| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| $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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| $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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| #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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| $.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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| !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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| $.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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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). ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| US stamps | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have this Audrey Hepburn stamp that came one day in the mail to the office where I work. The ...
A: Dinorah, To be certain, have the stamp expertized by one of the major stamp expertizing bodies. ...
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| old stamps | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I'm sure if I read all the questions and answers this would probably be in there but there is too ...
A: Auggie, All stamps have value, canceled or not, but common stamps in used condition are most often ...
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| US stamps | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have this Audrey Hepburn stamp that came one day in the mail to the office where I work. The ...
A: Dinorah, It looks to me as if the ink was a bit rubbed off during handling. This would not qualify ...
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| 1 C Thomas JEFFERSON 1968 | 9/15/2008 |
Q: "Dear Mark LEON could you inform me about my question which is related 1 c Thomas JEFFERSON Stamp ...
A: Gokhan, It would not classify as a variety, but rather as a printing flaw. Perhaps something was ...
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| 1982 State Birds & Flowers | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a sheet of Scott 1953-2002. They were perforated 11 but the sheet had no gum ...
A: John, The 1982 State Birds & Flowers sheet was issued with a dry gum that has every appearance as ...
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| olympic stamps | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have several USA stamps ranging from .13,.20,.28,.35 and .40 cents. I also have "freedom to speak ...
A: Barbara, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| R. Dyer covers | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if you could tell me the name of the postmasters signatures on these two covers. ...
A: Michael, Here's a link to see the Postmasters General from 1775 to present: ...
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| C-1 - C-116 | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend has all of the US airmail stamps excluding C2 and C3, we have been researching the ...
A: Shawna, The value of any stamp is dependent mostly on condition, then popularity, then rarity. The ...
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| franklin 1 cent, it is similar to stamp #594 | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am writing with regard to a stamp that appears remarkably similar to stamp #594 it is a sheet ...
A: Craig, Your best option is to have the stamp examined by an experienced stamp collector. The ...
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| fugitive ink | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Some USA stamps loose their colour when soaked. It seems to be trial and error as to which ones. Is ...
A: Laura, Linn's Stamp News has begun to maintain a list of stamps that cannot be soaked, or are ...
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| stamp appraiser | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me if there is a stamp appraiser located in the Sacramento, CA area? If not, what ...
A: Doretta, Yes. Contact James Taff of Sacramento, telephone number 916-454-9007. You could mention ...
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| golden replicas of united states stamps | 9/11/2008 |
Q: my ex wife bought around fifty of these stamps, I know there not worth much. i want to know how much ...
A: Mike, The gold on the replicas was electroplated on, and is only a few molecules thick. If you were ...
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| Old book of stamps | 9/10/2008 |
Q: In a box of an uncles stuff I found a book of of stamps "The Book contains 24 one cent stamps and ...
A: Robin, I believe you have the 1939 combination booklet designated BK92. An intact, fault-free ...
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| philately | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Here is the back of the stamp.
A: Jon, Too dark, but even if it wasn't, the resolution is too low to make out important details. ...
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| philately | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Sorry but but I forgot to add to the question that I also have a 12 cent stamp from the 1860's (with ...
A: Jon, The grill can only be measured from the back side, where it is visible. The photo is too dark ...
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| Inherited stamp collection | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We have inherited a collection of stamps, mostly from the 1960s of so many varieties. It seems like ...
A: Ellen, Exceedingly common in used condition. Such stamps are actually sold by weight. -Mark Leon ...
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| 2 CENT STAMP | 9/9/2008 |
Q: The question that I have is that, the stamp that I have is a 2 cent stamp with a picture is of a ...
A: Fred, Your stamp is the 1898 "battleship" revenue issue, designated Scott number R164. A ...
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| plate blocks | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I was taught that a plate block is a group of stamps, two down and at least 2 stamps across. but the ...
A: Brad, Beginning in the 1970's the USPS starting adding multiple plate numbers on a sheet, typically ...
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| 2 CENT STAMP | 9/8/2008 |
Q: The question that I have is that, the stamp that I have is a 2 cent stamp with a picture is of a ...
A: Fred, Sorry, but there is not enough information in your question to make an identification. ...
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| philately | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Sorry but but I forgot to add to the question that I also have a 12 cent stamp from the 1860's (with ...
A: Jon, The F grill measures about 9mm x 13mm, and the Z grill about 11mm x 14mm. On the grilled 12c ...
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| philately | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 cent benjamin franklin stamp from th 1920's. I measured the perforations and each are 11 ...
A: Jon, The 1c Franklin design was used to print a lot of different stamps, most exceedingly common. ...
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| stamps | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have an album of 1961 U.S. savings stamps and am wondering what they are worth Lary
A: Larry, A filled or mostly filled savings stamp book sells for about $5 on eBay. -Mark Leon I deal ...
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| USS Macon airship cover | 9/7/2008 |
Q: can you tell me the value of this?
A: Barry, Your cover is probably worth about a quarter to a cover collector. -Mark Leon I deal in ...
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| Orange $.02 U.S. Inter.Rev Stamp | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have an 1868 hand cancelled on the face orange U.S. Inter.Rev. stamp with picture of George ...
A: Billie Jo, Revenue stamps were used to show that the federal tax was paid on a particular document, ...
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| 1976 US Bicentennial Stamp collection | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a full set of the 1976 US Bicentennial Stamp collection in mint condition. How can I find ...
A: Eva, There were a lot of different stamps issued to commemorate the bicentennial, so I don't know ...
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| stamps | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me about these stamps (never used)? What is their value today? 2cent 1892-Landing of ...
A: Liliann, Fault-free, eye-appealing examples of those stamps with full, original gum have catalog ...
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| Babe Ruth sheet ungummed | 9/6/2008 |
Q: In going through a collection left by my wife's mother I found a sheet of .20 Babe Ruth that had no ...
A: Dave, The 1983 Babe Ruth issue utilized a dry gum that gives the false impression that no gum is ...
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| stamps with no gum | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have 2 different golf stamp blocks from 1981 that both lack gum. They are Scott# 1932 Babe ...
A: Karen, Those two issues utilized a dry gum. Similarly the 1982 State Birds and Flowers sheets were ...
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| stamp | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have to packs of stamps still sealed, each has 10 stamps and they are all $0.29 one pack is of the ...
A: Lanier, I'm not sure which booklet contains 29c circus stamps, but I do know the "heart globe" love ...
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| Elvis Stamp value | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have an Elvis Presley stamp issued I believe in 1997 left to me by my dad. It is a corner stamp ...
A: Deborah, The 1993 Elvis stamp in mint condition is worth about 29 cents. The USPS anticipated the ...
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| 19thC Internal Revenue Stamp identification request | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have what appears to be an old 19th century reddish-brown issue with a full frontal face image of ...
A: Sanford, I don't see the attached image, but from your description, you have a revenue stamp. It ...
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| scott #594-595 | 9/3/2008 |
Q: i have two covers dated jan 20 ,and april 29 of 1927, they have two pairs side to side on them and ...
A: Lisa, You need a perforation gauge to measure stamp peforations. Such a tool can be found at any ...
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| difference between scott# 3245 and 3249 | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a unused pane of 20 stamps of the Christmas wreaths issued in '98. Could you help me ...
A: Daniel, 3245-3248 are smaller than your stamps. Your pane is Scott number 3252e, with a catalog ...
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| Photography stamps | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have 8 of the stamps that Eric described in his question. I don't know anything about stamps but ...
A: Becky, Sorry, I don't recall Eric's question, and so I don't know what stamps you mean. -Mark Leon ...
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| old plate block stamps | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a large collection of unused mostly plate blocks and first day issue envelopes dating from ...
A: Charles, It is almost always impossible to unstick stuck-together mint stamps without damaging them ...
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| stamp worth | 9/1/2008 |
Q: i acquired some stamps from an aunt who recently passed. Not sure if they are garbage or worth ...
A: Lisa, I am assuming the stamps have not yet been postally used. All the stamp you describe are ...
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| American Commemorative Collections | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I would like to sell 4 books my father had filled with first day of issue stamp pagers he bought ...
A: Tracey, You would likely yield the most by selling them yourself on ebay.com. Probably sell the ...
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| George Washington Stamp Value | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have a green one cent George Washington Stamp, the color is like Olive green with United States ...
A: Carol, Your stamp is designated Scott number 804, the second lowest denomination from the ...
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| old plate block stamps | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I have a large collection of unused mostly plate blocks and first day issue envelopes dating from ...
A: Charles, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| size of 2 cent Washington A140 perf 11 x 11 | 8/31/2008 |
Q: For the 2 cent Washington, Scott type A140 (United States), I'm trying to distinguish offset ...
A: Art, The Washington head issues using the A140 design were printed using either the engraved or ...
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| postal stamps on warranty deeds | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I recently discovered many warranty deeds, spanning many years in the first half of the 20th ...
A: Caren, The stamps are likely revenues. Bring them to your local library and ask at the reference ...
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| stamps | 8/29/2008 |
Q: We have obtained a few stamps and would like to know the value of them. Here is a list: 1. Coal Car ...
A: Cecilia, The definitive (smaller) stamps are all very common, and worth about face value in unused ...
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| 1979-1989 commemorative stamp sets | 8/28/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine is having an estate sale and ran across a collection of the USPS commemorative ...
A: Karen, The 1980-1989 USPS year sets have Brookman catalog values in the range of $23 to $75, but ...
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| Stamps | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Could you e-mail me?... my Grandmother left me her stamp collection... I would like to know more, ...
A: Laura, You can contact me directly at usmints@cox.net. AllExperts.com does not make public your ...
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| Online catalogue of stamps | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Is there a site on the net that shows value of stamps? I have inherited a real old stamp collection ...
A: Joey, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| stamps | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have some old stamps I inherited can you tell me if they are worth anything? 1. 1732-1932 blue ...
A: Steven, It reads like you have several of the 1932 Washington Bicentennial issues, along with the ...
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| Harding Stamp... | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I was just curious if you could give an opinion as to the version of this stamp - Thanks!
A: Stacy, Your stamp appears to be Scott number 610, the flat plate issue. It has a catalog (retail) ...
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| blocks of four | 8/22/2008 |
Q: As a child, some 50 years ago I collected stamps, including blocks of four with plate block ...
A: Jon, Block of four collecting has waned, but plate block collecting is still popular and album ...
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| Page 56 Mystic Stamp 2008 catalog | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I recently found 100 booklets of the "A" U.S. Postage stamps with the eagle on it. It is either ...
A: John, The "A" rate stamps have a face value of 15 cents and are not "forever" stamps. The Scott ...
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| Heritage Collection by Mystic Stamp Co | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I've got quite a few volumes of United States Commemorative Stamps by the Mystic Stamp Co complete ...
A: Debra, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| 1964 10 Cent Savings Bond Stamp | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have in my possesion an Official United States Savings Stamp Album in which you fill with 10 cent ...
A: Barbara, I've seen these partially filled savings books sell on eBay in the $5 range. -Mark Leon ...
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| 9 ¢ Alamo stamp | 8/21/2008 |
Q: It is canceled and would it be worth anything. Thanks Chuck
A: Chuck, Its common, worth perhaps a penny in used condition. -Mark Leon I deal in United States ...
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| 3 cent 1908 stamp | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited a stamp collection that I started to go through with the most recent Scott book ...
A: Jay, Rather than printed in gray, I suspect the stamp was originally violet in color, and then ...
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| stamps | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have over 3000 old stamps from 1 cent stamps until now... alot of them are not used and i was ...
A: Laura, You can find information on all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| PCS Stamps | 8/18/2008 |
Q: You mentioned the replicas with 22k gold replicas was worth money in other countries, do you have a ...
A: Kathy, I don't recall stating that Postal Commemorative Society gold replica covers are worth more ...
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| Native American Stamp | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have this stamp and I like to see if it has any value in the market
A: Juancarlos, Your scan shows a stamp-like label, or "cinderella", rather than a postage stamp, which ...
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| Evaluation and sale of stamps | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Mark: I inherited a stamp collection from my father (begun in 1915-1920)and I have added to it on a ...
A: R. Anthony, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there ...
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| project mercury 4 cent stamp | 8/17/2008 |
Q: could you tell me what this stamp is worth?and if it is a collectable please.it is a 4 cent project ...
A: Wanda, The 1962 Project Mercury issue is a common commemorative stamp, with a minimum catalog ...
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| OX11P1 Official Seal? | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could tell me something about this stamp. I recently came across a tin box chalk ...
A: Daniel, Post office seals were used to repair damaged letters, or re-seal letters opened by mistake ...
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| HARRIS STAMP MAP OF THE US 1965 | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I JUST GOT THIS MAP WITH MANY STAMPS ON IT IN GREAT SHAPE. STAMPS ARE USED WITH SOME READABLE ...
A: Gary, The Harris Stamp Map is a contemporary version of the 1947 Ernest Dudley Chase Stamp Map. ...
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| 1979 mint set item 939 commemorative | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 mint set item 939 that I obtained directly from a postmaster when new. I was told that ...
A: Lynn, No, the stamps were in circulation long before Carter decided to boycott the games. There ...
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| Gen. John. J. Pershing Stamp | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My mother said my grandfather sent his son, her brother, a deck of playing cards while he was ...
A: Patty, Either Mom or Grandma was wrong on the date. There was only one John Pershing stamp, and it ...
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| abraham lincoln 5 cents postage stamp | 8/9/2008 |
Q: it was posted in 1912 to my grandad/ it is blue in colour/ could you give me any imformation on it ...
A: Michael, It is a disadvantage that I cannot see the stamp, but I suspect it is an issue from 1903, ...
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| another stamp on photo | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I just wrote a few minutes ago, but I have also discovered another stamp on the back of yet another ...
A: Barb, The cancellation is typical of revenue stamps, and indeed the catalog values are for canceled ...
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| Revenue Stamps | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Mark, I have been collecting stamps for awhile now, no particular year or kind, etc. I was recently ...
A: Kristina, Its just as easy to mistakenly thumb the wheel to the wrong number on a rubber date ...
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| Revenue Stamps | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Mark, I have been collecting stamps for awhile now, no particular year or kind, etc. I was recently ...
A: Kristina, The written date is a mistake - just human error. The production of revenues did not ...
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| another stamp on photo | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I just wrote a few minutes ago, but I have also discovered another stamp on the back of yet another ...
A: Barb, The 3c green Proprietary, Scott number R18, is far less common than the 2c Bank Check. A ...
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| RED bank check stamp 1866 | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to someone about the BLUE 'us.inter.rei bank check' stamp and it's value, but ...
A: Barb, Assuming you mean the blue 2c revenue, Scott number R5, the same design was used to issue the ...
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| Abnormal perforations on Forever stamps | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a booklet of Forever stamps that are not perforated correctly - the ...
