COLLECTED S&H GREEN STAMPS TO REDEME FOR MERCHENDISE.. I FOUND A STRIP OF 10 ... A: Gary, Product loyalty trading stamps like S&H Green and Blue Chip are outside my expertise since ... | |
| Value of flawed Elvis Presley Stamp | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a partial sheet of the 29 cent Elvis Presley stamp that was issued in 1993, has his name ... A: James, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| United States Postal Savings Card | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Inquiring about United States Government Postal Savings card. Complete with September 1920's ps333. ... A: Frank, The postal savings card you describe is designated Scott number PS5, and is not common. In ... | |
| 1836 - 1936 oregon territory stamp. | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have one that is not ised / cancelled. Is it worth anything? A: Daniel, Your stamp, designated Scott number 783, has a catalog (retail) value of 35 cents in mint ... | |
| envelope value if any | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I have an used 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 white envelope(Stamp cancelled, addressed, with return label adhered. ... A: Douglas, Your First Day Cover (FDC) features Scott number 1396, the 8¢ Postal Service Emblem issue. ... | |
| defense stamps | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: are these books of defense stamps worth any thing A: Marie, Common war savings booklets with stamps typically fetch $5 to $10 apiece on ebay.com. The ... | |
| Inherited large stamp collection | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a large stamp collection [six cardboard boxes of stamp albums] How would I go about ... A: Wood, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| first day covers | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Between 1963 and 1983, my dad collected stamps and first day covers,concentrating mainly on the ... A: Ellie, My expertise is in United States stamps only, so I suggest you get in touch with the ... | |
| Proprietary 1875 3 cent stamp with perfin | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: Per your request, I have attached a picture of my stamp. It is in excellent condition. Thanks for ... A: Dede, Your stamp looks to me to be Scott number RB13b, assuming the paper is watermarked. A ... | |
| Proprietary 1875 3 cent stamp with perfin | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I have the above stamp that is in excellent condition. The perfin mark is W A is is upside down ... A: Dede, There are several different proprietary revenue stamps that are denominated three cents and ... | |
| 10 cent stamps | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 "bundles" of crossed flag 10 cent stamps and 4 bundles of "we hold these truths" 10 cent ... A: Michael, The stamp you describe are very common in used condition. These and similarly common used ... | |
| Red cross 1898 years .johnson&johnson | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Good day to own a stamps Red Cross Johnson & Johnson from 1898 years Unaited states 5 / 8 phone can ... A: Daniel, I believe you are describing a United States private die proprietary issue, designated ... | |
| Other Items | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I have several Green 2 cent stamps dated 1890 with Washington on it and I was wondering if I could ... A: Sandy, If you are a little computer savvy, I recommend selling your items on ebay.com. But if you ... | |
| Green 2 cent stamp | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I have several Green 2 cent stamps dated 1890 with Washington on it and I was wondering if I could ... A: Sandy, Without seeing the stamps, my best guess would be that they are Scott number 213, the two ... | |
| Bedding stamp | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a bedding stamp 1 3/5 north carolina state sceal what is it worth A: Mike, State revenues issues have a limited following. I don't have reference material for pricing, ... | |
| 3c washington | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: ..I have a used off center 3c washington ..it has a grill visible from the front and back, the grill ... A: Rex, That is correct. You have described an example of a split grill. -Mark Leon I deal in ... | |
| one cent franklin | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: ....i have inherited a stamp collection with many nice examples of us stamps, one in particular ... A: Alan, There have been many different one cent denominated stamps depicting Franklin issued by the ... | |
| 1933 to 1985 Calhoun's 50 years of Commemorative U.S. Postage | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: My father passed in 1986, I reeived boxes of his stamp collections. He loved all kind of stamps and ... A: Ken, I don't know what stamps are included in the collection, but there are several stamps in the ... | |
| Value of FDC | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: Leon, I do collect stamps but I'm no expert, and I'm currently at our cottage. The very small town ... A: Jennifer, I don't collect or sell FDC's myself, but my new 2012 Scott Specialized lists the 2005 ... | |
| stamps | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought some old stamp books...one is from the mid to late 1800's and the other is from ... A: Chris, Stuck-down used stamps can be safely removed from the album pages, but don't do it yourself ... | |
| First Man on Moon envelope | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: My envelope has four stick-on stamps: 10 cent FIRST MAN ON THE MOON, 6 cent APOLLO 8, 6 cent United ... A: Margaret, The 1969 Moon Landing issue commemorates the USA landing on the moon on July 20th, and ... | |
| First Day Covers - '84 Olympics | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I Googled info about First Day Covers and came across one of your responses: First day ... A: Corrie, I don't collect FDC's myself. Your best venue for liquidation would be ebay.com. Take a ... | |
| L.J. Gage $3.30 red documentary stamps | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Would like to know the purpose for the stamps on a 1966 Warranty Deed, as well as the value. Never ... A: Dana, The purpose of the stamp was to show that the tax was collected on the document on which it ... | |
| Lots of stamps and where to begin! | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I looked over some of your past Q & A's, and it seems you recommend going to the library and using ... A: Amy, Sure, bring your stamps to the library. Its free, its air conditioned, and well lit! If its ... | |
| 1950-1960 stamps | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: i found a box under my uncles house while moving.. He has lots of love letters from all over with ... A: Michelle, Most used stamps from the 50's and 60's are very common, worth perhaps a penny apiece. ... | |
| Old stamps and Postal Commemorative Society | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I have been cleaning out his dads stamp collections. He had three books of stamps ... A: Rebecca, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| old stamp? | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I found this in an old bible (1832). I dont know who it is on it, tried to find it on google, but no ... A: Lindamarie, The stamp is Scott number 216, the James A. Garfield issue of 1888. A fault-free, ... | |
| stamp collection | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: i have been curious of the value of a stamp collection left to me by my step dad. Its a collection ... A: Mingo, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| 1980 Olympics Puzzle Postcard | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a Puzzle Postcard issued by the Albany division of the USPS -Commemorative Puzzle Series- for ... A: Paula, The values of USPS specialty items like you describe are not catalogued, but I've seen ... | |
| Value of Calhouns Collectors society | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I have two leather bound books in excellent condition of " 50 Golden Years of Commemorative U.S. ... A: Sheldon, I don't know what stamps are included in the "50 Golden Years of Commemorative U.S. ... | |
| Golden Replicas | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: The Golden Replicas of US Presidents and first lady worth anything. I collected these from the ... A: Betty, Assuming you mean gold replica stamps - they were not issued by the post office and are not ... | |
| harding stamp | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 used one and one half cent stamps still attached to envelope with Hardings sideview. The ... A: Christine, The stamps themselves are worth just a few cents, but the cover (meaning the envelope ... | |
| stamp evaluation | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I received a call from Stanford & Myers in Las Vegas and the person introduced himself as being ... A: Francis, I live in Las Vegas and I've never heard of Stanford & Myers, but there are a handful of ... | |
| Postal Commemorative Society Stamps | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: Mark, You answered a couple of questions about the gold replica stamps from PCS. What about the ... A: Ryan, I recommend researching prices of PCS collectibles on ebay via keyword searches. If you are ... | |
| #319 stamp | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: . i have the #319 a129 stamp and in the back stamp i see clearly the u wmk letter reversed, it looks ... A: Ofer, I'm not aware of any major stamp catalog that makes such a distinction. Generally, U.S. ... | |
| #319 stamp | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: . i have the #319 a129 stamp and in the back stamp i see clearly the u wmk letter reversed, it looks ... A: Ofer, Looking at the back side of the stamp, the wide part of the U should be on the left. It is ... | |
| PCS 22kt stamp | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a postal commemorative society stamp album entitled Great Americans o United States stamps. ... A: Michele, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| Airmail Stamp | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a brown envelope (approx. 12” X 6”) that my grandmother sent to her sister in Germany. It ... A: Bill, My expertise is limited when it comes to flight covers, but in its condition, my guess is ... | |
| george and martha reply postcards | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I have two unused george and martha cards in mint condition. the colors of the stamp is red. what is ... A: Don, If the denominations are not overprinted '1 CENT' and the cards are unsevered and unprinted, ... | |
| Heroes Stamp Value | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I have the "America Rsponds, The Heros Stamp" Semipostal Fundraising Stamp - sheet of 20 issued 2001 ... A: Mary, The current catalog (dealer retail) value of the pane of 20 in mint condition is $17.50. ... | |
| US Interrev. 2 cent orange washington stamp | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for information on the above referenced stamp. It is on the back of a small photograph ... A: Sonja, Your stamp is a revenue issue. It was created not to mail something, but to show that the ... | |
| scott 498 SLW? | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I am a bit confused. I recently purchased a block of 10 stamps listed as scott #498, Upon recipt I ... A: Jesse, There are no watermarked perf 11's. If you're sure the stamps are not 405's (perf 12) or ... | |
| Value of a 1936 oregon territory stamp? | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I discovered a stamp in a collection, 3 cents, purple, with Oregon Territory 1836-1936 on it. Also ... A: Marlena, Its a very common stamp in used condition, changing hands among collectors for a penny or ... | |
| scott 125 used | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a U.S Scott #125, Due to the number of used examples I will be sending it out to be ... A: Jesse, What an awesome find if it turns out to be genuine! Only about 15 examples have been ... | |
| 10 Cent Crossed Flags, UNCUT Roll of 20 | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I appreciate your time, so I started by doing some research online and have managed to find a site ... A: Casey, A complete roll would be 100 stamps, so what you have would be called an "imperforate strip ... | |
| Stamp Value | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Mark, In 1993, as part of the Legends of American Music Series, the Rock & Roll / Rhythm & Blues ... A: Laura, The 1993 American Music complete pane of 35 stamps has a current catalog (retail) value of ... | |
| I WAS THERE, Elvis FDC mystery | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm in a stste of confusion about the mysterious Elvis I WAS THERE FDC that was sold at Graceland ... A: Jan Marie, My guess is that many more collectors of Elvis memorabilia are aware of the "I Was ... | |
| 3c International Naval Review | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I am a collector of U S stamps as a "topical" with aircraft obviously being depicted. There is a ... A: Charles, I'm guessing the carrier on the stamp is the USS Saratoga, but I could be wrong. I suggest ... | |
| USA 1850 Local stamps | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I am a collector and dealer of Great Britain and Commonwealth stamps. Sadly, my knowledge in the ... A: Simon, The stamp looks to me to be a reprint, but I don't specialize in this area. The genuine ... | |
| Benjamin Franklin stamp | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a rare 1 cent Z grill Benjamin Franklin stamp. I have read there are only 2-3 in existence. ... A: Cyndi, There are only two known. If a third was certified genuine by any of the major philatelic ... | |
| USPS Commemorative Panels | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for USPS Commemorative Panels # 503 (Cycling - SC # 3119) and # 503a (F. Scott ... A: Tony, I saw both items listed for sale on ebay.com, item numbers 400000852471 and 230663950633. ... | |
| Us plate blocks | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I have an extensive collection of US plate blocks ranging in date from 1960 until the late 1980s. ... A: Linda, The quickest method would be to sell the entire collection in one lot to a stamp dealer. ... | |
| Value of GW 3 Cent Round Stamp | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Can you please tell the value of the attached stamp. Also would it be possible to get a Valuation ... A: Prashant, Your stamp is a postal stationery item, apparently cut to shape. If the paper color is ... | |
| Elvis Stamp Artist Proof | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have an artist proof (num 288 of 500) of the USPS Elvis stamp from the artist, Mark Stutzman. ... A: Bob, As a piece of art, I have no idea of the current value. I suspect, however, that a collector ... | |
| l j gage documentary stamp | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: i read an answer to a reader about these stamps, i have two of the 1.10, and three of the 3.30, mine ... A: Chris, On document, the $1.10 denominations (Scott R668) are valued at $2.50 apiece, and the $3.30 ... | |
| 8 cent pharmacy stamp ( a full sheet) | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: what is the value of my unused sheet of 8 cent pharmacy stamps A: Marilyn, Dealer retail value is $18.75, and the sheet sells on ebay.com in the range of $5 to $15. ... | |
| American Stamps | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have just had a box of stamps "dropped" on me and I really have no idea if I have something of ... A: Ron, Of the contents you list, no single item stands out as having a retail value greater than $10. ... | |
| more stamps | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I have several revenue stamps 1st issue-8th issue--including proprietary and documentary ... A: Shari, Yes. The library will also have the regular six volume Scott Catalogs that list every stamp ... | |
| more stamps | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I have several revenue stamps 1st issue-8th issue--including proprietary and documentary ... A: Shari, The stamps you list are fairly common in canceled condition. Generally, higher denomination ... | |
| Need Help Identifying a Stamp | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I am currently sorting through a massive stamp collection and have come across one that was ... A: Shari, I'm guessing the collector set it aside having trouble identifying the stamp, as it is ... | |
| franklin 1 cent | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a franklin 1 cent stamp that I would like to have someone with your of expertise observe and ... A: Jolie, It looks to me to be Scott number 597, the 1923 Franklin Coil, that has been machine cut to ... | |
| Liberty Bell Forever Stamps | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I have all of the US Liberty Bell Forever - 41c, 42c & 44c stamps from 2007-2010 which I ordered ... A: Elaine, Drop an email to me at usmints@cox.net and I'll email you some "cheat sheets" I use to help ... | |
| 1/2 cent stamp -NOT FRANKLIN | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: They have no pictures of people on them just large center numbers. they are a pink or rose color and ... A: Elvira, Those are all postage dues. That specific design was used to produce two different issues. ... | |
| 1/2 cent stamp -NOT FRANKLIN | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: They have no pictures of people on them just large center numbers. they are a pink or rose color and ... A: Elvira, It reads like you are describing postage dues or revenue issues. If you could attach a ... | |
| elvis presley stamps | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a full set of st. vincent elvis presley stamps. from $1.0 , $5.00 , 10cent and a 60cent stamp ... A: Marco, My expertise is in United States stamps only, but I would guess that your stamps are likely ... | |
| bicentennial stamps | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a full sheet of 13 cent bicentennial state flag stamps. All 50 state flags. Yellowing,but ... A: John, The current catalog (dealer retail) value of the sheet is $17.50. For common material, ... | |
| 1998 train stamp block value | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 identical blocks of 33 cent train stamps with the title above: ALL ABOARD. The year of ... A: John, You are describing a pane (or "mini sheet") or 20 of the 1999 Famous Trains issue, Scott ... | |
| bicentennial stamps | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a full sheet of 13 cent bicentennial state flag stamps. All 50 state flags. Yellowing,but ... A: John, Fault-free State Flag sheets (of Scott numbers 1633-1682) generally sell on ebay.com in the ... | |
| First Man on The Moon | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10C First Man On The Moon United States Stamp. What is it worth. Thanks A: Kenneth, The current catalog (retail) value is 25¢ in mint condition, or 20¢ in postally used ... | |
| mis-perforated stamp | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I have an uncanceled, mis-perforated 18 cent Washington stamp, 1985-ish. Is there any value to it? A: Linda, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| Pricing Blocks | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I have about 40 American Commemorative block sets, mostly from the Seventies, another 75 blocks, ... A: Bob, Plate number blocks are valued more as blocks than the individual stamps broken up. You can ... | |
| I'd appreciate some good advice | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Mark. A close friend of mine has asked me to help him sell his collection of stamps, documents and ... A: Tim, You can easily find stamp dealers interested in buying the collection in a stamp publication ... | |
| first man on the moon stamp | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: We got two stamps from my grandfather who used to work for the post office. They are the first man ... A: Jeff, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| value of sngle stamp | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 cent US airmail stamp postmarked May 1946. It has been torn from a letter and the left ... A: Mary, Your stamp is the low denomination from the airmail Transport issue of 1941 to 1944, and ... | |
| US Navy Ship First Day Covers | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a large number of nuclear powered US Navy ship first day covers from keel layings, lauchings ... A: Gene, You could consign the collection to a stamp auctioneer for public sale, or sell the covers ... | |
| Plate block values | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have many plate blocks and was wondering if you could tell me an approximate value of these Here ... A: Pam, The most valuable on the list would be the $1 Wilson plate block with a catalog (retail) value ... | |
| apollostamp | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: could you tell me if there's any value to it ? Thank you . A: Gabriel, An unaddressed 1969 Apollo 8 First Day Cover has a catalog (retail) value of $2.25. -Mark ... | |
| Postmarked Stamps | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: Are postmarked stamps worth anything? A: Louie, Yes, all stamps are worth something. But the most common postally used stamps sell by weight ... | |
| Federal Use Tax stamp-motor vehicle | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an unusual looking stamp ($5.00 Fed. Use Tax on Motor Vehicles), expires 6/30/1944/ with the ... A: Amy, Your stamp is a revenue issue from 1943, specifically Scott number RV18. The gum was ... | |
| Stamps | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have in my possession a variety of letters in their original envelopes with the postage dates they ... A: Ed, Postally used one to three cents stamps from the 1911 to 1936 era are very common, with the ... | |
| grilled revenue stamp | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a orange washington 2 cent revenue stamp. And the stamp is grilled and it appears to be not ... A: Mark, Revenue stamps were not grilled, but were subject to a variety of cancellation methods ... | |
| US 1776-1976 Bicentennial Souvenir Stamp Collection | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I have an unopened package of 25 commemorative stamps. It is titled "United States of ... A: Marcia, I don't know what stamps are included in your packet, but stamp packets traditionally ... | |
| Repunching Scott Minuteman pages to fit National Binder | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: My old Scott Minuteman (2 post) 2" album is wearing-out (vinyl split) plus it is also too small to ... A: Noel, I've never seen a hole punch device for the Scott two post album (though one may exist that ... | |
| Value of Misperf Error Sheet of Stamps | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I just sold a full sheet of fifty 17 cent US airmail stamps in mint condition that is a misperf ... A: Mike, I think you did OK. Misperfs are the most common form of error stamp, and your misperfed ... | |
| Pharmacy stamp | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a small framed pharmacy 8c United States stamp. It is unused and mounted in the frame. On the ... A: Catharine, The 1972 Pharmacy commemorative issue is common. The current catalog (retail) value is ... | |
| series 1902 "Franklin" | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a postcard with a 1909 cancelation. The stamp on it is a Green "Franklin" 1 cent. At the top ... A: Ray, Yes, your stamp is Scott number 300 from the regular issue of 1902-1903. Of the fourteen ... | |
| washington two cents stamp -- | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: Rev at the top of the stamp -- 2 is on each side -- two cents at the bottom -- washington looks ... A: Pam, Your stamp is a revenue, first issued in 1871, and is designated Scott number R135. Its a ... | |
| IRS stamps | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1861 Internal Revenue Proprietary Stamp of Washington cents. I found it on the back of a ... A: LaDonna, Proprietary revenue stamps on the backs of photographs are fairly common - most worth just ... | |
| 24 karat gold on sterling silver stamps by franklin mint | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: where can i go to sell these and about how much are they worth? i have alot of them, some back to ... A: Linda, Craig's list (cragslist.com) is venue that attracts thousands of potential buyers (versus ... | |
| US Postal Cards, 6 cent, and 20 cent postcard | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: Leon, Would you be so kind as to let me know the value of: 1. US Postal Card-6 cent-has a light ... A: Valerie, The first postal card is designated Scott number UX65 and is valued at 25¢ mint, $1.00 ... | |
| estate stamp collections | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: He has since past away. We were starting to go those all of these stamps and realized what an ... A: Becky, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| VJ Day Stamps | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I have an envelope mailed from the Phillipines to a woman in the United States (herself) bearing a ... A: Judy, A quick search on ebay.com revealed that VJ Day covers sell in the range of $3 to $23. The ... | |
| 2 cent US Inter. rev Bank Check | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: What information can you give me on this stamp? Ralph Kivett A: Ralph, Its a revenue stamp, used between 1862 and 1871 to show that the federal tax was paid on the ... | |
| 1919 Internal Revenue $1. Documentary Stamp | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a green $1. Documentary stamp, initialed and dated (Aug. 11, 1919) by the person who received ... A: Tertia, The green $1 documentary design was used to issue four different revenue stamps, most of ... | |
| 2 cents documentary stamp | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a lot of old stamps. One in particular, is light red with a 2 in the center of it. In the top ... A: Paula, I doubt there is anyone around who would recognize the signature, as I'm sure it was some ... | |
| Value of commemorative sets | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I just acquired 61 sets of First Day Issue USPS Stamps with the gold replica in envelope in shipping ... A: Jim, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| 24 karat gold on sterling silver stamps by franklin mint | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: where can i go to sell these and about how much are they worth? i have alot of them, some back to ... A: Linda, You'll find buyers on ebay.com. You can do a little research on ebay beforehand to see what ... | |
| 3 c pre stamp washington #10 envolope | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know the value of : #10 pre stamped envelope 3 cent Washington violet UNUSED like ... A: Yuri, The postal stationery piece you describe could be one of several varieties, the most common ... | |
| Scott 657a | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I inherited my father's stamp collection. There is a 2-cent Sullivan Expedition stamp, Scott 657 in ... A: Ruth, "Lake" refers to a shade variety. Most 2¢ "reds" from the 1920's and 1930's were issued in a ... | |
| 2 cents documentary stamp | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a lot of old stamps. One in particular, is light red with a 2 in the center of it. In the top ... A: Paula, Your stamp is a revenue issue, one of several possibilities: Scott R229, R252, R260 or R265. ... | |
| 2 cent post cards | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have red stamped 2 cents postal cards. The stamp side only says THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ... A: Angela, I did not detect a question, but if you are looking to determine the current value of your ... | |
| Replica stamp | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently found a replica of a 1952 3 cent Mt. Rushmore stamp that belonged to my father. It is in ... A: Nina, Ah, I see. Unfortunately I don't know anything about the stamp enlargement you describe. If ... | |
| U.S. bureau print album | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an old U.S. Bureau Print Album with approx 1,000 stamps in it. Some stamps are for 1/2, 1, ... A: Marian, You are describing precancelled stamps. Most collectors of used stamps shun precancels ... | |
| Replica stamp | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently found a replica of a 1952 3 cent Mt. Rushmore stamp that belonged to my father. It is in ... A: Nina, I assume you are writing about a gold replica? Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by ... | |
| Internal Revenue Stamp | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: On the back of an old photo I found a stamp affixed. It is a 5 cent Inter. Revenue INL Exchange ... A: Jacque, The presence of the stamp shows that the federal tax was paid on the photograph. It was ... | |
| International Tribute to USA bicentennial | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have the complete collection. What would the estimated value be? A: Mark, I don't know what stamps are included in your collection, but issues from the Bicentennial ... | |
| J.F.K. postage stamp value | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: How much do you think a 5 cent J.F.K. stamp is worth,I'ts a 1963 with the glue still on back. never ... A: Linda, The stamp has a current catalog (retail) value of 20 cents. -Mark Leon I deal in United ... | |
| Value of stamps | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: Have a variety of old collectable stamps from my late fathers estate.Could you give me a ... A: Billie, The stamps you describe are fairly common. Most are valued at the minimum catalog value of ... | |
| "Philatelic History of the United States" book | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: Recently I found a book by the Westport Collectors Society at a garage sale. It contains about 50 ... A: Brenda, If they are First Day Covers from the late 1970's, they are generally valued at about $1 ... | |
| identification /information | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for info. on recently acquired, The Sumner Collection, limited edition, first-day ... A: Robert, Most First Day Covers (FDCs) from the late 1970's to early 1980's are valued at about $1 ... | |
| elvis stamps | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have elvis presley stamps that were printed and sold in 1993 I am wondering how they are worth ... A: James, Unfortunately they are still only worth about face value. The USPS anticipated its ... | |
| First Day of Issue Stamp and Envelope | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a First Day of issue stamped, and engraved envelope (a pic of the 3 astronauts, moon and ... A: Mark, The moon landing cover with the July 20th postmark typically sells for a dollar or so on ... | |
| 1980 summer olympic stamps | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have 25 sheets of 50 each 15 cent summer olympics.Are they worth more than face value? If so I ... A: Kay, They sell for about face value on ebay.com. A stamp dealer's offer would be for below face - ... | |
| #594 franklin 1 cent | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have this stamp I took off an old veterans letters while cleaning up a garage I was about to ... A: Simon, The likelihood of chancing upon a previously undiscovered Scott 594 is incredibly remote. ... | |
| 10C Savings Stamp | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a Official US savings stamp album red and I have $1.30. Are they worth anything. The book is ... A: Penny, Partially filled US savings stamp books usually fetch several dollars on ebay.com. -Mark ... | |
| wilson | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I'd like your opinion about this stamp, please. As far as I know it could have been printed in 1923 ... A: Virginia, The vignette is unusually off-center from the rest of the design. I bet an Error, Freak ... | |
| 10 cents Monroe | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I'd like your opinion about this stamp, please. As far as I know it could have been printed in 1923 ... A: Virginia, The stamp looks to me to be Scott number 591, first issued in 1925, with a bureau ... | |
| Showgard Stamp mounts | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: Illinois duck stamps are longer and taller than most collector stamps,I want to use showgard mounts ... A: Marshall, I recommend buying strip mounts of the correct height so that you can cut them yourself ... | |
| FDC | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Where do I find the value /market for D.C.'s. Recently inherited 10 books of D.C.'s A: Sharon, You can look up the value of United States First Day Covers at your local library. Ask at ... | |
| US Internal Revenue Documentary Stamps | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have an R J Walker Ten Dollars, a J C Spencer Four Dollar, a McMann Rush (sp???)Twenty Cent and a ... A: Craig, No website, because Scott publishing protects their copyrighted content, but you can find a ... | |
| what is the value of my revenue stamp & postcard | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have the blue 2Cent USINTER REV perforated stamp that says PLAYING CARDS on the bottom of the ... A: Carl, It is unusual that a playing cards stamp was used in place of a proprietary stamp, but this ... | |
| US Internal Revenue Documentary Stamps | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have an R J Walker Ten Dollars, a J C Spencer Four Dollar, a McMann Rush (sp???)Twenty Cent and a ... A: Craig, My belief is that your stamps are Scott numbers R677, R641, R627 and R660. The $4 stamp has ... | |
| pre stamped envelope | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have an unused pre stamped envelope with an orange color six cent stamp. The stamp has the ... A: Ron, Your envelope is one of four different die variety issues from 1946: UC10, UC11, UC12 or UC13. ... | |
| first day issue stamps | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to know the name of the book/catalog to find the value on a variety of first day issue ... A: Kim, You can look up the value of all your first day covers at your local library. Ask at the ... | |
| Jan 8, 1993 Elvis stamp | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a full page of the Jan 8, 1993 Elvis stamp, plus a stamped USPS day of issue envelope. What ... A: Maureen, Full mint sheets of 40 of the United States Elvis commemorative, Scott number 2721, sell ... | |
| "Bank Check" stamp | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a blue stamp with a picture of George Washington's head in the middle, the number 2 circled ... A: Lori, Your stamp is a revenue issue, specifically Scott number R5c, and was used between 1862 and ... | |
| Price guide | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a whole book of 22kt gold plated US first day covers. Where can I get a accurate FREE price ... A: Kim, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| worldwide stamp collection | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: My wife's grandfather was head of the local communist party in his area in eastern Europe. He ... A: Donnie, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ... | |
| Hi | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: Hello I told you about my great aunt dieing well she has lots of very old forgin stamps to I have no ... A: Sydney, I don't know what stamps are included in the "official states of the union historic stamp ... | |
| stamps | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Email me back please A: Sydney, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ... | |
| rev stamp | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 different photos of abraham lincoln 1 with his son, 1 with thomas jefferson each one with a ... A: Craig, They are revenue stamps. They show that the federal tax was paid on the photographs. -Mark ... | |
| 5c Washington Stamp | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 blue Washington stamps that I can not find any info on no pictures or any thing can you ... A: Mikehatten, The stamp on the left is Scott number 1283, issued in 1966. The stamp on the right is ... | |
| 1 cent left facing benjamin F. 1857 | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a hand written letter dated 1857 from a woman trying to cross the country with her family to ... A: Connie, The design of the Franklin stamps on the top envelope in the photo was used to issue six ... | |
| one cent washing intern. rev. proprietary | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for your time. I have an old Washington one cent inter. rev. proprietary ... A: Mary, There are several different revenue stamps that fit your description. If you attach a photo ... | |
| 1 cent left facing benjamin F. 1857 | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a hand written letter dated 1857 from a woman trying to cross the country with her family to ... A: Connie, It reads like you have an interesting piece of postal history. I can't identify the stamp ... | |
| Scott # for Blood's Penny Post ?? | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Mark, I have a Blood's Penny Post that has been giving me issues on it's Scott #. As I have ... A: James, Your stamp looks to me to be a Cinderella - a stamp-like label. Blood's Penny Post locals ... | |
| Stamp | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4cent Abe Lincoln stamp, not red in color but black and white. Any idea if this is rare or ... A: Candace, There was a 1965 version of the four cent Lincoln in black, his profile in front of a log ... | |
| 3 Sides Imp. Usa | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I need some information about this Usa stamp (Sc 552) with 3 imperforated sides. I´ve been looking ... A: Laura, It looks to be from a mildly miscut booklet pane of six. -Mark Leon I deal in United ... | |
| misprinted stamp value | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 13 cent liberty bell stamp that is a misprint. The left portion starts about 1/3 into the ... A: Bob, Yes, there is a market for miscut error stamps like you describe. I've seen such miscuts sell ... | |
| 1976 OP SAIL | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE ABOUT 10 FIRST DAY COVER WITH JULY 4 1776 13 CENT STAMPS,THE POST MARK IS SOUTH STREET ... A: Rich, The market for bicentennial first day covers (FDCs) is rather soft. The dealer retail value ... | |
| BABE RUTH POSTAGE STAMPS | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I have an uncut sheet of these stamps with serial #'this on bottom and post copyright, there are 50 ... A: Chris, A full mint sheet of the 1983 Babe Ruth issue has a retail value at around $70. The sheet ... | |
| Stamp Value | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a block of (50) 3 cent Kansas City, Missouri Centennial stamps 1850-1950. The block number is ... A: Joseph, It reads like you have a full sheet of the 1950 Kansas City Centenary issue, Scott number ... | |