A: Beth, Mis-perforations are not common, and are desirable to Error, Freak and Oddity (EFO) ...
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| golden replicas US stamps from Postal Commemorative Society | 8/6/2008 |
Q: In 1989, I received a gift from my aunt of three gold replicas stamps from the Postal Commemorative ...
A: Rick, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Removing a Booklet Pane from Booklet | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a booklet of the fish stamps, and want to remove one of the panes from the booklet, for ...
A: Scott, Most people separate the panes from the booklet by sliding the edge of stamp tongs along the ...
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| DAG HAMMARSKJOLD STAMP 1905-1961 | 8/6/2008 |
Q: How many stamps of this kind were stamped by the GA. post office on Nov 24,1962 ?
A: Harold, There was a second printing of the Hammarskjold issue with the yellow color inverted ...
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| July 4, 1776 (1976 1st day of issue) | 8/5/2008 |
Q: You previously answered a question regarding a set of 13 cent stamps issued in 1976 commerating the ...
A: Sparky, A first day cover of the 13 cent Declaration of Independence issue has a current catalog ...
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| lincoln postcards | 8/5/2008 |
Q: In march 2008 you answered a question about a "...a small 3"x4" 1 cent green Lincoln postcard...". ...
A: Jurij, None of my reference materials list postal cards in any configuration other than what was ...
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| Gold - stamp replica Delaware Statehood | 8/5/2008 |
Q: While going through a bunch of old papers, I found this package from the Postal Commerative Society ...
A: Valerie, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ...
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| postcard stamps -- curious about values | 8/4/2008 |
Q: 1) 1 cent stamp with the statue of liberty "United States of America Industry Agriculture" at the ...
A: Jo, Those are all very common stamps in used condition, worth perhaps a penny apiece (the postcards ...
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| Oval Embossed 4c Stamp | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have an oval embossed 4c stamp I believe is Ben Franklin. It is a maroon or red-violet color with ...
A: Meghan, Your stamp is from a postal stationery envelope, cut to shape. It is Scott number U536, ...
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| Value of a pre-civil war stamp | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a one cent Franklin pre-civil war stamp. It is affixed to an annual report of the Dividend ...
A: Michael, Franklin is a prolific subject on United States stamps, and there are several that are ...
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| stamp value | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1969 Champions of Baseball stamp set including stamps of Honus Wagner, George Sisler, Ty ...
A: Brandon, Perhaps you are referring to the 33c Legends of Baseball issue from 2000. It features ...
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| #596 | 8/2/2008 |
Q: .... ......my question was..... Do you know why my postcard has a stamp that was ...
A: Andrea, I did not receive a question after "Do you know why my postcard has a stamp that was ...
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| RE:OLD STAMPS | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I FOUND SOME OLD STAMPS IN A PICTURE FRAME. THEY ARE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND IT IS A 2 CENT STAMPS. ...
A: Jill, The 1966 2c Wright is a common definitive issue. Hundreds of millions were printed and sold. ...
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| 1974 airmail stamp | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I found full sheet of 1974 Liberty 18c airmail stamps in pretty good condition - glue on back, all ...
A: Ron, A mint sheet in pristine, post office fresh condition has a stamp dealer retail value of about ...
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| #596 | 8/1/2008 |
Q: .... ......my question was..... Do you know why my postcard has a stamp that was ...
A: Andrea, The only reason any postage stamp would be machine cancelled prior to being affixed to a ...
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| scott #596 | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Regarding cancellation of the Scott # 596... .....Some of them were Pre-cancelled, and some were ...
A: Andrea, No, the machine cancelled stamps would have been cancelled after being placed into the ...
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| 1981 Gold Stamp | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have an American Red Cross 100th Anniversary stamp. Is this worth staying in my collection? I cant ...
A: Heidi, The 1981 Red Cross Centennial issue is common, but is was not gold in color. Perhaps you ...
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| 2cent stamp | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My cousin gave me his 88 year old dads stamp collection. One stamp i cannot find its value online. ...
A: Alexandria, It reads like the brown stamp is Scott number 210, issued in 1883, and the green stamp ...
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| scott #596 | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Regarding cancellation of the Scott # 596... .....Some of them were Pre-cancelled, and some were ...
A: Andrea, The purpose of pre-canceling a stamp is to speed up the process of mail handling. The ...
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| a stamp without cancel | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I understand that it was common practice several years prior for postmasters to initial mail as a ...
A: Andrea, "Pen" cancellations are less common than in the 19th century, but the practice, called ...
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| Value of Golden Replicas of United States Stamps | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Leon, I have come into possession of 11 books of first day covers 4 are proof replicas in 22kt. ...
A: Frank, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Sheet of 1 Cent Stamps | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I was going through my grandmother's things and I came across 2 sheets of 1 cent stamps. They are ...
A: Rex, There are actually many different stamp issues that fit the description of "one cent, green in ...
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| Looking for a buyer | 7/25/2008 |
Q: We have several stamps left to us by my father and am looking for a repetable buyer. Can you help? ...
A: Bill, Sure, but can you supply further information about the stamps? If there are just a few, then ...
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| old postage stamps | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have some unused postage stamps in mint contition, and was wondering what they are worth? They ...
A: Kristen, All are common stamps, with catalog (retail) values of 20 cents apiece. Among collectors, ...
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| Used B Franklin Stamp but not cancelled | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I collect real photo post cards and came upon one mailed in 1909 with a Benjamin Franklin one cent ...
A: Bryan, Its looks to me that the cancel did catch the stamp on the perforation tips, but if it was ...
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| what do I have? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: about 20 years ago I was cleaning out an old abandoned house and was going thru some old mildewed ...
A: Joe, Its hard to say why they were saved. People collect for all different reasons. The value of ...
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| US Internal Revenue Stamp 1/8 cent 1914 | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Bluish gray stamp on a music sheet. One eighth cent. Proprietary series of 1914. Do you have any ...
A: Anita, There are two different revenue stamps that match your description: Scott numbers RB32 and ...
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| first day of issue covers | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Am in the process of moving and came upon a fairly large cache of envelopes belonging to my late ...
A: Pam, First Day Covers from the late 1940's have catalog (retail) values in the range of $3 to $10 ...
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| new to the stamp world | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have acquired a stamp collection and I do not know the first thing about stamps. Can you give me ...
A: Marlene, The best place to start is your local library. Ask at the reference desk for the Scott ...
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| 3c Lincoln stamp | 7/16/2008 |
Q: My mother has been wondering the value of her stamp. It is a 3c Lincoln stamp. He is looking to the ...
A: Courtney, Hmm. Lincoln is a common subject on US stamps, but there are a limited number of issues ...
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| Displaying Stamps! | 7/16/2008 |
Q: My father-in-law collected stamps for many years. We now have to evaluate what he collected. What ...
A: Dick, You can find clear faced stock pages (Vario and Hagner are two manufacturers) that fit into a ...
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| infor. about some 8cent | 7/15/2008 |
Q: well i have a sheet of 30 Tom Sawyer cents stamps, on the stamp there are two kids painting a fence, ...
A: Luis, A full sheet of the 1972 Tom Sawyer issue, Scott number 1470, contains fifty stamps. Its a ...
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| Misprinted FDR 6 Cent | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am in possession of a strip of 5(Five)Misprinted FDR Stamps. These are 6 cent stamps. The ...
A: Carmen, Misperfs of the 1968 six cent Roosevelt coils are somewhat common as far as error stamps ...
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| misprinted envelope value | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Envelope stamped in bottom left corner instead of top right corner of us.postal service prestamped ...
A: Jack, The market for error stamps is strong but highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic ...
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| USPS Commemorative Collection | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I started collecting the Commemorative collections in 1996, where do I find current values? Thanks, ...
A: CherieB, The Brookman Catalog lists retail values for all USPS year sets. The catalogs are updated ...
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| Perforation error 29cent stampls | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have about 14 strips of 10 stamps (all attached) of the 29cent American flag over the white house. ...
A: Denise, Yes, error stamps are worth something, but the market for error stamps is highly ...
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| question related to stamps | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i have post stamps of around 18 century which belong to persanes,polska,liberia,venezuela,etc.I have ...
A: Akshat, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| 3c Lincoln stamp | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My mother has been wondering the value of her stamp. It is a 3c Lincoln stamp. He is looking to the ...
A: Courtney, The only stamp that depicts Lincoln in front of a log cabin is the 4 cent black from the ...
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| United States Presidents Stamps | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have 2 collector books entitled "Golden Replicas of the 1986 United States Presidents Stamps" from ...
A: Maria, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by a private company ...
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| first day covers | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have a collection of first day covers from 1977 through 1994. They are all in annual binders. Can ...
A: Sonia, You can look up the value of all your covers at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| extensive usps collections 1979 -1987 | 7/11/2008 |
Q: My husband and I recently acquired an extensive collection of usps stamps and official stationery ...
A: Donna, The Scott Specialized Catalog of United States Stamps and Covers is generally viewed as the ...
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| Very Rough Stamp Appraisal | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon and greetings from a fewll expert (Microsoft Excel Area). I inherited a stamp ...
A: Nathan, US mint plate block collections from the 1960's to the 1980's are very common, and sell in ...
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| inherited stamps | 7/8/2008 |
Q: i found a book about half the way full with very old stamps that are my dads. Should i be ...
A: Nick, Common stamps will always be common, but rare and/or popular stamps gain value over time. ...
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| 10 cent America on Guard US postal savings | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have been given a 10 cent Defense Stamp Album with thirteen, 10 cent stamps in it. Can you tell ...
A: Memorie, A US war savings booklet with ten cent stamps affixed generally sells on eBay.com in the ...
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| wondering | 7/7/2008 |
Q: i have a bunch of national wildlife federation stamps and was wondering if they were worth anything?
A: Kait, It reads like what you have are stamp-like labels rather than postage stamps (like Christmas ...
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| Documentary Stamps | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have come across numerous documents dated from around 1898 to the early 1900s with Documentary ...
A: Peggy, There are a few different revenue stamps that match each of your descriptions, but most ...
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| Harding 612 and 613 | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have a big partial sheet of Harding 2 cent stamps. There is some damage to the bottom section as ...
A: Labriano, The close-up confirms you have a block of 612. From your description, it is probably best ...
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| U.S.A. Stamp, Scott Catalogue No. A140, 1c green | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I know these are very difficult to distinguish as there seems to be so many differences to look for. ...
A: dibiblue, Sorry, no. The A140 design was used to print numerous issues, some with very subtle ...
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| 1953 2 Cent Jefferson Stamp | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My friend has a 1953 2 Cent Jefferson Stamp. Where can he get more information as to its history ...
A: Elodia, Perhaps the stamp is the 1954 carmine rose from the Liberty series. Its a very common ...
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| stamps and one big "Q" | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My mother has enlisted my help in finding out how much the stamps in her collection are. This is ...
A: Kiara, The 1945 three cent issues you describe are fairly common, and mint examples have a catalog ...
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| Harding 612 and 613 | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a big partial sheet of Harding 2 cent stamps. There is some damage to the bottom section as ...
A: Labriano, Its difficult to tell because the scan is low resolution, but it appears the stamps in ...
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| Business Card with Stamp display | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I want to make some business cards to hand out to people. On the back, I would like to display a ...
A: Lawrence, There is a company called Domino Plastics that manufactures adhesive backed clear plastic ...
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| reattaching stamps | 6/18/2008 |
Q: My dad's stamp collection was soaked in the recent Indiana floods. Although, they may have little ...
A: Pattie, First let me state right off that First Day Covers damaged by water lose almost all their ...
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| off register sheets of John Sloan 8-cent | 6/15/2008 |
Q: While working at the Post office, in the early 70s. My father acquired two complete sheets of John ...
A: Paul, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, ...
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| Large collection - value | 6/14/2008 |
Q: My mother was a life-long collector of stamps and left my sister and I her albums. She was ...
A: Leona, Any serious evaluation is going to require direct examination of the material. Without an ...
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| purple us stamp value | 6/14/2008 |
Q: Approximate value of a purple, 3c Texas centennial with Sam Houston,Stephen F Austin & Alamo
A: Cynthia, Fault-free, eye-appealing mint and used examples have catalog (retail) values of 30 cents ...
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| Some idea of value please. | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a block of 4 mint condition original gum Columbian Exposition 1c stamps & the same in 2c. ...
A: Steve, Condition is the main determining factor, but fault-free, eye-appealing blocks of four of ...
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| ten cent war savings stamps | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have a book of 10 cent war savings stamps for a total of $3.00 including the original book the ...
A: Linda, Yes, it does have some value. War savings books with stamps are often sold on eBay in the $5 ...
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| Identify an Old Album for me? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I was given my fathers old album when I was very young and showed interest in stamp collecting. It ...
A: Chuck, Unfortunately I have not seen the album you describe. It is probably known to many stamp ...
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| united states defense stamp | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Like you my mother found a book of United States Defense stamps. The year is 1942 red in color ...
A: Tamara, The red 10c war savings stamps are common, worth perhaps a few pennies apiece. War savings ...
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| the ? about war savings staamps | 6/9/2008 |
Q: What does one do with these war savings stamps? Are there collectors interested in buying them. I ...
A: Marie, Yes, they do have value to stamp collectors. With a clear digitial photograph, you can ...
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| Thomas Jefferson purple 3 cent stamp | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Would you please tell me when this stamp was first issued, and may I assume that it was used until ...
A: Becky, The first time Jefferson appeared on a purple three cent stamp was in 1938, as part of the ...
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| 1976 State Flag Stamps | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have a sheet of fifty 13 cent stamps that have a different state flag on each stamp. They are in ...
A: David, The USPS anticipated the popularity of the 1976 50 state flags sheet and printed over 436 ...
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| stamps | 6/7/2008 |
Q: i have a collections of 22kt gold first issue stamps in envelopes some open other sealed:example" ...
A: TJ, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| value of first day of issue stamps | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have about seven dozen envelopes, addressed to me, with first day of issue stamps from throughout ...
A: Louis, The majority of First Day Covers from the 1950's are currently valued at $1.00 to $1.50 ...
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| Stamps on envelops | 6/5/2008 |
Q: In the fifties, as a child, I met Yul Brynner, in Madrid and he gave me a dozen large envelopes as ...
A: John, That is a terrific story! It is unlikely that the stamps themselves are worth much, but ...
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| Washington Stamps | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I am by no means a stamp collector but I have recently grown a passion for the hobby. I have three ...
A: Kamen, Your stamps, from left to right, are Scott numbers 220, 634 (probably) and 1213. 220 was ...
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| Stamps | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a poster/large print, of vintage stamps. A collection of US stamps all on one large ...
A: Christina, In the mid 20th century there was a guy named Ernest Dudley Chase who produced a very ...
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| Scott Numbers | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Who actually assigns Scott numbers to each stamp when issued.Where is there a web site to find this ...
A: Joseph, The numbers are assigned by Scott Publishing Company. The numbers correspond to the entries ...
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| old stamps | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a Warren HARDING 1 1/2 CENT STAMP. also 12 cent Cleveland ...
A: Douglas, There are twelve different Harding stamps that are denominated 1.5 cents. The (retail) ...
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| stamp values | 6/2/2008 |
Q: i have 5 wildlife conservation buffalo stamps 6 cent, 2 each plant for a more beautiful america 5 ...
A: Marvin, The stamps you describe are very common in used condition, and are worth perhaps a penny ...
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| John Paul Jones Imperf Sheet | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have a sheet of John Paul Jones stamps which are imperf horizontally (perforated vertically). ...
A: Larry, Vertically perforated 12 (Scott 1789) and perforated 11 (Scott 1789A) pairs that are ...
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| 3c Washington 1861-75 | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I found over 100 of this stamp but am having no luck cataloging the grills and colors Thanks allen
A: Allen, Try this website: http://www.1847usa.com They have pages for assisting in the ...
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| Scott #C25 | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have 4 unexploded booklets of C25 stamps - the red 6c airmail stamp. They are in great shape - gum ...
A: Irma, Fault-free, eye-appealling complete 37c and 73c booklets of the 1943 6 cent airmail issue ...
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| Biccentennial Era Stamps | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a framed 50 state 1776-1976 stamp sheet. It's in good condition and has a certificate of ...
A: Kimberly, There may have been just 1500 frames made, but there were over 436 million 1976 State ...
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| New 10 cent postcards | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have 225 new 10 cent postcards with the image of John Hancock Patriot in orange on the face of ...
A: Joyce, The Post Office doesn't buy back postage, so you are left with two possibilities: use them ...
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| Postal Comm Society Disney Movies Stamps | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have two Albums (huge blue ones) with 37 pages each of Disney movies panels with corresponding ...
A: Rosanne, The Postal Commemorative Society is a business that specializes in arranging common stamps ...
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| inter.revenue 50c stamp | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have a George Washington 50 cent inter.revenue entry of goods unused stamp. It is blue with ...
A: TD, You have described the 1862 revenue issue designated Scott number R55c or R55d (silk paper ...
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| Stamp Collection | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My father passed away and in his belongings I found several stamp collecting books filled with ...
A: Pamela, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ...
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| 596 | 5/25/2008 |
Q: The 1965 issue of the Scott catalouge states that the #596 was made from the coil waste of the #604 ...
A: Andrea, For detailed information on the history and usage of Scott number 596, I recommend ...
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| 4 cent Project Mercury Stamp | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have an unused a 4 cent US Man in Space, Project Mercury stamp. It is is perfect condition Any ...
A: Carolyn, Unfortunately the stamp is very common, despite being issued 46 years ago. The current ...
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| Mercury Project Stamp | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me if there's any value in 4 cent Mercury Project stamps that have not been used. ...
A: Trish, Unfortunately the stamp is very common, despite being issued 46 years ago. The current ...
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| people on the most stamps | 5/21/2008 |
Q: who along with george washington is on the most stamps?
A: TJ, Second to Washington, Benjamin Franklin is the most prolific subject depicted on US stamps. ...
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| ten cent stamps | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Is there ANY VALUE to these stamps?
A: Marcia, Well, there's a little value, but the stamps are fairy common, and common stamps will ...
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| 1956 stamps with First Day of Issue stamped | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Are these stamps worth anything? 3 cents - Children's Stamp - Friendship -They Key to World Peace 10 ...
A: Alice, First Day Covers from the 1956 era and the stamps you listed are generally (retail) valued ...
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| orphan war stamps | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I found 3 sheets of "each child pictured on these seals is a war orphan whose father fought for our ...
A: Henry, I don't know the value of your particular seals, but typical stamp-like seals from the ...
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| Scott # 316 | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have come into possession of what appear to be two Franklin 1c (#316). Problem of course is that ...
A: Frank, If the stamps are perforated on three or four sides, they are Scott number 300. If they are ...
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| Scott # 316 | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have come into possession of what appear to be two Franklin 1c (#316). Problem of course is that ...
A: Frank, Scott 316 is a vertical coil, perforated horizontally, while 314 is imperforate all around. ...
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| I want to sell my stamps | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have a big collection of stamps from various countries in Europe and America where I am my ...
A: Martin, You can easily sell your collection on ebay.com. Take many clear digitial pictures, ...
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| R109 With Grill | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I am having a hard time establishing a value for this stamp. It has a definite split grill that is ...
A: Thomas, I've seen several different types of embossing used on revenues, but its not common. Most ...
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| Hubert Humphrey Sheet | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My Dad has an unused mint condition sheet of 100 - 52 cent Hubert Humphrey stamps. It has a ...
A: Melissa, While there was a "dates in office" error discovered in the initial run of the 1991 52c ...
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| amateur radio postage stamp 1964 5 cents first day cover | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I am an amateur radio operator, and I would like to obtain an amateur radio postage stamp 1964 5 ...
A: Tom, The cover you are looking for bears the 5c Amateur Radio commemorative, Scott number 1260, ...
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| How much is this worth? | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Leon, I have a quick question. I have a stamp that is in cased stamp. This one-cent Columbus in ...
A: Amanda, I'm not sure what you mean by "in cased". The stamp depicted in the photo is the low ...
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| Old stamp | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a Red 2¢ stamp titled - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, Series 1902 below that. George ...
A: Dan, It reads like your stamp is the 1903 2c Bureau issue, Scott number 301. Its fairly common in ...
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| US commemorative stamps | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Leon, I have aquired 16 books of first day cover stamps from the USPS, Readers Digest and The ...
A: Robert, Bring your covers to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| R109 With Grill | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am having a hard time establishing a value for this stamp. It has a definite split grill that is ...
A: Thomas, What you see is not a grill, but embossing. The embossing was the cancellation in this ...
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| stamp value | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have two Red Cloud 10cents stamps, 1 Sinclair lewis 14 cent stamp and two Margaret Mitchell 1 cent ...
A: Bunny, Definitive stamps such as those you describe are quite common (hundreds of millions were ...
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| Unmarked Lighthouse Stamps | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have 6 books of Lighthouse stamps (not sure of issue date) that came without any denomination ...
A: Loretta, It reads like you may have the 1990 25c Lighthouse booklets with white omitted. If so, ...
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| 10 cent playing cards stamp | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have a lightly cancelled 10 cent stamp that is blue in color and has the words "Playing Cards" ...
A: Jayne, It reads like you have a playing cards revenue, either Scott number RF23 (printed with a ...
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| Stamp | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am sorting through a collection and I was wondering if you could tell me if you have seen these. I ...
A: Pauline, Both the stamps are Scott number 210, first issued in 1883. They appear to have the same ...
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| stamp | 5/7/2008 |
Q: what is a USA 2 cents stamp with a [picture of a desk with a emblem of the flag shaped on heart like ...
A: Vanessa, Your stamp is Scott number 1582, one of the low values from the Americana series of ...
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| golden replicas of us stamps | 5/6/2008 |
Q: i have a golden replica stamp w/enveope addressed to me postmarked new york ny nov.3 1995. its ...
A: Tony, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Mint 19c Fawn Color Shift block of 4 | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My husband purchased a block of 4 19c Fawn color shift printed in 1991. How much is it worth today ...
A: Syvia, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, ...
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| first day of issue stamps | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a batch of these and wonder if they have any value: from 12/10/53 - a 3 cent united nations ...
A: Remo, Most (unaddressed) United States/United Nations First Day Covers from the late 1940's to the ...
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| Federal Use Tax Stamp | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a stamp that is large, in green and white color with the following information on it. Stamp ...
A: Penny, You have a motor vehicle use revenue stamp, designated Scott number RV42. Its a somewhat ...
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| definition | 4/29/2008 |
Q: What does the term unexploded mean for a booklet of stamps. I have several booklets of the error ...
A: Linda, "Unexploded" means that the booklet is intact as issued by the US Postal Service. An ...
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| Ernest Dudley Chase | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a stamp map by EDC - see link from Harvard library- ...
A: Bob, Thank you for the image! It's an interesting piece. I shall attempt to pass along your ...
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| goldren replicas | 4/28/2008 |
Q: i have an album entitled "golden replicas of the 1986 united states president stamps" and subtitled ...
A: Peter, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| stamps from my uncle's estate | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have quite a few American stamps, some French and I think one German. Most of them date from ...
A: Carol, Sure, all stamps have some value. You can look up the value of all your stamps at your ...
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| Grandfather's stamp collection | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My grandfather left his 5 grandchildren his stamp collection. They are all unused, unhinged, in ...
A: Karen, It reads like you have a stamp collection that includes a significant number of plate ...
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| Distinguishing Similar Stamps | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I'm having trouble distinguishing Scott 246(no watermark, ultramarine), 247 (no watermark, blue), ...
A: Art, All the stamps in your scan are either 247 or 264. The 246 ultramarine is VERY different from ...
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| Golden Replicas of US Classic Stamps 1847- 1932 | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have an album - Golden Replicas of US Classic Stamps with 100 First Day of Issue (envelopes) with ...
A: Marie, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| U.S. STAMPS | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Looking for information (history & value) of 2 cent U.S stamp with picture of George Washington, ...
A: Ed, Its a fairly common revenue stamp, designated Scott number R15c, and has a catalog (retail) ...
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| old stamp | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have one stamp like sc#530, 3c A140,used,deep ultra color(not vio color).sc#302,A117,used ,high= ...
A: Ducluu, There are various shades of Scott number 530, and the major shade varieties are listed. A ...
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| INTER.REVENUE 50 cent stams | 4/23/2008 |
Q: It seems you truly are the expert, so, I am awaiting your vast knowledge of what I've come across. ...
A: Tracy, The 50c Mortgage and Original Process revenue stamps from the 1862 issue are actually blue ...
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| Where do I find out the value? | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have inherited $13,000 (face value) of sheets of unused stamps from the 70s-80s, and I'm wondering ...
A: Wesley, Note that because of the economic conditions of the day, the late 1970's and early 1980's ...
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| 1923 harding row of 5 | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a stamp neophyte and am having a bit of a struggle finding a value for a row of stamps that I ...
A: Stefan, There are two different issues that look like the stamps you have - Scott 610 and 612, but ...
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| 50 cent Revenue stamp | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I found a 50 cent Inter Revenue Proprietary stamp in some old things of my grandfather's. It's ...
A: David, Yes, that is a very rare revenue stamp from 1873 or 1874. It is designated Scott number RB8 ...
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| question about a stamp | 4/8/2008 |
Q: my husband found a stamp in crawl space. It isn't a postage stamp, I don't think. There is no ...
A: Jessie, It reads like you found a trading stamp, similar to a Blue Chip or S&H Green stamp, which ...
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| Value of my stamps, thanks | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I was checking in internet and found some things but preferred that an expert help me out. I’ll list ...
A: Guilmarie, The 2c Jefferson is very common. Despite the catalog value of 20 cents, used copies ...
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| Value of my stamps, thanks | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I was checking in internet and found some things but preferred that an expert help me out. I’ll list ...
A: Guilmarie, All of the United States stamps in the photo you provided are very common in postally ...
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| Medallic 1st day covers 1971 & 72 | 4/8/2008 |
Q: how do I find the value of "Postmaster of America" silver coin and 1st day cover combos?
A: Sam, Most combination first day covers with coins sell in the $5 to $10 range on eBay. Covers with ...
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| 4 hawaiin covers | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Sir I have 4 hawaii jubille covers dated June 11 1936 All covers have one stamp off hawiian island ...
A: Philip, The overprinted US stamps will either be the two cent Washington or the five cent ...
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| Commemorative Stamps | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have a collection of US commeorative stamps in browm panel books. It looks as though they satrt ...
A: Russ, It reads like you have mint stamps (not postally used) mounted in albums. US collections ...
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| 10cent stamp | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I bought a dresser at an antique store this weekend and found a .10 stamp in it. We are trying to ...
A: Karen, ALWAYS listen to your mother. The stamp was first issued December 8th, 1973 in anticipation ...
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| Scott Stamp Values | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a collection of US and UN stamps for sale or donation. Most of my collections are in the mint ...
A: Gilbert, Typical collections of mint, never hinged US stamps that are attractive, well-organized, ...
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| Stamp Values | 4/4/2008 |
Q: This is a very open ended type question. I am 64 and have a stamp collection since I was 10 years ...
A: David, I suggest bringing your collection to the library and ask at the reference desk for the ...
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| old stamps | 4/4/2008 |
Q: from my aunt i have acquire a large bags of united states and foreign old stamps what steps do we ...
A: Jeanette, You can find the value of all your stamps, United States and worldwide, using the Scott ...
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| stamp value ? | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a full sheet of stamps "United States in Space" and "A Decade of ...
A: Jean, The Brookman Catalog lists the stamp dealer retail value of a full sheet of the 8c 1971 Space ...
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| 1969 First Man on the Moon first day issue | 4/3/2008 |
Q: This is a 11x14 sheet signed by Richard Nixon and Winton M. Blount It has a picture of the moon ...
A: Rae, A 1969 Moon Landing first day cover has a catalog (retail) value of just $5. It will be the ...
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| misprint stamp | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have a misprinted 32 cent Louis Armstrong stamp. The U is left out on one in the block and it ...
A: Claudia, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the ...
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| Empty Postage Stamp Booklets | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I'm sorting through my late father's stamp collection and accumulations. While I feel sure they ...
A: Mary, I know of no value for empty booklet covers. If they are very old, they may be of some ...
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| New York State Inspection Stamp | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1926 New York State one cent inspection stamp used for that purpose on the tag of a baby ...
A: Leon, Official state stamps are fairly obscure - few people collect them - but they do have some ...
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| Sheets of stamps marked First Day of Issue | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have 6 fully gummed sheets of stamps commemorating the Calgary Olympics that were overstamped ...
A: George, It looks as though the stamps are unaffected, so the sheets should be worth at least close ...
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| Plating of U.S. Stamps | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a small U.S. collection. In the collection, were 8 Scott 24. Now I am ...
A: Russ, You'll find very specific information about the 1851 designs at the American Philatelic ...
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| 14 cent stamp error | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a full sheet of 14 cent post card stamps, with an error cut. The two columns on the far ...
A: Laurie, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ...
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| full sheet error stamps | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Mark, I have a full sheet of the 20 cent Science and Industry stamps...I think Scott # 2031 It is ...
A: Paul, The scan will serve well to illustrate the error. I don't collect errors myself. I believe ...
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| full sheet error stamps | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Mark, I have a full sheet of the 20 cent Science and Industry stamps...I think Scott # 2031 It is ...
A: Paul, The market for error stamps is highly speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, ...
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| 1937 postcard | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1937 grand canyon leather shoe sole postcard with a 2 cent stamp. Any idea of value? ...