| gold replicas | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a first day of issue gold stamp replica collection.from 1984 too 1996.could you please tell ... A: Wade, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| washington stamps | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: .... I have inherited my fathers stamp collection and I am having difficulty placing value on some ... A: Kim, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference desk ... | |
| 1947 Ernest Dudley Chase Pictorial Map | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm auctioning an estate right now and came across an enormous stamp collection. Chiefly, I have a ... A: Amelie, There are several varieties of Ernest Dudley Chase Stamp Maps. They're not particularly ... | |
| Columbian Expo Issue | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a small group of Columbian Expo. stamps on metal. They are about 1.75x2.75", look almost like ... A: Rick, They read like some kind of US Postal Service promotional items, possibly VIP gifts. I ... | |
| 8cent pharmacy stamp error | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I was reading your answer about the value of a full sheet of the 8 cent pharmacy stamp and was ... A: David, EFO collectors like ink shifts more than perf shifts. The more dramatic the shift, the more ... | |
| lyle tayson 13 cent stamps | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a book of four Lyle Tayson 13 cent first day issue cancelled Cincinnati OH stamps of the ... A: Duane, I'm not sure what stamp you have, but United States first day covers from the 1970's are ... | |
| 1861-66 | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I've got a major problem finding information about this 3c "yellow" color variation that I have. Do ... A: Myles, I don't know how to exactly determine how the color was altered, but the sunlight theory ... | |
| 1861-66 "Yellow" color variation? | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I've got a major problem finding information about this 3c "yellow" color variation that I have. Do ... A: Myles, The stamp looks to have been chemically altered, perhaps in an attempt to erase the cancel. ... | |
| Victory stamp again | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I have found the attached victory stamp in my collection but cannot identify it. I don't even know ... A: Russell, What you have a stamp-like label or "cinderella". I don't recognize this particular ... | |
| Value of stamp | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1902 ben franklin blue/green with 1706 - 1790 printed @ bottom of stamp its on a post card ... A: David, The Franklin stamp you describe reads like Scott number 300. It is valued at 30 cents on ... | |
| 1923 franklin 1 cent | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have send the image of the stamp and I need your opinion sir? A: M.A JAFAR, The stamp looks to me to be perfed 11x11, which would make it either Scott 552, 594 or ... | |
| sello | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Quisiera me dieran alguna información sobre un sello de Estados Unidos: ... A: Pedro, Your stamp is Scott number R1, used between 1862 and 1871. R1 was issued in four varieties: ... | |
| grant 8cents stamp with overprint | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: first of all I am not a collector, but I found interesting US stamp of Grant, 8 cent with overprint ... A: Martina, The overprint is a precancel. The purpose of the precancel was to speed up mail processing ... | |
| Franklin 1 cent perforated not canceled early 1900's | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: So sorry, I thought I had attached the scan to my earlier message. I appreciate your time looking ... A: Laurie, The stamp looks to me to be Scott number 552, unused but with some stains, which affects ... | |
| Walt Disney stamps | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1985 Walt Disney Magicalkingdom Internatonal Year of the Child complete album set,with 323 ... A: Diane, I don't know what stamps are included in the Magical kingdom International Year of the Child ... | |
| Rare Stamp!! | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: How do i go about selling a 2 cent Black Harding Memorial Stamp 1923 and how much do you think i can ... A: Jeff, There are four versions of the 1923 Harding Memorial issue. They range from fairly common ... | |
| Used or not | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: Are stamps value more used or not used? Postal service,postmaster,letter carriers,clerks,mail ... A: Margaret, In most cases, United States stamps are more valuable in mint condition rather than ... | |
| Ohio Bedding Stamp | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I found a question you asked regarding a State of Ohio Bedding Stamp. Green in color attached to an ... A: Mary, Most state bedding stamps I've seen (in good condition) sell in the range of $1 to $5. If ... | |
| Error stamp | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a US Scott# 2412 House of Rep. stamp that is different than others I have seen. The head of ... A: Luke, All color and perforation shift errors are uncommon, but there is no data to determine if ... | |
| Elvis Stamps | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: What is the value of Jan.8, 1993 Elvis stamps? I have 2 full sheets of 40 stamps each plus another ... A: Pat, The 1993 29¢ Elvis stamp has a current catalog (retail) value of 70¢. Full sheets of 40 sell ... | |
| pre-stamped postcard | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have postcards pre-stamped with Franklin (at a side view)2 cents. They have (This side of card is ... A: Cindy, It reads like your postal cards could be Scott number UX38, issued in 1951. They are valued ... | |
| Scott 210 | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Ihave a scott 210 that has perfs on the bottom and right margin but the top margin in wide with the ... A: Patricia, It reads like perhaps the perforation tips were trimmed, which would lower the ... | |
| Never used stamps | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I have had these stamps for many years,do you think that I should use them or are they worth ... A: Diane, Unfortunately the stamps pictured have not appreciated much in value over the years. I use ... | |
| Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (Copy) | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have the Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue but it is not the original. I can't find how much the ... A: Faith, I believe you are referring to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition Centennial Issue of 1998. A ... | |
| Old, uncancelled stamp valuation | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: My father has an extensive stamp collection that is largely a quantity of uncanceled stamps. Some of ... A: Victoria, Bring the collection (or one or two volumes housing the oldest stamps) to the library and ... | |
| 1980 summer olympic US stamps | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I was a stamp window clerk at the US Postal Service in 1980. As I remember the sheets were issued to ... A: Randy, The 1980 Summer Olympics commemorative stamps were issued months before the games, in ... | |
| 15 cent Lincoln stamps | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a block of 4 Lincoln 15 cent stamps which are reddish in color. I have found reference to ... A: Cindy, I'm not sure what stamps you have. If you could re-ask the question and attach a scan or ... | |
| information on citation collection | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a citation collection 4 book set by H.E.Harris. It is from around the world. United nations, ... A: Chris, Without much effort you could just list the collection for sale on a website like ebay.com ... | |
| Official Saving Stamp ALbum | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I was going through some things and found this book. It is a 1954 "official United States Savings ... A: Brendan, The purpose of United States savings stamps was to generate immediate funds for the ... | |
| Rock and Roll 29c USA | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have the full set of the Rock and Roll 29c USA stamps. Two of the stamps have become separated ... A: Peggy, There are actually quite a number of different 29 cent stamps from the American Music series ... | |
| historic stamps of america | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Are the stamps from this collection original stamps from the original date, or are they remakes ... A: Christine, I don't know what stamps are contained in the "Historic Stamps of America" collection, ... | |
| value of stamp | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently found a yellowish orange US postage stamp of George Washington. It has 10 in each corner ... A: Jim, It reads like your stamp could the high denomination from the Washington Bicentennial issue of ... | |
| #1470 Tom Sawyer 8cent color shift error | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I have one full sheet and a sheet that has the plate block and two stamps take off but I have the ... A: Ed, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, ... | |
| 2 book collection | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I was given a two book collection of stamps. None of the had been mounted. All look to be in mint ... A: Carolyn, You could offer them on the online auction site ebay.com. I recommend taking lots of ... | |
| Win the War stamps | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have two Win the War pre-cancelled stamps that were both cancelled at Baldwin Park, California in ... A: Paul, The 1942 Win The War issue is a common stamp. There is a rare color variety, reddish violet, ... | |
| washington one cent | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: i found a precancel one cent washington perf 11 blue. the book says that it is green. i believe it ... A: Marcella, The one cent Washington design used to print 498 and 525 was not issued in blue. Your ... | |
| United States Savings Stamps | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I found two 25 cent United States Savings Stamps while going through things in my parents estate. ... A: Nancy, There are several different savings stamps denominated 25 cents. Postal Savings ran ... | |
| used benjamin franklin stamp | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a used benjamin franklin stamp postmarked 1905 in good condition what is the monetary value ... A: Sandra, Franklin is a very common subject on early United States stamps, thus I am unable to ... | |
| stamps | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have 35 stamps of the presidents of the united states from the bachrach collection an 1 ... A: Mike, I've never heard of the "bachrach" collection. If you send a digital photo of your stamps to ... | |
| fdc | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have 8 first day covers that are stamped either Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle. Where would ... A: Wendy, My expertise is limited to United States issues only, but I suspect modern UK first day ... | |
| WWII Tokyo Bay USS Wilkes-Barre Cancelled Stamp | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: We just discovered that my father-in-law had left us 6 envelopes from the surrender of Japan to the ... A: Cathy, My expertise is limited when it comes to covers, but my understanding is that such surrender ... | |
| Pre-Cancels | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I need some advise on selling a fairly large number (100+) of plate blocks from the 1958-65 period? ... A: Hank, Yes, an online auction site like ebay.com or perhaps Craig's List (craigslist.com) may be ... | |
| us documentary internal revenue stamps | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have (9) internal revenue stamps they are all red and say documentary across the top, I have ... A: Jim, Assuming the stamps are not overprinted in black with dates (Series 19xx), your stamps are ... | |
| Sheet of Scott #1113 stamps. | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I have some unfranked and mint Scott #1113 stamps (I think!) in a sheet. There are 40 in the first ... A: David, The 1959 one cent Lincoln issue is a fairly common stamp. Singles are valued at (the Scott ... | |
| revenue stamps | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I have found an envelope in my family heirlooms that was postmarked in February 1898, Bath PA. ... A: Glenn, Aha! I guessed incorrectly about the 1898 proprietary battleship issue, which are similarly ... | |
| Pre-Cancels | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I need some advise on selling a fairly large number (100+) of plate blocks from the 1958-65 period? ... A: Hank, Precanceled stamps are generally very common, and not particularly popular among general "one ... | |
| Old Stamp Collection | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: My father in-law left us his stamp collection he'd worked on since a young boy. There are quite a ... A: Mary, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| Plate Blocks: 4 Matching Corners | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I need some advise on selling a fairly large number (100+) of plate blocks from the 1958-65 period? ... A: Hank. Answer #1: It reads like you have a very specialized collection, which would be appreciated ... | |
| revenue stamps | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I have found an envelope in my family heirlooms that was postmarked in February 1898, Bath PA. ... A: Glenn, Without seeing the stamps, it reads like you have sheets of the "battleship" revenue issues, ... | |
| $5 revenue stamp | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I found an Internal Revenue $5 stamp issued 1935 and exp 1945. It appears in great condition. I ... A: Tonia, It reads like you could be describing a motor vehicle revenue stamp, but I'm not sure. If ... | |
| STAMPS | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have two moon landing stamps and, I was wondering how much they were worth? A: Debbie, If you are referring to the 10¢ airmail moon landing issue, it is valued at 25 cents in ... | |
| 2 Benjamin Franklin 1cent stamps | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have two green Benjamin Franklin 1 cent stamps unused, perforation between stamps intact, and in ... A: Ruth, It reads like you are describing a Franklin issue from 1922 to 1932, but I'm not sure what ... | |
| 22KT gold replicas | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: In 1981-1982 I bought an album from the 'Postal Commemorative Society' The album has 33 envelopes ... A: Dee, Sure. I should point out that gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but ... | |
| Bill Pickett | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: After my father passed away I found 2 sheets of stamps of the Bill Pickett stamps. 1 is in the a ... A: Debi, Yes, I would be interested in the Legends of the West sheets, but I have no knowledge ... | |
| 1938 gas ration stamps | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Are they worth any thing if so much Can you tell me where I can sale them A: Sam, Gas ration stamps are not popularly collected, and thus are not highly valued. You would ... | |
| stamp mint sets | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: 1974 to 1979 stamp mint sets what are they worth A: Matt, The 1970's saw a stamp collecting boon, where people who weren't even regular collectors ... | |
| stamp value | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: internal revenue certificate stamp 5 cents with george washington red A: Steve, The stamp you describe is designated Scott number R24. It was issued in four varieties: ... | |
| 1928 Lindberg Flies the Mail letter | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently came across a 1928 Lindberg Flies the Airmail cancelled letter. I would like to find out ... A: Betty, My expertise is limited to just stamps rather than aerophilatelic postal history, so I am ... | |
| Valuation Trends During the Recession | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Mark, I have a random but well organized and well cared for collection of about 12,000 used stamps, ... A: Ernest, Stamp values for 19th century issues have trended moderately downward since 2008, though ... | |
| value of an Apollo Soyuz 1975 | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: It's bent on one corner, but was never mailed -still has the perforated edge on the left (bent) ... A: Jeupetr, Its a common stamp. Even in top mint condition, its worth only about face value. -Mark ... | |
| stamps | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I bought a old photo album at a action and I too have a old photo with a stamp on the back. It is ... A: Barbara, The stamp you describe is Scott number R6c, a revenue issue used between 1862 and 1871 to ... | |
| Nixon stamps | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a whole sheet-50 stamps of the 32c Nixon stamps-unused,kept in plastic bag.If they are worth ... A: Heidi, The Scott catalog (retail) value of the 1995 32¢ Nixon issue is 65¢, and $3.00 for a plate ... | |
| Hammarskjold Inverts | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I’m told that there are 3 different types of Hammarskjold Invert Error stamps however, I have 1 ... A: Rodney, The Hammarskjold invert stamps were printed in subject plates of 200 stamps, yielding four ... | |
| 1913 2 cent panama stamp | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have been going through hundreds of stamps of mine that my mom kept. One is the crimson 1913 ... A: Norm, It reads like you have a Scott number 398, bottom copy with the plate number in the selvage, ... | |
| Possible Scott 596 | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have three 1922-32 1 cent Franklin, the one on the left I believe to be 596, measuring 11 by 11 ... A: Carlos, The photo is too small for me to make a determination, but Scott 596 is an extraordinarily ... | |
| Stamp Collection Appraisal | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I am seeking a source for a reliable appraisal of my stamp collection which I Will be donating to a ... A: George, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ... | |
| Shield And Eagle stamp | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: sorry i have picture sso i am reposting for earlier eubject i have a Shield And Eagle 10 cents 2 ... A: Anthony, Your stamps are from the 1869 pictorial issue. The three cent stamps are Scott number ... | |
| Stamps | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I just came across some Documentary U.S. Internal Revenue Stamps from some mortgage documents my ... A: Ken, There are a lot of different revenue stamps issued in the denominations you listed. If you ... | |
| Martha Washington stamp | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: If the 1 1/2 cent stamp has perforations on two sides, is there a difference in value? A: Dave, You are describing a 1939 coil issue, which could be either a horizontal coil (Scott 840) or ... | |
| 1957 Guthrie $50 Revenue Stamp | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I was doing a Google on the subject stamp and ran across your answer to a gentleman regarding his ... A: Don, The stamps pictured are, left to right, Scott numbers R707, R676 and R638. They all have ... | |
| 22kt Golden Replicas of the United States | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 books of these collectors stamps. What would be their value ? and who would be interested ... A: Marie, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Benjamin Franklin 1 cent stamp | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: How would I determine the grill on one of these stamps? A: Bill, Grills are a grid of small square pyramids embossed into the stamp paper. The types are ... | |
| Progress in Electronics-mint? | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: An uncle has left me some items which included a full page unused POSSIBLY mint condition (see ... A: Felicia, Your stamp is Scott number 1501, issued in 1973. A full mint sheet of 50 stamps sells on ... | |
| FDR 45-46 stamps | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 set of 4 sets of stamps( with serial #s one two three and five cents ) of Roosevelt ... A: Jeff, It reads like you have the complete 1945-1946 Franklin D. Roosevelt issue, Scott numbers 930 ... | |
| Three cents stamps | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have two three cents stamps with no post marks, and they have a ballot box in the middle that ... A: Robert, Your stamp is Scott number 1584, first issued in 1977 as part of the Americana series of ... | |
| legends of the west "recalled" stamps | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have three of these sheets in blue packaging. What are they worth and where can I sell them? A: Dave, The 1994 recalled Legends of the West sheet, Scott number 2870, has a current catalog ... | |
| Scott 2495-2495a | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Were Scott #2495-2495a issued attached (i.e. touching). Everytime I see a pair for sale there are ... A: Todd, Scott 2495 and 2495A were in fact issued with a gap between each stamp and on backing paper ... | |
| 1963 JFK stamp | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1963 5cent stamp. On the left it has the eternal flame. On the right it has a picture of ... A: Mark, Your stamp is Scott number 1246, issued in 1964. Its a common stamp, worth about face value ... | |
| Internal Revenue Documentary stamps | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Similar to another poster to you a couple of years ago, I ran across an envelope in my father's ... A: Hampton, Without overprints I would identify the stamps as R678, R676 and R667 respectively. ... | |
| 5-cent Washington stamp | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I hv a stamp -5-cent Washington stamp.I have info from internet saying that:- "This 5-cent blue ... A: Wimmy, That is an exceptionally detailed description of a very common stamp. Fault-free, ... | |
| value of stamps | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have seen the posts of what stamps may be worth or valued at, but how do you actually find a ... A: Stephanie, Online sites like ebay.com are a great place to sell stamps, but for truly rare stamps, ... | |
| selling off stamps | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: How is the market for stamps right now? ANSWER: Chuck, The stamp market has seen only mild decline ... A: Chuck, I've never met them, sold through them or attended an auction in person, but I've placed ... | |
| 1937 Franklin 1 cent stamp | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Postmarked, November 23, 1937. Any value? Thank you, Mary ANSWER: Mary, Franklin is a prolific ... A: Mary, The stamp appears likely to be Scott number 632, first issued in 1927. Its a common stamp in ... | |
| 1890 1 cent franklin stamp | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I found a dark blue very detailed franklin 1 cent stamp. He's facing left and around his head it ... A: Jessica, The stamp you describe could be one of three issues: Scott number 219, 247 or 264. Subtle ... | |
| 1937 Franklin 1 cent stamp | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Postmarked, November 23, 1937. Any value? Thank you, Mary A: Mary, Franklin is a prolific subject of early United States Stamps and a great many are denominated ... | |
| Motor vehicle tax stamp 1946 | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: i have a $5.00 green and white federal use tax stamp exp 6-30-1946 no gum on back. what is is worth A: Nancy, Your stamp is Scott number RV42. Motor Vehicle Use stamps were unique in that the gum was ... | |
| elvis stamps | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I was given a complete sheet (40) of Elvis 29cent stamps for my birthday late in 1993. They are all ... A: Grant, The 29¢ Elvis sheets generally sell for about $13 at online auction. The US Postal Service ... | |
| selling off stamps | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: How is the market for stamps right now? A: Chuck, The stamp market has seen only mild decline during the recession of the last couple of ... | |
| red left facing george 2 cent | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I can't tell if I have a 332 or a 519 or some other #. How may I tell and what might it be worth? I ... A: Starr, Both 332 and 519 are double line watermarked and printed using a flat plate press, but 332 ... | |
| JFK stamps | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 50 JFK 5 cent stamps. ("And the glow from.....") Can you give me an approx. value? ... A: Landon Luster, I've seen the sheet sell at online auction in the range of $3 to $10. -Mark Leon I ... | |
| ELVIS STAMPS | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 29cent 1990 and stamped envelopes with "first day of issue " on them . Can you ... A: SYB, The sheets generally sell for about $13 and the First Day Covers for about $1.50 each at ... | |
| First Day Covers | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Ok so I have 2 Postal Commemorative Society first day covers collection one is from 1995 to 1997 and ... A: Sarah, First Day Cover collections are collectible, but not popular, and thus don't yield much on ... | |
| Pneumatic post item question | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: Mark, While going through some old Postcards I came onto this item which I think might be a vary ... A: Robert, A very interesting find. Pneumatic tubes were used for a short while to move mail between ... | |
| scott 596,594 may be and others us stamps | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm pleased to see your response in the web, i take the opportunity to send you some pictures of old ... A: Yasser, The scan came out too small for me to make out any detail, but it looks like you have a ... | |
| gold stamps | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to find out the value of a gold stamp collection. Is there any value and how would I ... A: Amy, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| bicentennial era sheet of stamps | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have the sheet of the bicentennial era stamps with Tennessee printed backwards and I was wondering ... A: Laura, I'm unaware that the Tennessee stamp exists with the error you describe. If you could send ... | |
| identify stamp | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I was looking in an old Bible (1893) and found and "old" stamp and wondered if if was really old or ... A: Don, Your stamp, from 1985, is designated Scott number 2126a. Its part of the Transportation ... | |
| $5 postage due plates and SC#10 on envelope | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I bought a big collection in the USA 2 years ago from an old man who had been worked in the GM's ... A: Zsuzsa, The $5 pane of 100 (Scott number J78) in cancelled condition has a catalog (retail) value ... | |
| Stamp Collection Value | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a little help/direction here. I have inherited my father's stamp collection. ... A: Chris, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| 1923 Franklin 1c - 596? | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: "Hi, I have a 1923 franklin 1cent stamp that I am wondering could possibly be a #596? It measures ... A: Amy, From the scan, your stamp looks to me to be Scott number 632, the 1927 rotary press issue. ... | |
| bell stamp | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: i have a alexander graham bell 13c stamp, it has a picture of what looks like a phone piece and ear ... A: Elaine, Its a common stamp. In mint condition, its worth about face value. In postally used ... | |
| value of Lincoln &Washington Stamps | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Lincoln Scott US 1282 Black used mint condition still on the postcard card from the era of ... A: Barbara, The 4¢ Lincoln is very common in postally used condition. It may be worth about a penny. ... | |
| stamp collection | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My mother with good intention started collecting sheets of US stamps roughly 40 years ago. She has 3 ... A: Mike, The 1970's saw a stamp collecting boon, where people who weren't regular collectors hoarded ... | |
| 8cent apollo stamp misprint | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a US8cent apollo stamp that says "United states in space..." Along with it I have an article ... A: Marty, There are philatelists who specialize in collecting error stamps such as mis-registration of ... | |
| us stamps | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: my uncle has this book of stamps of all around the world, and he was wondering how much these stamps ... A: Anthony, You can look up the value of all the stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| US Stamp value | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I see this stamp with different values. Can you estimate an approximate value on the stamp attached? A: Susan, There are a number of stamps that use this same design. I can't positively identify which ... | |
| Interren Stamp | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I too just came across and old tin photo that has the 2cent Washington Interren Stamp. The writing ... A: Craig, The two cent orange Washington Internal Revenue stamp is designated R15c. A fault-free, ... | |
| Stamp | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1867, .15c stamp with Abraham Lincoln on it. It has a certificate of authenticity from ... A: Pattie, The current catalog (retail) value for a fault-free, eye-appealing Scott number 98 in ... | |
| stamp value | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: mark, i received many old envelopes stamps and this is one. can you please tell me sc# and also ... A: Thomas, Did you mean to send a picture? There was no picture attached to your question. -Mark ... | |
| Mars pathfinder stamp | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: How much is the actual unused 3.00 stamp worth? A: Diane, Unused and attached to the sheet, it is currently valued at $6.00. Separated from the ... | |
| Stamp appraisal | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of an 1847 5 cent Benjamin Franklin with clear margins and a light orange ... A: Doug, The current catalog (retail) value of a Scott number 1 in fault-free, eye-appealing condition ... | |
| 599A and 634A | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: My understanding is that these Type II stamps are re-engraved versions of the 599 coil and 634 sheet ... A: Lars, I unfortunately do not have detailed knowledge of the history of the 599A and 634A stamps. I ... | |
| 10 Cent Air mail Stamps | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a roll of 10 cent air mail stamps and the roll is still in the cellophane wrapper. What ... A: Bobby, It reads like you have a full roll of the 1968 Fifty Star Runway airmail issue, Scott number ... | |
| win the war stamps | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I was taking a wall down in a house built in early 1940s and had 11 stamps fall out. They look to be ... A: Craig, The 1942 Win The War issue is common in mint condition, with a catalog value of 20 cents ... | |
| type of printing | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Mark thanks for taking my question, I'm trying to determine printing method of this stamp. The ink ... A: Christopher, The stamp was printed on a flat-bed press. The color is bold, indicating a good ... | |
| stamps value | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of 16 us stamps from before world war 2. They are all in one peice and framed. What ... A: Jason, The stamps pictured are common in postally used condition, and several have no collectible ... | |
| Yosemite 25 cent stamp | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: My father has a single Yosemite stamp that he kept because it had some red trees. All the other ... A: Mike, There is a "black trees" error version of this stamp, Scott number 2280e. Here is a photo of ... | |
| value please | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: sir Can you tell me the value of this stamp? Thanks AM ... A: Ashish, It is true that a stamp perforated 10 vertically and bearing the A157 design can be one of ... | |
| 2 cent stamp | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have probably 300 stamps in this collection I found a 2 cent stamp across the bottom it has ... A: Greg, It reads like you are describing Scott number 231 from the Columbian Exposition issue of ... | |
| John J. Pershing stamp from 1948 - 195x | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm not a collector. I found your name doing historical research. But, I would really appreciate ... A: Homer, If there was such a stamp, it was not issued by the United States of America. The USPS has ... | |
| rare Elvis Presley stamp | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: on 8th Jan 1993 the US postal service had the Elvis Presley first day cancellation stamp available ... A: Gary, 1993 Elvis First Day Covers (FDCs) are not rare. 4,452,815 were officially cancelled, and ... | |
| Harding 613 | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Would you please take a look at the attached scan and let me know what you think? They are Harding ... A: Anne, They all look likely to be 610's, but without a closer, higher resolution scan I can't be ... | |
| value please | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: sir Can you tell me the value of this stamp? Thanks AM A: Ashish, Your stamp is Scott number 599, issued in 1923. In postally used condition, it has a ... | |
| US stamps | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Please tell me if any of following canceled stamps have any value: Republic/Capital/Washington ... A: Mary, Because of the cost of engraving, some stamp designs were used to create several different ... | |
| perforated 10? | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: just want some advice if this 2 cent Washington is perforated 10. Thank you Mark. A: Chris, The stamp pictured does appear to me to be perforated 10. -Mark Leon I deal in United ... | |
| Please help identify 1931 TX Tax stamps | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I have an old stamp album with which appear to be revenue stamps from many states. The album ... A: Kent, I'm not familiar enough with state revenues to identify your holdings beyond the fact that ... | |
| Bicentennial stamps | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 50 uncancelled state stamps (one for each state, in order of their admission to ... A: Gil, Your sheet, designated Scott number 1682a, has a current catalog (retail) value of $17.50 in ... | |
| stamps | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Leon I wanted to get your opinion on a Scott 594/596. I have bought the Scott paper-back, and ... A: Chris, I can't opine about the identification of the stamp without seeing the front, but the back ... | |
| Declaration of Independence Stamp | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have the set of 4 stamps unused. Is it still only worth $2? Thanks!! A: Jenn, There are a lot of stamps that commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ... | |
| Old stamps | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have recently across two stamps in an old trunk. A reddish colored 2cent George Washington stamp ... A: Glen, If you could email a digital scan or photo of the stamps to usmints@cox.net I can give you a ... | |
| Old stamps | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have recently across two stamps in an old trunk. A reddish colored 2cent George Washington stamp ... A: Glen, You are referring to Scott C3a, the 1918 24 cent airmail issue with inverted center, commonly ... | |
| Harding coil stamps | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a coil of 1 1/2 cent front facing Harding stamps from my grandfather. The coil is about ... A: Lorrie, Your stamps are designated Scott number 686, issued in 1930. Fault-free, eye-appealing mint ... | |
| 2 cent Jackson #135 | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have an inferf. 2 cent Jackson, which must be a proof. It has a print arrow in margin. Is this a ... A: Walter, I'm not familiar enough with proofs to know the significance of the arrow. You may want to ... | |
| 1.5 cent Harding stamp | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I've found a used 1.5 cent Harding stamp, where he is facing to the left & it is perforated on all ... A: John, The stamp could be one of three different issues, either Scott number 553 or 582 (both issued ... | |
| Old stamps | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have recently across two stamps in an old trunk. A reddish colored 2cent George Washington stamp ... A: Glen, The vast majority of one and two cent stamps postmarked in the early 1900's are quite common. ... | |
| 2 cents united states from 1899 | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a a letter with a printed stamp from 1899 " two 2 cents united states postal" all in green ... A: Heinz, It reads like you have a postal stationery "entire". From your description, it could be one ... | |
| Misprint | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: Some kinda error with dinosaurs, in 1989, they placed one dinosaur before the other, but it ... A: Daisy, The USPS erred on the 1989 Prehistoric Animals issue by using the name Brontosaurus after ... | |
| Red George Wash.1847 ? | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a very Large stamp collection , with hundreds from other countries. But I don't know much ... A: George, Santa put a lump of coal in your stocking. What you have is Scott number 948b, an ... | |
| 1929 George Rogers Clark stamps | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a sheet of these stamps - four to be exact - and was wondering what something like this ... A: Brian, Ah. With no gum, the collectible value is greatly diminished. The blocks of four could ... | |
| 1929 George Rogers Clark stamps | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a sheet of these stamps - four to be exact - and was wondering what something like this ... A: Brian, In philatelic terms, a sheet of the 1929 George Rogers Clark commemorative consists of a ... | |
| Tom Sawyer error stamp | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a #1470b stamp, Expertized by the APS as 'red and black (engr.) omitted, unused, original ... A: Audrey, Scott 1470b currently has an estimated retail value of $1,250. The presence of the ... | |
| State Birds and Flowers | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of mint condition State Birds and Flowers issued for 1982 and drawn by artist Arthur ... A: Allen, The 1982 set of 50 different mint stamps has a current catalog (retail) value of $27.50. ... | |
| Dag Hammarskjold sheets | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 sheets: one is no error; one is inverted error, yet both have the same plate number 27276 ... A: Philip, The Bureau of Engraving and Printing used the same plates for the Hammarskjold error sheet ... | |
| American Bicentennial | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I have an stamped and franked 4th July 1976 envelope with Carried by Pony Express stamped on the ... A: Eileen, Event covers such as yours usually bring two or three dollars on ebay.com. -Mark Leon I ... | |
| stamps | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently found a First Day of Issue Project Mercury stamp. It is a 4 cent stamp and is on an ... A: Michele, Your Mercury First Day Cover has a current catalog (retail) value of $3. -Mark Leon I ... | |
| First Day envelope question | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I attended the opening series game at Dodger Stadium to see the Yankees play during their first ever ... A: Jake, Such 'event covers' typically use common stamps and thus have little value from a strictly ... | |
| 5 cent Washington stamp | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I have come across a 5 cent Washington stamp, uncanceled, in excellent condition affixed to a ... A: Kathleen, The stamp reads to me to be Scott number R25c. An example in fault-free, eye-appealing ... | |
| christmas seals | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a collection of christmas seals kept by my grandfather from 1927 to the 40's. I haven't had ... A: Joan, The values for Christmas Seals can be found in the Scott Specialized Catalog of United States ... | |
| 1976 banking/commerce stamps | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have sheets of 40 of the 1976 banking/commerce 10cent postage stamps. Can you determine value of ... A: Ken, Full sheets of the 1975 10 cent Banking & Commerce stamps, Scott numbers 1577 and 1578, ... | |
| Roll of Schermack Liberty 3 centers | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I just read the ? from Steve. Expert: Mark Leon - 8/17/2010 Question I have a Schermack stamp ... A: David, The website keeps all questioner's contact information confidential, so I don't have a way ... | |
| 1932 George Washington Bicentennial | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1732 - 1932 George Washington Commemorative sheet with all 12 unmarked and all 12 post ... A: Jeff, The 1932 Washington Bicentennial set in fault-free, eye-appealing unused condition is valued ... | |
| orange colored 2 cent stamp 1982 | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: We inherited a receipt/bill from a livery stable located in St. Louis, MO at the time, which has on ... A: Joellen, Your stamp is Scott number R6, first issued in 1862. It was issued in three varieties: ... | |
| 22 k gold stamps | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: My Mom started saving gold stamps for me when I was just a little girl. I am now 35 yrs old. And I ... A: Christine, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| EDU cover? | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a cover that I believe may be an EDU. The stamps on the cover I believe may be two ... A: Lee, I see a potential problem in that the date cancel does not appear to tie the stamps to the ... | |
| Postal Commemorative Society Golder Stamp Replicas | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Back in 2006 you told Debora that her Dad's 8 volumes might be worth $1 to $5 per stamp (or perhaps ... A: Richard, No, that would be $1 to $5 per replica, which I've only seen as appearing in the window of ... | |
| 60's first day of issue stamps | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: My mom, gave me approximately 35 blank postcards that are stamped first day of issue and range from ... A: Lorre, Most First Day Covers (FDCs) from the mid-1960's have retail values in the range of $1 ... | |
| Postal Commemorative Society Golder Stamp Replicas | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Back in 2006 you told Debora that her Dad's 8 volumes might be worth $1 to $5 per stamp (or perhaps ... A: Richard, The prices for gold replica stamps have not changed much, if at all. There may be a few ... | |
| stamps | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: i have 4 4cents stamps of abe lincoln and they look brand new what are they worth A: Rusty, Lincoln is a prolific subject on early United States stamps and there have been several ... | |
| $2.90 | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey, hey, hey, Mark, Have a stamp, nice looking, black background, eagle looking left, appears to ... A: Jim, Your stamp is Scott number 2540, first issued July 7th, 1991. A fault-free, eye-appealing ... | |
| Stamps worth | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the value of three stamps 1=25 cents Frederick Douglass 2=6 cents Franklin D. ... A: Alex, Your stamps are common definitive issues. In mint condition with full gum, they're worth ... | |
| Gold Stamp Replica | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: My Late Husband left me theses gold stamps. I need to know if they are worth anything. They are ... A: Mary, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Do you know how much this stamp is worth? | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I found a green 1 cent thomas jefferson stamp. Can you tell me how much it is worth? If you can ... A: Zachary, Your stamp reads like it is the low value from the Prominent Americans series of 1965 to ... | |
| 1c blue Franklin stamp | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an envelope which was mailed in Ohio in February 1866. On it is a blue stamp with the image ... A: Pat, Your cover does have value, but it is impossible for me to say how much without seeing it. ... | |
| value of stamp/postal card | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me the value of a pre printed postal 1 cent Martha Washington "Reply Card?" A: Leslie, The current catalog (retail) value for a pre-printed, detached Martha Washington reply card ... | |
| mis printed block of stamps | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a complete block of mis printed 1968 american flag with the white house stamps. Are they of ... A: Dave, In the photo I see what looks to be a complete, misperforated sheet of 100 of Scott number ... | |
| 25cent stamp album and 10c defense saving book | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I cam across two book one is a red and blue book with red stamps and it saysPostal savings plan for ... A: Patricia, Filled and partially filled war savings books typically sell on ebay.com in the range of ... | |
| 1979 commemorative year set | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a few 1979 mint sets in the original packages and I was wondering what the value might be. A: Fred, My Brookman price guide lists the retail value of the 1979 USPS year set at $18.50, but it ... | |
| two and one half cent cancelled proprietary | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: what is the value of an 1898 series, two and a half cent proprietary stamp, it is not in the ... A: Jorge, It reads like you are describing the 2½¢ "Battleship" revenue, Scott number RB28. It was ... | |
| STAMPs | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I have some old stamps,would like to know how Much is it worth A: Daniel, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the latest stamp ... | |
| Cataloguing | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a collection from my brother. The stamps are loose in packets. I have a old stamp ... A: Charmaine, You should start by attending the next stamp club meeting in your area. Members are ... | |
| legends of the west recall sheet | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I understand the current value of this 20 pane sheet in the blue envelope is worth about $270. Will ... A: Fran, It seems likely that the recalled pane as originally packaged in the blue envelope will ... | |
| .50 cents conveyance stamp | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: What is it worth. I will be happy to send you a copy. A: Juanita, The 1862 50¢ Conveyance revenue stamp was issued in four varieties: imperforate, partly ... | |
| Any Stamp Apraiser in The GA area? | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1934 stamp book full of stamps from all over the world, some from countries that aren't ... A: Marc, I recommend getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ... | |
| James Dean Stamps | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Mark I have a question, I saw a previous person ask you about a sheet of James Dean stamps from 1996 ... A: Cara, It is true that the 1996 James Dean pane of 20 stamps typically sells on eBay for just over ... | |
| U.S. Postcards | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find the approximate value of the following U. S. Post Office postcards: 5 cent 25th ... A: Carol, Assuming unused conditions, the current retail values are 35 cents, 30 cents, and 30 cents, ... | |
| Hundreds of stamps | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I am working through the stamps and covers my dad had accumulated. I have several instances of ... A: Brian, Consider donating your extra stamps to your local scouting organizations. Both girl and boy ... | |
| 22kt gold usa stamps | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Can you direct me to someone who would be interested in buying these stamps they are in mint ... A: Diana, Same place: ebay.com. It is the combination stamp/gold replica stamp covers I was referring ... | |
| wax seal | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an old letter dated 1817 it was sent by a bank in Edinburgh regarding an amount of $170 ... A: Andrea, This is outside my area of expertise, so I can't venture a guess as to value, but I suspect ... | |
| Andrew Jackson 7 cent stamp | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have not been able to find a value online for a brown Andrew Jackson 7 cents 7 stamp with the year ... A: Renee, Your stamp is Scott number 812, from the 1938 Presidential series. It has a catalog (retail) ... | |
| Scott R78A stamp | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I have a Scott R 78A First Issue Revenue Stamp. My Great-Grandfather gave it to me. I have ... A: Laurie, R78a is the imperforate version of the 1862 $1.50 Inland Exchange revenue issue. It was ... | |
| u.s postal stamp price value | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: hello i have 1 red faced 1/2 cent Benjamin Franklin and 6 more that are put on an envelope the one ... A: Bonnie, The half cent Franklin, designated Scott number 803, is the low denomination from the 1938 ... | |
| 22kt gold usa stamps | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Can you direct me to someone who would be interested in buying these stamps they are in mint ... A: Diana, You can find buyers for your replica stamps on ebay.com. They generally sell in the range ... | |
| best way to sell my collections | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I am currently living in Panama, but my stamp collection moved with me from the US. I have recently ... A: Nancy, If your intention is to sell, then I recommend you seriously consider a public stamp ... | |
| war savings stamps (ww2) | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have nine WW2 war savings stamps. They are green with a minutemen printed on them.They are pasted ... A: Pam, It reads like you have some 1942 war savings stamps, designated Scott number WS8, possibly ... | |
| 1942 Win the War | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I would like more information on the 1942 Win the War Stamps. I was told that there is a violet and ... A: Marie, There is a rare reddish violet color variety of the 1942 issue, designated 905b, with a ... | |
| stamps with Chas Lundgren prints | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a book with 7 U.S. Naval Ships by Chas Lundgren. These are prints but at the bottom of each ... A: Lynne, The John Paul Jones stamp cancelled on the first day of issue is (retail) valued at about ... | |
| 1860's US Covers | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I am in possession of some very nice cover letters from the 1860's. I'd like to know if they ... A: Robert, Yes, I think they would be of interest to auction bidders. I'm partial to Harmer-Schau ... | |
| Nursing Stamps | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find 2 framed displays of Nursing Stamps. One is called "A tradition of Service" and ... A: Carol, I and many other dealers have the stamps (at about 20 cents apiece), but I don't know who ... | |
| Pecos Bill | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I inherited an interesting item. It's an envelope with a Pecos Bill stamp and then hand cancelled ... A: Kathleen, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| USPS Commemorative & Definitive Mint Set Yearbooks | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Are they any value in just the complete sets of these yearbook sets (no stamps) back to 1983. If ... A: Buddy, There may be some who collect USPS stamp yearbooks without stamps, but I've never met one. I ... | |
| 613 Harding Stamp | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have two 2cent Harding stamps. Both are 11 perf. One is very crisp & clean in appearance, the ... A: Kenneth, While its true that 613, being printed by rotary press, has a less sharp appearance than ... | |
| are you still looking for the amateur radio 1964 us postage stamps ? | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: how much would you be willing to offer for 4 amatuer radio 1964 us postage stamps ? A: Matty, Its a common issue, with a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents in mint or used condition. I ... | |
| stamp collecting | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: How can I find out how many different 'catalog numbers' the 2 cent Washington has. Or how many ... A: Linda, That information is contained in the Scott Specialized Catalog of United States Stamps and ... | |
| C-19 winged Globe air mail | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 cent Winged Globe that is orange on the left side and brown on the right side. Is this a ... A: Michael, Yes, your stamp is a C19 that has endured sulphurization. Some pigments in stamps are ... | |
| benjamin franklin | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: i have an official first day cover honoring benjamin franklin. i am wandering what its value might ... A: Sandi, Benjamin Franklin is a common subject of United States stamps, so without more information, ... | |
| 10 cent stamp album | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 cent united states war savings bond, the book is filled up to 2.60 it is red and says ... A: Don, I've seen filled and partially filled War Savings booklets sell on ebay.com in the $10 to $20 ... | |
| World wide Collection | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I have got many stamps and covers all over the world and I am thinking to build a Worldwide ... A: Jesus, The entire world is a broad area to collect. I recommend limiting your collecting interest ... | |
| Stamps of Administration USA in Cuba | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am Spanish and I would like to begin a collection about USA Administration in Cuba (after ... A: Jesus, The Scott Specialized Catalog of United States Stamps and Covers has a section for US ... | |
| American Bicentennial Issue: Flag Series | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Purchased what appears to be two identical American Bicentennial Issue: Fag Series. Facts:I have two ... A: Brent, The 1976 State Flags issue was printed with plates of 200 subjects and then cut into four ... | |
| Albums | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in starting a stamp collection, preferably of an English speaking country.More ... A: Gord, Subway Stamps is a major supplier of stamp albums and has a mail order catalog and is also ... | |
| us postage stamps | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: i found a couple of stamps that fit the description of the Scott # 554d George Washington stamp. I ... A: Louis, Both stamps are Scott number 634, perforated 11x10½. Note that "perforated 11" does not ... | |
| stamps | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: hi i need you help ifound a box with a lots of stamps i mean from 1c up to 15c how can i send you ... A: Wolfgang, I recommend bringing your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the ... | |
| George Washington A276 | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been cataloging a large collection of stamps and ran into this one. Not sure what to make of ... A: Lisa, Your stamps are the bottom two from a booklet pane of six, designated Scott number 804b. ... | |
| Texas 3 Cent Centennial stamp | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have (4) 1836-1936 Texas Centennial stamps - three cents with the Alamo in the center. I can't ... A: Flo, Your stamps are designated Scott number 776, and are fairly common commemorative issues. Mint ... | |
| us postage stamps | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: i found a couple of stamps that fit the description of the Scott # 554d George Washington stamp. I ... A: Louis, Because the photo shows the stamps at an angle, I can't make a comparison between the top ... | |
| Easter Seal catalogues and other charity stamps | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My mother when young (she was born in 1930) was a collector of the different Charity stamps that ... A: Mona, Christmas and charity seal collecting is an active subset of philately. There are ... | |
| different washington stamps | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I was looking at my stamps the other day with my grand mother and she pointed that one of my ... A: Soraya, This design was used to produce several sheet stamps, including Scott numbers 554 and 634, ... | |
| stamps | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: 00 for them A: Anthony, I can't evaluate the pawn shop offer based on your description, but you can look up the ... | |
| purple win the war stamp | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: mark, I know I am not crazy, I have taken my stamps to dealers and was told they are regular win the ... A: Pete, With no expertise in psychiatry I cannot state you're not crazy (wink wink), but I can tell ... | |
| 3 Cent Statue of Liberty Stamp and Schermack Stamp Vending Machine | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Schermack stamp vending machine for 2 cent and 3 cent stamps. Inside the machine is an ... A: Steve, The Schermack company built stamp vending machines beginning in 1908. Your particular ... | |
| Value of old stamps | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Do you have a value list of old U.S. stamps cause i have plenty of old stamps and of old presidents ... A: Wilito, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| 1cent1 franklin perf 12 | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Should i have it expertized? it is on a 1918 postcard how could i do a water mark? to see if it is a ... A: Troy, The 1 CENT 1 Franklin perf 12 can only be Scott number 405, so expertization is unnecessary. ... | |
| value of complete albums | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: We have a PCS album of first day issues dated 1974-1977 as well as an American Revolution ... A: G, You can look up the value of all your First Day Covers (FDCs) at your local library. Ask at the ... | |
| gold replica stamps | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have many gold replica stamps from the early 80's. They are on first day issue envelopes with the ... A: Barry, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Collection of US Military stamps | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I found a box marked "The US Military Historic Stamp Collection, Issued by The American Military ... A: Jim, I'm not familiar with this particular collection. There are businesses that specialize in ... | |
| American Commemoratives Stamps | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I saw a previous question about the 1972 Tom Sawyer Stamp. I have an original set of 4 stamps still ... A: Bob, The 1972 Tom Sawyer issue is a common stamp. It has a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents in ... | |
| Hawaiian stamp | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: could you shed some light on its origins please. many thanks A: Karl, There are a number of books dedicated to the study of the Hawaiian Missionary stamps and ... | |
| Colorano Silk Cachet | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased framed first day issue Colorano cachets honoring Vietnam Veterans. The set came ... A: Doyle, Those look like stamp pins, which I've seen infrequently, but know little about. Its my ... | |
| gold replica stamps | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I realize that these stamps have little value as stamps. I would like to know however how much gold ... A: Lee, The gold was electroplated to the surface of the "stamp" and is only a few molecules thick. ... | |
| First day of issue envelopes | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: We have found two envelopes in our 90 year old father's collections that say first day of issue on ... A: Peg, The 1971 Eisenhower First Day Cover (FDC) has a current catalog (retail) value of $1. If the ... | |
| internal revenue stamp | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a green 2 cent internal revenue stamp with George Washington facing my left. I am curious as ... A: Anthony, Yours could be one of several different two cent stamps, as Washington is the primary ... | |
| 1973 Souvenir Page - Eugene O'Neill (error) | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Mark, as I perused through my father’s collection, I came upon his collection of 1972-1973 Souvenir ... A: Todd, I'm not aware of an error version of the O'Neill souvenir page, but I'm neither a collector ... | |
| stamps | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Are Lincoln 4 cent stamps, unused, worth more than 4 cents? ANSWER: Betty, Some are, and some are ... A: Betty, If you attach a scan or digital photo of the stamps to your question, I can identify the ... | |
| stamps | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Are Lincoln 4 cent stamps, unused, worth more than 4 cents? A: Betty, Some are, and some are worth just about face value. It depends on the issue, and the ... | |
| Value of Stamps | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of a Lincoln 4 cent stamp in mint condition A: Leslie, Lincoln is a common subject of early United States stamps, and there are several ... | |
| #114 or #125? | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Mark. Thank you for your time. I have read the answers to other peoples questions regarding having a ... A: Rob, The stamp was issued with gum. It is certainly possible you have a genuine used copy, but let ... | |
| Kennedy stamp | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a framed 1964 John F. Kennedy five cent stamp. it has a torch on the left and his image on ... A: Lynne, The stamp itself is common. It has a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents in mint or used ... | |
| lincoln stamps | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: is there any sources that i can obtain that have a compete listing of all abraham lincoln stamps ... A: Mark, I recommend you pose your question to the members of the American Topical Association ... | |
| U.S. Imprf #406 | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a mint(full gum),imperf plate block of 6 of the 2 cent carmine red Washington, it is ... A: Joe, Precancelled stamps are explained, but on the whole not valued, in the Scott Specialized ... | |
| Stamp Evaluation | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I am using the "Scott 2010 Specialized Catalogue of US Stamps" to evaluate my collection of US and ... A: Gilbert, The grades of "F-VF", "F", and "VG" are somewhat subjective, and can vary greatly ... | |
| FRAMED STAMP | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a tiny framed stamp with the letters LOVE out of flowers and 20c on the front and. ... A: Diane, The stamp itself is actually quite common. Mint condition examples retail for 40 cents ... | |
| 4 cent nursing stamp | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 cent nursing stamp it has a nurse lighting a big candle with a smaller candle just wonder ... A: Charles, Your stamp is Scott number 1190, the 1961 issue commemorating the nursing profession. Its ... | |
| Perforations | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Some of my two cent George Washington stamps have perforations on the bottom, top, and the left ... A: Bruce, Your stamp could be from a booklet pane of six, where two of the stamps have natural ... | |
| Stamp | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a old eight cent stamp of Eisenhower which has never been used or marked by the post office ... A: Phyllis, The stamp is very common, worth only about face value if in unused condition. You can ... | |
| 1800's IRS stamps | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have these two 5 cent stamps that have George Washington on them. The tops say "US Inter. ... A: Ryan, Your stamps are revenue issues, designated R24c and R27c. The stamps were used between 1862 ... | |
| two cents bank check | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: we are a group of collectors in Germany interested in US stamps. Now we come across a U.S. internal ... A: Goetz, I don't recognize the stamp either as a revenue issue or essay. I suspect it is some kind of ... | |
| First Man on the Moon | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: .10 airmail stamp I just found a sheet of these stamps in the attic and am wondering what the sheet ... A: Steve, It reads like your stamp is Scott number C76, the 1969 Moon Landing commemorative airmail ... | |
| stamps | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: hi my name is michael and im 7yrs old i have over 20 thousand stamps im passionate about my stamps ... A: Michael, I assume you mean the 5¢ 1964 Sam Houston commemorative, Scott number 1242. It has a ... | |
| Plate block collection 1970-1990s | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a stamp collection from the 1970's. Almost every plate block. How do I go about finding the ... A: Diane, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| documantary IRS stamps | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a number of IRS documantary stamps, series 1951 and 52; they are from 1 cent up to $60; can ... A: Mike, The purpose of the stamps was to show that the federal tax was paid on the document to which ... | |
| Misc Stamps... Confusing me | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I have several stamps, Ranging from around 30+ Red US Savings Stamps, (10c) and 4 Greenish Blue 25c ... A: Jake, The 10¢ and 25¢ US savings stamps range in (retail) value from 20¢ to $2 apiece depending on ... | |
| Revenue stamp on slave sale document | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Though the Emancipation Proclamation was September 1862, I have a Missouri 1863 slave sale with a ... A: Dwain, Revenue stamps were issued beginning in 1862 to help fund the Civil War effort, so this is ... | |
| elvis | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently came across a sheet of the first edition Elvis stamps issued in January of 1993 while ... A: Matt, A first day cover bearing the Elvis stamp and cancelled on January 8th, 1993 in Memphis, TN ... | |
| Value of Elvis stamp | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a full sheet of 1993 .29 Elvis stamps, 2721, in good condition, except it appears to have ... A: Heidi, A sheet in the condition you describe has no collectible value. It's not a big loss, ... | |
| stamp collectoin | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: My grandmother died about a year ago. She was collecting The Golden Replicas of United States ... A: Paulette, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| US in Space....A decade of acievment | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a plate block, envelope, and two first day issue of the two US in Space....A decade of ... A: Pepper, The 1962 Project Mercury (Scott number 1193) and 1971 Space Achievement (Scott numbers ... | |
| 2cent 1892 purple Columbus | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a used copy of the 1892 2c Columbus that is Imperf' at the top only. Have any others been ... A: Joseph, What you have is a top margin copy with a natural straight edge. Collectors generally ... | |
| Value of Sheet of original issue Love stamp signed by Robert Indiana 1973 | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the market value of a sheet of Love Stamps printed in 1973 and signed by the ... A: James, The stamp itself is common, but the signature adds value. I cannot speculate how much, but ... | |
| stamps on old promissory notes | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have several old promissory notes from the 1860's. Each has a stamp on them. most are marked with ... A: Don, Its a revenue stamp. Presence of the stamp, cancelled with the date and initials of the tax ... | |
| Fleetwood Folders | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I recently inherited my grandmother's stamps collection. In the collection I found 4 folders ... A: Jackie, Fleetwood is primarily a first day cover service, but also creates collectibles for the ... | |
| uncatalogued stamp | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I read the posting by Denyse who asked the question, How to get a stamp recognized if it isin't in ... A: Jinny, You must contact Scott Publishing directly. The PSE does not make requests to Scott for ... | |
| internal revenue stamp | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have just come across about 100+ stamps from my dad who used to collect. It is on an envelope, no ... A: Jackie, It reads like your stamp is Scott number 2590, the 1994 $1 definitive depicting the ... | |
| 1860 Boyd's Local Post stamp | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: we found this stamp in a stamp bag the bag reads UNITED STATES #20L15 1860 Boyd's Local Post Item 11 ... A: Dale, The local stamp 20L15 in fault-free, eye-appealing unused condition has a catalog (retail) ... | |
| International Naval Review , 3 cent stamps | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have found 6 (I think) stamps they are not cancelled , they are unused. 4 of them are stuck back ... A: Jim, The stamp is Scott number 1091, issued in 1957. Its a common stamp. Examples in perfect ... | |
| George Wshington stamp | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a red George Washington stamp on the back of a picture. It has 4 #5's in each corner, with ... A: Gail, You have a revenue stamp, designated Scott number R23. It was used between 1862 and 1871 for ... | |
| moon landing stamp hand signed | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: My sister in law worked for Winton Blount in 1972,then postmaster general. She gave me a 11 x14 ... A: Arnold, The moon landing stamp is pretty common. A stamp collector might offer $20, but I suspect ... | |
| U.S. stamps | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: Also have a 10 cent stamp album for war savings bonds.Thank you sincerely Robert. A: Robert, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| president stamps | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have several green ben franklin 1 cent stamps-one with kansas city mo. on it and several red ... A: Todd, Postally used one and two cent stamps from the early 1900's are quite common. Note that the ... | |
| prestamped envelopes | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: Can I exghange my 39 cent prestamped envelopes for the 44 cent prestamped envelopes? A: Tevita, It's my understanding that the postal service does not buy back unused postal stationery, ... | |
| 2 cent stamp | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a blue stamp with a head shot of what looks like could be a woman. Across the top of the ... A: Lisa, It reads like you have US revenue stamp R152, issued between 1875 and 1878, depicting Lady ... | |
| AIRMAIL STAMP | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1928 5CENT AIRMAIL STAMP,WITH A SMALL AIRPLANE FLYING OVER A RADIO ANTENNA,BUT IN THE ... A: John, The stamps is Scott number C11, first issued on July 25th, 1928. It has a catalog (retail) ... | |
| Stamp Value | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of US Internal Revenue Documentry 1 dollar stamps on grant deeds. Just wondering of ... A: Serio, The stamp in the photo appears to be Scott number R240, first issued in 1917, and saw use ... | |
| stamp's worth | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 cent stamp of the Washington Bicentennial 1932 Issue postage stamps - appears not used, ... A: Jill, A fault-free, eye-appealing mint example of Scott number 714 is currently valued between ... | |
| Docuentary Dollar stamp | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I would love to know the value of a stamp. The stamp is a moneygreen color and says DOCUMENTARY ... A: Kasey, It reads like your stamp bears the 1914 Liberty revenue design. This design was used to ... | |
| United Nations 20th Anniversary Stamps | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a small envelope that says "United Nations Postal Administration, A Collection for Beginners, ... A: Marie, I'm not knowledgeable on UN stamps, but it reads like a typical low cost stamp packet for ... | |
| red cloud 10cents | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: i want to know if it have any value A: David, Its a common stamp, worth about face value in mint condition. -Mark Leon I deal in United ... | |
| 1952 L.J. Gage Documentary | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have two stamps of L.J. Gage, Documentary, One is the $2.20 the other is the $1.10 on a 1952 ... A: Terry, Your stamps are some valuable "dated red" revenue issues. The $1.10 is Scott number R600, ... | |
| Stamps | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have 50 cent stamps signed ALincoln. His picture is on it set in a bust looking off to the side. ... A: Mia, It reads like you have a sheet of Scott 1114, the 1959 Lincoln Sesquicentennial issue. A full ... | |
| stamp values | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have collection of stamps most of which were going to be thrown away, but I thought they were ... A: Virginia, Regarding placing a value on your holdings, I suggest getting in touch with the president ... | |
| U.S. Postal Commemorative Society | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a complete set of 1943 WWII in excellent condition and because I have been reading that USCS ... A: Sandi, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| Dwight Eisenhower | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a full sheet of 25c Ike stamps. The perforation runs straight up the middle of his face. ... A: Linda, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| H.E HARRIS & CO. | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I was given a set called "fifty of the worlds rarest stamps" by H.E Harris 1977.i do not know much ... A: Gerald, I have not heard of it, but it reads like the kind of typical promotional item H.E. Harris ... | |
| item value? | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Leon, Let me start off by thanking you in advance;I think it is a wonderful thing that you (and ... A: Bob, Your have an example of "Encased Postage" from 1862. Your piece is designated EP96, and if ... | |
| New York Postmasters Provisional | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: in advance,for taking my question. I have an old suitcase that has been stored in my family's house ... A: Jennifer, There is information about the 1845-1846 New York Postmasters' Provisional issue in the ... | |
| old envelopes with stamps | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: My husband's grandfather saved 10 envelopes that had stamps printed on them--a single unit. They ... A: Mary, The photo was taken too far away for me to see the small details that would help me ... | |
| NC Bedding Stamp | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Is my "State of North Carolina Bedding Stamp 3 6/10 Cents" worth saving? It is green, in good ... A: Dave, Its a state revenue stamp. State revenues are a mildly popular in philately, sought by a ... | |
| Commemorative Stamps | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: How much would the USPS commemorative stamp sets from the years 1975-1995 be worth? A: Tiffany, USPS Mint Year Sets with folders or hard cover albums, as produced by the USPS, are valued ... | |
| Worth of some stamps and covers | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: May you please tell me the worth of the 3 stamped covers in the image? Thank you. A: Phi, Your first days covers have catalog (retail) values of $1.75, $3.00 and $2.00 (clockwise from ... | |
| 1945 internal revenue stamps | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: how can i find the value of three different 1945 internal revenue stamps. 1945 WM Duane .50, 1945 SD ... A: Tamela, You can look up the value of all your revenue stamps at your local library. Ask at the ... | |
| Stamp worth and envelope | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a mint condition 100th anniversary (first day of issue) Salvation Army envelope with the 5 ... A: Ralph, An unaddressed 1965 Salvation Army First Day Cover has a Scott Catalog (retail) value of $3. ... | |
| selling stamps | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a book of golden replica stamps (about 70 stamps total). If I sold them to a gold dealer ... A: Lisa, Gold replicas of stamps have no bullion or "melt" value (the gold coating is only a few ... | |
| US Scott R10b | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought (for pretty cheap because the seller wasn't sure it was genuine) what appears to ... A: Mark, There's no official measurement. Given the large top and bottom margins, it appears to be a ... | |
| scott 526 IV | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible that they printed this stamp in pink? Or is this my imagination? At close examination ... A: Jinny, If the stamp is a rose carmine example and the ink pass during production was light, the ... | |
| stamp vamue | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I have two 1892 uncirculated "Landing of Columbus" 1892 stamps and one uncirculated 1892 "Columbus ... A: Richard, It reads like you have Scott numbers 230 and 231, the 1¢ and 2¢ values from the Columbian ... | |
| FDC | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have an addressed, cancelled FDC from Mt Vernon for Washington 2cRed 1932. What is its value? I ... A: J-L, A January 1st, 1932 first day cover bearing the two cent Washington bicentennial issue stamp ... | |
| stamp value | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of US Internal Revenue Documentry 1 dollar stamps on grant deeds. Just wondering of ... A: Serio, There are actually a lot of different revenue stamps denominated $1, and they all have ... | |
| Franklin stamps 1860s | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I have three one cent Franklins stamped to a piece of envelope lightly cancelled.How can i tell if ... A: Ron, Using magnification its possible to detect and measure strong grills from the front of the ... | |