A: Ed, The vast majority of postcard rate stamps are exceedingly common, worth perhaps a penny. I ...
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| full sheet error stamps | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Mark, I have a full sheet of the 20 cent Science and Industry stamps...I think Scott # 2031 It is ...
A: Paul, I believe you probably do have a scarce error. I recommend you contact at least two US error ...
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| value | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have four stamps, still attached (1976) showing the signing of the declaration of independence. ...
A: Susan, Your stamps are designated Scott numbers 1691-1694. A mint se-tenant strip of four has a ...
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| FIRST DAY ISSUE | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A SMALL COLLECTION OF FIRST DAY ISSUES AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO FIND THE VALUE AND IF ...
A: Paul, Assuming they are United States first day covers, you can look up their value at your local ...
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| Bicentennial Era 1776-1976 Sheet of all 50 states | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have an intact sheet of the Bicentennial 50 states flags and was wondering if they have any ...
A: Jacquie, The 1976 sheet has a current catalog (retail) value of $17.50. It typically sells on eBay ...
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| American Commemoratives | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I inherited a bunch of the "American Commemoratives" series, most 4 stamp blocks, all mounted on ...
A: Jeff, The current catalog (retail) values of your USPS commemorative panels can be found at your ...
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| Ernest Dudley Chase Stamp Map | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Mark...in 2007, I believe that you responded to a question regarding a United States Stamp Map ...
A: Bill, At the time I answered the question, there was actually a Chase stamp map for sale on eBay. ...
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| 1978 and 1979 Mint Sets | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have two USPS Mint Sets of Commemorative Stamps and I'm wondering a) what they are worth and b) ...
A: Stephanie, The Brookman dealer retail value for the 1978-79 sets are $17.50 and $18.50 ...
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| Eclectic US Stamp Collection | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Sir: I have POA for an 87 yr old friend who collected stamps for years - mostly from the 1930's ...
A: Jon, I recommend consigning the collection for sale at a public stamp auction, where both stamp ...
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| 1cent Franklin stamp | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 cent Franklin stamp 1906 postmark. Worth anything?
A: Beth, Ben Franklin is a prolific subject of early United States stamps, and many are denominated ...
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| Inverted jenny | 3/26/2008 |
Q: my wife who is on vacation visiting old family members has been given 2 of these stamps she tells me ...
A: Chip, A block of four C4a's were stolen from a display panel at the American Philatelic Society ...
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| RE: Autographed stamp | 3/26/2008 |
Q: My brother has a 1962 4 cent US Man in Space Stamp that J H Glenn, Jr. signed for him and sent back ...
A: Martha, The stamp itself is very common, worth only a few cents. It is the autograph that adds ...
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| Inverted jenny | 3/26/2008 |
Q: my wife who is on vacation visiting old family members has been given 2 of these stamps she tells me ...
A: Chip, The provenance of nearly all the Inverted Jenny stamps, Scott C4a, is fairly well ...
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| 1994 Civil War Sheet Set error? | 3/25/2008 |
Q: and thank you for helping! I found my stamp collection and one of them is the USA 0.32 cent Civil ...
A: Barry, There are no reported errors of the 1995 Civil War issue, though it has proven to be a ...
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| United Nations 10th anniversary stamp | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a first day of issue envelope for the 8 cent United Nations 10th anniversary stamp. It has a ...
A: Jennifer, The cover has a catalog value of $4 in top quality condition. Yellowing does affect the ...
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| 1898 documentary stamp | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I read your answer about a 10 cent documantary stamp. You mentioned a price based upon ...
A: Walter, Ah, yes. That's the "battleship" revenue, Scott number R168. It was perforated in two ...
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| Via Air Mail Envelopes | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I wonder where I would go to get some valuations on 5-off Via Air Mail envelopes, all 5 have ...
A: Bob, The Scott Specialized Catalog of United States Stamps and Covers (a recent edition can be ...
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| Value of Stamp | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have a Carte de Visite photograph and affixed to the back of it is a two cents blue George ...
A: Sharon, The 2c blue playing cards revenue was issued in two varieties, partly perforated (on two ...
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| gold replica stamps | 3/21/2008 |
Q: what is the actual gold value of gold replica stamps in l ight of the current value of gold.
A: Mary, The amount of gold in gold stamp replicas is actually quite miniscule, and thus the value of ...
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| getting started again | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I'm considering starting over again collecting. I'm sure things changed. How does a just turned ...
A: Myron, The biggest changes in the last ten years for general philately are the increase in ...
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| two-cent bank stamp | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Mark, I acquired a photo/postcard? with an orangish two-cent stamp with Pres. Washington on it. The ...
A: Todd, Your stamp is a revenue, designated Scott number R6, first issued in 1862. The stamp shows ...
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| American NTA Christmas seal misprints | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have recently inherited a selection of 1956-60 mint NTA Christmas seals, from my late father. They ...
A: Anne-Marie, I'm not as experienced with Christmas Seals as I am with stamps, so let me put you into ...
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| stamps | 3/14/2008 |
Q: we were going thruogh my fathers stuff and came upon some stamps that look old but may be just ...
A: Juell, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| 1831 John Bull Stamp | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have a small framed 1831 Joh Bull "American Trains" stamps #140 of 5000 from Hanford Heirlooms. ...
A: Teresa, Companies like Hanford Heirlooms combine common stamps with attractive, expensive-looking ...
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| Golden Replicas of United States Stamps | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I read your answer about the value of the Golden Replica Stamps. Does the $1-$5 value reflect the ...
A: Betty Lou, The $1 to $5 value refers to combination stamp/replica covers. Most of the Postal ...
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| thomas jefferson purple 3 cent stamp good condition | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have the above stamp, uncancelled and wish to know is it something I should pass on to my grand ...
A: Tom, It reads like you have one of the low denominations from the Presidential issue of 1938-39. ...
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| Eisenhower 6c stamp booklet | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I saw your response to a question on the "All Experts" website about the Eisenhower 6c stamp ...
A: Dan, There are four different Eisenhower 6c booklets in different configurations and gum types. The ...
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| Stamps | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have 2 DOCUMENTARY red UNITED STATES INTTERNAL REVENUE 1dollar and 10cent stamps they are on an ...
A: Connie, There a lots of different revenue stamps that match your description. If you can provide a ...
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| 2 and 3 cent US Washington head abt 1865 post mark | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I FOUND 3 STAMPS ON THE BACK OF 3 OLD PHOTOS OF MY ANCESTORS. ONE WAS POST MARKED BALTIMORE ...
A: Barney, They are revenue stamps. They show that the federal tax was paid on the photographs. For ...
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| First day covers | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of FDC's given to me by family members from the 1940-50s that have extra stamps on them ...
A: Colleen, I'm not a first day cover collector, but its my understanding that such collectors like ...
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| 205c | 3/10/2008 |
Q: is this a 205c this is out of a 1936 whitman album ...
A: Thomas, Both the regular and special printings were printed on soft paper, and to add confusion, ...
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| 1980s Stamps | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My step day got my son a sheet of every stamp in 1980. They are in the original sleeves and have ...
A: Cathy, The Brookman Catalog lists dealer retail values for United States mint sheets. There is ...
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| 205c | 3/9/2008 |
Q: is this a 205c this is out of a 1936 whitman album
A: Thomas, 205C is a very rare special printing of the 1882 Garfield issue. It was issued without gum, ...
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| Stamps | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Leon, I have a collection of stamps my son gave to me from the postal commemorative society. How do ...
A: Linda, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| bank check | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Mark, I too have a blue U.S.Inter.rei. bank check. It is on the back of a photo that was taken at ...
A: Richard, The blue 2c Bank Check revenue stamp was issued in three varieties: imperforate, ...
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| 3 cent purple washington stamp | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have 30 unused stamps the majority of which are still in one piece(one whole plate),while I think ...
A: Anthony, George Washington is a common subject of early US stamps, and there are several different ...
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| 1 cent green lincoln postcard | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Leon. I have a printed overdue book notice from The Mechanic's Institute, Mercantile Mechanic' ...
A: Bart, Your postal card is designated Scott number UX28 and was first issued in 1917. The domestic ...
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| the value? | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I would be glad to know what is the value of this stamp??(the todays value) Imperial Eagle with Post ...
A: Robert, I don't recall a United States stamp issued prior to 1908 that matches your description. ...
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| Lincoln 4 cent stamp | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have a Lincoln 4c stamp. He is facing fully to the right, has a short beard and the background has ...
A: Terry, Your stamp is from the Prominent Americans issue of 1965 to 1978. Its very common. Unused ...
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| 2 cent mint sheets | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have mint sheets of #703 2 cent Yorktown, and #651 2 cent George Rogers Clark and can't find out ...
A: Colleen, The Brookman Catalog lists retail prices for fault-free mint sheets. In my 2007 edition, ...
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| 22kt gold replica stamps | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I to have an album of these first day covers. I have checked ebay listings and not too many ...
A: Joe, The gold on stamp replicas is applied by electroplating. Because gold is such a dense ...
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| stamp | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 Summer Olympic Stamp, 23 karat gold/.950 pure in MINT condition...what is this worth ...
A: Colleen, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ...
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| commerative stamp | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I found several 1955 Easter Seals stamps to help crippled children and was wondering if it has any ...
A: Ida, I don't have a catalog that tracks the value of Easter seals, but 1955 Christmas seals are ...
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| Stamps - Postal Commemorative Society | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My dad passedd away and I am trying to give my mom a fair value for two stamp binders he had from ...
A: Kathy, The Postal Commemorative Society specialized in arranging fairly common stamps into ...
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| 20 Cent Harry S. Truman Stamp | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a USA 20 cent postage stamp with Harry S. Truman on it. Can you tell me the present value?
A: Kim, Your stamp, designated Scott number 1862, has a current catalog (retail) value of 40 cents in ...
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| stamp price | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I work for the postal service and i sometimes get my hands on rare mis perforated stamps. I recently ...
A: Scott, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ...
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| value a binder of first day issue stamps | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I inherited a binder of first day issue stamps. They date from sept 1989 to july 1993. it is in ...
A: Rita, United States first day covers (FDCs) from that era range in (retail) value from $1 to $6 ...
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| Difference between Scott 595 and Scott 554 | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Please expalin what the difference is between the two, because to the naked eye, they look exactly ...
A: Carol, While they are the same design and both perfed 11x11, they differ by printing method. 554 ...
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| US stamps | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My aunt has a sheet of all 50 states. bicentennial era, 1776-1976 13 cent on each one, shows the ...
A: Hawk, The sheet, in pristine condition, has a catalog (retail) value of $17.50. It regularly sells ...
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| Identifying stamp from the mid 70s | 2/27/2008 |
Q: It has a white background, is from 1976 (or so I seem to recall, although I could be a year or two ...
A: Eric, It reads like you are describing the 15 cent 1978 Photography issue, Scott number 1758. The ...
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| 22kt Gold Replica Stamps | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Was going through some old papers I had kept and found this 22kt. gold replica stamp from the Postal ...
A: Barbara, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ...
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| Franklin 1 cent stamp | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have one 1 cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin's bust and the top says series 1902 that is ...
A: Jena, The 1c Franklin design of 1902-03 was used to print four different stamps: a sheet version ...
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| die cut vs imperforate | 2/25/2008 |
Q: i have a collection of US private die proprietary medicine stamps. How can I tell the difference ...
A: Richard, I have only a modest collection of private die revenues, so my experience is limited. My ...
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| non perfed 720 | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I bought a stamp collection a few years ago and have recently began to look at some of them. One of ...
A: Joey, The purple three cent Washington design of 1932 was issued in four versions: sheet, vertical ...
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| Stamped postcards | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have some postcards with Civil War figures on them (Joseph E Johnston, William Sherman, etc.). On ...
A: James, There were twenty different designs in the 1995 Civil War postal card set. In unused ...
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| mint sheets | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have hundreds of untouched mint condition commerative mint sheets my father aquired for me from ...
A: Deborah, The seventies and eighties saw a stamp collecting boon, where people who weren't even ...
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| Framed art with stamps | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a framed picture of a Kurt Adler print from a 1959 (Oct.) Saturday Evening Post cover of a ...
A: Karen, The stamps are all common commemorative issues. Mint examples are generally worth in the ...
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| "Recut" Examples, USPostage stamps | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Is there a online reference with illustrations for the "recut" and/or cracked plate/gripper stamps ...
A: Frank, I believe this website: http://www.1847usa.com has photographic examples of several recut ...
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| 1 cent stamp | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I don't think these have any value but thought I'd ask anyways... I have 1 cent Thomas Jefferson ...
A: Jhanna, Guessing that your stamp is dark green in color, it is from the Prominent Americans issue ...
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| Pharmacy Stamp | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have the First Day of Issue stamp on envelope for Honoring the profession of Pharmacy. It was ...
A: Linda, The current catalog (retail) value for an unaddressed 1972 Pharmacy issue First Day Cover ...
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| stamps value | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have many stamps that are from Garcelon Stamp Co, Calais Main. Some date back to the early 1900's. ...
A: Melissa, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| Lincoln stamp | 2/20/2008 |
Q: . I have a mint Lincoln 4c stamp and he is facing right. Can u tell me what it's worth? Thank you so ...
A: Kristina, Lincoln is a frequent subject of early US stamps, and there are several different issues ...
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| blocks of stamps | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My late grandmother collected 100s of blocks of stamps, mostly in the 1950's, and has a very wide ...
A: Ken, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| Inter rev. stamps | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have two "Inter rev" stamps that I wonder what it is: 1. 5 cent yellow/brown, G Washington, INL d ...
A: Jörgen, The first stamp is Scott number R27c, the 1862 Inland Exchange revenue issue. Fault-free, ...
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| What do we have???? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Aloha! My husband's uncle left an album called Mint Stamps of all Nations to my husband and we have ...
A: Alex, There is no telling what stamps you have just by the title of the stamp album, but you can ...
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| United States 1 cent early postage due stamps | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to identify this pair of postage due stamps. They were in a family member's stamp ...
A: Kat, By just eye measurement, I'm guessing your stamps are perforated 11, which would make them J61 ...
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| Is there a 3rd Dag Hammarskjold variety? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have three very distinct varieties of the Dag Hammarskjold stamp - the normal variety, the common ...
A: William, The Hammarskjold error is a 180 degree inversion of the yellow color. As a result, there ...
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| comm. series Jamestown/ Christmas seals | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Mr. Leon, Sir, I have several of the commemorative series of the Jamestown stamp. I also have ...
A: Martha, It reads like you have a nice selection of material. I recommend you bring your stamps to ...
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| 10 cents savings book -- red stamps towards savings bonds | 2/13/2008 |
Q: i read the answer about the most valuable ones--i don't have that. i have the red common ones. ...