| some stamps I found | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I have Crazy Horse 13C; 2 cents stamps; Lewis & Clark 3c; Marquette 6c; 1cent; 4l/2 cent; 3 cent ... A: Anne, They all read like very common issues, generally worth about face value in mint condition, or ... | |
| American and Canadian Stamps | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am really lost and not really sure what to do. I like the last person has also inherited several ... A: Jennifer, I suggest bringing your stamps to the next meeting of your local stamp club. I'm quite ... | |
| US A237 design, presumably Scott 754 | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I just started a detailed look through a collection abandoned about 1940 and discovered a mother's ... A: Kenneth, I suspect the stamp is a purposeful oddity, perhaps perforated as a joke or some kind of ... | |
| Golden Replicas of United States Stamps | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a complete collection of golden replica stamps from 1992 thru 2000. There also is 2 books ... A: Bob, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| washington inland exchange 5c 1864? | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: possess a 5c washington Inland Exchange stamp with 1864 written on it. what do i have? A: Joe, Your stamp is Scott number R27, a revenue issue used between 1862 and 1871. It was printed in ... | |
| Blue one cent internal revenue stamp | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: We recently found a blue 1 cent internal revenue stamp in a house we are redoing, it says at the top ... A: Anna, It reads like your stamp is Scott number RB65, a revenue issue from 1919. Its fairly common, ... | |
| us inter.revenue proprierary stamps | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I read with interest the notes on the one cent stamps. I just found several cartes d'visite today ... A: Carla, Revenue stamps are typically pen cancelled with a date. Perhaps the person who cancelled ... | |
| Unknown stamp Holy Childhood | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I found a block of 8 of this stamp in my father's collection on a page where 1975 stamps were ... A: Kirk, I don't recognize it, but my guess is that it is a charity seal of some kind. I recommend ... | |
| 1596 untagged precanceled | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 20 stamp plate block of 1596 but it is precanceled. (see attachment). Have I ID'd it ... A: Kirk, Officially the stamp is know as "1596 with bureau precancel". There is no value listed in ... | |
| inverted jenny | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: i found a stamp that looks like the inverted jenny stamp in my uncles collection in which he gave ... A: Mark, There are replicas of the famous stamp, as well as some "missing" genuine examples, but your ... | |
| Blackbook | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Is the Blackbook price guide OK for costs? It has price info for PB and LP that Scott does not. ... A: Kirk, Scott Volume One covers United States and countries A through B. There are five other volumes ... | |
| Liberty Stamp and Martha Washington | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently was going through a relatives belongings and came across some stamps that I was wondering ... A: Dave, Your purple Liberty stamps are from the Liberty Series of 1954 to 1968. They're very common, ... | |
| Blackbook | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Is the Blackbook price guide OK for costs? It has price info for PB and LP that Scott does not. A: Kirk, I'm familiar with the Blackbook price guide insofar as I know it exists, but I know of no ... | |
| Pairs of stamps | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I know what a line pair is. Do I call a pair of stamps that are non-line pairs a pair or a ... A: Kirk, An ordinary (non-line) pair is just referred to as a pair (or coil pair to be precise). ... | |
| worth of stamps | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: My husband found a few stamps of his grandfathers and wondered if they were worth anything. One is a ... A: Teresa, There are actually twelve different versions of 1½¢ Harding stamp. Most are common, but ... | |
| Commemorative stamps | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have two collections;22kt gold U.S. stamps & International Tributes to Princess Diana, ... A: Henry, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Scott Platinum Album Binder | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: What binder can you use for Scott Platinum album pages (punched with 13 holes). I have not been able ... A: Warren, Scott publishing continues to sell the Platinum yearly supplements and blank pages, but ... | |
| Kiloware | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to locate someone, or some organization that sells Kiloware. I am interested ... A: Jeff, Linn's Stamp News contains many advertisements for kiloware. You'll find a recent edition at ... | |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial stamps | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: After my dad recently passed away, I found an envelope which contained 20 first day of issue ... A: Barbara, The envelopes, called First Day Covers (FDCs), were produced by a company that specializes ... | |
| Pony Express first day covers | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 covers from 1960.They all show a man with a rifle crawling on the ground,two horses in the ... A: Ron, The current catalog (retail) value for a typical First Day Cover of the 1960 Pony Express ... | |
| stamps | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: my grandmother found some golden replicas of the united states stamps (proof replicas on a gleaming ... A: Bobbi, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Stamp volumes | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a collection by Fleetwood of the U.S Presidents in perfect condition CONTAINING all stamped ... A: Randal, The stamps themselves are common. The value is mostly in the packaging and presentation. ... | |
| Subject: misprinted 32-cent stamp | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have three unused, misprinted (I believe) 32-cent stamps (1995), honoring th 19th Amendment. It's ... A: Nancy, Unfortunately I can't offer an opinion without seeing the stamps. If you could email clear ... | |
| old boxers stamps | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have stamps dating from 1899 of JAMES JEFFERIES 1915 JESS WILLARD 1952 ROCKY MARCIANO 1926 GENE ... A: Cindy, I don't recall any United States stamps commemorating most of those boxers, though there are ... | |
| Lioberty bell forever stamp error | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Please Help! I know almost nothing about stamps but I work at a company the processes rebates and I ... A: Amy, Your stamp is Scott number 4125b. While slightly miscut, revealing the plate number at the ... | |
| lots of stamps | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: i have lots of old stamps from my father, who started collecting when he was a child. these stamps ... A: Jody, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| 1 cent Washington Head green stamps poss series of 1912 - 1921 part book | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have the following. 1 cent Washington Head green stamps poss series of 1912 - 1921 part book of ... A: Steve, Its difficult to say from the photo, but the stamps look to be perforated 10x10, which makes ... | |
| scott us 4437 | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: what is the perf size of US scott nr 4437 (the forever stamp issued in 2010 with a 2009 date? A: Jay, I don't remember reading the perforation measurements for Scott 4437 from any 'official' ... | |
| Legends of the West recalled error sheet | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: After many years, I now have a recalled Legends of the West error sheet. It came in the original ... A: Tom, Some collectors are willing to pay slightly more (usually $5 to $10) for the error sheet in ... | |
| worth of stamps | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: My husband found a few stamps of his grandfathers and wondered if they were worth anything. One is a ... A: Teresa, Both are fairly common commemorative stamps, valued at 20 cents apiece in mint or postally ... | |
| Stamp collection | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I know nothing about this subject: I have a large collection of stamps glued in a book dating back ... A: Bill, I suggest bringing your collection to your next local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| 1 cent Washington Head green stamps poss series of 1912 - 1921 part book | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have the following. 1 cent Washington Head green stamps poss series of 1912 - 1921 part book of ... A: Steve, I don't read that any individual pane from the booklet is completely intact, so the stamps ... | |
| us inter rev stamp | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: My husband has a stamp collection that hes had since childhood. we are sorting the stamps out by ... A: Callie, There are lots of different revenue issues, and I can't quite identify which one you have ... | |
| George Washington 1 cent stamp | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have another one. This one is another George Washington 1 cent stamp, but very different. ... A: Greg, This stamp is from the Liberty issue of 1954-1973. Its a common stamp, and not collectible ... | |
| George Washington 1 cent stamp | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a George Washington 1 cent stamp. The stamp is postmarked, and is a left profile of ... A: Greg, You have a stamp bearing the Washington design of 1908-1921. Many different stamps were ... | |
| 13-cent bicentennial envelope-American Homemaker | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have one of these envelopes with the green embossed flower and the picture of a spinning wheel on ... A: Sheryl, The current catalog (retail) value of your postal stationery envelope cancelled on February ... | |
| Doc Stamps | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: deeds, bonds, etc that have doc stamps on them from New York dated 1864. Are they of any value? ... A: Marion, 19th century revenue stamps vary from common to scarce. It just depends on which issues ... | |
| Value of 1 st issue postage stamps | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have 161 1st issue state stamps in 22 karat gold and am estimating the weight of each to be 2 ... A: Richard, There is very little gold in gold replica stamps - the plating is only a few molecules ... | |
| Air mail letter/stamp | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a letter in an airmail envelope that was on the first overnight flight from Chicago to new ... A: Bill, Collecting first flight covers is a fairly specialized area of philately. I can't speculate ... | |
| Ambassador Album/ Disney Stamps | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Good evening, I have a colelction of stamps in the Ambassador Album, Personally compiled by H.E. ... A: Gretchen, My expertise does not extend to Disney stamps issued outside the United States, but I can ... | |
| internal rev stamp | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: mark, i have a number of these internal rev stgamps attached to some very old tax bills and deeds. ... A: Sara, Sure, you can email some images to usmints@cox.net and I'll take a look. -Mark Leon I deal ... | |
| US Album | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: What is your opinion of the Lindner US Stam Album? Pros and Cons? Thanks. A: Robert, The biggest pro of the Lindner "T" album system is the overlay pocket on each page. The ... | |
| albino envelopes | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Can you please help me out? I have many albino envelopes that I inherited. Two are returned for ... A: Salma, I recommend you show them around at the next stamp club meeting in your area. The ... | |
| Oval early us stamps & Confederate States | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have couple of Early American oval stamps that I cannot identify for the life of me; the photo I'm ... A: Kristin, Confederate States #14 in fault-free, eye-appealing condition has a catalog (retail) value ... | |
| HELP | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: i GOT THIS STAMP ALBUM AND DONT KNOW IF ANY ARE GOOD.cAN YOU TELL ME IF YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE STAMPS ... A: Victor, Most US stamps are valued less in used condition versus unused (mint) condition. -Mark ... | |
| albino envelopes | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Can you please help me out? I have many albino envelopes that I inherited. Two are returned for ... A: Salma, There is a market for albino postal stationery items, but it would be pure speculation for ... | |
| Stamp Question. | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a stamp that says " To cast a free ballot. A root of Democracy. USA 3c. and it has a picture ... A: Rebecca, Its a common definitive issue, worth about face value in mint condition, or about a penny ... | |
| 1492-1892 Columbus stamp? | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a small frame with something like a block of stamps in it. They look exactly like the 1893 ... A: Jie, I don't know for sure what you have. They look like proofs or essays of Scott number 2629, ... | |
| HELP | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: i GOT THIS STAMP ALBUM AND DONT KNOW IF ANY ARE GOOD.cAN YOU TELL ME IF YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE STAMPS ... A: Victor, The three stamps pictured are fairly common in used condition, worth a few cents apiece. ... | |
| Stamp value | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: While going through my late father's belongings, I found an unused $1.00 stamp. Pictured on the ... A: Carol, The Flanagan and White stamps have face values of 4 cents and 3 cents respectively. If the ... | |
| Oval early us stamps & Confederate States | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have couple of Early American oval stamps that I cannot identify for the life of me; the photo I'm ... A: Kristin, The oval stamps are from postal stationery envelopes, cut to shape. You'll find them in ... | |
| Eisenhower 32 6 cent & 8 one cent books | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Leon, I have a rather large quantity of the above mentioned books of stamps, blue and white in ... A: K, Your combination booklet, Scott number BK116, has a catalog (retail) value of $7.75. You could ... | |
| stamps with several prints | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I am going through a stamp collection that has many 2c Washington, 4c Lincoln and 7c ... A: Shannon, The Scott Specialized Catalog of United States Stamps and Covers has an identifier section ... | |
| Stamp Value | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an Indian Centennial 3 cent used stamp-in what I would call in good condition for a used ... A: Aveniel, Your stamp is Scott number 972, issued in 1948. Its common, with a catalog (retail) value ... | |
| jack london | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: How much is an unused jack london stamped envelop worth? Where would be a good place to sell such ... A: Carol, If you are referring an envelope franked with an uncancelled 25¢ Jack London stamp, its has ... | |
| Stamp Collection | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My Mother collected stamps and cut the up to make pictures(stamp art). I have these stamps now, a ... A: Pat, The first few pages of the Scott Specialized Catalog of United States Stamps and Covers ... | |
| How much would stamp on two dollar bill be? | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1976 two dollar bill with a 13 cent Ohio Bicentennial stamp with cancelation stamp of ... A: Tammy, $2 bills such as you describe sell on ebay.com in the range of $4 to $8. I can't speculate ... | |
| James Dean Unperforated | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how much James Dean Unperforated Sheet of 20 Stamps are worth? We have looked all ... A: Brenda, The 1996 James Dean imperforate pane of 20 stamps, Scott number 3082a, has a current ... | |
| miscut 2005 liberty head stamps | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have two of them... Are they worth anything ? A: John, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| air stamps | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an air stamp that belonged to my grandma and she recently passed away but before she did she ... A: Janet, There are many airmail issues. If you send a digital photo to usmints@cox.net I can ... | |
| mint sheet values us | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: A friend asked me to check to see if the mint sheets she inherited from her mother, a postal clerk, ... A: Marty, The Brookman Price Guide lists dealer retail values for most United States stamps in full ... | |
| misprinted stamps | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have almost a full roll of 17cent stamps that are different than the ones they are selling at the ... A: Yvonne, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| old envelopes with stamps | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have several old envelopes with stamps I have a 6 cetn air mail orange on a few envelopes from ... A: Karen, The airmail stamp is likely Scott number C19, which has a catalog (retail) value of 25 cents ... | |
| Golden Replicas of US stams - | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: These were offered by the Postal Commerative Society . I was unable to continue buying the ... A: Audrey, I've seen these replica covers sell on ebay.com for $1 to $5 each. That, and perhaps ... | |
| 1c Ben Franklin Stamp | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I've just inherited a stamp collection, most of them seem fairly run of the mill kind of thing. But ... A: Katie, If you could send a scan to usmints@cox.net I'll see if I can answer your question. -Mark ... | |
| Calvin Coolidge Stamp | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a block of four $5 Calvin Coolidge stamps that have never been used and appear to have their ... A: Sandy, A fault free, eye-appealing mint block of four of the 1938 $5 Coolidge issue, Scott number ... | |
| 1909 WATA Christmas Stamp | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Tipton, I have a 1909 WATA Christmas stamp. After some research I find it is part of the Wisconsin ... A: Jennifer, Christmas seals are loosely related to philately, but its an area of collecting all to ... | |
| US Pharmacy 8 cent stamps | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: We just discovered that we have about 18 full sheets of the 8 cent Pharmacy stamps and was wondering ... A: Linda, Full, undamaged mint sheets of Scott number 1473 sell for about face value or perhaps ... | |
| Gold Replicas of US & Lady Diana First Issue. | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Mark: I read your reply in 2007 regarding the gold reps. I would appreciate an update due to (if ... A: Roger, There is not enough gold in gold stamp replicas to be affected by the gold market, except ... | |
| stamps | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: //picasaweb.google.lt/donceka/Stamps# A: Donatas, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| one cent washington stamp | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I was looking through some old stamps I received from a old stamp collector. I have a green one cent ... A: Dan, You can look up your stamp at your local library. Ask at the reference desk for the Scott ... | |
| 1998Bi-Color Re-Issue of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Stamp Designs | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Do you know what the value of these Re-Issue stamps would be? They come in a very nice leather type ... A: Linda, The two panes of nine in mint condition have a combined catalog (retail) value of $27. It ... | |
| Wells Fargo Cover | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Wells Fargo cover (2 cent U277 brn on Wht) posted to El Paso. The post mark is a purple ... A: Jim, To answer questions 1 and 3, you'll find resources on cancels and Wells Fargo covers at the ... | |
| 5 cent Churchill stamp | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I just wondered if a 5 cent Churchill stamp is worth much. My Dad has one and we were curious. A: Fern, Your Dad's stamp, Scott number 1264, is fairly common. It has a catalog (retail) value of 20 ... | |
| Inverted Cancel | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have two stamps with iverted cancels, do these make them worth anything? Lastly, how would I ... A: Dave, Your stamps may be of interest to a precancel collector, but it would be pure speculation on ... | |
| 1947 centenary non-postage stamp | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 4 sheets, each a different color, each with 12 perforated stamps on them. They have glue on ... A: Janet, I think your labels would be of great interest to philatelic ephemera collectors. Try ... | |
| expertise | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Good morning sir.can you say me where I can find the price of this stamp please, because mine is ... A: Huguette, It could be a re-print, but I'm not an expert in the area of locals. I suggest asking a ... | |
| polk stamp? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have tried to do some research on a 'stamp' I have. I am not sure if this is even an actual stamp. ... A: Sally, Yes, quite possibly. There are philatelists who collect "interesting" cancels, often called ... | |
| 1 1/2 cent stamps | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Leon, I found some old letters of my Mom and Dad's that have 1 1/2 cent stamps mailed in 1947, ... A: Perry, Yes, cancelled stamps do have collectible value. You can look up the value of the stamps at ... | |
| james monroe 5 cent stamp | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a James Monroe 5 cent stamp red and white with black and white picture of James Monroe on ... A: Kelly, I don't readily recognize your stamp from the description. If you could email a digital ... | |
| 1938 Presidential Series | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of the Presidential Series ranging from Scott 803 up to and including Scott 831. Each ... A: Stephen, Assuming your blocks are just four stamps and not corner margin blocks with plate numbers, ... | |
| NC Bedding Stamp | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Mark, Thank you in advance for any help or lead you can give me. I flipped over a chair that I am ... A: Lois, Your state revenue stamp was probably issued around 1954. The purpose of the stamp was to ... | |
| polk stamp? | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I have tried to do some research on a 'stamp' I have. I am not sure if this is even an actual stamp. ... A: Sally, It reads like you may have a stamp-like label, also known as a "cinderella". Collectors ... | |
| Stamps | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently came across a 3 cent Devils Tower 50th anniversery stamp. It has ink spots on it so isn't ... A: Bryan, All three stamps are common, with catalog (retail) value of 20 cents in mint or postally ... | |
| 1st Day of Issue | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: In the 1980s I used to be able to send an envelope with a new issue stamp on it, to a specific ... A: Stan, The USA Philatelic Catalog, produced by the US Postal Service, would be your source for ... | |
| Elvis Presley first day of issue stamp | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: l993 issued by the united states postal service. My husband received this while working at the post ... A: Kathy, The US Postal Service officially cancelled 4,452,815 first day covers of the 1993 Elvis ... | |
| separating stuck stamps | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a collection of plate block stamp from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Many of them are stacked ... A: Mona, There is no safe way to separate stuck stamps without adversely affecting their collectible ... | |
| penny stamps | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have several postcards with cancelled one cent green ben franklin stamps, some profiles and some ... A: Richard, There are several different postal cards that fit the description you gave. I recommend ... | |
| 2 cent stamp | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Red 2 cent stamp with U.S. Interren and photo of Washington. Hand written on top in pen but ... A: Grace, You have a revenue stamp, most likely Scott number R15c, which first saw use in 1864. ... | |
| Bernard Revel stamps | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have over a thousand Bernard Revel 1986-93 stamps with the star of David in the beard. The 2009 ... A: Anthony, You could probably sell them on ebay.com, but with such a large quantity, you won't get ... | |
| 3 cent postage stamp | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 cent blue stamp with what appears to be an angel with 2 small children on his right and a ... A: Cleo, It reads like the Polio issue of 1957, Scott number 1087, except that the stamp I'm thinking ... | |
| how to proceed with old stamp collection | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a collection of plate block stamp from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Many of them are stacked ... A: Mona, You could sort them by catalog number, which is a standard many collectors use. You'll need ... | |
| golden replicas of united states stamps | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: HOW MUCH IS A COLLECTION WORTH IT IS A PROOF REPLICAS? DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN TAKE THEM AND SEE ... A: Patricia & Brian, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| Eisenhower-USA 6 cent blue gray stamps | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a quantity of Eisenhower-USA 6 cent blue gray books in mint condition. Are they collectible? ... A: Kate, They are collectible, though not in serious demand. There are three varieties of the ... | |
| RB8 | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a RB8 used on paper with a cancel left corner. Also has a cancel in the middle. Date is ... A: Donna, RB8 was issued on "violet" paper in 1871, and again on "green" paper in 1874. The current ... | |
| 1 c Green Franklin | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering exactly what Sc number stamp this is and possible how much it is worth? When I got ... A: Ryan, Your stamps are Scott number 632. The current catalog (retail) value of a plate block of ... | |
| 6 Cent Airmail DC-4 Skymaster Coil | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have four of the 6 cent Airmail DC-4 Skymaster coil stamps. My research so far has indicated that ... A: Bob, Your four stamps are Scott C39. They are the four leftmost positions from a booklet pane of ... | |
| First Day Cover | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm new to stamp-collecting. I just bought a First Day of issue envelope. Does it have any value if ... A: George, It would not have value as a first day cover. The whole point of a first day cover is to ... | |
| Collection of stamps | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Mark, Hi my name is Dorothy Hodges and I have inherited a stamp collection with over 1000 stamps ... A: Dorothy, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ... | |
| 1980 wiinter olympic stamps | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: were the stamps pulled (?) and not for release ? - can you tell me what they are worth? i read your ... A: Tam, The United States did boycott the 1980 Moscow games, but President Carter made that decision ... | |
| Scott R24 .. Error? | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Scott R24c (I believe it's a 'c'), Internal Rev 5c stamp. It's the 'Certificate' stamp. ... A: Jeff, Well, its a perforation freak, which is kind of an error. What you see at the bottom is part ... | |
| stamp values | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: What is a really good book or web site where I could look up the value of almost any US stamp? And ... A: Tiffani, You can look up the value of any stamp at your local library. Ask at the reference desk ... | |
| US # 491 TYPE 2 | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: ARE THESE US #491 TYPE 2 STAMPS A: Brian and Deshan, Scott 491 can easily be confused with Scott 454 with a weak or small portion of ... | |
| I THINK HAVE 3 US #114 STAMP AND 1 #125 STAMP | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: IS THE ONE WITH NO GRILL A US#125 OR DO YOU THINK IT HAS EVER BEEN TAMPERED WITH ....PRESSED OUT ... A: Brian and Deshan, I don't see any evidence of a grill or pressed-out grill in the scan. You could ... | |
| Birds and Flowers of 50 states | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I am in charge of a fundraising auction on Monday morning. A patron gave me two sets of the Singer's ... A: Mary, Oops, sorry I didn't answer before Monday morning! There are two versions of the 1982 20¢ ... | |
| Priority Mail | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: how much do I pay for the postage of a brown bubble envelope with a priority mail address label or ... A: Bella, Any mailpiece that bears a USPS Priority Mail logo requires the need to pay for the Priority ... | |
| 3 cent stamp | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an unused 3 cent U.S. postage stamp that has a picture of an olden day ballot box pictured ... A: Debra, Your stamp is Scott number 1584, from the Americana issue of 1975 to 1981. Its common, with ... | |
| Presidential stamps | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 36 stamps with the first 35 presidents on them and the first stamp is of the ... A: Anthony, They are labels or "cinderellas" (labels made to look like stamps). Harris produced quite ... | |
| value | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of gray James Buchanan 1857-1864 15 cent stamp? A: Larry, The 15¢ Buchanan is Scott number 820 from the Presidential Issue of 1938. It has a catalog ... | |
| value of US stamp | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of a blue James Monroe 1817-1825 5 cent stamp? A: Larry, Your stamp is from the Presidential Issue of 1938-1939. It was issued in both sheet and ... | |
| 1913 stamp value | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: What is a red 2 cent Washington stamp on a letter postmarked 1913 worth? And how to correctly ... A: Bruce, The stamp looks to me to be Scott number 406, first issued in February, 1912. A fault-free, ... | |
| US Int. Rev. stamp | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a pen cancelled stamp with a picture of George Washington in the middle. On the top is ... A: Gary, Your stamp is Scott number R9, a revenue stamp first issued in 1862. It shows that the tax ... | |
| Postal commemorative society gold replica firsst day covers | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: is there a list of issued first day covers 1980-1982? are they available for purchase? A: Homer, There is no list or catalog for gold replica covers that I'm aware of, but you will easily ... | |
| COLLECTION - Air Mail Stramps | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Mark I acquired this collection in 1980 when my Granfather past-away I believe he had every ... A: Kurt, The most valuable airmails will be the 1918-1923 small plane issues, the 1930 high ... | |
| stamp | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: How much is a 1963 JFK usa Stamp worth A: Tania, The 1964 5¢ Kennedy Memorial issue, Scott number 1246, has a catalog (retail) value of 20¢ ... | |
| US stamps | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a collection of stamps that my grandfather collected in Germany in the late 1800's Could I ... A: Karen, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| internal revenue stamps | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: have usa inter. rev. express. one cent light brown. also united states inter. rev. surety bond fifty ... A: Bob, Your stamps, R1c and R63c, have catalog (retail) values of $1.40 and 30¢ respectively. You ... | |
| stamp I.D. | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Mark, I bought a small collection recently and this stamp was in it. Any idea what it is? I'm new ... A: Ken, There are a few imperforate issues that use the same 2¢ design, but my guess is that your ... | |
| POSTAGE STAMP | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I FOUND A 3 CENT STAMP WITH A PICTUE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON ON IT. IS IT OF ANY VALUE? A: James, Your stamp could be the 3¢ deep violet from the Presidential issue of 1938. If so, it has a ... | |
| US mint sets | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I am curious to know if the following has any value or interest to collectors: 4 x US Postal ... A: Monique, Only the Brookman stamp catalog lists dealer retail values for USPS year sets. The values ... | |
| Can you give me some info Please | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I was going through some old letters and papers that were found in an old barn. I came across a ... A: Jude, You have a revenue stamp. I can't specifically identify it because there are several that ... | |
| vintage stamps | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1/2 cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin on the face(U.S. Postage) what is it worth? I, also, ... A: Bev, Your stamps are from the Presidential issue of 1938. The numbers under the name Harrison read ... | |
| pony express | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: ..i have a wells and fargo 25c blue mint pony express stamp..any idea where i could find the value ... A: Mark, It reads like you could have a Scott number 143L8, which is known as a "local" issue. A ... | |
| US scott 613 | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Mark, how do I go about evaluating the value of half sheet plate blocks? Do I just add the PB value ... A: Kirk, The standard way of calculating the value of multiples that include a plate block is to start ... | |
| old stamp and envelop, letter | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: i have an old letter post marked boston mass 1889 a letter inside,is it worth anything? i have ... A: Rhonda, The 19th century covers could be worth something to a collector of postal history. I ... | |
| how to identify how old it is | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: how do you identify how old AMERICAN STAMPS ARE? and please..... DON'T TELL ME HOW TO FIND THE ... A: Sarah, On some US stamps, especially modern issues, the issue date is printed in the margin just ... | |
| American Stamps | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: ......... I was wondering.... how do you know how old American Stamps are? thanks A: Sarah, The first general use postage stamps were issued in 1847. There were two: the five cent ... | |
| stamp value | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 cent U.S. postage stamp, red in color with Washington on the front. The stamp that I ... A: John, The 3c Washington design of 1861 was used on 13 different stamp issues. Several of the ... | |
| Challenger stamp | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a stamp with what appears to be the Space Shuttle Challenger in orbit that has USA and $3.00 ... A: Barbara, The 1995 $3.00 Challenger issue has a catalog (retail) value of $5.75 in mint condition, ... | |
| Scott Platinum & Transportation Series | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been using the Scott Platinum for 30 plus years now. In 1995 I stopped getting updates since ... A: Dave, I just mounted pairs in my Platinum album. I have a collection of PNC 5's, but they are in ... | |
| Scott Platinum & Transportation Series | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been using the Scott Platinum for 30 plus years now. In 1995 I stopped getting updates since ... A: Dave, I do have all the suppliments to my Platinum album through 2009, and Scott did not provide ... | |
| 22k gold dipped stamp replica's | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Sir: I read all the questions and answers regarding this issue on the albums of stamps sold to so ... A: Barbara, While your analysis about the value of your father's collection of gold replicas is right ... | |
| Geo. Wash. stamp, | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I have some envelops from 1903-06. Some have the red Washington stamp with him looking to the ... A: Joe, You have postal stationery pieces. George Washington was a common subject on early postal ... | |
| stamps | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: whats the value of 12 AMERICAN RED CROSS STAMPS 1916 YR. A: Tim, The United States has issued several stamps commemorating the American Red Cross. There is ... | |
| john paul jones | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently found 4 blocks of 15 cent john paul jones stamps with 10 stamps on each block. Do they ... A: Jerry, Perhaps they are unused corner blocks with plate numbers in the margin? If so, they have ... | |
| Red George Washington 2c stamp | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of these types of stamps I have about twenty of them but don't know the value the ... A: Marilyn, George Washington is the most prolific subject of early United States stamps, and there ... | |
| Elvis stamp | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have early canceled Elvis stamp. Canceled before issued date on envelope Mailed and canceled ... A: Darrell, It might be of some value to an "earliest known use" (EKU) collector, but it would be pure ... | |
| US scott 613 | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Since you burst my bubble on 556b (really 585), I think it best if I ask you about my US Scott 613. ... A: Kirk, The problem I find with measuring minute diffrences is that the thickness of the ruler and ... | |
| Gold Replica Stamps | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My Question would be why would I sell my gold replica stamps on e-bay for $5. each when they are ... A: Monica, The gold coating on gold replica stamps is only a few molecules thick. If you were somehow ... | |
| value or helpful information on stamps | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I recieved a box of old postage stamps from my grandfather before he died and just recently started ... A: Jason, The one cent Franklin design was used to produce hundreds of millions of stamps, the vast ... | |
| GOLD NORMAN ROCKWELL STAMP | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Have you ever seen a gold norman rockwell "triple self portrait" stamp? Is it worth anything? A: Quincy, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| US STAMPS | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: i have a number of stamps 1) Frank LLoyd Wright 2) Thomas Jerfferson 3) Franklin D Roosevelt 4) ... A: Louanne, All those you mention except Wright are common subjects of early US stamps, so there is ... | |
| stamp collection | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a "Modern Postage Stamp Album" Scott Publishing copyright 1940 the U.S. section is @ 1/2 to ... A: John, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| 4 cent lincoln coil misperforated | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have two 4 cent misperforated lincoln coil stamps. the perforation is running right down lincolns ... A: Richard, The market for error stamps is speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, the ... | |
| stamp | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a .3 stamp, eagle in a v with win the war across the chest, just wandering value? A: Dawn, Your stamp was issued in 1942 but is pretty common. Mint copies are worth about double face ... | |
| Elvis stamps | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: My mother has a sheet of Elvis .29 stamps. There are 45 stamps in the sheet. I would like to know ... A: Lisa, A full sheet of forty of the United States 1993 29¢ Elvis commemorative stamp, Scott number ... | |
| US scott 613 | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Since you burst my bubble on 556b (really 585), I think it best if I ask you about my US Scott 613. ... A: Kirk, Alas, that is a Scott 610, flat plate printing. I've attached a photo of Scott 612, which is ... | |
| vast collection | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My siblings and I have inherited our fathers very extensive stamp collection. A large portion is ... A: Rebecca, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ... | |
| norman rockwell stamp collections | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me the value of Norman Rockwell Boy Scout mini stamps 30 per sheet with accompanying ... A: Judith, I don't recall a sheet of thirty United States stamps on the subject of Norman Rockwell. ... | |
| Ambassador Album | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased an antique chest. Once we got it home I pulled out all the drawers and in the ... A: I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| USPS Performing Arts USA Poster | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a poster from the USPS number 424. This is from the Performing Arts Series "Comic Genius". ... A: Jim, None of my stamp catalogs cover the area of USPS lobby posters, and unfortunately I don't know ... | |
| stamps i found | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I found these stamps at my grandparents house (see attachment), but I do not know anything about ... A: Michael, The four United States stamps (one is damaged) are common in used condition, worth perhaps ... | |
| pre-stamped envelopes | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have many whole, pre stamped envelopes in my collection. For those which the envelope is damaged ... A: Jeff, There are collectors of postal stationery that collect "cut squares" of each issue. For most ... | |
| First Day of Issue Stamps | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have first day of issue uncirculated stamps for Elvis Presley, James Dean and John Wayne. Each ... A: Cathy, Unaddressed first day covers of the Elvis Presley, James Dean and John Wayne commemorative ... | |
| $5 War Savings Certidicate Stamp | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My mom has a green $5 War Savings Stamp with Washington's picture framed with the original ... A: Mary, There are two versions of the 1917 $5 War Savings stamp. The more common version was ... | |
| Cooperstown | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a first day of issue June 12, 1939 Coopers- town 3c stamp affixed to an enveloped and sent to ... A: Pamela, A typical 1939 Baseball Centennial Cooperstown first day cover has a current catalog ... | |
| US prestamped envelopes and postcard | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have several prestamped envelopes. US 3 cent embossed purple Washington unused, US 2 cent embossed ... A: Mary Jane Brother, Your postal stationery items, in the order of the pictures, are: Scott U429h ... | |
| April 13m 1976 Airmail | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1976 Two Dollar Bicentennial bill postmarked April 13, 1976 with a airmail stamp and a USPS ... A: Greg, I've seen $2 bills with a stamp affixed and postmarked April 13th, 1976 sell on eBay in the ... | |
| 1979 Mint Set Item No. 939 | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of the 1979 Mint Set Item No. 939 -perfect condition A: Brenda, The Brookman catalog sets the dealer retail value of the 1979 USPS year set complete with ... | |
| US scott 556b | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I am still cataloging stamps my father left my sisters and me. I have a vertical strip of 3 of ... A: Kirk, 556b describes a stamp that is perforated 10 at the top or bottom, and perforated 11 on the ... | |
| First Day of Issue Stamp Replicas and uncancelled blocks of stamps | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have recently inherited a substantial quantity of First Day of Issue Stamp Replicas. There are ... A: Dianne, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Beaking down full sheets | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I've got a lot of mint full plate sheets. Is the additive value of a full sheet over a plate block ... A: Buck, It depends on the sheet. For the most common stamps held by the public - 1970's and 1980's ... | |
| 1973 LOVE Stamp 1st Day Cover w/ penny | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1973 LOVE stamp first day of issue envelope with a 1973 D penny included, the backof penny ... A: Paula, A 1973 Love stamp first day cover has a catalog (retail) value of $2. I don't know that the ... | |
| 1902 1 cent franklin error | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: i have many 1 cent franklin definitives issued in 1902 and one of them has the perforations cut ... A: Scott, Possibly. The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic ... | |
| Stamps | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: How much is Marilyn Monroe,James Dean Buddy Holly and Thomas Jefferson Stamps worth. A: Richard, Jefferson is a common subject of United States stamps, dating back to 1856. I will ... | |
| 3 cent Lady Liberty stamps | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I was given a roll of 3 cent Lady liberty stamps. They are unused. The stamps have a purple ... A: Tina, Sure, but coil stamps are collected in singles and pairs, not by the roll. Pairs of the 1954 ... | |
| golden replicas 22k stamps | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: in 1994 I started a collection of 22k gold replica stamp collection. I have 25 stamps. I don't know ... A: Rashad, The best place to find additional pieces for your collection is ebay.com. As I write, ... | |
| George Washington red 2 cent stamps | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a box of stamped envelopes with return address of a railroad union. All envelopes are ... A: David, Two cent red Washingtons are for the most part exceedingly common stamps. There are a few ... | |
| embossed stamps | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have come accross some very old stamps. A couple that wondering about are two, 2 cent George ... A: Spencer, The stamps are from postal stationery envelopes. Washington and Franklin are the most ... | |
| War stamps | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have alot of old war letters with air mail stamps and alot of old christmas seal stamps from late ... A: Larry, It would depend on how you value your time, but I think it would be fun. Bring your stamps ... | |
| Sc #727 & Sc #752 | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: When the two subject stamps came off the press, did the two press sheets look identical? If not, ... A: Ray, Sure, you could do it, but why would you want to? 727 gutter pairs are worth far more than ... | |
| stamps | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: how much is a einstein stamp is worth A: Fred, Albert Einstein has appeared on two different United States stamps, both of which are common. ... | |
| Sc #727 & Sc #752 | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: When the two subject stamps came off the press, did the two press sheets look identical? If not, ... A: Ray, The sheets were identical. The only way to discern 727 from 752 is that 727 was issued with ... | |
| 1976 Commemorative Sheet Stamps | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited the 1976 Commemorative Full sheet sets of The Declaration of Independence, 4 July ... A: Carla, I believe you are referring to the American Bicentennial set of four souvenir sheets of five ... | |
| stamp worth | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: How much is a 1972, 8c Eisenhower postage stamp worth? And how much is a 1972, 2c Frank Lloyd Wright ... A: Teresa, Both are very common stamps. In mint condition, they are worth about face value. Postally ... | |
| First Day Cover Subscriptions | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I am resurrecting my First Day Cover collecting after a many-year hiatus. When i last collected I ... A: Doug, I don't sell or collect FDCs myself, so I don't know what companies to recommend. Let me ... | |
| 1919 $1 Documentary Syamp | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1919 $1 Documentary Stamp and 1919 50 cent Documentary Stamp. I was wondering what the ... A: Bob, There are several possible stamps that fit your description. If you could email a digital ... | |
| stamp | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me how much this stamp cluster is worth? A: Larry, The stamp is designated Scott number 739, the 1934 Wisconsin Tercentenary issue. Mint ... | |
| first day of issue--values | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Leon: I have four first-day-of-issue envelopes with cancelled stamps, all unused, in protective ... A: Sammy, Your FDCs have current catalog (retail) values of $1.50, $6.00, $2.00 and $1.25 ... | |
| Mars Pathfinder FDC | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an oversized 9" x 6" First Day of Issue envelope, Mars Pathfinder, July 4, 1997, numbered No. ... A: Paul, I don't know who might have signed it, but a first day cover of the 1997 Pathfinder issue ... | |
| Columbus 1892 collection vlaues | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a $1 dollar (Isabella pledging her jewels)stamp that is unused, however, is not in mint ... A: Darren, Yes, the value of 1892 Columbians (or any other 19th century issue) is largely dependent on ... | |
| Postmasters of America, The Official History of the United States, in Mint Stamps | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have one of these and I purchased it. I was put out by the Franklin Mint, Inc. The 0000/00000 ... A: Roger, It reads like an interesting collection of covers, but it likely does not hold much value to ... | |
| Cover | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: This cover has a blue V. Will you tell me about it and whether it is of any value? Thank you, ... A: William, Stampless covers reach beyond my area of expertise, therefore I recommend you contact ... | |
| Cover | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Will you evaluate the following attachment? Thank you Wm.Hedges A: William, Your postal stationery entire looks to me to be in the range of U263 to U276. I could not ... | |
| stamps | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: i have a block 4 of harry truman 8 cent stamps also a block of 4 robert kennedy 15 cent stamps would ... A: Gerry, They are both common stamps, with catalog (retail) values ranging 20 to 30 cents apiece. ... | |
| First Day Covers | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have 6 first day covers ... 1945 with 3 1c stamps blue/green in colour with a pc of Roosevelt and ... A: Jan, I could give you their current catalog (retail) values. They are, in order: $5.00, $11.00, ... | |
| 2 Cent washington stamp | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening. I found a stamp still on a old folder containing papers with George Washington facing ... A: Susana, George Washington is a prolific subject of early United States stamps, and many fit your ... | |
| Flying Jenny | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to you to find out how to tell if a stamp is the real deal. It is my understanding, ... A: Marilyn, The 1918 Inverted Jenny, Scott C3a, is a real stamp. A single pane of 100 was discovered ... | |
| Columbus 1892 collection vlaues | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a $1 dollar (Isabella pledging her jewels)stamp that is unused, however, is not in mint ... A: Darren, The dollar value of the 1892 Columbian issue, Scott 241, unused with no gum is listed at ... | |
| what is value and where to sell | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm inquiring abot value and where to sell my 2 plate blocks of "UNITED STATES IN SPACE --- A DECADE ... A: Neil, The Brookman Catalog lists the retail value of the full sheets of fifty stamps at $13.00, but ... | |
| error ... man on the moon | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a mint NH stamp c76a man on the moon missing the flag...what is the going price for this ... A: Greg, The current 2010 Scott catalog estimates the value of C76a at $500. I do have C13, C14 and ... | |
| 1932 5 cent Mount Vernon preprint envel | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have four business letter-size envelopes that have 5 cent "stamps" printed (embossed) directly on ... A: Laura, You have postal stationery pieces, which collectors call "entires". While the blue is ... | |
| Scott 125 | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Scott 125 authenticated by The Philatelic Foundation as being mint with original gum. What ... A: Martin, A fault-free, eye-appealing example of Scott 125 in mint condition with original gum has an ... | |
| U.S. Stamps | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am an avid collector of U.S. Stamps. I mean new, unused panels or pages of them. I have been doing ... A: John, While the 1980's era stamps have not appreciated much in value, many 1990's and 2000's issues ... | |
| 4 cent Lee Jackson stamp | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a framed 4 cent Lee Jackson stamp and am wondering what it is worth Thank you A: Kim, The 1937 4¢ Generals Lee and Jackson commemorative has a current catalog (retail) value of 55¢ ... | |
| 50 cent inter revenue stamp | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I found on an old note dated 1870 a blueish 50 cent inter revenue stamp. It has a picture of George ... A: Charlie, You have a revenue stamp, specifically Scott number R55. Revenue stamps were used to show ... | |
| silver stamps | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a full set of American Dream stamps 1492 to 1992 25 stamps in all, silver with gold plating. ... A: George, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| what is value and where to sell | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm inquiring abot value and where to sell my 2 plate blocks of "UNITED STATES IN SPACE --- A DECADE ... A: Neil, A plate block of four of the 1971 Space Achievement Decade issue in mint condition has a ... | |
| Opinion on three stamps | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have two stamps which I strongly suspect to be Scotts #482a, the red Washington 2 cent ... A: Lester, Unfortunately its not possible to authenticate shade varieties by email, because of the ... | |
| Golden Replicas of U.S. Stamps | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I was cleaning out closets and found my album of envelopes with the 22kt gold stamps from 1982-1984. ... A: Sylvia, No, the gold on replica stamps is only a few molecules thick. Even if it were possible to ... | |
| stamp collection | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: How much are these stamps worth A: Pete, These, too, are very common in used condition. -Mark Leon I deal in United States Stamps ... | |
| stamp collection | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: How much are these stamps worth. A: Pete, Those are all common stamps in postally used condition, worth perhaps a penny apiece. -Mark ... | |
| Cancelled Stamp Value | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a number of canceled 1 cent (green) and 2 cent (red) stamps circa 1913 to 1925 with ... A: Bill, Postally used one and two cent stamps, even from the 1910's, are quite common. Note that the ... | |
| value of stamp | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 8c esinehower stamps unused,what is the value of these stamps. A: Ramos, Its a common stamp, with a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents in used or unused condition. ... | |
| documentary stamps | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am having ahard time finding anything about these. I have a block of 4 unused documentary 2c ... A: Mike, It reads like you have a block of four of Scott number R229, the 1917 documentary revenue ... | |
| 1984/5 gold replica stamp value | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have half a book of gold replica stamps.are they worth anything A: David, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| .10 war stamp album | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a .10 war stamp album unused in a Birthday card that was sent to my grandmother. The card ... A: Cathy, Yes, war savings albums such as yours sell in the range of $5 on ebay. -Mark Leon I deal ... | |
| Golden replicas | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: How can I sell my 4 albums of these? Are you interested? All is good shape. Thanks, Jan in Colorado. A: Jan, I don't deal in replicas so I would not be interested, but you could find likely buyers on ... | |
| 9 and 11 hole yellow monroe 10 cent stamp | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a 10 cent monroe stamp their are 9 holes top and bottom,11 holes on the side .is this stamp ... A: Kaye, Your stamp could be Scott number 591, the 10 cent Monroe rotary press issue of 1925. The ... | |
| stamps | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to sell some of my grandfathers stamp collection and dont have a clue what they are ... A: Kelly, The 1940 Wyoming Statehood commemorative has a catalog (retail) value of 30 cents in mint ... | |
| Lincoln 1965 First Day Issue | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a First Day Issue of 1965 Lincoln and a 1 cent Lincoln. These stamps are on a photo of ... A: Emily, The details of the cachet of your first day cover are beyond my scope of expertise, so let ... | |
| 1897 covers | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have several dozen letters addressed to J. L. Gardiner, Gardiner's Island, New York. They have a ... A: William, Postal stationery stamps U305 through U323 vary by (three) slight differences in the stamp ... | |
| one more question | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have two post cards, both with a ben franklin one cent stamp...they seem a little different in ... A: Jami, Mild color variation was common with early stamp issues. The examples in the photo could be ... | |
| stamp | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a postcard postmarked 1907 with the attached stamp on it. Is there any value to this stamp? A: Jami, The photo shows a rare variety of an otherwise fairly common stamp in used condition. A ... | |
| First Day Covers | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have recently received a 1996 Olympic Games Official First Day Covers album put out by the Postal ... A: Nick, United States First Day Covers from from the 1996 Olympics generally have dealer retail ... | |
| value of Postal Comm Soc Historic Stamps and America's Heroes | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Just received a gift from an aunt: 3 Postal Commemorative Society Books 1. Historic Stamps of ... A: Marcel, I don't know what stamps are included in the albums you list, so I suggest bringing your ... | |
| First day of issue stamps | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a USA $.25 Jack London stamp. It is a first day of issue. The date is Jan. 11, 1986. I ... A: Dorothy, The Jack London first day cover has a current catalog (retail) value of $1.50. Gold ... | |
| 6 cent stamps | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a roll of 100 six-cent stamps with flags and a picture of the white house on them. I ... A: Ken, The roll (of 100 Scott number 1338A) has a catalog (retail) value of $15, though I doubt it ... | |
| George washington 1789-1797 1 cent stanp | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My question is how much is this stamp worth it is olive green with the face of George Washington I ... A: Maira, Its from the Presidential issue of 1938 to 1939. The stamp was issued in four varieties: ... | |
| 1898 "Map Stamp" | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have seem to found many information on this 1898 map stamp ( First Christmas Stamp) But I haven't ... A: Steven, I don't know what stamp you have, but if you send a scan to usmints@cox.net I'll try to ... | |
| Bicentennial era 1776-1976 stamps | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of a total, intact, unused page of 13 cents bicentennial stamps with all fifty ... A: Marcia, The current catalog (retail) value of the 1976 flags sheet is $17.50. -Mark Leon I deal ... | |
| First Day of Issue Nov 19, 1962 | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have the same exact envelope with a white bust in a blue oval of Lincoln that this gentleman asked ... A: Jason, Ah, yes. It dawned on me later that I didn't consider it was a postal stationery piece, but ... | |
| Scott 405/Washington Stamp Booklet | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a booklet of the Scott 405 Washignton 1 cent stamps, 6 stamps to a sheet and 16 pages to the ... A: Michael, 97 cent booklets containing Scott number 405 are rare, with catalog (retail) values ... | |
| 10 cent conservation stamp | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have row of 6 - 10 cent stamps. with the colors orange/ green/ purple "conservation" in blue ... A: Mike, The US stamps read like the Energy Conservation issue of 1974, designated Scott number 1547. ... | |
| Several Fisrt Day Envelopes | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a bunch of first day of issue envelopes. A couple have piqued my interest and I was ... A: David, The current catalog (retail) values are $5.00, $1.50, $1.00 and $1.00 respectively. You can ... | |
| 1 cent ben stamp | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: my friend was working on the B%26O station in Baltimore under the floor in a crawl space and found a ... A: Jeff, If you have a scanner, you can submit high resolution scans front and back to the Americans ... | |
| 2 cents Washington | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a stamp of 2 cents in Washington that odontometric me 11 1 / 4 x11, I have checked many times ... A: Jose, You should not try to match up the stamp with the left side of the gauge, because the dots on ... | |
| Over print | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I can't find the 9cents Alamo stamp (#1043, issued 06/14/56) with "Chicago Illinois" and "__ FH ... A: Tane, Your stamp reads like a precancel. A cancel was applied to the stamp after production, but ... | |
| 2 cent stamp | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have recently obtained a two cent blue stamp with a woman facing to the left above it it says ... A: Jenni, Yes, your stamp is R152, a revenue issue used between 1875 and 1878. It was issued in three ... | |
| american oil stamps | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: hi i found and american oil book of 32 presidents made in 1936 and i have 27 of them and i have no ... A: Jason, The album housed "cinderellas", which are labels meant to resemble postage stamps. They are ... | |
| preprinted 3 cents unused US postcard | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of a preprinted 3 cent unused US postcard with the "I" missing in the motto "In ... A: Manny, It reads like you have the 1958 postal card UX46a, "N GOD WE TRUST" variety. A fault-free ... | |
| stamps in general | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I am curious about a Hawaiian stamp in my father's old collection. The color is red, it depicts a ... A: Lori, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ... | |
| Hawaiian stamps | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am curious about a Hawaiian stamp in my father's old collection. The color is red, it depicts a ... A: Lori, It reads like your stamp is (Hawaii) Scott number 76, issued in 1894. A fault-free, ... | |
| Misperf sheet of Bicentennial Cross-Flagged Stamps | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 10-cent US bicentennial cross-flagged stamps that is misperferated, about 1/4 to ... A: Mike, Very likely, yes. But the market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the ... | |
| stamps | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: hi i was wornding i have six of the one cents tomas jefferson stamps and i dont know how to find ... A: Chris, The 1¢ green Jefferson is very common, and mint examples are worth only face value. I would ... | |
| 11 Cent Hayes | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a light blue 11 cent Hayes stamp and wonder you can tell me if there this any value for this ... A: Martin, There are two different stamps using the same 11¢ Hayes design, Scott 563 from 1922, and ... | |
| stamp values | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: What is the value of the heroes 20 piece pane sold by the post office ? I have many such ... A: Dale, The June 7th 2002 Heroes of 2001 semi-postal was originally sold for 34 cents plus an 11 cent ... | |
| signed stamps. | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: What does it mean when a stamp is advertised as being "signed?" Thank you for your time. A: Terrence, There are many cases where revenue stamps are signed as a matter of course, particularly ... | |
| stamp collection im lost with | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: my father passed away and i have lots of stamps some back to 1880s they are unused and some used ... A: David, Usually if a collector knows their collection will eventually fall into the hands of the ... | |
| Value of postage stamp | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Is there any value to a 15 cent Oliver Wendell Holmes postage stamp? A: Tina, Its common, worth about face value in mint condition, and perhaps a penny in used condition. ... | |
| first day of issue covers | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: i have several first day of issue covers stamped 4/17/58 Detroit,MI w/pic on side "honoring Brussels ... A: Nancy, You've described your cacheted (pronounced kash-AID) First Day Covers (FDCs) perfectly! If ... | |
| value of sheet of scott 616 with error | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a unused sheet of 1924 5cent Huguenot-Walloon commemoratives which include four "broken ... A: Cliff, 616 sheet is a valuable item in any condition. I cannot give you a specific value, as rare ... | |
| Question re: Project Mercury Stamp | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have canceled Project Mercury Stamp that was not to be released until February 20th, 1962. ... A: Charles, There are specialists who seek the Earliest Known Use (EKU) of stamp issues. I don't know ... | |
| Postage stamp of Lincoln | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a four cent perfarted stamp of lincoln all four side are the same and it is a blue black ... A: Jodie, It reads like your stamp is Scott number 1282, from the Prominent Americans issue of 1965. ... | |
| Stamps value | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a binder of stamps titled: Golden Replicas of U.S.Classic Stamps..do you know the value? ... A: Luis, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| 2 cent South Carolina Bedding Stamp | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: What is this and what is it worth? A: Scott, Its a state revenue stamp, which was used to show that the state tax was paid for the ... | |
| july 4 stamps | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: i have two different stamps marked USA 13c in top left hand corner and at the bottom ,they both ... A: Lee, Your stamps are from the Declaration of Independence issue of July 4th, 1976. There were four ... | |
| Scott 594 | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Mark I have a Southern Railway cover undated with Philadelphia elliptical oval cancel with 16 ... A: John, I can't identify your stamp with only the information you provided, but here's a website that ... | |
| Scott #125 | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I may be in possession of a Used Scott #125 which I recently acquired as part of a very old stamp ... A: Gilbert Guard, The scan is too low resolution for me to offer an opinion, but if you do not see any ... | |
| Stamp Values | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have found two unused connected "Transpacific Airmail 1935" 44 cent stamps. I was curious to see ... A: Nick, The stamps were issued in 1985, and have catalog (retail) values of 85 cents apiece. -Mark ... | |
| perf | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me what the perfs on this stamp are using the perf meter it says a # 596 should be ... A: Andrea, Scott 596 is perforated 11 horizontally and vertically. "11-72" refers to the perforations ... | |
| jfk stamp | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a mint condition 1963 stamp of jfk that was given to me by my grandmother and i would like ... A: Freddy, Its a common stamp, with a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents in mint or used condition. ... | |
| Scott 594 | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Mark I have a Southern Railway cover undated with Philadelphia elliptical oval cancel with 16 ... A: John, Scott 594 is perforated 11 on all sides. Perforated 11 means that the stamp has 11 ... | |
| reshearch on air mail stamps | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find value (if any) for twenty five or so U.S. air mail stamps. They range in date ... A: Jamie, I recommend bringing your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott ... | |
| Federal Stock Stamps | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a envelope that says federal stock stamps, they are red stamps that say Documentary on the ... A: Larry, The "dated red" documentary revenue stamps were used to show that the federal tax was paid ... | |
| stamp question | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell if there is value of a 5 cent "Settlement of Florida 1565-1965 stamp? I also have an ... A: Karen, All the stamps you describe are common, and rate the minimum retail value of 20 cents apeice ... | |
| Revenue stamp of 1883 | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have two US Internal Revenue Cigarette stamps featuring DeWitt Clinton in the issue authorized in ... A: Bob, No, there are still a lot of taxpaid revenue stamps not covered in the Scott Catalogs. ... | |
| 1985 mint set | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: What is the value of a 1985 commemorative mint set in the original usps packaging? A: Lori, The Brookman catalog places the retail value of the set at $35. It typically sells on eBay in ... | |
| valuable stamps | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: question to you is can you give me some idea of valuable stamps to look for any special stamps or ... A: Darlene, I recommend you bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the ... | |
| GOLDEN REPLICA OF US STAMPS | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My mother left me a collection of GOLDEN REPLICAS OF UNITED STATES STAMPS,"proof replicas on ... A: Mike, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| value of my 1923 ben franklin stamp | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Used LITTLETON STAMP COMPANY b inside is a green franklin stamp cancelled San Francisco Calif. ... A: Darlene, Scott 581 is perforated 10 x 10. Note that the count is not the number of perforation ... | |
| Stamp Book | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a stamp book titled "The National Postage Stamp Album" it is by Scott Publishing, Inc. This ... A: Amy, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| bicentennial stamp collection | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: We have a 3 book set (red) starting with the Boston Port Bill-Intolerable acts in 1774 going through ... A: Chrissie, I don't know which stamps are included with your collection, but you can look up the ... | |
| Scott #C25a | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have several C25a that are very off center, So much so that they are cut into the next stamp. Is ... A: Steven, Its not unusual to find off-center panes that cut into the stamp's design, which generally ... | |
| 1984 olympic stamps | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: i received a box of Official Stamps and first day covers of the 1984 olympics games.. all 24 stamps ... A: Patrick, First day covers (FDCs) dated July 28th, 1983 in South Bend, Indiana bearing four 13¢ US ... | |
| 1847 Ben Franklin | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an 1847 franklin with red cancel in a book from the postal commemorative society and it is in ... A: Jeremy, A genuine used Scott #1 in fault-free, eye-appealing condition with a red cancel has a ... | |
| About Stamps I have | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I've came across some stamps. I've done a little bit of research but still don't know much about ... A: Matthew, The most valuable stamp in the photo is the 1938 $1 federal duck stamp, Scott number RW5, ... | |
| 1986 $1 Bernard Revel stamp | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: What is the collector value of this stamp in unused very good condition? A: Rich, A fault-free, eye-appealing example in mint condition has a catalog (retail) value of $3. ... | |
| request for help | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a large binder with all the stamps of the issue by postal commemorative society - millennium ... A: Keith, My expertise is in United States stamp only, but I can tell you that it is very likely that ... | |
| Art Glass | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: How did you get into Art Glass dealing? You seem to be offering certain works at or below the ... A: Diane, In addition to philately, I have an interest in hand made American art glass and have built ... | |
| stamp | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in buy a 1890 2-cent Washington stamp that has a cap on top of the 2 on the bottom. ... A: Laura, The stamp you refer to is Scott 220, the 1890 two cent Washington bank note issue. Plate ... | |
| Dag Hammarskjold invert error - 1962 | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a plate block date 1905-1961 in the upper right hand corner there are numbers below the ... A: Steve, The Hammarskjold yellow inverted special printing plate block of four stamps has a current ... | |
| Scott's Minutemen album | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I found my old Scott's Minutemen Album from 1973, I collected about 200 stamps from 1932-1973 in the ... A: Lorraine, Bring your album to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ... | |
| Scott # 1 | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 c 1847, Scott #1 on a fine cover with a RED cancell, I would like to know what it is ... A: Robert, The 2010 Scott catalog values #1 on cover at $625. There is no premium for a red cancel, ... | |
| Color error revenue stamp | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have many common revenue stamps in receipt booklets dated 1864.3 stamps caught my attention.I ... A: Joseph, Without seeing the stamps I can't offer an opinion. If you could email a scan to ... | |
| I have tons of stamps (pages) (singles) | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have sooo many stamps that have not been used & I just don't know what to do with them. Some I ... A: Amanda, If you don't want to bother with the stamps, you may want to consider donating them to your ... | |
| 13 cent Bicentennial Collection | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a complete set on commemorative post cards all mailed from the postal service on the original ... A: Tom, First day covers bearing the 1976 Bicentennial stamps have catalog (retail) values in the ... | |
| franklin blue stamp | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: i found blue franklin 5 cent stamp in stamp collection.does not have perforations.what year would it ... A: Kathi, It was probably cut from the 1947 Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition souvenir ... | |
| presidents of the united states stamp album | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I found a blue stamp album in my grandmother's attic from 1936. American Oil Company issued these ... A: Christine, Stamps are meant to move mail, so technically your album is filled with paper labels or ... | |
| postcards | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: i have about 100 pcs of 1 cent postcards stamped how much is it worth ANSWER: SOL, There are ... A: SOL, Your photo is quite helpful. Your postal card is designated Scott number UX27 on what looks ... | |
| found a ? stamp? | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I just bought an toy rocking cradle from an antique auction. I always look over and inspect my ... A: Terrie, My expertise is in United States stamps, and it does not read like you have a US stamp. It ... | |
| stamps | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP ME SELL MY STAMP COLLECTION THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME IF THIS IS ... A: Rose, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| stamps | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a varity of george washington and other U.S.stamps to name a few 2c blank check,3c ... A: Keith, Washington, Jackson and Franklin appear on many different early United States issues. I ... | |
| postcards | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: i have about 100 pcs of 1 cent postcards stamped how much is it worth A: SOL, There are numerous postal cards denominated one cent. I recommend bringing your cards (or ... | |
| 22 carat gold stamps | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I bought several gold stamps from the postal commemorative society back in th 1990's. I have read ... A: Jesse, Unfortunately the gold layer on stamp replicas is only a few molecules thick. It weighs ... | |
| 1973 Love stamp full sheet | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a full sheet of "Love" stamps issues in 1973 in mint condition. I would ... A: Susan, The Brookman catalog puts a retail value of $11.50 on a full, fault-free sheet of the 1973 ... | |
| 4 cent marth washington | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a stamp collection that include a 4cent martha washington that is perf 10 times ... A: Cheryl, The perforation count used in philately is not the number of teeth across and down, but ... | |