A: Nancy, I've seen partial books sell on eBay for a few dollars. You could also donate the book to a ...
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| Wise Owl Stamp? | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have two small stamps that have a picture of a wise owl on it. It also says wise owl in red. It ...
A: Ingrid, I don't recall a US postage stamp that matches your description. I'm thinking that perhaps ...
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| 2 cent stamps | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I just opened an old book I purchased and out fell two stamps. A blue one with a left profile of a ...
A: Debra, The first stamp is R152, a documentary issue used between 1875 and 1878. There were three ...
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| Odd Perfs on 20C Golden Gate | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have aquired a precancelled block of the 20 C Golden Gate regular issue.. It appears to have ...
A: Ronald, I am unaware of such perforations with the issue, and without actually seeing the stamps, I ...
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| 5-cent postage stamp | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am wandering if the stamps that I have are worth anything? I think they are George Washington. ...
A: Cindy, George Washington is a prolific subject of US stamps, and there have been quite a few ...
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| Stamp Valuation | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I purchased an album that had both mint and used stamps pasted on the pages. I soaked the stamps ...
A: Perrin, Used stamps are assumed to have no gum, so their value is not affected. Mint stamps, ...
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| presidential series | 2/9/2008 |
Q: how much are they worth if i only sold the 3 cent,25 cent, 9 cent, 2cent,6 cent, 20cent,16 ,and 5 ...
A: Jessica, Those are fairly common stamps, the most valuable being the 16 cent ($1.10 retail for a ...
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| stamp affixed to 1868 check for savannah ga | 2/9/2008 |
Q: we have a check from the william m. tunno & co. dated june 2,1868 that has a stamp in the upper ...
A: Sherri, It reads like you have a revenue stamp, first issued in 1862, although it should read "TWO" ...
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| penny black | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My WWII vet father passed and left me his collection of stamps. I am not a collector bur I know ...
A: Mickey, You can look up the value of all the stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| usa stamps and values | 2/5/2008 |
Q: george washington 2valley forge 1928 red, thomas jefferson 2cent stamp, large purple with 3 angels ...
A: Linda, I'm aware there are some other experts in the stamps category that cover Europe and/or ...
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| Postage Due Stamps | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have inherited a large number of stamps. Among these stamps are approx. 50 postage due stamps of ...
A: Martin, The designs in the image you sent were used to print six different postage due issues ...
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| RE: Civil War era stamps | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Mark, I believe I have an entire collection. Gettysburg, Fort Sumter, The Wilderness, Appomattox, ...
A: Chris, The 1961-65 set of five Civil War Centennial commemoratives has a catalog value of $1.25 in ...
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| stamps | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 block of c57 let freedom ring stamps on a first day cover. On one of the stamps it is ...
A: Gerrie, Without seeing a photo, I'm unsure this would qualify as an error, and the presence of a ...
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| usa stamps and values | 2/4/2008 |
Q: george washington 2valley forge 1928 red, thomas jefferson 2cent stamp, large purple with 3 angels ...
A: Linda, The (retail) value of the 1928 Valley Forge stamp ranges 50c to $1.50, depending on ...
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| bicential stamp | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Going through my 93 year grandmother's things today and found a July 4, 1776 stamp with what looks ...
A: Shannon, Her stamp is one fourth of a four-stamp horizontal block of stamps that depict the signing ...
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| "U.S. Via Air Mail Postage" (orange) 6 cents envelope | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Uncancelled (new) envelope. Value? Thank you.
A: Lawrence, There are several different airmail stamps and postal stationery envelopes that match ...
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| first day of issue stamp City of New Yorkj | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have an envelope with a 5 cent stamp and the envelope has a picture of New york and says "Golden ...
A: Susan, I'm not sure what first day cover you have, as there was only one stamp issued in 1948 ...
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| 3 cent stamp | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have this stamp as a tip @30 yrs. ago and just thought i would see if I should keep it in plastic. ...
A: Suzanne, It reads like your stamp could be the three cent purple Jefferson from the Presidential ...
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| Vending machine Book Stamps | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a mint vending machine book of 15 stamps with the perforations miss-aligned down 8 of the ...
A: Howard, There are a number of discoveries of die cut errors with this issue. I recommend you ...
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| 2436a error | 1/31/2008 |
Q: What might a 2436a error block be worth? The printing is off or the red is off on the whole block. ...
A: Alvin, The Scott Catalog lists a value for a dark blue color omitted error on the UPU Congress ...
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| 1 cent Franklin | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 cent Frankin stamp issued in 1847 and i was just wondering how to determine grill and ...
A: Donny, The only Franklin design issued in 1847 was denominated five cents, and was not grilled. I ...
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| First Day Covers | 1/30/2008 |
Q: We have an online store and I have the task of researching first day covers. We received hundreds of ...
A: Holly, My expertise is in United States stamps only, so I'm not knowledgeable about the resources ...
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| old stamps | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Some time ago my boyfriend was given a box of MANY different stamps. Would you know where we could ...
A: Jennt, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ...
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| valuation and history of | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a collection of medicine bottles, etc. Among them i have a box of never before opened "St ...
A: Carol, The revenue stamp itself, Scott number RB23, is common, worth perhaps 25 cents. Proprietary ...
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| Washington stamp | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I found an oval shaped stamp imprinted on an envelope circa 1950-54. It is purplish in color with a ...
A: Fran, Your stamp reads like it is the three cent Washington postal stationery issue of 1950. There ...
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| U.S. Stamp | 1/29/2008 |
Q: What is the value of a block of six 1968 six cent Franklin Delano Roosevelt stamps with a vertical ...
A: Jim, There is a market for mis-perfed error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the ...
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| 3 cent Jefferson stamps | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have an roll of unused purple 3 cent Thomas Jefferson stamps. Are they worth more than face ...
A: Vay, It reads like they may be from the Presidential series of 1939. The 3c Jefferson was issued ...
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| local | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 cents letter express stamp with the image of George Washington on it. The stamp is color ...
A: Dinorah, Without an image, I can't help you identify the stamp. I suggest you bring your stamp to ...
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| US Stamp SC#720 w/ cut face | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Can you give me an explanation of recut face as it is listed in the catalog. The stamp I have has ...
A: Sandra, Recutting results in a strengthening of specific lines of engraving. You can compare your ...
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| Partial NON PERFORATE DINOSAUR PANE | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a pane of the world of Dinosaurs stamps and the stamps in the upper part of the pane are not ...
A: James, The pane will be worth more to an EFO (Error, Freak and Oddity) collector than the catalog ...
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| COLLECTORS STAMPS | 1/27/2008 |
Q: MARK, PLEASE HELP OUT WITH A QUESTION!! I HAVE 5 STAMPS VALUE $5.00 GM BIBB, $2.00 T EWING, $1.00 L ...
A: Doug, It reads like you have some revenue stamps, but there are many that match your limited ...
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| WWll satmp? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend found,in the attic, an 8" x 8" envelope containing a 45 recording of his dad during ...
A: Jackie, It reads like the stamp you describe could be from the 1938-39 Presidential issue depicting ...
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| 12 cent stamp | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I also have a letter (or more) from my great uncle who was in WWI in the 3rd Core Artillery Park ...
A: Patrice, There are four different stamps that match your description, and if I read your decription ...
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| Love Letters from the 30s | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have an old Hickory Farms box filled with letters from the 30s. All have the original envelopes ...
A: Patrice, Mailed envelopes with cancelled stamps affixed, called "covers", do have value. But such ...
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| 1972 Tom Sawyer Stamp / Error | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1972 Tom Sawyer stamp. However, it was printed with an error. All the images on the stamp ...
A: Gil, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ...
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| stamp value | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have the following stamps and am wondering if they are worth anything: A red 2cent stamp, it ...
A: Elizabeth, Washington and Franklin are the most prolific subjects of early United States Stamps, ...
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| Golden Replicas of United States Stamps | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I was given by my parents 39 Golden Replica Stamps. I have read on line that they are not worth ...
A: Rick, They do have value, but not as much value as they originally cost. I've seen these gold ...
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| Postage stamps with gum on the front | 1/21/2008 |
Q: In the stamp collection which I have inherited, have found a block of four (4) John J. Audubon 22 ...
A: Henley, The 1980 22c Audubon Issue uses dry gum on the back side, and some varieties have large ...
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| FDC 1981-1983 Album | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have an album from the Postal Commemorative Society with several FDC's from 1981-1983, including ...
A: Amie, First day covers from the early 1980's generally have a retail value in the range of $1 to ...
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| Golden Replicas of US Stamps | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in finding the value of the these gold replicas of US stamps. I've read and found ...
A: Robin, Gold is a very dense metal. A layer just a few molecules thick will generate the same sheen ...
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| postal commemorative society, | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a large bag containing u.s. first day cover - a special postmark and cancellation prepared ...
A: Gary, I'm aware of the Postal Commemorative Society. Its a business that generally packages common ...
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| elvis | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a sheet of 29 cent usa elvis stamps and on the 2nd stamp down from the right top corner it ...
A: Nick, I have not, but I don't have extensive knowledge on error stamps. I recommend you contact at ...
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| First Day cover Stamps | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My Mother-in -law recently passed away. She has collected first day issue stamps for the past 35 ...
A: Melissa, Most first day covers over the past 35 years have catalog (retail) values in the $1 to $2 ...
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| sterling silver stamp collection | 1/17/2008 |
Q: In cleaning out my attic I found an old sterling silver miniature stamp collection which I got as a ...
A: Peter, I've seen gold replica stamps, where the "stamp" is a micro-thin gold leafed reproduction of ...
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| stamps | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My father pass away and left me some stamps.I will like you to tell me how much there wroth or tell ...
A: Thomas, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ...
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| franklin 1 cent stamp value | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have come across a box of old used stamps. I was looking online and saw that one of the stamps in ...
A: Michelle, You are describing the 1c Franklin design of 1902. True, there are rare coil versions of ...
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| 3 cent stamops | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have 500 three cent stamps of various kinds. Most are blocks of 4 some in celephane packets. Do ...
A: Carol, Assuming they are 3c issues from the late 1930's to the late 1950's, then perhaps yes. ...
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| documentary internal revenue stamps | 1/8/2008 |
Q: going through some things in the closet I came across an envelope of old stamps, I have not gone ...
A: Carol, The values depend on the dates of the printed black overprints (which read "SERIES OF 19XX") ...
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| US Scott #141 | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a #141 and 147 on small cover. How best to sell them? Also I have a 15L9 on cover. Where to ...
A: Bob, You should seriously consider a public stamp auction, where both dealers and collectors bid ...
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| Postage Stamp Box | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have an old postage stamp box that I cannot find any information about. It is about ...
A: Mike, There is a peripheral interest by some stamp collectors in early stamp boxes. The specialty ...
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| Itaglio vs litho | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Mark, I have a simple question that I can't seem to find an answer to. When did the postal service ...
A: John, The USPS never really stopped printing engraved stamps. For example, the 2005 Greta Garbo ...
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| US War Dept Officials | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I've got 3 MH 4-stamp plate blocks (no number) of o81, 085 and o86 that I collected during ...
A: Alan, O81, O85 and O86 were issued on thin, hard paper that is translucent when held up to a bright ...
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| Washington stamp and envelope with seal | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have found an old memory book of my Grandmothers and I found an envelope witH a 1932 red ...
A: Donna, The stamp is Scott number 707, part of the Washington Bicentennial issue of 1932. February ...
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| Stamps | 1/4/2008 |
Q: . My Great Aunt passed away and I found a few stamps and was wondering if they were worth any ...
A: Bob, Those all read like definitive issues from 1962 to 1978. They are all very common, worth about ...
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| old stamps | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Are you able to see how much Eisenhower and Lincoln are worth
A: Dustin, There have been several Eisenhower stamps issued over the years, and Lincoln has appeared ...
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| US Commemorative and Definitive sets | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have 1981 through 1985, 1987 and 1988 Commemorative Mint Sets, and 1982 and 1984 Definitive Mint ...
A: Gail, The 2007 Brookman Retail values for those sets are $30.00, $26.50, $50.00, $45.00, $35.00, ...
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| Washington Stamp | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Leon: Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to ask the potential value of my stamps. Recently ...
A: Terry, There is actually quite a major difference between the values of the sheet and coil versions ...
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| 1981 christmas stamp | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I need to know the denomination of the U.S. 1981 Christmas stamp with Madonna & Child (Botticelli: ...
A: Anthony, The 1981 non-denominated Christmas issue was sold for a face value of 20 cents, the one ...
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| Does a postage paid Wright Brothers stamp add value? | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have a United States Air Mail 6 cent stamp, 1934, which I believe is Scott #C19, but it's got a ...
A: Kat, A postally used C19 has a catalog (retail) value of 25 cents. Yours, however, has very ...
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| George Washington stamps | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me the difference between the 1861 and 1867 George Washington stamps?
A: Dwana, I assume you mean the 1861 3c Washington design that was later used for several different ...
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| US Bicentennial stamps & envelopes | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I have a full set of 13cent USA stamps. Each is attached to an envelope designed specifically for ...
A: Keith, It reads like you have the 1976 State Flags issue as a full set of fifty individual first ...
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| Stamp Collection | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I have a stamp collection and some of them are: 1938 25-cent William McKinley 1954 3-cent statue of ...
A: Emily, All of those stamps are fairly common in postally used condition, with a catalog (retail) ...
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| 22k gold replica Inverted Jenny | 12/31/2007 |
Q: What would be the current value of a 22k gold replica of the inverted jenny stamp?
A: Judy, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| US War Dept Officials | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I've got 3 MH 4-stamp plate blocks (no number) of o81, 085 and o86 that I collected during ...
A: Alan, The Scott Catalog tracks values of plate number blocks and blocks of four, but not corner ...
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| stamps | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I have in my collection the White Ace Historical Album For the Commemorative Stamps of the United ...
A: Dan, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| First Day Covers | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I have a hoard of mostly worthless first day covers from Reader's Digest - but the problem is that I ...
A: Michael, I recommend contacting the American First Day Cover Society to see if there is an expert ...
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| US in Space Stamps | 12/30/2007 |
Q: We have a sheet of 50 $.08 stamps The pictures are in sets of two and one depicts the lunar landing ...
A: Kimber, A fault-free, intact full sheet of the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz commemorative issue has a catalog ...
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| 1892 Columbus stamps | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have literally hundreds of 1, 2 and 3 cent 1892 Columbus stamps that my father collected in the ...
A: Edward, Assuming they are all postally used, the current catalog (retail) values of each are $0.40, ...
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| First Issue | 12/25/2007 |
Q: My father was stamp collector. My mother just handed me a box with over 100 first issue covers. ...
A: Kyle, You can look up the (dealer retail) value of at least your US FDC's at your local library. ...
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| Eisenhower 8 cent stamp | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have an Eisenhower stamp that is a misprint. The name Eisenhower is printed on the picture instead ...