| 1892 The Landing of Columbus Stamp | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I know that in used condition, the United States 2 Cent 1892 stamp of "The Landing of Columbus" has ... A: Eva, The current 2010 catalog (retail) value for Scott number 231 in fault-free, eye-appealing, ... | |
| 4 CENT DAG HAMMARSKJOLD | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: yEARS AGO MY DAD WORKED FOR THE POST OFFICE . HE IMMEDIATELY bought some 4cent Dag stamps .He still ... A: Gerald, Post offices routinely get notices not to sell commemorative stamps before their official ... | |
| 5c Jefferson | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Good morning Sir,I have a a 5c Jefferson.I d'ont know this grill.I see in the Scott the marginal ... A: huguette, If the stamp is a right margin copy, then it would make sense that the split grill would ... | |
| stamps | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: could you tell me what a FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT 6 CENT STAMP IS WORTH? USED A: Elizabeth, The 1966 six cent Roosevelt stamps are very common in used condition, worth about a ... | |
| 22 karat gold stamps | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: What is the gold weight of the stamps issued by the Postal Commemorative Society? Also, is there any ... A: Rebecca, You are likely to find interested buyers on ebay.com. Gold replica covers typically sell ... | |
| 100th Anniversary of Mail Order U.S. Postage stamp | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a U.S. 8 cent stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of Mail Order.On it there is a black ... A: Dave, The eight legged, two-tail cat is the result of a mild color mis-registration. Its an ... | |
| 3 cent Thomas Jefferson Stamp | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 cent Thomas Jefferson Stamp. I don't know how old it is. It Has his name, years he was ... A: Amanda, Your stamp is probably from the Presidential issue of 1938-1939. The three cent Jefferson ... | |
| 22 karat gold stamps | 11/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| used postage stamps | 11/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 90c washington | 11/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| The purple Liberty 3 cent stamp. | 11/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Stamps | 11/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| photo 10 cent green | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: identification grill thank you A: huguette, Sorry, I can't see the grill in this photo. Grills are usually easier to see by ... | |
| identification grill | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| U.S. savings stamps | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| WW 2 War Bond Stamp books | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| amercian dream 1492-1992 | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Documentary Stamps from 1919 | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1944 Merry Christmas stamps | 11/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Man on the moon | 11/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Forever stamps | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| I need some guidance | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| us stamps | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have some US stamps: 7 cent black McKinley, 10 cent yellow monroe, 3 cent purple Washington, 12 ... A: Jim, The engraved plates of stamp designs on your list were used to print stamp issues between 1925 ... | |
| us stamp writing on it | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have two documentary stamps from 1944 both with writing in pencil on them what looks like a 4b ... A: Mary, The purpose of the documentary revenue stamp was to show that the federal tax was paid on the ... | |
| us stamps | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have some US stamps: 7 cent black McKinley, 10 cent yellow monroe, 3 cent purple Washington, 12 ... A: Jim, There are a number of different stamps that use the designs and denominations you describe. ... | |
| photo of my message | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: this is the photo A: huguette, Its actually not a grill, but an embossed cancel. This is similar to the idea of the ... | |
| identification | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 152R unused and I know his value.But this is a stamp with a grill.Can you say me where I ... A: huguette, I will look at the photo. -Mark Leon I deal in United States Stamps ... | |
| 1987 gold 22 cents stamps | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: gold stamps from comm. society bought in 1987 - 9 sare 22 cents - one is a 2 cents Mary Lyon stamp. ... A: Brenda, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Old Us stamp value | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: My parents found two old unused stamps. They are 1cent, green and have a pic of Thomas Jefferson on ... A: Stacy, Your stamp is the low denomination from the Prominent Americans issue of 1965 to 1981. Its ... | |
| US State Bird & Flower Stamps + Penny | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a framed set of the State Bird and Flower stamps that were issued in 1982. The set also ... A: Carol, The 1982 State Birds and Flowers set of 50 mint stamps has a current catalog (retail) value ... | |
| 1918 air mail gold rep inverted jenny | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather left this for me and it had enough emotional value at the time, I didn't even think ... A: Neal, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Golden Replicas of US stamps | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Recently my grandmother died and she has been collecting the Golden Replicas of United States ... A: Paulette, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| miscut sheet of stamps | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a sheet of .39 cent DC comics super hero stamps that were cut wrong. On some of them if you ... A: April, Yes, you could possibly have something of decent value. Miscut errors such as you describe ... | |
| STAMPS!! | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather left me a big stamp collection.i just read you wrote that The Official States of the ... A: John, I don't remember writing such a statement of value for what you describe. I suggest looking ... | |
| airmail stamp | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 airmail stamps. They are black with a plane coming in on the left hand side flying over a ... A: Melissa, It reads like your stamps are Scott number C34, the 1947 Pan American Union Building ... | |
| gold stamps value | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: i have this stamp ;issued April 3 2003 ITS 22 KT GOLD THE ENVELOP SAYS GOLD STAMP REPLICA PRODUCED ... A: Dustin, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| 1 cent American Kestrel w extra light bkgrd | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have 8 one-cent stamps that seem to have been slightly misprinted. I suspect that somehow a color ... A: Sharon, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| Date stamps were in use | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to determine the date when a package was mailed with one Andrew Jackson 7 cent stamp and ... A: Charley, Both of those stamps are from the Presidential issue of 1938. -Mark Leon I deal in ... | |
| 4c LINCOLN stamp (black and white) profile | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I would like an estimated value on this stamp. It was never used, is in fair to good condition, not ... A: Bobbie, Your stamp is from the Prominent Americans series of 1965 to 1978. Its a very common ... | |
| gold replicas | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My husband is deceased...in going thru his possessions I came across some gold replicas from the ... A: Danie, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| us postal cards | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 us postal cards from 1877, 1883, 1874, and 1899. Im trying to see if there is any value in ... A: Joyce, There were many varieties of postal cards issued during those years. You can look up the ... | |
| first day covers on US Navy Ships | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Where could I find values on first day covers of US Navy warships? A: Ronald, The value of United States First Day Covers (FDCs) can be found in the reference section of ... | |
| Alexander Graham Bell Telephone Centennial | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Mark, if you please, inform me of the uncirculated thirteen cent stamp. The design shows what looks ... A: Helen, The stamp was first issued March 10th, 1976, commemorating the centenary of the first ... | |
| babe ruth stamp | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a Babe Ruth stamp that is in a plastic cover ON it . it says THE OFFICIAL STAMP ... A: M, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Can't find info anywhere - on the internet. Google,etc. | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Bought a Binder at a flea market called " The Heirloom Collection of United States Commemorative ... A: Rus, There are businesses that specialize in arranging common, inexpensive covers (envelopes with ... | |
| scott #596 | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: after having measured several times this size stamp 19,25 x22,50, the holes are almost certainly ... A: Jose, It is Scott 632 without a doubt. -Mark Leon I deal in United States Stamps ... | |
| 1937 China Clipper | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an envelope with several China Clipper Stamps postmarked 4-36-37. The envelope shows the ... A: Ed, Used on cover (meaning cancelled on an envelope), the 25¢, 20¢ and 50¢ China Clipper issues ... | |
| American Oil Co Presidents of the US | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I found a small stamp album from American Oil that has Presidential stamps from Washington to FDR. ... A: Jean, I don't know what stamps are included in the album, but you can look up the value of all your ... | |
| 10 cent defense stamp album | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Mark, My Mother has a filled book of 187 10 cent Defense Stamp Album, which has a value 0f $18.75 ... A: Tom, The US Treasury Department used to maintain a web page explaining how to redeem war savings ... | |
| First Day of Issue Stamp | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a First Day of Issue Stamp for the 100th Anniversary Nursing Profession 1861-1961. The stamp ... A: Linda, If your 1961 Nursing commemorative first day cover is unaddressed and in fault-free ... | |
| scott #596 | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: after having measured several times this size stamp 19,25 x22,50, the holes are almost certainly ... A: Jose, Your stamp is Scott number 632, perforated 11 x 10½. -Mark Leon I deal in United States ... | |
| air mail - Lindberg | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently obtained a very unusual object of air mail history. The object was originally documented ... A: Larry, Regarding the airmail cover, I recommend you pose your question to an expert in that ... | |
| US 1 Cent postage stamp | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a book of 10,000 1 cent stamps (100 full sheets). They have an inkwell and a quill on them. ... A: Cheryl, No, and in fact the value is lower because of the vast quantity. A stamp dealer may sell ... | |
| scott114 | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a canceled 114 not centered too well but i dont see any grill marks, are there any uncanceled ... A: Bruce, I didn't see any evidence of a grill in the photo, but its better to examine the back side ... | |
| john paul jones sheet | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: i have sheet #A0001 A0003 A0004 A0005 is this the first sheet.if so is it of any more value then ... A: Mike, The numerals in the selvage of the sheet indicate the plate number. Sheets of United States ... | |
| Proprietary stamps | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Would you please tell me if the following stamp is of any value: a stamp value of ONE QUARTER CENT, ... A: Lenny, You have what is known as a "battleship" revenue, specifically Scott number RB21. The ... | |
| scott #596 | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a small collection which my grandfather started, and I have found among them a seal of ... A: Jose, Scott 596 is an extremely rare stamp. People often confuse it with one of the common stamps ... | |
| US Savings Stamps | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I found an old booklet of stamps, (30 indiv $.25 stamps). These stamps were given to my son when he ... A: LewisSmith, Filled and partially filled US Savings booklets sell on eBay generally in the range of ... | |
| C11600 Elvis Presley First Day Plaque | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a Elvis Presley Commemorative Collection First Day of Issue dated January 8, 1993 Limited ... A: Kaye, I can only give you perspective from a strictly philatelic point of view. The 1993 Elvis ... | |
| New to stamp collecting | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a extensive stamp collection from my father who has been collecting blocks and sheets ... A: David, Those blocks with the imperfect ink would be of interest to Error, Freak and Oddity (EFO) ... | |
| The Statue of Liberty 100th anniversary collection | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a book of 100th anniversary statue of liberty stamps that was left to me by my grandfather. I ... A: Christopher, I don't know what stamps are included in the collection, but you can look up the value ... | |
| New to stamp collecting | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a extensive stamp collection from my father who has been collecting blocks and sheets ... A: David, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ... | |
| I have stamps like postcard(Presidents) | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have stamps like postcards. The owner of the stamps was dead, so I don't have any information ... A: Onur, They are not stamps; rather they are "cinderellas", which are labels made to look like ... | |
| Value of 1926 Washington 2 cent stamp | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the current value of the stamp shown in the attachment? I'm not concerned ... A: Stuart, The stamp is Scott number 634. Its common, with a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents in ... | |
| 1 cent george washington | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: You answered a question earlier about the 1 cent stamp of George Washington. You stated that it was ... A: Al, George Washington is a prolific subject of early United States stamps, beginning with the very ... | |
| Defense Stamp | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Is a partially filled Ten-Cent Defense Stamp Album worth anything? If sold at auction, what would ... A: Lois, Partially filled war savings books sell on eBay in the $5 to $10 range. -Mark Leon I deal ... | |
| block stamps first editions | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Leon; My grandfather used to be a postmaster in our small town. Growing up he collected for me ... A: J. Blair, Post-WWII commemorative issue plate blocks to about, say, the 1970's are generally ... | |
| elvis stamps | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a whole sheet of the elvis stamps that came out in 1993 and was wondering if they we're worth ... A: Jamie, The US Postal Service anticipated the popularity of the Elvis stamp, and printed over 500 ... | |
| George Washington | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I found an old stamp of him and it is a 3cent red with him facing forward like his portrait not a ... A: Julie, George Washington is a prolific subject of early United States stamps. If you could email a ... | |
| JFK stamp | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 4 unused Kennedy stamps with the internal flame on one side. It is the 5 cent ... A: Patti, The 1964 5¢ Kennedy issue has a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents per stamp, but generally ... | |
| First Day issue stamps on envelops | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have about 30 first day of issue envelops I collected during the 1960s. One of the stamps is an ... A: Rebecca, You can look up the value of all your first day covers (FDCs) at your local library. Ask ... | |
| cancelled stamps | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i'm lookimg for a source to purchase specific numbers of specific canceled stamps, such as 72 each ... A: Marn, There are a number of stamp dealers that sell used stamps in quantity. Try internet searches ... | |
| A Lincoln | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I got some old stamps that I got when I was a kid and I was just looking at them and I have a few ... A: Karen, It reads like you have postal cards UX48 and UX55, from 1962 and 1968 respectively. You can ... | |
| Trans-Pacific Airmail Stamps | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: GOing thru my fathers estate I found an old envelope post marked San Francisco Calif. April 21st 1pm ... A: Bruce, The stamps by themselves have a combined catalog (retail) value of $6.75 if in fault-free, ... | |
| Value of stamp | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the value of a 3 cent stamp, blue in color with lady liberty on it. A: Mary, It reads like your stamp is from the Liberty issue of 1954-1973. The three cent denomination ... | |
| Find Stamp | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine in Belarus who does not speak any English has asked me to try to locate and ... A: Barbara, The only joint issue from 2006 was between US and Canada commemorating the 1606 voyage of ... | |
| stamp posters | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a few (4) USPS lobby posters ...i think? If you could pass my question & e-mail to anyone ... A: Dean, There is no catalog that prices such material, so the best place to check is ebay.com. Try ... | |
| 6 cent stamp | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I just found two unused 6 cent stamps, with flag flying over whitehouse- worth anything?? Thanks so ... A: Melynda, Yes, they are worth at least face value, and possibly about double face value to a ... | |
| Find Stamp | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine in Belarus who does not speak any English has asked me to try to locate and ... A: Barbara, There were several United States stamps issued during the Washington 2006 philatelic ... | |
| Mint Stamps of All Nations | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Mark. I have three (looseleaf-style) volumes of "Mint Stamps of All Nations" with the Postal ... A: Sue, The Postal Commemorative Society is a business that specializes in arranging common, ... | |
| Playing card stamps | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of playing cards from the 1962 Pontiac Master Salesmen's Guild. Each set of cards has ... A: Taffie, The first stamp reads like coil revenue Scott number RF27 or RF27A, and the second stamp a ... | |
| stamp handling | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a number of full sheets of stamps and plate blocks that were stored in a mint sheet file ... A: Jon, Unfortunately there is no way to un-stick stuck-down stamps that does not affect the gum, thus ... | |
| revenue stamp | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 28x38 mm olive colored 2$ revenue stamp marked 'DOCUMENTARY" on each side and cancelled in ... A: Herb, Could be. It's also possible the stamp is R185, which is the same design, issued in 1900, ... | |
| George washington stamp | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My father left me a stamp book and in it is a stamp of George Washington. it is rust color and it ... A: Magda, It reads like your stamp is Scott number 948b, the 1947 reprint of the 1847 10 cent ... | |
| U S 2 cent Washington magenta | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a used 2 cent US stamp it has Washington's head and it's color is magenta. How much is it ... A: Paul, Washington is a prolific subject of early United States stamps, and there are several issues ... | |
| revenue stamp | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 28x38 mm olive colored 2$ revenue stamp marked 'DOCUMENTARY" on each side and cancelled in ... A: Herb, It reads like your stamp is Scott number R191, a United States revenue stamp from 1902 ... | |
| Washington Stamps | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 red 2c Washington stamps, cancelled, on the addressed envelopes. I also have one green 1c ... A: Berton, Washington is a prolific subject of early United States stamps, and so many one and two ... | |
| 1.5c Harding | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: What time period were the 1.5c Harding stamps in use? I have some of my Grandfather's old things and ... A: Steven, The 1½¢ Hardings were issued between 1925 and 1930. -Mark Leon I deal in United States ... | |
| Scott's Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue 1898 | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: We are about to be visited by a stamp dealer. While getting things ready, my wife ran across a beat ... A: Nicholas, It would have some nostalgic value, but it would be pure speculation on my part to name a ... | |
| stamp value | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Is there any value to a canceled blue 2 cent George Washington stamp marked "Internal Revenue" on ... A: Herb, Your revenue stamp, designated R5, was issued in three varieties: perforated on all four ... | |
| Siver Stamp Replicas | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I just read a question from Tom about Silver stamp replicas and I believe I have such a collection. ... A: Wayne, Probably the best venue for liquidation would be eBay.com. I recommend very clear ... | |
| US Savings Stamp | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have recently found in the bottom of my strong box a booklet containing an 'Official United States ... A: Michael, I've seen partially filled US Savings books sell on eBay in the $5 to $10 range, depending ... | |
| Bill Pickett | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I was lucky enough to win the lottery that the post office ran when the mistake on the Bill Pickett ... A: Harriet, The recalled 1994 Legends of the West sheet picturing the wrong Bill Pickett is a popular ... | |
| Gold Plated or Gold Foil Stamp | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My Grandmother had this in her Keepsake box when she died and I was given this. I've had it for ... A: Joann, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| 1984 Olympics Stamp set | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: We are interested in leaning the value of a complete set of mint stamps commemorating the 1984 ... A: Dudley, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| HOw TO VALUE THIS FDC | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: found the cover in dealer misc box. expertised as genuine 2/12/09 FDC. APS description - United ... A: Tyler, Sure. Try contacting James McCusker, a major dealer in US First Day Covers: ... | |
| HOT TO VALUE THIS FDC | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: found the cover in dealer misc box. expertised as genuine 2/12/09 FDC. APS description - United ... A: Tyler, The Scott catalog values a single stamp on cover, so the simplistic method for calculating a ... | |
| Where to Donate Common Stamps? | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I enjoyed stamp collecting as a child & have many extra common US & Foreign stamps to donate. I ... A: Barbara, You may want to consider donating the stamps to your local scouting organization. Boy ... | |
| US Presidents | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I want to know how much my stamps are worth.They are the Presidents of the United States from The ... A: Annette, I don't know what stamps are included in your collection, so I recommend bringing your ... | |
| July 4, 1776 Stamp | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I came across a TON of stamps - I'd hate to ask for the value off all, however, do you know where I ... A: Sarah, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| 1863 George W. tax stamp | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 cent George Washington Internal Revenue Proprietary stamp with the date Jan 21, 1863 ... A: Sharon, The three cent proprietary revenue was issued in three varieties, two of which are ... | |
| how much are my stamps worth? | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: The stamps are: 13 cent "Drafting the Articles of Confederation" 13 cent US Bicentennial "Washington ... A: Daniela, Commemorative stamps from the late 1970's to early 1980's are common. Most, including the ... | |
| United States Stamp Question | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Mark, Hi.. my name is Ruby and I found your link by browsing the internet regarding stamp questions. ... A: Ruby, The three designations you list describe errors. Error collecting is a subset of general ... | |
| value of a roll af stamps | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a roll of 500 stamps never opened, seal still on bottom. They are the Earth series and at the ... A: Charlotte, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the ... | |
| Uncirculated Mint Sets | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have uncirculated 1985 and 1986 Commemorative Mint Sets #865 and #886. Also, have the USPS Mint ... A: F. Gaughen, The Brookman catalog lists retail values for the 1985 and 1986 USPS mint sets as $35.00 ... | |
| 1982 Metal Pin State Birds and Flowers set | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1982 Metal Pin State Birds and Flowers set that is matted framed. I really don't know ... A: Megan, Very nice item! Its definitely USPS origin. I don't recall such an item being available for ... | |
| 1937 Trans-Pacific Airmail 20c First Day Cover | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1937 Trans-Pacific Airmail 20c First Day cover. Do you know what it is worth? Attached is ... A: Tom, Good looking cover! It has a current catalog (retail) value of $45. -Mark Leon I deal in ... | |
| jerome kern stamp | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: How rare is a side view USA,22 Abigail Adams stamp in mint condition? ANSWER: Rachel, Its common. ... A: Rachel, All of the 20¢ and 22¢ commemorative stamps from the mid-1980's are common. There are a ... | |
| abigail adams stamp | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: How rare is a side view USA,22 Abigail Adams stamp in mint condition? A: Rachel, Its common. I do sell the stamp in mint condition on my website for 35 cents apiece, but I ... | |
| 2 c inter rev stamp | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: i rerad with interest a 2004 reply re; 2 c i inter rev tax stamps. I have a carte de visite ( ... A: Mark, There are many different revenues denominated two cents, so without actually seeing the stamp ... | |
| 1982 Metal Pin State Birds and Flowers set | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1982 Metal Pin State Birds and Flowers set that is matted framed. I really don't know ... A: Megan, The only source I can think of to shed more light about the set would be the US Postal ... | |
| Value of Stamps | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Leon: My aunt asked me to find the value of a group of her stamps; the stamps are: General ... A: Marlene, Many of the stamps you list are common definitive issues, valued in the 20 cents range, ... | |
| 1982 Metal Pin State Birds and Flowers set | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1982 Metal Pin State Birds and Flowers set that is matted framed. I really don't know ... A: Megan, I know about the stamps, and I know that the USPS has, in the past, made promotional metal ... | |
| 22kt. gold replica stamps | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: would these stamps be worth more if melted down and just sold for the gold value? A: Isidro, The gold on gold replica stamps is only a few molecules thick. If you were to somehow peel ... | |
| St. Vincent 23 Karat Pure Yellow Gold Stamps | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I have several baseball all time greats 23 karat yellow gold stamps. Willie Mays, Nolan Ryan, ... A: Rick, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| First Day Covers | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a number of "first day of issue" covers that were obtained through a subscription to the ... A: John, Your covers are certainly genuine, but note that Postal Commemorative Society's specialty was ... | |
| old stamp | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I was just going through some old stuff. I found 4 stamps, Peachy in color and large (for a stamp) ... A: Cate, Because George Washington was a prolific subject on early US stamps, I'm not sure what stamps ... | |
| historic state stamps | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a leather ring binder issued in 1980 with stamps from all 50 states. It says it was issued by ... A: Eugene, The late 1970's to early 1980's saw a stamp collecting boon, where non-collectors began ... | |
| Collectable Stamps question | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Could you please steer me in some sort of direction. I have been holding on toa stamp collection I ... A: Carol, It reads like you may have items put together by the Postal Commemorative Society or similar ... | |
| A Series Stamp Book | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I saw a note from an individual who found 2 "A" stamps left in a stamp book and you mentioned they ... A: Paul, There is a market but it would be for much less than face value. The problem with ... | |
| Block stamps | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I am 53 yrs. old. I have a block stamp collection from my childhood. I am interested in finding ... A: Cheryl, I suggest bringing your collection to the library and ask at the reference desk for the ... | |
| Old US and International Stamps | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I just found a stamp collection that was given to me as a child from one of my elderly neighbors. ... A: Melissa, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| not sure value of stamp | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I've attached a file with 1 US 8 cent stamp and would like to know more about it. I found it when I ... A: Lynda, Your 8¢ Grant stamp is likely Scott number 640, issued in 1927. Its fairly common in used ... | |
| 1942 War Stamp Album | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Is there any value to a partially filled War Stamp Album (My Victory Book) circa 1942? (very good ... A: Bob, Yes, partially filled war savings books typically sell on eBay.com in the range of $5. -Mark ... | |
| 1971 Lincoln | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1971 4c Lincoln stamp from the Prominent Americans Series (Scott 1282). Can you tell me if ... A: Stacy, Its a very common stamp. Unused examples are worth about face value, and used examples are ... | |
| united states savings stamp album | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am now 46 they are 25 cent united states savings stamp albums. On the inside you put your stamp on ... A: Katherine, Partially completed savings books typically sell on eBay in the range of $5. Completed ... | |
| value and numbers of a lot of used stamps | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: WASHINGTON GREEN 1 CENT STAMPS (3 DIFFERENT PRINTS) RIGHT PROFILE, LEFT PROFILE, AND FRONT PROFILE. ... A: Sandra, Many early US stamps depict similar subjects in common denominations, and thus it is ... | |
| Franklin Stamp &Orange US Intern. Rev Stamp | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: with Ben Franklin on it, but his name is nowhere, the picture matches other Franklin stamps, I was ... A: Sheila, Yes, the post office did not find it necessary to identify some subjects of US stamps, ... | |
| stamps | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Is there a web site where you can look up what other collectors are looking for? what does it mean ... A: Patricia, You might Google "stamp trading" to find such websites. "200 subject plate" refers to ... | |
| FIRST DAY OF ISSUE 1993 .29 THOMAS JEFFERSON | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: IS THIS VALUABLE, I FOUND IT AMONG MY FATHERS BELONGINGS ALSO 1993 CIRCUS .29 , .29 OKLAHOMA 1993 ... A: Susan, The 29¢ Jefferson First Day Cover (FDC) has a catalog (retail) value of $1.25, similarly the ... | |
| Sam Houston Stamp | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a (used) Sam Houston stamp - I have no idea what year, all I know is it was in my great ... A: Hannah, The stamp was issued in 1964 and is common in postally used condition. Your stamp, ... | |
| $50 Guthrie Documentary Stamp - Can you ID? | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I found a $50 Documentary stamp and I can't identify it for the life of me. It's mainly red, a large ... A: Eric, Your stamp has perforated initials, or "perfins". The Scott Catalog values R306A with ... | |
| scott 1278 error? | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Mark: I have a rotary press 1278 Jefferson 1 cent cancelled stamp with three sides perforated on ... A: Bob, 1278 was printed in plates of 400 stamps, then cut into four panes of 100 stamps each. What ... | |
| Lincoln 5c perf stamp | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Im from from australia. My mother has a 1902 5 cent perforated Abraham Lincoln stamp on a leather ... A: David, It reads like the stamp may be Scott number 304, from the regular issue of 1902-03. A ... | |
| $50 Guthrie Documentary Stamp - Can you ID? | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I found a $50 Documentary stamp and I can't identify it for the life of me. It's mainly red, a large ... A: Eric, The stamp you describe is a rare revenue issue, Scott number R306A. A fault-free, ... | |
| gum | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: After removing recent used US stamps from there envelopes(ones without water soluble layer). How do ... A: George, There are various household and hobby solvents which will remove the gum from stamps ... | |
| stamps | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a stamp collection from a yard sale and cannot find any info on them. The have ... A: Rachel, It reads like you have some type of trading stamps like Blue Chip or S & H. Such stamps ... | |
| Unused vs mint | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Can someone explain the difference (if any) between an "unused" and a "mint" stamp? I have seen the ... A: David, Most stamp dealers, myself included, use the term "unused" to describe a stamp that was not ... | |
| #613 | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell from this pic if I have a 613. I used ePerforation gauge software for measuring. A: Jennifer, Its a 612. 613 was printing with a rotary press, and the design appears much less sharp ... | |
| proprietary series of 1914 stamps | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two different stamps that I need Scott #'s for and I don't know how to get them. I need the ... A: Samantha, The 1/8 cent stamp is either RB32 or RB44, depending on the watermark. Similarly, the ... | |
| 1911 3 cent washington-franklin 389? | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Well i have from my grandmother who was born in the 1900's it is a 3 cent Washington-Franklin deep ... A: Shannon, Scott 389 is a coil stamp, but there are two stamps of the same design, Scott 501 and 502, ... | |
| Postage Stamp Art | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: We have a framed Postage Stamp Art from the U.S. Post Office of the 29 cent Elvis stamp. I know the ... A: Mary Jane, You are correct that the Elvis stamp is very common. The USPS anticipated the ... | |
| stamp catalogues | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i don't understand why scott catalogue is pricing stamps for as low as 20 cents for something that ... A: sam1964, The values in the Scott Catalogs are determined by the editors with input from a variety ... | |
| Value of.. | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have wondered a long time about these several Federal Eagle, 13cent stamps.it reads: One Nation ... A: Bceky, The stamp is from the Americana issue of 1975-1981 and is still considered to be a modern ... | |
| tagging | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Mark, How do I find a complete listing of tagged US stamps without going through the Scott catalog ... A: Dave, I've never seen a comprehensive list of tagged US stamps, but it would be strange if someone ... | |
| stamps | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have many stamps, which I believe are commemorative stamps not sure.do they have any value? they ... A: Patricia, The configuration you describe matches that of a commemorative plate block of four (with ... | |
| Elvis Presley Postage Stamp | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Commemorative Edition Legends of American Music 29 cent stamp issued by US Postal Service. Still in ... A: Gayle, The 1993 29¢ Elvis mint condition sheet of 40 in its original sleeve sells on ebay.com in ... | |
| Series 1953 LJ Gage $1.65 Documentary stamp | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Any value to a series 1953 LJ Gage $1.65 Documentary stamp on a Warranty Deed ? And a 50cent stamp ... A: Ron, The stamp you describe, Scott number R635, has a current catalog (retail) value of $4.50 for a ... | |
| old stamp | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I goggled u c v united states postage stamp and a paragraph came up explaining the very stamp that I ... A: John, As in the previous answer from 2007, the stamp is Scott number 998, commemorating the United ... | |
| Selling my stamps | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have the below stamps that I would like to sell. If you are interested, please contact me. Thank ... A: Laurie, You would likely get the best value by selling the collection on ebay.com. Start with the ... | |
| washington stamp | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: .some year's ago at work I came across a stamp album in the garbage...inside was this particular ... A: Tina, It reads like you have an example of Scott 320, the 1906 2¢ Washington, which was issued ... | |
| gold stamp | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a gold stamp of christopher columbus's first voyage seeking queen isabella's support from the ... A: Jessica, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| First Day of Issue Post Marked & Addressed Envelopes | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I inherited alot of First Day of Issue Post Marked & Addressed Envelopes. Are they worth more minus ... A: Josh, If you are selling, you should leave the covers as is. Introducing moisture could damage ... | |