A: Jo, It reads like you could have a perf shift error. There is a market for error stamps, but it is ...
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| BOB Collections | 12/24/2007 |
Q: While looking at stamps for sell on Ebay, I see the term BOB Collections. I've never seen it ...
A: Ray, BOB stands for Back Of the Book. Back of the book stamp collections often consist of ...
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| Documentary stamps | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I found a general warranty deed dated 21st August 1958 there are four red documentary stamps on it. ...
A: Carla, Red documentary stamps commonly have a black overprint in small letters that designate the ...
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| roosevelt stamp | 12/22/2007 |
Q: Are Eleanor Roosevelt stamps worth collecting? we have a 5 cent US postage.
A: Maureen, It is a collectible, though common stamp. It has a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents in ...
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| old used stamps | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I have some used stamps and want to know if they have some value and if so, how can I get what they ...
A: Susan, The stamps you describe are common, despite being issued fifty or so years ago. Its not ...
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| Pre stamped envelope 3cents | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I found some non-used old white smallenvelopes, with a Bluse pre-stamp(raised,embossed). They show I ...
A: Char, My guess is that your postal stationery envelopes (called 'entires') were issued in 1950, and ...
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| Devils Tower National monument stamp | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Mark, I have had in my possesion for a couple of years a 3 cent 50th anniversary Devils Tower ...
A: Lesli, Your 1956 stamp, designated Scott number 1084, has a catalog value of 20 cents in used or ...
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| stamp and lettercase identification | 12/21/2007 |
Q: this is Larry and I live in central Georgia, I recently obtained an interesting all metal lettercase ...
A: Larry, That is indeed an odd item. The stamp is the 1939 Baseball Centennial issue, Scott number ...
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| Postal Commemorative Society | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have subscribed to a number of offers from the Society... "Historic Stamps of America", "US ...
A: robertashawah, Stamp shows are a good source of knowledgeable dealers and quality material. Also ...
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| Stamp collection | 12/19/2007 |
Q: We have inherited a stamp collection from our father with stamps from all over the world and stamp ...
A: Henry, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ...
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| Americas March to Freedom Stamp Collection | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I can find no information on Americas March to Freedom Stamp Collection. I know that there is a way ...
A: Pamela, The March to Freedom Stamp Collection is a product put together by the Postal Commemorative ...
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| US Govt Thrift Card | 12/18/2007 |
Q: While going through my mother's belonging after her death, I came across a US Govt Thrift Card with ...
A: Paul, The 1917 25c War Savings stamp is designated Scott number WS1. The current catalog (retail) ...
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| Postal Commemorative Society | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have subscribed to a number of offers from the Society... "Historic Stamps of America", "US ...
A: robertashawah, The Postal Commemorative Society is a business that specializes in organizing common ...
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| stamp value | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Ifound some stamps in an old book and wanted to know what the best way to find a value on them would ...
A: Sue, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference desk ...
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| dept of labor stamp | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Not sure if you can help me but I have a label off of an antique chair that holds a green stamp from ...
A: Mary Jo, It's not exceptionally common, nor is it very popular, so the value of the stamp is ...
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| US Inter.Rev. two cent stamp | 12/16/2007 |
Q: We have found a very old family picture with this stamp on the back and would like any information ...
A: Larry, The two cent playing cards revenue stamps were issued in blue or orange, but not green ...
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| stamp | 12/15/2007 |
Q: Mark, My husband's mother gave him a stamp and I was wondering if it is of any value. It is a 3 ...
A: Melinda, Your stamp is Scott number 979, issued in 1948. Its fairly common, with a catalog value ...
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| plate proofs vs. die proofs | 12/14/2007 |
Q: how do you tell the difference?
A: Al, Die proofs are made from the initially engraved die, so they appear as a single stamp design on ...
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| Stamp value | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have the sheet of Recalled "Legends of The West" stamps. The sheet contains the error in the ...
A: Jacquelynn, The recalled 1995 Legends of the West sheet has a current catalog (retail) value of ...
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| U.S. Comemorative Mint Sets | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have all Mint Sets from inception 1971 - Present. Still in original packages and untouched. ...
A: Robert, The Brookman Catalog places the values of the 1968 to 1970 USPS mint sets at $165 or $225 ...
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| 1932 Washington commemorative stamp | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1932 WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP. The 1-cent green stamp. Not mint, ...
A: Kate, Your stamp, Scott number 705, is pretty common in used or unused condition. It has a catalog ...
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| 2 cent red Martha and George Washington reply postage cards | 12/13/2007 |
Q: We have 7 Red on cream 2 cents reply postal cards. Can you tell me how much they are worth?
A: Denise, The 1918 2c red on buff postal message and reply card set, designated Scott number UY8, has ...
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| 3 cent 4H Stamp | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Mark, i know nothing about stamps so i am asking an expert. My wife found a block (is that a sheet ...
A: Roger, The Brookman catalog retail value of an intact full sheet of 50 of the 1952 4-H Clubs issue, ...
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| U.S. Comemorative Mint Sets | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have all Mint Sets from inception 1971 - Present. Still in original packages and untouched. ...
A: Robert, The USPS Mint Sets actually started in 1968. The really valuable ones are 1968, 1969 and ...
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| Book of Stamps | 12/11/2007 |
Q: We inherited a book of stamps, really old stamps from what I can tell, Benjamin Franklin 1c Series ...
A: Renee, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ...
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| george washington | 12/11/2007 |
Q: is a 1867 3cent george washington worth anything. i have one. i also have a 15c lincoln 1867 stamp. ...
A: Chase, There are a number of different varieties of the 3c Washington design of 1861-1875 and the ...
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| rotary vs flat plate printing | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have not been collecting stamps long and I have ran into a wall on flat plate printing vs rotary. ...
A: Carol, I'm guessing the stamp in the photo is flat plate. Flat plate and rotary press stamps ...
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| 1956 and 1957 used stamps value | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have recently been given the following stamps and do not know if they have any value to them or ...
A: Rita, Used commemorative stamps from the 1950's are fairly common - worth a few cents apiece in ...
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| value of 1962 four cent christmas stamp | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I going through some family photos and such, I found in an envelope eight 1962, four cent, Christmas ...
A: Rosanna, Unfortunately your stamp is exceedingly common - the USPS printed 861,970,000 copies. So ...
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| Stamps | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I found some stamps and have no idea if they are worth anything. I have some that say Circus Wagon ...
A: Karelle, Your stamp is part of the Transportation issue of 1981 to 1995. There were two main ...
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| stamp's worth | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I found in a jewerly box a stamp torn off from an envelope appears to be unused. The stamp has ...
A: Sue, You stamp is likely the 2c carmine rose from the Liberty issue of 1954-1968. Its common, ...
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| Bernard Revel, Margaret Mitchell and Dorothea Dix Stamps | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I recently found some stamps hidden in a old book. There are several stamps that have Bernard Revel ...
A: Darlene, Those are common definitive issues. The $1 Revel is a bit less common, but all the stamps ...
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| Appraisal | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have an album, Golden Replicas of United States Stamps. The origin is "Postal Commerative ...
A: Pete, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Space Discovery Stamps U.S. | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I love the art work in the "Space Discovery" series of the United States post office but I have been ...
A: Dave, If you are referring to the 32c Space Discovery issue of 1998, the stamps were designed by ...
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| 1 cent Washington stamp | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I have an unused 1 cent stamp with the picture of George Washington on it. His right profile is on ...
A: Roger, It reads like you have the one and two cent denominations from the Presidential series of ...
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| S.C. # 316 USED | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Recently my daughter found a stamp, in great condition. # 316 is it unless its a fake. the left side ...
A: Gary, Fake Scott 316 and 318 singles and pairs are easily made by trimming the perfs from the sheet ...
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| stamp found | 11/30/2007 |
Q: We know the house is almost a hundred years old. The stamp has a frontal view of George Washington. ...
A: Donna, Its surprising how many questions I get regarding stamps that have appeared in the walls of ...
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| stamp collection to sell | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have found my grandmothers stamp collection. I photographed them and Put them on a website. ...
A: Nelda, My expertise is limited to United States stamps, and those I saw are all very common in used ...
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| 5 cent red error | 11/28/2007 |
Q: We have had in the family for a long time a sheet of the 5c error - a sheet 10 x 10 with the 5 cent ...
A: Treena, Plate number 7942 contains the error. Your sheet reads like the lower right pane of 100, ...
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| andrew jackson stamps | 11/28/2007 |
Q: i have a andrew jackson 1cent stamp and a eisenhower 6cent stamp and i was wondering how much they ...
A: Yolie, The Jackson was issued 1962 to 1966 and the Eisenhower in 1970 to 1974. Both are ...
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| Glass sealed, framed U.S. stamps | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have a wooden panel with 11 U.S. stamps sealed under a glass cover. In the top middle is the ...
A: Alex, I have no idea what 'GOLDEN PASE' means, but I can tell you that the stamps are all common. ...
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| 4 cent Lincoln stamp | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I was given these stamps and am not a collector. I would like to know how I can find the value of ...
A: Christine, Lincoln is a popular subject on early US stamps, and there have been many issued in the ...
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| question about Deutsches Reich stamps | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I recently found a very large collection of stamps from all over the world in my mother-in-law's ...
A: Sarah, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ...
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| storage of mint sheets | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a fairly extensive collection of us mint sheets which I store in super safe mint sheet ...
A: Jack, I use Supersafe mint sheets albums to store my own stock. There may eventually be some minor ...
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| Lincoln 4 Cent Stamps | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have several Lincoln 4 Cent stamps. I'm trying to find out the value but I cant seem to find any ...
A: Shaleena, Those read like the 4c Lincolns from the Prominent Americans issue of 1965 to 1978. ...
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| Sam Houston 5-cent stamps (a BUNCH of them!) | 11/19/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have 30 sheets (a total of 1500) of unused Sam Houston 5-cent stamps, issued in ...
A: Barbara, The Brookman Catalog, which lists dealer retail prices, values the sheet at $26.50. The ...
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| World of Stamps collection | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I am cleaning out old papers and have found 4 mailings from the Postal Commemorative Society ...
A: Marcia, The Postal Commemorative Society specialized in organizing common stamps into attractive ...
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| 8 cent eisenhower stamps | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have a roll of eight cent Eisenhower stamps with no date.. and i was wondering if you could ...
A: Kayla, Your Eisenhower coil stamps from 1971 are common. The current catalog (retail) value is 20 ...
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| Washington Postage Two Cent | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have an envelope post marked Feb 17, 1PM 1905. It has the Washington 2 cent stamp on it. Top says ...
A: Mike, While there are rare varieties of the 1903 Washington design, the most common is the Type I ...
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| stamp value? | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a house and shop from an old "packrat". In going through my new ...
A: Daryl, Commemorative stamps from the 1960's are very common and have not significantly appreciated ...
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| mis-perforated lincoln stamp | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a mint mis-perforated 4 cent Abraham Lincoln stamp. How mush is it worth?
A: Virgil, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ...
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| full sheet of 8 cent stamps | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a full sheet (100), of unused, 8 cent stamps on the day they were issued (apparently one day ...
A: Jeff, A complete sheet of the 1971 8c USPS Eagle stamp has a Brookman Retail Catalog value of ...
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| commemorative sets, 71,72,83, & 84 (us stamp mint set) | 11/11/2007 |
Q: please provide current vaule of mint sets listed in the subject line. thank you.
A: Laura, The 2007 Brookman Catalog lists current retail values for USPS years sets. If that's what ...
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| History of America in Stamps | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find the value of a book I have. It was issued from the Postal Commemorative Society ...
A: Lynn, The Postal Commemorative Society specialized in creating "collectibles" by combining common ...
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| gold stamps | 11/10/2007 |
Q: My dad just gave me a limited edition gold stamp set (Silver Jubilee Gold Stamp Series of the Kings ...
A: Stephanie, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ...
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| Stamps? | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have the following - could you estimate their worth to date? Thanks! 34 connected Harriet Quimby ...
A: Liz, The US stamps you describe are common, and not worth much if anything over face value. Can't ...
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| red stamp round 2 cents | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a postage stamp.. or some form of postage. It is a red circle that says "United States ...
A: LeeAnn, Its a torn piece from a pre-printed postage-paid envelope, or "postal stationery entire". ...
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| stamp value | 11/8/2007 |
Q: i've found a box of stamps with many different stamps in dating back approximatly 1966 e.g football ...
A: Albert, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| 6 cent mis-perfed stamp | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have two 6 cent, 1968, mis-perfed stamps with a flag over the white house. I was wondering what ...
A: Dennis, There is a market for your error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the ...
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| first day of issue 1939 - 1972 | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a collection of first day of issue stamps and envelopes from 1939 to 1972. They are addressed ...
A: Jack, Yes. The Scott Specialized Catalog of United States Stamps and Covers will provide you with ...
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| 13 cent bicentennial stamps | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I've looked thru some of the posted questions but have not found my answer. I have 13-cent stamps ...
A: Dorothy, The 1976 State Flags sheet in fault-free condition has a catalog (retail) value of $17.50. ...
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| Stamps | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have a book of old postage stamps. They are 4 cent stamps and they have a picture of Abraham ...
A: Karen, Your booklet, designated BK109, was first issued in 1954. A complete BK109 booklet in "post ...
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| Bicentennial Commemorative Stamps | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 block of 10 cent Bicentennial Era Commemorative Stamps that is in a nice frame and has a ...
A: Matt, The stamps themselves are common, and often change hands among collectors for about face ...
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| us stamp honoring marines postal clerks | 11/3/2007 |
Q: is there a 37 cent us stamp with the bulldog on it, honoring those in the Marines who are postal ...
A: Laura, No, but there was a 37c commemorative issue of Distinguished Marines. Many stamps ideas are ...
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| Old Stamps | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I received a piece of mail with 4 old stamps on them. I am not sure if they are worth anything. 3 ...
A: Kacie, Those are all very common stamps, worth about face value in mint condition. Stamp ...
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| Storage and stamp preservation | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I am ashamed to say I have lots of stamps purchased from the US Post Office still in the packaging ...
A: Keith, If you have no current plans to place the stamps into an album, then I recommend purchasing ...
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| PROBLEM WITH CANCELLED STAMPS RELEASING FROM PAPER | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I am senior citizen and have been collecting U.S. stamps for 7 grandchildren for almost 20 years. I ...
A: Helen, You are not doing anything wrong. You are experiencing the same problems that many ...
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| Information about father's stamps | 9/28/2007 |
Q: We have found different things among our father's belongings that he put away thinking they might be ...
A: Donna, There have been numerous stamps depicting Washington issued over the years that are ...
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| U.S. Internal Revenue Proprietary Stamp | 9/27/2007 |
Q: Mark, I have a stamp that is cancelled with an X, no other cancellation info. I believe it is a ...
A: David, The stamp was used to show that the federal tax was paid on the photograph. The most common ...
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| antique stamps | 9/26/2007 |
Q: i was cleaning out a basement and found old stamps from 1900s period and could be before the house ...
A: David, All the stamps you describe are common in used condition, and worth perhaps a few cents ...
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| U.S. Stamps | 9/25/2007 |
Q: This is my second questions. If I am going to use my commemorative stamps for postage ---- some of ...
A: Jeannette, The non-denominationals do pose a problem, because there are mail handlers that not only ...
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| United States Stamps - | 9/25/2007 |
Q: A few years back I collected commemorative stamps - mint condition. I have them in my book in a ...
A: Jeannette, It is unfortunate that stamps from the 1970's and 1980's have not appreciated in value. ...
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| Selling 4 stamp collections | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I have four stamp collections dating from approximately 1880 - 1990. They're not in books; in fact, ...
A: Gail, The local president should be able to help you find a buyer if the wholesale value is ...
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| US Scott #914 - 'Belgium' Error stamp | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I came across a machine canceled Scott #914 (Belgium) stamps of 1943.The red strip in the right of ...
A: Raj, I am aware of no report of a red color missing error for that issue. If it is shown to be ...
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| Selling 4 stamp collections | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have four stamp collections dating from approximately 1880 - 1990. They're not in books; in fact, ...
A: Gail, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ...
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| stamp plate | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My father has bought a thin round metal plate that looks like pewter but do not know if it is. It ...
A: Patty, It does not read like a stamp plate, but rather a plate used for printing stamp-like labels, ...
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| mint sheet stamps | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My boss has several mint sheet stamps, time period the 60's, how would i go about finding the value ...
A: Cheryl, The Brookman Catalog lists sheet values for all United States stamps from that era. A ...
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| Lincoln Picture with stamp | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a picture of Abe Lincoln and son that has a stamp on the back that is an interrevenue stamp ...
A: David, Revenue stamps were first issued in 1862 as a result of the Revenue Act, which Congress ...
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| stamps | 9/23/2007 |
Q: i have found two different types of stamps on is a 2 cent franklin postcard stamp which is printed ...
A: E, You have a postal card and a postal stationery "entire". There are a lot of issues that match ...
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| clueless! | 9/23/2007 |
Q: My husband and I recently "re"discovered a what seems to be massive stamp collection. The man who ...
A: Chris, That particular stamp could be easily confused with a lightly grilled version of Scott ...
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| United States War Stamp Album | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have a question about the United States War Savings Bonds Stamp Album. My Grandfather had a 10 ...
A: Kim, There were several types of albums and stamps issued, but typical partially filled albums ...
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| worth any thing | 9/22/2007 |
Q: if i have a stmp from 1800's will it be in the hundreths range im only 11 i stared when i was 9 i ...
A: Ian, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference desk ...
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| Bicentennial Era 1776-1976 us postage stamps | 9/21/2007 |
Q: have sheet total of 50 of these stamps - is there any valu ANSWER: Ann, There were a lot of issues ...
A: Ann, An intact, fault-free sheet has a catalog (retail) value of $17.50. It normally sells on eBay ...
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| value sheet Pharmacy stamps | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have an unused sheet of 8 cent commemorative Pharmacy stamps. I see that a single stamp is 20 ...
A: Laura, Twenty cents is the minimum valuation for any stamp in the Scott Catalog (it reflects the ...
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| John Paul Jones Stamps | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have two joined Jonh Paul Jones bicentennial 15 cent stamps that have a color and print shift. ...
A: Tony, There is a market for error stamps, but it is highly speculative. In general, the more ...
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| cancels and multiple stamps | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I Inherited an unsorted world collection of over 17,000 stamps with 25% new and 75% used from about ...
A: Perry, It reads like the blocks and multiples you describe are common stamps. In such a case, the ...
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| old stamps | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have some old stamps that were mailed in 1925. I have some 2 cent Washington and 1 cent franklin. ...
A: Marilyn, One and two cent stamps, even from the 1920's, are quite common. The cheapest way to ...
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| value of us stamp | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have recently inherited a stamp collection first started by my Belgium born grandfather. I have ...
A: Julie, Assuming your stamps do not have an overprint, your $5 and $1 stamps are either Scott ...
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| Bicentennial Era 1776-1976 us postage stamps | 9/19/2007 |
Q: have sheet total of 50 of these stamps - is there any valu
A: Ann, There were a lot of issues commemorating the Bicentennial in 1976, including a sheet of fifty ...
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| 3 cent George Washington stamp | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I recently found a post marked 1936 George Washington Stamp. Faded purpleish color, George is ...
A: Gail, It reads like you have the 1932 Washington Regular Issue, Scott number 720. Its a common ...
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| Fake stamp coils | 9/18/2007 |
Q: How can I determine if a U.S. coil stamp in particular the perforated 10, 1914 series isn't just a ...
A: William, It takes experience and direct comparison with known examples to make a positive ...
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| stamps | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have quite a range of stamp sheets i bought during the Sydney Olympics year 2000. I also have a ...
A: Jennifer, My expertise is in United States stamp only, so I can't be of much help. The Scott ...
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| i found a stamp in an old car | 9/18/2007 |
Q: i found a stamp.it is a 13 cent stamp.it says:one nation indivisible#E pluribus unum.it shows a ...
A: Stefan, Your stamp is Scott number 1596, from the Americana issue of 1975 to 1981. Its common - ...
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| 1982 Official Birds and Flowers | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have recently come into possession of a huge collection of stamps. First Day Cover Collection ...
A: Deon, The complete set of 50 unaddressed FDC's of the 1982 State Birds and Flowers issue has a ...
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| 1 cent u.s. | 9/16/2007 |
Q: i have an uncancelled 1 cent u.s. stamp...no idea what year, it has a picture of quill & ink well ...
A: Polly, Your stamp in the low denomination from the Americana issue of 1975-1981. Its very common, ...
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| 2 cent internal revenue stamp | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have a question on a pair of two cents US Internal revenue Stamps/marked "Proprietary" cancelld ...
A: Stephen, There were two versions of the 2c Proprietary, one printed in blue ink (Scott R13), and ...
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| I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE VALUE OF MY STAMP? | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 22KT GOLD 24 CENT AIR MAIL FIRST DAY OF ISSUE STAMP. IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND ALSO HAS ...
A: Lena, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Value of block stamps | 9/15/2007 |
Q: When my mother died, my father asked if I could help organize and possibly sell her stamp ...
A: Shirlie, The stamp you singled out to describe is Scott number C18, the 1933 airmail issue. A ...
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| european stamps | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I am polish, so was my grandfather who started collecting stamps when he was a young man. He left ...
A: Magdalena, Bring your stamps to the library and ask for the Scott Catalogs. There you will find ...
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| Historic Stamps in mint condition | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Mark, I've purchased throughout the years 132 Historic Stamps from the Postal commemorative Society. ...
A: Elsa, You are quite right - gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather ...
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| Large Stamp Collection | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Leon. A member of my wife's church has offered to donate a very large stamp collection. Someone ...
A: Joe, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ...
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| Stamp Collection evaluation | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Mark, I ahve a stamp collection I inherited going back over 70 years, with stamps from all over the ...
A: Gautam, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Catalogs. ...
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| Two-cent bank check stamp. | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Mark, I found an old photo with an orangish two-cent bank check, photo of Washington, and at the ...
A: Susan, The stamp was originally issued in 1862 as a result of the Revenue Act passed by Congress ...
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| All Kinds Of Stamps | 9/14/2007 |
Q: My father-in-law passed away and I have found loss of stamps he collected. I was woundering if they ...
A: Tina, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| US 1 cent stamped postal card | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Is a U.S. one cent postal card with a circular picture of either Franklin or Jefferson facing right ...
A: robrobertson06@comcast.net, There have been a number of different one cent Jefferson postal cards ...
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| First Day of Issue Stamps | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have 9 First Day of Issue Stamps... all affixed to envelopes, post office dated...and stamped ...
A: Beth, Most first day covers from the 1960's and 1970's are (retail) valued at $1 apiece. They may ...
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| Is my stamp valuable | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a stamp that reads 3c 1800's with a white background and a picture of a old wagon on it. I ...
A: Lorraine, Its a common stamp from the long running USPS Transportation Issue. If unused, it is ...
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| BlackJack | 9/12/2007 |
Q: In stamp collecting what is a blackjack.
A: David, "Blackjack" is the slang name for the 1863 two cent Andrew Jackson issue. The stamp was ...
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| Stamped Postcards | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a stamped postcard: "Battle of Cowpens,1781" (10c) printed in 1980. What is the value. It ...
A: David, A postally used example of UX87, the 1981 Battle of Cowpens postal card, is valued at ...
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| C25 - 6¢ Issue - June 25, 1941 | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have two stamps in booklet. Do you know if this is worth anything.
A: Laurie, Your stamps have a retail value of 20 cents apiece. An intact pane of three from such a ...
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| U.S. inter. rev. express stamp | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Unfortunately, someone wrote "02" in pencil across this stamp. Could you please tell me the value ...
A: Mark, Its a fairly common revenue stamp. A fault-free, eye-appealing example has a retail value of ...
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| uncatalogued stamps | 9/3/2007 |
Q: You reply to a gentleman that he must have USA uncatalogued stamps seen by stamp experts.. but I ...
A: Denyse, New stamp discoveries are made all the time, and unusual stamp varieties listed in catalogs ...
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| golden replicas of US president stamps | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have a book with 22kt golden replicas stamps, and 1st reprint of us stamp of the US presidents ...
A: John, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Princess Di & Prince Charles Postal stamp | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have 2 (unused in the plastic bags)1981 Princess Diana and Prince Charles postage stamp.... Are ...
A: Erika, My expertise is in United States stamps only, so I can't be much help with your non-US ...
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| U.S. Postal Misprints Scott Numbers 2076-2079 | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Just got a full mint sheet of 48 "Orchids" that appears to be a misprint. They are Scott numbers ...
A: Jay, Color missing errors are definitely of interest to collectors of such material. I recommend ...
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| stamp value | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I have a united states Thomas Jefferson 1c stamp and would like to know if it has any value
A: Sahara, Assuming your stamp is dark green in color, then no. Its a very common stamp. If unused, it ...
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| George/Martha Washington Post Cards | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have eight (8) double-sided, 1 cent George & Martha Washington prestamped postcards. George is on ...
A: Howard, You have paid postal reply cards, and actually there have been several issued that match ...
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| stamp value | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 13c stamp with an eagle, it says "one nation indivisible". The other one is a 15c christmas ...
A: Zoey, They're common stamps. In used condition, they're worth perhaps a penny apiece. If unused, ...
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| American Pre-Paid Envelopes from 1892 | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have some unused pre-paid envelopes with I guess are not actually classed as having stamps - they ...
A: Richard, Oh, gosh, yes, that should be 1893. You can look up the value of all your stamps at your ...
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| documentary stamp | 8/29/2007 |
Q: A co-worker of mine found these stamps affixed to a letter dated August 8, 1925. The stamps are ...
A: Jerry, The letter may have some value to a collector of American ephemera, but the stamp by itself ...
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| documentary stamp | 8/29/2007 |
Q: A co-worker of mine found these stamps affixed to a letter dated August 8, 1925. The stamps are ...
A: Jerry, Those are revenue stamps. The design you describe was used to print several issues between ...
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| stamps | 8/28/2007 |
Q: i have 9 of the 1975 ghirlandaio: madonna and child christmas stamps. a 4 cent progect mercury man ...
A: Neal, Those are all common stamps. In unused (mint) condition, the stamps are worth double or ...
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| Harding | 8/28/2007 |
Q: One darker than the other and a little smaller. I would like to know if they are worth anything and ...
A: Derek, There are four varieties of the 2c black Harding stamp. They differ by perforations and ...
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| American Pre-Paid Envelopes from 1892 | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have some unused pre-paid envelopes with I guess are not actually classed as having stamps - they ...
A: Richard, You are describing USPS Postal Stationery pieces from the Columbian issue of 1863, and ...
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| Frankline stamp | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 cent franklin stamp. here is a brief discription. at the very top it says series 1902. ...
A: Cindy, The design you describe was used in 1902-03 to print four different stamps. The most common ...
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| 3c washington proprietary stamp | 8/26/2007 |
Q: i asked about it before, you needed more info. how can i email you a photo of it? it is drk green, ...
A: Kelly, Your stamp is likely Scott number R18c, a revenue stamp first issued in 1862. It has a ...
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| 3 cent stamps | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Do the following full sheets of stamps have any value for resale: 3 cent, Alexander Hamilton ...
A: Linda, The dealer retail prices for fault-free, "post office fresh" sheets are $8.00, $8.00, $23.75 ...
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| 3cent washington internal revenue proprietary stamp | 8/24/2007 |
Q: good condition what is it worth? ANSWER: Kelly, There are many different stamps that fit your ...
A: Kelly, You can email your scan to usmints@cox.net and I'll take a look. Revenue stamps appeared ...
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| 2 cent presidental precancelled stamps | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have several 2 cent Presidential Stamps Pre canceled John Adams and Jefferson What are they worth, ...
A: Gordon, The 2c Adams and 3c Jefferson are low denominations from the Presidential series of 1938. ...
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| stamp values | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have recently received a book of various US stamps starting in 1938 and going up to about 1960. ...
A: Dick, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| Stamp question | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have an old Arizona Territory deed with a ten cent documentary stamp series 1898 picture is of a ...
A: Brice, Your stamp is a "battleship" revenue, specifically Scott number R168. Its common in used ...
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| 3cent washington internal revenue proprietary stamp | 8/23/2007 |
Q: good condition what is it worth?
A: Kelly, There are many different stamps that fit your brief description. If you add details such as ...
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| Thomas Jefferson purple 3 cent stamps | 8/22/2007 |
Q: We have a sheet of 90 stamps. The sheet is perfect except for an are on several stamps where the ...
A: Bev, It reads like you have one of the low denominations from the Presidential series of 1938, ...
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| Old PO stamps American | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I found these stamps quite sometime ago and forgot about them and put them to the side. They were ...
A: Mary, Those are all common stamps from the 1960's, and not worth very much. I suggest a donation ...
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| John Paul Jones Stamps | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have 3 15 cent bicentennial JPJ misprints 2 together, 1 single lot # 0322. I'm curious as to what ...
A: David, I don't know what "single lot # 0322" means, but it reads like you may have some error ...
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| US Stamps | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I have recently purchased stamps from the US Post Office as part of a collection. The collections ...
A: Darrell, Modern stamps gain value over time very slowly, and many not at all. There are ...
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| US world war 2 Iwo Jima | 8/20/2007 |
Q: us .3cent stamp us postage (top) Iwo Jima (bottom) issued 1945
A: Todd, I don't see a question here, but I can tell you a little about the stamp. It is Scott number ...