| commemorative stamps | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a commemorative stamp on philately. Where can I purchase them? Have any ever been ... A: Susan, There is a nice set of four stamps from 1986 that commemorate philately (Scott numbers ... | |
| first day issue envelopes/stamps | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a lot of envelopes with stamps.They were produced by the Fleetwook Co. They are ... A: Lora, You can look up the value of all your first day covers (FDCs) at your local library. Ask at ... | |
| First Day of Issue Post Marked & Addressed Envelopes | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I inherited alot of First Day of Issue Post Marked & Addressed Envelopes. Are they worth more minus ... A: Josh, First day cover (FDC) collectors prefer unaddressed covers, thus addressed FDCs yield less ... | |
| first day cover | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 first day cover issue letters, am wondering of there value? one is a stamped envelope from ... A: Bennie, The current catalog (retail) values for your first day covers are $4.00 and $1.50 ... | |
| Washington 5 cent stamp | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a blue Washington 5 cent, cancelled, misprint stamp and would like to know its worth, if any. A: Delores, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| War Ration Stamps from 1940s | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Are they worth anything? A: Barbara, They're worth a little something. I've seen envelopes full sell on eBay in the $2 to $5 ... | |
| Thomas Jefferson 2 cent stamp | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 unused Thomas Jefferson 2 cent stamps and would like to know how much they are worth. A: John, Assuming you mean the two cent carmine rose from the Liberty series of 1954 to 1968, they may ... | |
| valuation of foreign collection dated 1800 - 1950 | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a collection of foreign stamps as dated above and would like to get them valued and if ... A: Richard, I deal in United States stamps only and know no stamp dealers in the UK, but perhaps you ... | |
| Red 10 cent Savings bond stamps | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My husband just received a pack of the red 10 cent savings bond stamps. There are 106 out of 108. ... A: Karen, Partially completed books of savings stamps typically sell on eBay in the $5 range. It is ... | |
| stamp value | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a partial sheet of uncirculated .15 Martin Luther King stamps - total of 20 with number of ... A: Steve, Mint, fault-free, eye-appealing examples of the 1979 15¢ MLK issue, Scott number 1771, have ... | |
| Misprint U.S. stamp | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a red 4c stamp that has nothing in the centre where normally there would be a face. Can you ... A: Judy, It reads like you have an example of the 1954 red violet test stamp, Scott number TD96. A ... | |
| purple 4 cent lincoln stamp | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I came across this 4 cent stamp of Lincoln. It is purple and he is facing his left with LINCOLN to ... A: Patricia, The stamp is from the Liberty issue of 1954 to 1968. It was printed as two major ... | |
| product code numbers on plate blocks | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a collection I inherited from my father 15 yrs. ago and I have no clue as to what the numbers ... A: Bryan, Collectors and dealers of United States stamps generally use the Scott Catalog and Scott ... | |
| $.05 space walking astronaut | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 10 misperforation stamps $.05 year 1967 usa space walking astronaut vertical ... A: Robert, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the ... | |
| playing card stamp | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1 cent blue stamp and it says playing cards on top and U.S.INT.REV on the bottom it has the ... A: Ben, I believe the stamp is "denominated" 1 pack versus 1 cent. There are five different revenue ... | |
| misperf john adams | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: LEON, I HAVE A BLOCK OF 4 MISPERFORATED 2 CENT JOHN ADAMS, SCOTT # 806 . I SAW A SINGLE ON EBAY FOR ... A: Mel, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, ... | |
| D-grill stamp | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me what the difference is between a D-grill stamp with a grill of 15x17 rows and one ... A: Terry, As you know, a grill is a rectangular patch of points embossed into the stamp paper, and the ... | |
| 1875 5cent Taylor stamp | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I do Historic Restorations and found 3 early US stamps. I seek info on the 1875 5 cent Zachary ... A: Stu, There are actually five varieties of the stamp, but only two are commonly found: Scott numbers ... | |
| Value of 1869 90cent stamp | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: 1869 90 cent Lincoln pictorial Overall condition appears to be very good stamp is unused,looks never ... A: Mark, The 90¢ 1869 pictorial, Scott number 122, is a very valuable stamp. In fault-free, unused ... | |
| U S Postage stamp | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have several blocks of four five cent stamps with Christmas holly, pine/pine cone, mistletoe and a ... A: Richard, The 1964 Christmas issue mint plate blocks have a catalog (retail) value of $1.10 apiece ... | |
| Question about items from my Grandmother | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My Grandmother has 14 Stamped and cancelled souvenir covers of the 50th Anniversary, First Flight ... A: Todd, The collectible value varies depending on who is looking. A stamp or postal history ... | |
| saving stamps | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 50 Frontier saving stamps that have a number on them which 587 and have a cash value 1 mill. ... A: Amanda, Trading stamps such as yours (plus S&H Green stamps and Blue Chip stamps) are not generally ... | |
| Early US stamped envelopes | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Have seven (7) Trimmed-out stamp images from envelopes. A 4c vertical ellipse Franklin, three ... A: Allan, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| Re: Hi | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: thx a lot for your answer but i forget to say that this attached picture is a picture i found on ... A: Adel, In that case, the stamp is likely Scott number 632, with a catalog value of 20 cents in used ... | |
| An American stamp | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I want to know the price and value of this stamp ( used ) Thank you A: Adel, This stamp is a very attractive example of Scott number 658, the 1929 Kans. overprint issue. ... | |
| one cent Thomas Jefferson Stamps | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have two books still in sleeves of Thomas Jefferson stamps. The Sleeves are dated from July 25 & ... A: Carmen, I'm not exactly sure what you have. If I could trouble you to send a clear digitial photo ... | |
| Convayence stamp value question | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Mark: On 2/21/04 you answered a question from Louise about the value of a 1 dollar conveyance inter ... A: Jeff, A fully perforated $2 Conveyance revenue issue, Scott R81c, in fault-free, eye-appealing ... | |
| 1932 Mount Vernon 1 cent cover | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My wife recently bought a bunch of old unused prepaid postage envelopes, in the pack were several ... A: Ray, The 1¢ Mount Vernon is easy to identify because there is only one postal stationery piece that ... | |
| American Stamp | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I want to know the price and value of this stamp ( used ) Thanks A: Adel, Your stamp is Scott number 279, a regular issue stamp printed in 1898. In postally used ... | |
| 506 Washington | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Leon, I have two MNH 506 stamps. The left one seems to have orange shadow over face, the right one ... A: Aljaz, The stamp on the left seems to have some kind of ink smear. It might be of interest to an ... | |
| tom sawyer stamp | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a tom sawyer stamp that shows him white washing the fence with huck finn it is almost mint ... A: Ami, The 1972 American Folklore commemorative issue featuring Tom Sawyer, Scott number 1470, is a ... | |
| documentary stamps | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I am presently using my collection of plate blocks for postage as I doubt they are worth much more ... A: Don, The 1962 Documentary plate block depicting the IRS building in Washington will sell for ... | |
| stamps | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a lindburgh 10cent air mail used stamp on evvelope, Want to know its worth if any? I also ... A: Dave, A fault-free 1927 Lindburgh on a fault-free cover is valued at about $3 to $5, depending on ... | |
| Golden Replica on US stamps | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have one book on 75 first day issue addressed envelope and golden replica stamps that I wish to ... A: John, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Stamps | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have some 'odd' looking stamps. Seem to be 'gold' leaf on paper backing. Some depict various 1980 ... A: Christine, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| 1 cent washington | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of connected green 1 cent Washington stamps. Each has perforations on 3 sides, and the ... A: Sarah, George Washington was a prolific subject on early 1¢ United States stamps, including booklet ... | |
| 1980 Olymic stamps, | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Mark, Jarrod had written to you about his grandpa having said the 1980 Olympic Stamps had been ... A: Milt, The 1980 Summer Olympics commemorative stamps were issued six months before Carter announced ... | |
| old used stamps | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have one "1492 Landing of Columbus" stamp date as mailed in 1890s. I also have two 10 cent stamps ... A: Donna, Your 2¢ 1893 Columbian Exposition stamp has a catalog (retail) value of 30¢ for a ... | |
| 1/8th unused Proprietary stamps | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I came across an envelope of 75 unused proprietary stamps from the series of 1898 and I was ... A: Ken, There were two different 1/8th cent proprietaries issued in 1898, and they differ by the type ... | |
| U.S. Savings Stamp Album | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 booklets of .10 cent 'Red' savings stamps. I full booklet and the other a partial ... It ... A: Lee, You can still redeem the full booklet for the maturity value, and possibly the partial booklet ... | |
| starting up | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in renewing the hobby I had as a young man and sharing it with my grandchildren. I ... A: Bud, Subway Stamp Shop has the largest selection of beginner stamp albums to my knowledge. Here's ... | |
| Booklet Bk80a | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I believe that I have a BK80a booklet that Scott Catalog values at $1500. How can I be sure it is a ... A: Rich, I have never seen a booklet BK80 with the experimental interleaving, so I can't describe it ... | |
| Washington head one cent | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: i have got a stamp which has been used and canceled,it is one cent which is Washington head is on ... A: Ahmet, Without seeing a photo or scan of the stamp, I would guess it is either a trial color proof, ... | |
| Walt Disney 6 Cent Stamp-50 sheet | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 50 stamps of Walt Disney the man (profile with characters on his breast and ... A: Chuck, The Brookman catalog values an intact, fault-free sheet of the 1968 Walt Disney ... | |
| U.S. Postage 1 cent Gilbert Charles Stuart | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have the above stamp, with original backing. The color and details are deep/clear; however, the ... A: Karen, The 1¢ Gilbert Charles Stuart from the 1940 Famous Americans issue is designated Scott ... | |
| 1940 US Olympic stamps | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have six sheets (3 perf and 3 imperf) of the 1940 Olympic Stamps. This issue was never circulted ... A: Claudia, I'm not sure of what United States postage stamps you have. If you could further describe ... | |
| price of some stamps | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: a friend of mine wants to know if his stamps have any value. as I have access to the internet, he ... A: Lisa, The stamps you describe are all commonly found in unused condition. They have a catalog ... | |
| Cancelled Stamps | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My 94 year old mother recently passed away. She has been saving cancelled stamps for years. I ... A: Beverly, You bet! Please consider donating the stamps to your local scouting organization. Boy ... | |
| Documentary stamps | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 perforated but uncut sheets of stamps. One sheet is of red 5 cent "United STates Internal ... A: Michael, You did not mention any black overprint on the 5¢ documentary, so I assume it is a full ... | |
| first day covers | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of first day of issue envelopes with the Fishing Flies as the theme. They are in mint ... A: Norman, A first day cover (FDC) with the entire pane of five has a catalog (retail) value of $3.00. ... | |
| 150th Anniversary USS Constitution | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently came upon this 3 cent stamp that has the us frigate constitution, launched october 21, ... A: Cathy, The 1947 Constitution first day cover has a catalog (retail) value of $8.00. You can look ... | |
| Franklin 416 | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: these two stamps are both Scott #416. However, the colors seem to be different shades, and also they ... A: Aljaz, Occasionally the catalog value will differ based on shade, but in the case of 414, the ... | |
| Franlin 416 | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: these two stamps are both Scott #416. However, the colors seem to be different shades, and also they ... A: Aljaz, Scott 416 is actually a 10¢ issue. Your stamps indeed appear to be perfed 12, which makes ... | |
| printing methods | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple of U.S. stamps that have large different values depending upon wether they are flat ... A: Art, The designs of stamps printed using the rotary press method are slightly larger, either ... | |
| selling plate blocks | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have about 150 mint commemorative plate blocks in excellent condition, 3-8 cent denominations ... A: Larry, You can look up the values of all your plate blocks at your local library. Ask at the ... | |
| sts-8 flight cover | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a booklet containing an envelope that was postmarked in partnership with nasa aug 14, 1983 ... A: Gloria, It is an interesting space collectible. Tonight I found a dozen or so being offered on ... | |
| stamp for special tax | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have in my possession a United States Stamp for Special Tax on the business of dealer in ... A: Dan, I'm going to have to see the stamp to answer your question. If you can email a clear digital ... | |
| Postal Commemorative First Day Covers | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a lot of first day covers from the PCS, each is mounted on it's own page with a history. What ... A: Linda, I'm quite sure you will be able to find another binder on ebay.com. You may have to ... | |
| old US stamp for sale | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have 1cent George Washingtone, 1,1/2cent Martha Washingtone, 2cent Thomas Jefferson, 7cents Andrew ... A: Manoj, Some of the stamps you list exist in several different versions, and their values very much ... | |
| 1980 Olympic stamp program Book?? | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help I have a Red binder which slips into a cover box on front of binder printed in ... A: Ken, Note that there is a specific category on ebay for Olympic collectibles. Good luck! -Mark ... | |
| 1980 Olympic stamp program Book?? | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help I have a Red binder which slips into a cover box on front of binder printed in ... A: Ken, From a philatelic viewpoint, 1980 Olympics first day covers are very common. They have ... | |
| U.S. Post Office 24kt electroplate on sterling silver | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I own a few stamps that are made of 24kt electroplate on sterling silver. Most are regarding ... A: Sandra, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Eugene O'Neill | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in knowing what a certain stamp is worth. I have 4 never used $1 Eugene O'Neill ... A: Mary, The $1 O'Neill is the second to the highest denomination from the Prominent Americans ... | |
| stamp values | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have some used $20 red elongated stamps, I have no idea how old they are but they seem fairly old. ... A: Cameron, It reads like they could be documentary revenue stamps issued between 1940 and the early ... | |
| Stamp collection/First Day Issues | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Where can I find the value of my stamp collection/stamps and First day Issues? I collected in the ... A: Stephen, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ... | |
| stamps cancelation | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Does the punch out on a two-cent Washington or Jefferson stamp of P&R company add value to the ... A: Harold, Generally speaking, stamps with such punched-out holes, called perforated initials or ... | |
| inherited stamps | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Leon, I have some uncanceled stamps that I inherited from my mother in 2001. They range from 5 ... A: Denise, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| George Washington | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 George Washington 2 cent stamps.They look identical, although one spells "2 cents" and the ... A: Tony, The 1908 design that spells out "TWO CENTS" was used between 1908 and 1917 to print twelve ... | |
| paper types / Issues of 1870-88 | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I will use Scotts version A49 (Scotts # 150 7 others) as an example. 2 part question. How do ... A: KC, With stamp tongs, hold the stamp up to a bright light source. Hard paper is translucent, and ... | |
| Prices For Stamps | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: What would a first day of issue stamp of the Space shuttle Columbia be worth? A: Kristy, There are many different stamps that depict various space shuttles, but only one se-tenant ... | |
| united states commorative stamps | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 binders containing a total of 210 pages from the white ace historical album for the ... A: Theresa, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| commemorative stamped envelopes | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have Super Bowl XXXII Bronco commemoratives and 2001 Stanley cup Colorado Avalanche Champions. I'm ... A: Frank, They may likely have more value to a sports memorabilia collector than to a stamp collector, ... | |
| Full Mint Sheets | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a full sheets mint of Scott 859 to 893 what do you think they would be worth on the market ... A: Andy, Funny you should ask, because less than two weeks ago a full set of the 35 Famous Americans ... | |
| 1 cent irs stamp | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: can you id this one and estimate value please A: Mike, The stamp is Scott number RB65, the 1¢ proprietary revenue from 1919. A fault-free, ... | |
| farley follies? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: have 6 uncut,ungummed,imperforated sheets that i think may be the farley follies.there is byrd,1c ... A: Brian, Yes, those are the Farley special printings, otherwise known as "Farley's Follies". The ... | |
| Stamps, 'Legends of The West' | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have the sheet of Recalled "Legends of The West" stamps. The sheet contains the error in the ... A: Paula, The current catalog (retail) value of the recalled Legends of the West sheet is $260. Note ... | |
| USPS Steling .925 Stamp | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: 14 years ago my uncle gave me a collectors stamp it's gold plated and in the back it has an ... A: Gideon, My expertise is in actual postage stamps, and the only gold plated replicas I'm familiar ... | |
| Sterling silver stamp collection | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: This Question was allready put out by someone else last year. Icould not find the final answer. I ... A: Tom, I've not seen many stamp replicas in silver, but I've seen a lot in 24kt gold. The latter ... | |
| Stamp Value | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an unused Bernard Revel $1.00 stamp that contains the etched Star of David. Does this stamp ... A: Bob, A fault-free, eye-appealing mint example has a catalog (retail) value of $3, but often changes ... | |
| 1927 Booklet BK80 | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a booklet that is either BK80 or BK80a. The 2009 Scott Specialized says that BK80a has ... A: Jim, It does, although I have never personally seen what the experimental cellophane looks like. I ... | |
| Uncancelled 3 cent embossed stamp | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I have an envelope with a uncancelled "embossed" 3 cent George Washington stamp on it. I'm ... A: Pat, You have a postal stationery piece, specifically Scott number U436. This particular design ... | |
| Washington head two cent stamp | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a Washington head 'two cent' stamp with no perforations on the bottom. Is this normal? ... A: Tim, If the stamp is perforated on all sides except the bottom, then it likely came from the bottom ... | |
| old used stamps | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I was given old stamps they look old there is a lot of them so will just ask about some there is 3 ... A: Simon, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ... | |
| Sheets | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was given a bunch of stamps some are mints. Are full sheets worth keeping whole or ... A: Terry, If a full sheet is complete and fault-free, it would be better to leave it intact. -Mark ... | |
| U.S. Gov't War-Savings Stamp Envelopes | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have come across a small supply of 4" by 8 1/8" manilla envelopes used to enclose certificates for ... A: Charles, The envelopes would have value to a specialist in the area of collecting war savings ... | |
| Stamps | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an historical stamp album. " Freemasonry in the making of a Nation". The album starts with ... A: Lesa, I don't know what stamps would be included or excluded in such an album, so I suggest you ... | |
| George Washington 3 cent stamp | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited some stamps from my elderly aunt. I have a George Washington brownish red 3 ... A: Karen, It reads like you are describing the Washington design of 1861. That particular engraving ... | |
| First Day Covers | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a complete original album of the American Revolution Bicentennial First Day Covers (numbering ... A: Mihir, Most of the first day covers from the 1970's generally have catalog (retail) values in the ... | |
| Pre-cancellation | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if it's common or rare to a precancel stamp to have a post mark? Thanks in ... A: Fouad, Its actually less common, given that the purpose of the precancel was to reduce handling my ... | |
| win the war 3 cent | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: wondering what its worth. It's on an old envelope never mailed. I feel kind of stupid because I put ... A: Stan, Don't worry about it, your instinct was fine. The 3¢ 1942 Win the War stamp is very common. ... | |
| wright brothers first flight stamp | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10x9 titled the wright brothers first flight it has a pic of plane with a man running to ... A: Sherri, It reads like you have some kind of collectible panel commemorating the first flight. The ... | |
| Collection of stamps from a list of countries | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Leon! I would like to inform You that I have four albums full of stamps, collected from the ... A: Ivo, If you are interested in selling, you should seriously consider a public stamp auction, where ... | |
| How can I tell what grilling looks like on a stamp? | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a U.S 1869 three cent blue Locomotive stamp that is clean in appearance with no grilling ... A: Charles, Here is a link to see exactly what the grill should look like on your 1869 pictorial ... | |
| commemorative block of stamps | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have about 10 block of commemorative stamps from 1950 thur 1954 all numberd, first-all are 3 cent, ... A: Joey, I'm guessing you purchased plate blocks - a corner block of four connected stamps with the ... | |
| Documentary International stamps | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: The stamps I have are dated from the 1930's. They were on old real estate documents. The stamps ... A: Rose, You didn't ask me a question, but if you are interested in the possible value of your stamps, ... | |
| U.S. stamps 1930's and 1940's | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have hundreds of letters, in envelopes, with post marks and stamps, that were written primarily ... A: Larry, Your holdings would be of value to postal history collectors, though I can't say how much ... | |
| First Moon Landing Stamp | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My coworker has a framed letter and stamp to Edward J. Patten. It's the first moon landing stamp ... A: Michael, The stamp itself is common. I can't speak to whether your signed stamp or framed letter is ... | |
| books of stamps my great grandfather collected | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: After my great grandfather past my grandmother got his stamp collection and now she is gone I have ... A: Kim, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ... | |
| us stamp value | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if any of these have any value? (see image) Thank you for your time. A: Brad, Your stamps all have catalog (retail) values between 20¢ and 25¢ apiece, although as common ... | |
| Scott # 2122A and B | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: How can I tell the difference between these two Eagle on Moon issues (1985 and 1989)? A: Lynn, There are quite a few differences between Type I (1985) and Type II (1989) that when ... | |
| LF Gage Stamp | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning, I have a beginner stamp collection. I have come across a "Documentary" LJ GAGE stamp, ... A: Collier, Your revenue could be one of three stamps. Two have black overprints "Series 1952" or ... | |
| Postal Commemorative Society | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a book of the us first day covers that I know was not printed by the mint but they are from ... A: Kimberly, In the reference section of the library you will find a six volume set of general Scott ... | |
| gold replicas | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: have 22kt stamps of the 19984 olympic games,14 total different stamps in a binder what are they ... A: Norman, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| George Washington 2 cent stamp | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I must begin by saying that I haven't any knowledge of stamps and stamp collecting but have recently ... A: Valerie, I can make out two design types of the stamps in your photo, but it is too blurry for me ... | |
| First day issue | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: My uncle passed away some time ago and he left me with 2 different envelopes all two are of Masonic ... A: Dave, The 1975 First Day Cover (FDC) has a catalog (retail) value of $1, and the 1976 FDC is valued ... | |
| Postal Commemorative Society | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a book of the us first day covers that I know was not printed by the mint but they are from ... A: Kimberly, The Postal Commemorative Society is a business that specializes in arranging fairly ... | |
| 2 cent grand canyon stamp | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a sheet of 180 uncut 2 cent grand canyon stamps. i have read that they were released in 1934. ... A: Scott, It reads like you may have an uncut sheet of 200 of the imperforate 1934 2¢ National Parks ... | |
| stamps | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: After my grandmother passed away, I found a $2.00 book of stamps. There are 2 unused, Thomas ... A: Anne, There were two different $2 combination stamp booklets issued that contained the one cent ... | |
| 20CENT FDR STAMP | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I NOTICED THAT THIS STAMP HAS THE DATE OF 1882-1982 ON IT. WHAT DOES THESE DATES HAVE TO DO WITH ... A: James, The stamp commemorates the centennial of the year of his birth. -Mark Leon I deal in ... | |
| scotts 1448-1451 full sheet | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a freak sheet . i have a ghost of the light house and the boy fishing i would like to know ... A: Linda, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, ... | |
| Newb | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I am new to philately and have recently came across a reasonably fair amount of stamps. I have been ... A: James, Your stamps are Scott numbers RB20 (unused), RB23 (unused) and RB23 (used), all issued in ... | |
| Cancellations | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm pretty new to all this, and have found volumes of cancelled stamps, making me wonder if the ... A: Barbara, There are specialized areas of philately that concentrate on cancels. Here are a couple ... | |
| tagged stamps | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an old collection which probably have some tagged stamps in it. I don't have a uv light to ... A: Lynn, There really is no other way to properly identify tagging without a short-wave UV lamp, and ... | |
| lincoln side view stamp | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited my grandfathers stamp collection and alot of his stamps are already labeled but he ... A: Jodie, Lincoln is a prolific subject of early United States stamps, and there is not enough ... | |
| Franklin one cent stamps | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Do any other one cent Franklin stamps, 1922-1927 have 10 perf's, top & bottom other than scott 594 & ... A: Kenneth, 594 and 596 are actually perfed 11, but 581 and 604 are both perfed 10 at top and bottom. ... | |
| U.S. Airmail stationary envelopes | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine has several unused U.S. Airmail stationary envelopes with stamped values up to and ... A: Nancy, The United States airmail letter sheets from the Vietnam era were denominated 13¢ (1968) to ... | |
| Elvis Presley stamps | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I came across two Elvis items that I forgot I had. First, an Elvis Ceremony Program still in ... A: Monica, The 45 RPM record-like first day of issue item typically sells on ebay.com in the $5 to $7 ... | |
| WASHINGTON 2 CENTS STAMP | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: ! I have some old stamps and I am trying to find out how much they are worth. One of them is kind of ... A: Sol, The US Postal Service re-used certain engravings for different stamp issues in order to save ... | |
| 3 cent george washington | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: When was the last year when the blue 3 cent george washington peofile stamp was issued. I know this ... A: Al, If you could attach an example photo of the stamp to your question, I can provide an answer. ... | |
| elvis stamp | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a stamp cancelled at graceland on the day of issue. the stamp is the front gate of graceland. ... A: Colin, Unfortunately, your version is valued a little less. The USPS officially canceled 4,452,815 ... | |
| Founds stamps | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently found two stamps and i was wondering if they had any value. One of them is a 1 and 1/2 ... A: Kevin, Your Martha Washington stamp is designated Scott number 805 and is from the Presidential ... | |
| Color Variations on a Flag stamp | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I have a Plate block of twenty 1971 8-cent stamps Scott # 1338.All of these stamps have a ... A: Edward, Its not uncommon to find some blue color in the red stripes on this issue. If the blue is ... | |
| us stamp | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a series of stamps, 10 cent , 1941, america on guard, it shows a soldier dressed in ... A: Earl, You have a number of Postal Savings stamps, designated Scott number PS11, first issued in ... | |
| perfins | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Where can I locate a catalog of perfin IDs? I have a perfin "S#1" from Denver CO circa 1924, ... A: Delbert, Check out the Perfins Club website at www.perfins.org. I believe they have several ... | |
| old postmarked stamps | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My great grandmother saved the corner of envelopes, with the stamp. Some are 1 cent, 2 cent, 3 ... A: Julia, All stamps have value, but post-World War II mixtures of used stamps "on paper" are sold by ... | |
| Grossman stamp co. | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My question is about what happened to the Grossman stamp co. I am interested in albums called The ... A: Charles, I don't know the status of the Grossman Stamp Company (or demise thereof), but for ... | |
| stamp values | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I have lots of Apollo Soyuz stamps, both with post mark and without. I am curious to know their ... A: Ronni, The se-tenant (connected) pair of 1975 Apollo Soyuz commemorative stamps have a catalog ... | |
| first day cover odd date | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I looked through Scott's catalog and found where Scott #1576 had first day of issue of Sept 29,1975. ... A: Jim, That is indeed an interesting find. There are instances where a stamp is found postally used ... | |
| golden replicas of the us stamps 22kt gold | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: i found nine of them that are stamps on an developed that i have never opened i have kept them in a ... A: Mayra, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| Commemorative Mint Sets Value | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have mint sets from, 1970-1976, and am having difficulty finding information of their value. ... A: Michael, The Brookman Stamp Catalog lists values for year sets sold by the US Postal Service. You ... | |
| overwrap on envelopes with first day cancellations | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Should I remove the plastic overwrap from my envelopes with first day cancellations? Thank you. A: Yvette, If they are USPS products, then probably yes. My last information is that the packaging ... | |
| 3 cent lincoln stamp | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: i have an Abraham Lincoln stamp that is blue in color with Lincoln looking down on the left side ,3 ... A: Craig, Your stamp is designated Scott number 978, the Gettysburg Address commemorative issue of ... | |
| Stampers Kids Stamp Collection 1996-2000? | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I have 53+ sets of Stampers(Stamps Mounted on Cards), I also have catalogs, posters, a few ... A: WD, I've never heard of a "Beasty Binder" or "Stampers" (as stamps mounted on cards), but perhaps I ... | |
| Washington 2c carmine 1923 liberty series | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I am from Malaysia and I would be grateful if you kindly advise on the following. I have a ... A: Lee, Of course I can't gauge perforations from a scan, but when I brought your image into ... | |
| elvis stamp | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a stamp cancelled at graceland on the day of issue. the stamp is the front gate of graceland. ... A: Colin, The US Postal Service issued a 29¢ Elvis Presley commemoratve stamp on January 8th, 1993, ... | |
| Stamp posters from USPS | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have several large posters of stamps aquired from post office. What is value, and who collects ... A: Jack, Before this question, I'd never heard of anyone collecting USPS lobby posters. I cannot guess ... | |
| Gold stamp | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I want to sell my 23K FDC gold stamp collection . Any idea if it has any value. Thank You A: Karen, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| OLYMPIC 1980 STAMPS | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Mark Leon-Mark I received an answer from a Mark. I just didn't know if it was you. I know you were ... A: Phyllis, The late 1970's and early 1980's saw a stamp collecting boon, where people who weren't ... | |
| Airmail - First Flight Washington to New York | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have an envelope with a canceled US Airmail Stamp - the cancellation is - May 15,1918 First Trip ... A: Jack, The stamp on your cover is designated Scott number C3. A "first flight" cover dated May 15th ... | |
| 6c LINCOLN POSTAGE STAMP. | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: SOMEWHERE AROUND 1870S OR SO I GUESS... IT IS UNUSED. IVE BEEN TOLD THERE ARE VERY FEW OF THESE ... A: Lucila, It reads like you have at least an 1873 War Department official issue stamp, either Scott ... | |
| US cancelled stamps | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Is there any value to cancelled US stamps? Some are still on the envelope and others have been torn ... A: Eileen, There is some value in late 20th century used US stamps, both on- and off-paper. Most ... | |
| USPS "First Class" stamps | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I thought there was a court ruling saying that any stamp bearing the words "First Class" had to be ... A: Marc, No, but there are stamps that are valid to send a first class one ounce letter regardless of ... | |
| Stamp | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Leon, we have a stamp from 1937. It is in compliment to the 43rd annual convention of Philantic ... A: Karen, You bet. Your stamp is actually a souvenir sheet from the event, and is designated Scott ... | |
| 29 cent Elvis stamps issued Jan.8,1993 | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 20 stamps and an envelope with canceled stamp. Do these have any value and if so ... A: Ken, The US Postal Service anticipated great demand for the Elvis commemorative stamp, and printed ... | |
| 13c split liberty bell stamp | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13c split liberty bell stamp from (I believe) 1975. My father purchased it at that time ... A: Tod, Definitive stamps like the 13¢ Libery Bell from the Americana issue of 1975 to 1981 are ... | |
| Blocks of 4 signed by the designer | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I have been holding onto a small collection inherited from my great-aunt who worked for the Bureau ... A: Kay, They would certainly be valuable to a specialist that concentrates on those issues (or on ... | |
| Eisenhower | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6cent Eisenhower stamp. How much is it worth? A: Michelle, The six cent Eisenhower issue is a very common "definitive" - one of the everyday ... | |
| regarding a series | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a series of 30 US postage stamps. I have attached an image. On the backside of all these ... A: Gururaj, They are genuine stamps. The Celebrate the Century series of commemoratives were issued ... | |
| US Mint Stamps - blocks & single commemorative | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: A few years I posted a question to you concerning my stamp collection. You told me that stamps from ... A: Jeannette, You can likely yield more than face value for your pre-1970 collections of mint stamps ... | |
| Difference between #554 (perf 10) & #583 | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Guide to US Stamps but I cannot find anywhere in it where it has the difference between the ... A: Michelle, Scott 554 has gauge 11 perforations on all four sides, and Scott 583 has gauge 10 ... | |
| World Stamp Collection | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Recently I have acquired a stamp book containing many stamps from around the world, from 1880-1930. ... A: Aaron, Head to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Catalogs. There you will ... | |
| Internal Rev. | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I also have a 2 cent orange Int. Rev. Stamp. It has writing across it that says July 10, 1871 and a ... A: Cheryl, Hand written dates and initials on early revenue stamps is the commonly found method of ... | |
| John F. Kennedy Anniversary Stamps | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I currently have 9 stamps in a collction issued by the Postal Commemorative Society celebrating the ... A: Doyle, The Postal Commemorative Society is a business that specializes in arranging common, ... | |
| Postal Stationery | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Leon: I see you answered another persons question about the round red 2 cent Washington on an ... A: Roger, A lot of postal stationery items and postal cards look alike, so its not possible for me to ... | |
| Lincoln Stamp | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an old lincoln stamp, it is green in color, a picture of "beardless lincoln" 1c, it has ... A: Tamara, Your stamp is designated Scott number 1113 and was issued in 1959. Its a common ... | |
| NASA Astronauts pictures with first day of issue stamps affixed. | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Good morning Mark, In 1976 I purchased a set of 13 photographs with 10 cent "First Man on the Moon" ... A: Jerry, From a philatelic point of view, the 1976 moon landing airmail issue with first day cancel ... | |
| rare stamps | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: i have recently found some old stamps one is a Copernicus 8 cents another is US Postal delivery 10 ... A: Myra, Your 8¢ and 10¢ commemorative stamps are very common in both unused and used condition, and ... | |
| Scott R13 | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have the blue ink version of the 2c Proprietary stamp Scott R13. What would the current catalog ... A: Andrew, Scott R13 on silk paper (designated R13d) has short, multi-colored threads woven randomly ... | |
| Scott #322 US | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I saw your response to a question asked by Mary regarding the 322. I do have a stamp matching ... A: Bill, No one accepts a stamp as a 322 without a certificate, so if the candidate stamp looks like a ... | |
| 10 cent moon landing INK SHIFT | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: When first issued I acquired a pair of the moon landing and realized I had aocumented pair with ... A: Mark, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| Scott R13 | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have the blue ink version of the 2c Proprietary stamp Scott R13. What would the current catalog ... A: Andrew, R13 was issued in four varieties: imperforate, partly perforated (on two opposite sides ... | |
| Re: Stamp Values | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I am new to stamp collecting and was wondering what the value of some stamps that I have collected. ... A: Brendan, You will likely have the best results by selling the stamps on ebay.com. Remember that ... | |
| Stamp Values | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I am new to stamp collecting and was wondering what the value of some stamps that I have collected. ... A: Brendan, The stamps on your list are all fairly common, and generally have catalog (retail) values ... | |
| webster 15c | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a hard time, determining varieties. There are 4 Webster 15c stamps? Can you give any ... A: Aljaz, There are six different stamp issues that use this design. Scott 141 is grilled, so that ... | |
| Golden Replicas of US Stamps | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have from 1999-2000 with the Official cover, etc. I don't know if these stamps have a real value. ... A: Mildred, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| Scott 613 | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have two Harding stamps from my mother's collection. I took them to the Winnipeg Philatelic ... A: Scott, You bet. Send your scan to usmints@cox.net and I'll take a look. -Mark Leon I deal in ... | |
| 25 cent Revene Stamp | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 25 cent Washington Revenue stamp. On blue paper and it has never been used. It is larger ... A: Stacy, Perhaps your stamp is a "second issue" revenue from 1871, designated Scott number R112. A ... | |
| First Man on the Moon US Stamp | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently found a $.10 First Man on the Moon Stamp. What is the current value of this stamp? - ... A: Laura, The 1969 Moon Landing issue, designated Scott number C76, has a catalog (retail) value of ... | |
| old stamps | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have several old post cards some have stamps on them. they are all postmarked 1908 or 1910. the ... A: Charlotte, One cent stamps, even from the 1900's, are quite common. Note that the cheapest (and ... | |
| Stamps from WW2 area | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a letter written by a gentleman in the army on Dec 7 1942. The stamp is still on the ... A: Violet, I can tell you that your envelope with the cancelled stamp affixed, called a "cover", is ... | |
| Scott # 233a F 70 | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about Scott #233a. I have recently inherited a stamp collection and I was ... A: Stacy, Scott number 233a is an exceedingly rare color error of the 1893 4¢ Columbian issue. In the ... | |
| 10 cent stmp | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I found several unused 10 cent USA stamps. They are purple in color and state "Peoples right to ... A: John, Your stamp is from the Americana issue of 1975-81. Its a very common definitive, and has not ... | |
| valuation of stamps | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Just returning to stamp collection. Will be purchasing the latest Scott U.S. catalogue. In the ... A: Ron, The 1978 15¢ American Owls issue has a Scott catalog value of 30¢ per individual stamp, $1.25 ... | |
| Lots of Stamps | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a big book of over a thousand stamps collected over years. One of them is the Gen. John J. ... A: Cierra, The 8¢ Pershing from the 1954-1968 Liberty issue is a fairly common stamp, with a catalog ... | |
| stamp | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a George Washington 3 cent stamp rose,1867. 3 on each top corner and o or u bottom left, s ... A: Terri, The 3¢ Washington design of 1861 was used to print about a dozen different stamps, the most ... | |
| iwajima stamps? | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have some un-used world war two iwajima stamps any value?? A: Joe, Perhaps you are referring to the 1945 3¢ Battle of Iwo Jima commemorative issue, Scott number ... | |
| State of Ohio bedding/upholstery stamp | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been unable to find any information on this stamp. I've had it forever and would like to get ... A: Stuart, You have a state revenue stamp. I don't have a catalog showing the values of state ... | |
| lincoln stamps with holes | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a row of 7 4c lincoln stamps in red, 8 1c Washingtons in green, 2 6c John Quincy Adams in ... A: Cary, The holes you describe are called perforated initials, or "perfins". The purpose of perfins ... | |
| Land of Lincoln Local Post in Illinois | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for any information on this local post. ie. how many issues, when was it running, and ... A: Josh, You should contact Gini Horn, the librarian at the American Philatelic Research Library ... | |
| 1/2 cent stamp | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I just received a Benjamin Franklin 1/2 cent stamp uncancelled. Does this have any value A: Adrienne, Your stamp, the low denomination from either the 1938 Presidential series or the ... | |
| classic disney movies collector panels | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a classic Disney movies collector panels stamp collection book how much is it worth? A: Thomas, My expertise is in United States stamps, and the earliest US Disney themed commemoratives ... | |
| valuation of stamps | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Just returning to stamp collection. Will be purchasing the latest Scott U.S. catalogue. In the ... A: Ron, The 2009 Scott catalog value for #1397 14¢ LaGuardia VF NH is 25¢, and $1.15 for the plate ... | |
| separating stuck plate blocks | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I have approx 1 dozen plate block that stuck together due to pour storage. These are mostly $.22 ... A: Ron, Best bet is to soak the stuck plate blocks apart and use them for postage, and buy new plate ... | |
| Returning to collecting, seeking advice | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Have collected stamps off & on since 4th grade(1951),more off than on. Now retired I'm returning to ... A: Ron, There are not a lot of lower cost choices for plate block album systems. I'd say that with ... | |
| Mis perforation on a 30 plate block | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I was given a plate block 20 years ago of a 30 cent us postage stamp that is mis perforated. My ... A: Diana, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ... | |
| !980 Summer Olympic game stamps | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I purchased postcards back in 1980 prior to the Summer Olympics with 1980/10c USA Decathelon stamps. ... A: Jan, That particular postal card, Scott number UX80, has a catalog (retail) value of $1.50 in ... | |
| stamps | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: i live in Australia my father worked in the post office for a long time and has a large untouched ... A: Terese, The best way to store stamps is in a stamp album or stamp stock book made from acid-free ... | |
| 2006 statue of liberty stamp | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: i read a previous question posed to you about a statue of liberty stamp with no price on it. i am in ... A: Jenna, Your stamps have a face value of 39 cents apiece. You will need to add a 3 cent stamp to ... | |
| Pane of 50 Babe Ruth 20cent stamps | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering how much my pane of 50 Babe Ruth 20cent Stamps may be valued at? I've seen ... A: Geanie, The Brookman stamp catalog values the 1983 Babe Ruth sheet at $105, though there is general ... | |
| Where to sell commemorative Stamps | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I have seven commemorative stamps, Pioneers of Communication, Bugs Bunny, The world of ... A: Glenn, You could easily liquidate your holdings on ebay.com, the online auction website. There is ... | |
| coins,stamps,basball cards,comic books,old letters and more | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I thought about trying to sell these items on ebay but the prices are so wacked and what I mean by ... A: Hugh, Generally speaking, selling collectibles one at a time on eBay yields greater return, at the ... | |
| 10 cent stamps in a book | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: when my mother died she had a full stamp book and a started book, what I want to know if anyone is ... A: Rosemarie, It reads like you are describing a postal savings or war savings book. Such filled and ... | |
| postal commemorative society | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Are the stamps on the first day covers replicas or real? I have several of the albums from 1985 and ... A: Matthew, The Postal Commemorative Society (PCS) marketed first day covers of real stamps and first ... | |
| 3/8 cent stamp | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an stamp 3/8 cent orange in color that reads United States , Inter Revenue Series of 1898 ... A: Sandra, Your stamp is designated Scott number RB22 and was first issued in 1898. Depending on the ... | |
| Civil War Letters | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have 12 letters in their original envelopes with cancelled stamps from Richmond Va,( capitol of ... A: Bill, The values depends on the stamps that frank the envelopes (covers) and condition. You can ... | |
| DC-4 Skymaster 5c | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: When were these printed and how can I find what they are worth? They were not cancelled. A: Roger, There are three different airmail stamps denominated five cents that feature the DC-4 ... | |
| $.10 red war stamps | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a booklet that is partially full of red stamps that are marked: United States, War Savings, ... A: John, Partially filled war savings booklets typically sell on eBay in the $3 to $5 range. -Mark ... | |
| How to store Mint Mini Sheets | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I am from India living in costal city of Mumbai with High Humidity & Temprature. I have been ... A: Ajay, Humidity is an enemy of stamp collections - especially gummed mint stamps. Its generally not ... | |
| Space discovery stamp set | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have aquired a US Space Discovery Stamp set. The set is unopened and has 6 sets of the complete ... A: Todd, I know that in 1998 there was a Space Discovery commemorative stamp issue of five different ... | |
| old stamps | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I inherited from a great grandfather 1,000's of stamps, mostly USA I believe. I want to sell them ... A: Gloria, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ... | |
| 1463 "backwards" plate number | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I've heard the yellow plate number on 1463 referred to as "backwards" on some sheets. It's actually ... A: John, The 1972 PTA commemorative issue exists with some of the yellow plate numbers reversed. Its ... | |
| deep purple stamps | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: did you ever find out anything about those statue of liberty stamps.. I found a couple in a paper ... A: Matt, You are describing a partial booklet of stamps issued between 1954 and 1958. -Mark Leon I ... | |
| half cent ben franklin | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: Mark, I recently was given a large box of stamps that my Grandfather had saved. What I cant fine is ... A: David, The low denomination from the 1938 Presidential issue is a common stamp in used condition. ... | |
| Landing of Columbus 1892 - 2cent stamp | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I was with My 83 year old father this past week and we found a autograph book from his Father. It ... A: Martha, If the stamp has been cancelled, but still retains full, original gum on the back, it is ... | |
| Value of several stamps | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I would like the approximate value of the following stamps Warren Harding 1.5 cent stamp - ... A: Kathryn, The value of any stamp depends on condition, rarity, and popularity. Assuming all the ... | |
| cancelled stamps | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Are cancelled stamps ever worth anything? A: Lynette, Sure. Used stamps are just as popular as mint stamps. Some stamp collectors solely ... | |
| 1892 columbus set | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I have most of this set printed 2 of each (side by side)on cardboard in good condition. I assume ... A: Ira, It reads like you are describing a complete set of the 1893 Columbian issue in card proof ... | |
| 1967 Christmas Seals | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have what appears to be an incomplete sheet of Christmas Seals from one of the respiratory ... A: Bill, Bring your seals to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ... | |
| America the Beautiful commemoritive cover collection | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: is this collection worth anything? it seems to be complete including a number of 24 carat gold ... A: Larry, I don't know what covers would be included in the collection, so I can't venture a guess. ... | |
| Value of Older Cancelled Stamps | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have many stamps which I bought & collected back in the 1960s. Most of them, from the early 1900s, ... A: Mike, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ... | |
| 1863 revenue stamp | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a used Washington 1863 25 cent revenue stamp & was wondering what it was worth. At the bottom ... A: Jeff, There are lots of different revenue stamps from the 1862-1871 era depicting George Washington ... | |
| usa stamps 10 cent monroe 11X10 | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: Mark here are the pics of the stamps ... A: Kingsley, The 10¢ yellow Monroe (non-coil) issue is known perforated 10 x 10, 11 x 11, 11 x 10½, ... | |
| Rise of the Spirit of Independence $.08 | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: This unpost marked stamp is in nearly perfect condition. It was in a little case that I have had for ... A: Ted, Unfortunately this stamp, along with nearly all of the commemorative issues of the 1970's, has ... | |
| usa stamps 10 cent monroe 11X10 | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Mark here are the pics of the stamps A: Kingsley, Ah, yes. The 10¢ yellow looks to be Scott 642, and the 1¢ green appears to be Scott 632. ... | |
| strange perf and inverted pre cancels | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I have come across 4 stamps that puzzle me.You may be able to help me with them.Attached pics The ... A: Kingsley, I didn't see a 10¢ Monroe in the photo you sent, but it is likely Scott 642, perforated ... | |
| Many, many stamps | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Twenty-five years ago my son's great-grandmother gave him a cigar box filled with stamps (at least ... A: Beverly, I'd say bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott ... | |
| owl and grossbeak | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: the ink is double image. they are [8 stamps 2 blocks] u.s. postage stamps , had them for 3 yrs ... A: Sean, I think you are telling me the stamps are misprinted? There is a market for error stamps, ... | |
| Discovered Old Stamp | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired an old stamp stamp collection. Mostly US 1930's, and before,(3 Reich)German, ... A: Dex, I couldn't be any help with the foreign issues, but you can send a couple photos of the oldest ... | |
| 30 Cent Internal Revenue Stamp | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have what looks like a Stamp with Washington on it, but its on what looks like card stock. Can you ... A: David, You have a gorgeous card proof of the 1862 Inland Exchange revenue issue, designated Scott ... | |
| National Wildlife Federation Stamp Collection | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have this Wildlife Stamp Album issued by the National Wildlife Federation back in the year 1954. ... A: Crystal, I'm not familiar with that album and I don't know what stamps would be included, but in ... | |
| 1967 Christmas Seals | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have what appears to be an incomplete sheet of Christmas Seals from one of the respiratory ... A: Bill, There are five varieties of the 1967 Christmas Seals "Holiday Train" issue. Mint examples ... | |
| sheets of Harry Truman 20 cent stamps | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: We have a number of sheets in mint condition of Harry S Truman stamps. (They were unintentionally ... A: Maureen, There are four different versions of the 20c Truman stamp. I have a 2007 Brookman Catalog ... | |
| 1911 washington 3¢? | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know more about this stamp. I think it's from 1911, but there are some other stamps ... A: Andrew, Its difficult to make a positive identification from a scan, but it looks to me that your ... | |
| 2cent postcard & bicentennial Boston tea party stamps | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: How much would a set of 4 bicentennial Boston Tea Party stamps be worth? Is a 2cent postcard ... A: Rachel, The se-tenant block of four 8c Boston Tea Party stamps has a catalog (retail) value of 65 ... | |
| stamps donation to charity | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: My friend wants to donate over eighteen hundred stamps to a legitimate charity. Can you direct us to ... A: Allen, How about the scouting organizations in your community? Both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can ... | |
| Prominent American Series - 1965-1975 | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have the Prominent American Series Collection Book - 1965-1975. What value can I get for it? A: Judy, Assuming you have a complete collection of the Prominent American series of 21 single stamps, ... | |
| 1/2 cent stamp | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: What's it worth? A: Deborah, There were only three different half-cent denominated issues produced for regular mail, ... | |
| US plate blocks | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Sorry if I've asked a question that you have answered many times...I have recently gotten back into ... A: Michael, I don't know of anyone who currently manufactures a hingeless album for plate block ... | |
| J65 PRECANCELLED STAMP 10 CENTS-POSTAGE DUE | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A SHEET OF 10CENT POSTAGE DUE STAMPS - WITH LOS ANGELES IN BLACK ACROSS THEM - GOOD ... A: Bev, J65 in used condition has a catalog value of $1 apiece. A full sheet of 100 with no faults is ... | |
| Embossed 1 1/2 cent paper | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a stamp collection and have found something that I cannot find a definition for. ... A: Denis, You have described a stamped letter sheet, and the 1½¢ denominations were first issued in ... | |
| New Stamps | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have brand new five cent JFK stamps(9) and also brand new Project Mercury 4 Cent stamps (9). Are ... A: Judy, They are both common issues in mint condition. They are worth about double face value. -Mark ... | |
| 1892 U.S. Postage Stamps | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I have four (4) 1892 U.S. Postage Stamps. They are the Christopher Colombus setting foot on shore ... A: Virginia, You describe the low denomination from the Columbian Exposition issue of 1893, designated ... | |
| stamp collection | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have found about 27 first day of issue American revolution bicentennial 1776-1976 commemorative ... A: Brenda, It reads like the collection was put together by a company that specializes in arranging ... | |
| project mercury stamp | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have six envelopes, each envelope has six 4 cent project mercury stamps on them. The stamps are ... A: Pam, Unaddressed First Day Covers of the 1962 Project Mercury issue have a catalog (retail) value ... | |
| Stamp Value | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently came into possession of US SC# 2870, recalled legends of the west. It is still in the ... A: Bob, Dealers do value the sheet in the original envelope higher, but not by much. Its perception ... | |
| Elvis | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have first issue Elvis stamps new. Any value? A: Fred, The USPS anticipated high demand for the Elvis stamp, and printed 517 million copies. As a ... | |
| ben franklin stamp? | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: what is the value of a franklin 1/2 cent stamp? A: Terry, Its a common stamp, worth just a few cents. -Mark Leon I deal in United States Stamps ... | |
| Old stamps I found | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have found some old mail from 1972, There is a 6 cent stamp with a flag and the white house and it ... A: Peggy, Its a very common definitive issue that has not appreciated much beyond face value. -Mark ... | |
| 1872 George Washington 50 cent Blue Stamp | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Leon: Can you please tell me the value of the above mentioned subject...with/on ... A: Terri, I am assuming you are referring to the 1871 revenue issue designated Scott number R115. ... | |
| 22kt gold plated stamps | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have approx. 25 of the above subject items with the card explaining their origin. Before I threw ... A: Tracey, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| George Washington 2 cent stamp | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a red George Washington 2 cent stamp. The top says United States Postage, In the middle is an ... A: Sarah, It reads like you have either Scott number 210, which is red brown in color, or Scott number ... | |
| Scott #1596 with grey background | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Mark. I found two examples of Scott #1596 with a grey background a few years ago. I cannot find it ... A: Doug, There are no reported examples of Scott 1596 with a grey background. Perhaps the stamp paper ... | |
| Late 1966 Washington grilled stamp | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a stamp on a cover from Lyndon VT. The letter is dated Nov, 18 1866. It looks like there is ... A: John, While this issue does exist grilled, I don't see a grill in the photo. My guess is that your ... | |
| U.S. Inter. Rev. 2 cent stamps | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I read your answer about these stamps and you said the person pictured is George Washington. I have ... A: Jack, Your stamps depict a fictional Lady Liberty and are designated Scott number R152. There are ... | |
| 50 State Birds & Flower sheet (20cents) | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Mark, I have a "Mint Sheet File" that I kept all my stamps in from when I was younger and a ... A: Jack, That issue, along with several others such as the 1981 18c Babe Zaharias and Bobby Jones ... | |
| simple stamp question | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Hey Mark, I've looked through your past answers and still haven't seen the stamp that i found on an ... A: Rich, It reads like your stamp is Scott R13c, the 1862-1871 revenue issue. A fault-free, ... | |
| Identifying stamp differences | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: What are the differences between 2c Red Washington stamps? I am a beginner/Intermediate and do not ... A: William, Here is a web page that lays out the differences in a succinct manner: ... | |
| United States Civil war commemorative stamps1864-1964 the wilderness 5 cents | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am asking this queston for a freind. He has a set of four excellent condition ciil war centennial ... A: Joseph, A mint plate block of four of the 1964 Battle of the Wilderness issue, Scott number 1181, ... | |
| old covers with letters and stamps U.S. | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering if old covers with original stamps and letters might be worth something. The ... A: John, Your covers are likely to be of interest to postal history collectors, but the value very ... | |
| error elvis stamps | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: i have Elvis stamps '93-29cents but there were around 40 of them printed with the wrong date('92)an ... A: Catherine, There are only two varieties of the 1993 US Elvis stamp, and both are common, with ... | |
| Calhoun's 50 golden years of commemorative u.s. postage | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Have you any idea what the book series is worth. !933 to 1985 Calhoun's 50 years of Commemorative ... A: Belinda, I don't know what stamps are included in your collection, but you can look up the value of ... | |
| 4c lincoln stamps | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: i have been searching for the value of a purple 4c lincoln us postage stamp as i cannot find it in ... A: Mark, Its a common low denomination from the Liberty series of 1954-68. The sheet version of the ... | |
| 2 cent stamp | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: How much is a 2 cent worth A: Lorena, There is not enough information in your question to provide an answer. It would be best if ... | |
| Need know the Value | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: http://www.postalhistory.com/United_States/images/r1036.jpg Mr,Mark I `m having the same stamp ... A: Shah, Its a very common stamp from the Liberty issue of 1954-68. It has a catalog (retail) value ... | |
| full sheets 1940's and 50's .03 -.04 cent stamps | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 50 kinds of full sheet old stamps 50 per sheet with plate #'s on all sheets looking for ... A: Jim, Fault-free sheets from the 40's and 50's generally sell in the three to five times face value ... | |
| postmaster's provisionals | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a 1845 Robert H. Morris postmaster provisional off of ebay (if I can find ... A: John, The price you pay should be based on condition. The Scott Catalog is a guide for what you can ... | |
| old air mail stamps | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I found some old air mail stamps from the middle '40's and was wondering if they might be worth ... A: Lon, The lower denomination US airmails from the 1940's have not appreciated as much as the higher ... | |
| apollo 11 stamp folio | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a commemorative Apollo 11 stamp folio that was part of a souvenir packet available only to ... A: Michael, The stamps are not, but its possible the folio is. Rarity, however, has little to do with ... | |
| apollo 11 stamp folio | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a commemorative Apollo 11 stamp folio that was part of a souvenir packet available only to ... A: Michael, Space program philatelic items typically sell in the $10 to $20 range on eBay. -Mark Leon ... | |
| ELVIS ERROR STAMP | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: HOW MUCH IS A SINGLE ELVIS ERROR STAMP WORTH---THIS IS THE 1993-29 CENTS U.S. STAMP, WHERE THE COLR ... A: Glenda, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the ... | |
| 4 cent Lincoln Stamp | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been searching to find a 4 cent Lincoln stamp that is pink in color; all I can find is his ... A: MJ, There is a red-violet 4 cent Lincoln that was issued in 1954 as part of the Liberty series of ... | |
| old stamp | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have Benjamin Franhlin 1/2 cent uncanceld.Whats it worth Thanks: Myron A: Myron, Depending on condition, it could be worth anywhere from face value to about ten cents. ... | |
| Golden Replicas of US Stamps and First Day of Issue Stamps | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have 8 books, which each hold approx 41, 22kt gold stamp replicas and there is a First Day of ... A: Eileen, You would get the highest return by selling the covers yourself on eBay (www.ebay.com). ... | |
| New York stock transfer tax stamps | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: MARK; CAN YOU DIRECT ME TO A SITE WHICH WILL GIVE ME THE CATALOG #S, PERF. SIZES, ISSUE DATES OF ... A: Dennis, Stamp dealer Eric Jackson is a leading expert in United States revenue stamps. His ... | |
| 1871 stamp | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1871 George Washington Two Dollar Mortgage stamp- it appears to have never been ... A: Amy, Your stamp is designated Scott number R82c. A fault-free, eye-appealing example has a catalog ... | |
| stamp value | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a stamp that was our grandfather's. It says POLSKA in the upper left corner. It has a ... A: Juli, Its a stamp from Poland, but other than that I can't be much help. My expertise is in United ... | |
| eisenhower stamp | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: i have a 8 cent eisenhower stamp..kind of redish purple color...its never been used.... A: Sonny, Its a very common stamp that has not appreciated much beyond face value. I'd just use it for ... | |
| Golden Replicas of US Stamps and First Day of Issue Stamps | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have 8 books, which each hold approx 41, 22kt gold stamp replicas and there is a First Day of ... A: Eileen, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ... | |
| STAMPS VALUE | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A ALBUM OF STAMPS THAT DESCRIBE: THE 50 ESTATES BIRDS AND STAMPS WITH 22KT GOLD REPLICAS, IN ... A: Santiago, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| stamps | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: i have also received the book of stamp from a passing loved one. have you any idea now how much they ... A: Dawn, Without any kind of description, no. But you can look up the value of all your stamps at ... | |
| united state saving stamp album | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: that i brought in 1960 what typ value. are do you think the stamps have value to them thank you A: Ida, Savings stamps albums can no longer be redeemed, but they have some collectible value. I've ... | |
| Values of Stamps | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I came across a box of old stamps and stamped envelopes in a box when roommates moved and left their ... A: Darcy, You could email a few scans of what you believe are the oldest US stamps to usmints@cox.net ... | |
| Are they worth anything and what can I do with them? | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: My husband's Aunt recently passed and left us part of her estate. While going through her things ... A: Colleen, The stamps you describe are all exceedingly common in postally used condition. They ... | |
| 1865 Washington U.S. Interrev stamps | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have three what appears to be 1865 Washington U.S. Interrev stamps that were given to me and I've ... A: Mark, They are indeed revenue issues from the 1862-1871 era. The two on the left are designated ... | |
| us saving stamp | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I read another persons questions about these 10 cent stamps, I know I collected mine in elementary ... A: Cheri, They have no use now, other than as a collectible. You could donate them to a scouting ... | |
| old uncancelled stamps | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Postal Commemorative Society | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Yosemite Sheet 1 cent page of 200 | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamp | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Block of Stamps... | 9/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Determining value First day covers | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1861 George Washington 2 cent stamp | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the value of my stamp the post mark stated April 20, 1861 Cleveland Ohio this ... A: Kathy, It reads as though the Washington stamp you describe is a revenue issue, but there is not ... | |
| nursing stamp, 1961 | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: What is the value of a framed mint condition postage stamp, 4 cents, Nursing dated 12-28-1961? A: Pam, The stamp itself is common, worth about 20 cents. Framed as described, it would probably be ... | |
| 22kt Gold Replicas Stamps | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: What are they worth now? Wwhere can I cash them in at? A: Gwendolyn, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ... | |
| selling firstday issue apollo 11 stamped envolopes | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: i have about 100 of theses envelopes with unique design and mission card. what are they worth and ... A: Frank, The current catalog (retail) value of an unaddressed 1969 Moon Landing first day cover (FDC) ... | |
| Stamp Appraiser | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Leon, (1)Is there a stamp apprasier in NH? (2)If I have a stamp appraised, do I still need to ... A: Chris, I would ask the president of your local stamp club for an appraiser or knowledgeable ... | |
| 2cent washinton sheet with 5 cent misprint | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a sheet of red washington 2 cent stamps and in the middle of it are 2 stamps that are printed ... A: Les, Absolutely not. There are three varieties of the rare and valuable 5 cent carmine Washington ... | |
| IDENTIFICATION OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON STAMPS | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: Good evening, I am writing you from Portugal. I have 2 Alexander Hamilton stamps without grill and ... A: Jorge, Scott 154 and 165 differ by color. 154 is black, and 165 is a gray or greenish black. Such ... | |
| commemoriative stamp envelopes | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 300th anniversary nyc 3cent envelope with a postage stamp of a ship with sails first day ... A: Sherry, The First Day Covers (FDC's) you list have catalog (retail) values of $1.50, $2.00 and ... | |
| Gold stamp replicas. | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I seen your answers to similar questions, but I am curious to how much gold is on each stamp ... A: Nathan, The gold on stamp replicas is applied by electroplating, and is only a few molecules thick. ... | |
| US stamps | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have this Audrey Hepburn stamp that c | |