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| I know nothing! | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I recently came across something in my Mom's storage unit, and I have no idea what it is. Please ...
A: Vanessa, What you have are a few of the low denomination "press" sheets from the Farley Special ...
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| 23k gold tutankhamoun stamps | 8/18/2007 |
Q: i have a the Tutankhamun exhibition issue of 38 23K gold £8.00 stamps commemorating the ...
A: Joe, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Elvis Stamp | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have 2 29 cent 1993 Elvis stamps that have been stamped through the post office, on a clean ...
A: Scott, The Elvis stamp, while popular, is very common. The USPS printed five times the number of ...
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| postal cards w/ 1934 postmark | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have 2 postal cards with a 1934 postmark on them. They are cream colored with a green pre-printed ...
A: Brenda, There is a market for your misperf error stamps, but its speculative. As an example, there ...
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| 25c Paul Revere and 8c U.S Flag stamps | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Canyou tell me the value of the above. I have 2 25c in mint unused cndition and 2 8c whit flag and ...
A: Bill, Those are both common stamps. If unused, they are still valid for postage. If used, they ...
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| 4C Lincoln Postage stamp | 8/14/2007 |
Q: what is the value of this stamp? not used,, not mint either
A: Bill, Likely your stamp is the red-violet from the Liberty issue of 1954-65. Its very common. If ...
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| printed green jefferson stamp | 8/14/2007 |
Q: i have a post card with printed stamp of 1 cent value, has the pic. of jefferson goes back to 1920. ...
A: Dia, There have been several different postal cards issued that match your description. The most ...
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| Are thes stamps worth money? | 8/14/2007 |
Q: How much is a 2cent freedom to speak out a root of democracy stamp and an 8 cents eisenhower usa ...
A: Agnes, Those are all very common stamps. If unused, they are worth face value. If in used ...
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| Philatelic Panels | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have a book containing 87 panels w/stamps of the 1984 Olympic Games. It is in a blue binder. It ...
A: Holly, I'm not quite sure what you have. If by "panels" you mean some kind of embellished printed ...
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| bicentennial stamps | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I inherited my grandmother's stamp collection. She has just about everything. My question is I ...
A: Jody, The Bicentennial Souvenir Sheets with first day cancellation retail for $7.50 apeice. You ...
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| US 1/2 cent stamp | 8/12/2007 |
Q: ...I have a Nathan Hale 1/2 cent uncancelled stamp....is this worth anything? Thanks.
A: Claudia, There were actually two different (with identical design) 1/2 cent Hale stamps issued - a ...
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| Photo Stamps | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have a set of 12 real photo stamps 10 on a sheet and 2 on a pink envelope. One each of Martha and ...
A: Pam, I just can't figure out what you mean by photo stamps. Perhaps you can email a scan or digital ...
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| 1610 Rush Lamp Stamp | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a series of three 1610 Rush Lamp Stamps but they don't seem to follow any of the normal Scott ...
A: Benjamin, I've heard of orange and yellow omitted, but not just orange omitted. I'm not an expert ...
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| Two Cent Andrew Jackson; One Cent Benjamin Franklin | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have a two cent Andrew Jackson stamp unperforated unused which is either black or black/green with ...
A: Sophie, The first stamp reads like Scott 73, the 1863 2c Jackson "blackjack", but it was not issued ...
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| 1950 series stamps | 8/10/2007 |
Q: My Father asked me to see how much the stamps listed are worth. He has Nine $2 Documentary Series ...
A: Kathy, In fault-free, eye-appealing, mint condition, the red documentaries (overprinted "SERIES ...
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| 1/4 cent stamp | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 1/4 cent stamp that was never used it has a ship on it. what can you tell me about it?
A: Robert, You have a "battleship" revenue, Scott number RB21, issued in 1898. Its a very common ...
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| Found vintage stamp book | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Mark, I found a book of unused lady liberty 3 cent postage stamps in my grandmothers things that are ...
A: Melissa, There were two booklets issued, each in two varieties, that contain the 1954 three cent ...
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| postal cards w/ 1934 postmark | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have 2 postal cards with a 1934 postmark on them. They are cream colored with a green pre-printed ...
A: Brenda, It reads like you have Scott UX27 or UX27a, the one cent Jefferson style of 1914 to 1916. ...
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| Mint Sheets vs. Individual Mint Stamps | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I've recently returned to collecting after a hiatus of 40 years and have begun adding to my ...
A: Tom, Because of the size of the sheet, most albums will leave spaces for the individual stamps, ...
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| Stamp collections - many kinds | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My husband died recently, leaving many different kinds of collections of stamps with no info as to ...
A: Mary, You can look up the retail value of all your late husband's stamps at your local library. ...
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| Stamps U.S | 8/8/2007 |
Q: we have a two cent stamp, orangey coloured which has 'Jan 1845' hand written over the stamp in ink. ...
A: Catherine, You have a revenue stamp, Scott R6, and it depicts George Washington. Revenues were ...
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| 1974 Currier & Ives #1551 Christmas Stamp | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My Dad has a sheet of the 1974 Currier & Ives #1551 Christmas stamp with the perforations in the ...
A: Judith, I have not specifically heard of your double misperf error stamp, but I'm not much of an ...
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| Stamps | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Mark I have 2 Thomas Jefferson 1 cent stamps (Green) 2 Frank LLoyd Wright Stamps 2 Cent and 1 George ...
A: David, Although there have been a number of different 5c blue Washington stamps issued over the ...
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| United states first day covers | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have been given a selection of what look like first day covers from 1930 to 33 to purchase if I ...
A: Greg, It's easy enough to check if they're first days - bring your covers to the library and ask at ...
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| Stamps | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have this stamp of Benjamin Franklin series 1902 postage one cent letter post marked 1908 Is this ...
A: Annie, A cover bearing a blue-green 'Series 1902' (issued in 1903) one cent Franklin has a current ...
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| 22kt gold replicas | 7/30/2007 |
Q: how much is a 22kt gold replica of a 1976 united states flag stamp worth? i have both the stamp and ...
A: Seto, There are only 50 states, so you must have a duplicate or stray cover in there. Gold ...
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| stamps value | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have a block of 100 Hubert H Hmphrey 52 cent stamps the unique part of the stamps is the margin ...
A: Richard, True, the USPS corrected the margin inscription on the later printings, but so many of ...
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| U.S. INTER.REV PROPRIETERY STAMP | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have just read your response to Barb from May 2006 regarding a stamp in the category mentioned. ...
A: Sherrill, I don't recall Barb's stamp and it no longer appears on my 'answered questions' list, so ...
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| one cent and four cent A Lincoln stamps | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I am not a stamp collector but have found some old stamps in excellent condition. I have four large ...
A: Evelyn, Both are common, unfortunately. The four cent is from the Liberty issue of 1954 to 1968, ...
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| 1 and 1/2 cent Martha Washington | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I found a 1 1/2 cent stamp that has never been used at my mother's home. It has a picture of Martha ...
A: Barry, There are three different stamps denominated 1-1/2 cents that depict Martha Washington. All ...
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| 2 cent washington | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I'm having a very hard time figuring out my 2 cent Washingtons, I cant tell the difference between ...
A: Austen, It takes a bit of study and experience to recognize the differences in the various shades ...
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| found an old stamp.... | 7/27/2007 |
Q: it's a squarish shaped one cent stamp with george washington's face... appears to be red, orange, or ...
A: Mardi, You have a revenue stamp, first issued in 1862. It is designated Scott number R1, and was ...
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| 1938 two cent John Adams misperforated stamps | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have a block of four 1938 two cent John Adams stamps that are misperforated down and to the left ...
A: Scott, The two cent Adams is a common stamp, and is not worth much over face value in mint ...
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| 1982 Fifty State Birds and Flowers Mint Set | 7/26/2007 |
Q: We are moving and in the process of packing I found this set of .20 stamps in an old storage box. ...
A: Joyce, The 1982 sheet in pristine condition has a catalog (retail) value of $27.50, but it ...
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| stamp- 5 cent | 7/25/2007 |
Q: How much is a united states (Washington) 5 cents stamp worth?
A: Angela, It depends on the stamp, and on condition. The first 5c Washington stamp was issued in ...
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| a collection | 7/25/2007 |
Q: my father has given my son his 50th Anniversary World War II Commemorative Covers Collection. There ...
A: Kathi, I don't know what is in the collection, but it reads like one of those Postal Commemorative ...
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| Vintage Postage Stamp Vending Machine | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have a vintage postage stamp vending machine found in an attic of an old house in the early ...
A: Eva, I know of no catalog that tracks the value of early postage vending machines. You might try ...
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| documentary stamps on a document 1898 | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me anything about this document I have and a possible value ? Its a document from ...
A: Deborah, There are lots of different documentary revenue stamps denominated $1, and there is not ...
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| misprinted love stamps | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have an almost full sheet of LOVE stamps from 1998 or 99. They are misprinted and the word LOVE ...
A: Lory, There is certainly a market for misprint errors. In general, the more dramatic the error, ...
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| 22 kt gold replica stamps | 7/20/2007 |
Q: what up mark, quick ? value of 1983 22 kt gold replica stamp of babe ruth untouched
A: Shawn, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| stamp collection | 7/20/2007 |
Q: My father worked for the post office he collected all new issues of stamps in blocks(with the block ...
A: Kathy, Provided the gum on the plate blocks is still in pristine condition, and there are no ...
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| Is my stamp I discovered worth anything? | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I bought an antique jelly cupboard and discovered inside an 11 cent stamp. It was blue and white ...
A: Sally, It reads like you have the 11c denomination from the Presidential issue of 1938. The stamp ...
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| Bernard Reed stamp | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have 4 $1.00 Bernard Reed stamps that were supposedly misprinted with the star of David in the ...
A: Helen, I think you mean the Bernard Revel issue, and microprinted instead of misprinted. The 1986 ...
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| How Should I Organize these Stamps? | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I used to collect stamps when I was little and am now getting back into it because I was given ...
A: Alison, Soaking stamps is fun and generally the best way to prepare a stamp for organizing. Until ...
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| pls i need help;- | 7/17/2007 |
Q: well i live in bangalore and i have a lot of american stamps{used}.the following is a huge list ,i ...
A: Adithya, The stamps on your list are very common in used condition. I would put their value at ...
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| Misprinted Stamps | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a book of the Apple and Oranges stamps. They look like lemons and limes they also look like ...
A: Sharon, There is certainly a market for misprint errors. In general, the more dramatic the error, ...
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| Christmas Seals | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I inherited a pack of 100, 1945 Christmas Seal sheets in the original envelope. The envelope has ...
A: Karen, The 1945 Christmas Seal stamp is very common. The Scott Catalog values the stamp at 20 ...
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| unused postal stamp | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have 2 1975 10 cent postage stamps not used with Apollo Soyuz on them. Could you please tell me ...
A: Heather, They have a catalog (retail) value of 20 cents apiece, but they are very common stamps. I ...
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| 6 cent stamps | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I googled and found your site. I have a partial book of 3 6 cent stamps (red airplane). These are ...
A: Bobbi, Booklets are valued by collectors only when they are complete (with both covers and all ...
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| US stamps | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I have been given a small collection of US stamps.It inc a 'Liberty for All 15c stamp, Let Freedom ...
A: Linda, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| lincoln 4 cent | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 cent lincoln stamp. The color is blue. Could you tell me it`s value? Thank You, Anthony
A: Anthony, It reads like you may have the 4c blue from the Lincoln Sesquicentennial issue of 1959. ...
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| stamp | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I found a 10 cent stamp in an old box with a picture of a young lady on it reading a letter. On the ...
A: Jessica, Your stamp is part of the Universal Postal Union issue of 1974. There were eight ...
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| Thomas Jefferson 1 Cent Stamp | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have a Thomas Jefferson one cent stamp on a Samuel Adams U.S. Postage 8 cents stamp postcard. I ...
A: Tiffany, The Samuel Adams postal card was first issued in 1973. The additional 1c franking (of the ...
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| Mint sheets | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have approximately 250 3 cent full mint sheets (some duplications), about 123 4 cent full mint ...
A: Carol, Yes. Depending on the issue, and selling the sheets one at a time on say, eBay, the three ...
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| 22kt Gold Replicas | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have found 27 First Day of Issue - 22kt Gold Replicas...from July 1, 1847 to April 19, 1930. Mint ...
A: Judith, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| 8cent flag stamp misprint | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have kept an 8 cent stamp for years and wonder if its worth anything. It is the American Flag ...
A: Valerie, Actually, if your stamp was postally used, that will increase the value. Error stamps ...
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| Civil War Stamps | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I found some stamps, 3 small sheets with 4 stamps on each sheet. They have #'s on each sheet that ...
A: Ben, It reads like you have plate blocks of three of the five Civil War Centennial issues of ...
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| purchasing from large dealers | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Mark, Have you found any significant differences in the quality of mint US stamps when comparing ...
A: Tom, Mail order dealers such as Kenmore and Mystic are generally quality conscience because they ...
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| Postal Commemorative Society | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Have a large collection of PCS stamps, binders, etc. that have been collected over many years that ...
A: Sean, Postal Commemorative Society products were not collected by experienced stamp collectors, but ...
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| 8cent flag stamp misprint | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have kept an 8 cent stamp for years and wonder if its worth anything. It is the American Flag ...
A: Valerie, Mis-perfed stamps are valued by EFO (Error, Freak and Oddity) collectors. The value of ...
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| Question about Plate Blocks and Mint Sheets | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Mark, I have PB's without the smooth, cut edges that easily identify it as a PB. Some of mine have ...
A: Robert, Plate blocks are corner blocks of four with full selvage and plate number. From your ...
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| Rare Stamps | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a number of rare stamps and am seeking the value of them. Can you, PLEASE, help me? They ...
A: Sonya, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| american first day issues | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have found amoungst my collection from childhood some first day issues from USA and would like ...
A: Paul, Most of those FDC's are (retail) valued at a dollar or two apiece. You can look up the value ...
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| Organizing Stamp Collection Passed Down | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Mark, My wife and I were given a stamp collection that her father started when he was young. There ...
A: Glenn, The standard reference used by stamp collectors and dealers is the Scott Catalog. The most ...
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| unused stamped envelope | 7/9/2007 |
Q: The envelope is 2 7\8 by 5 1\4". It has a built on 3 cent stamp colored green with Franklin facing ...
A: Jim, Franklin appears on a number of early postal stationery envelopes, but almost exclusively ...
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| Pricing a Stamp Sheet | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have a complete sheet of Elvis Pressley anniversary 29 cent stamps (the one issued in 1993). What ...
A: Cynthia, The USPS anticipated that the Elvis stamp would be popular, and thus printed five times ...
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| 1/2 CENT BEN FRANKLIN | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A FULL PAGE OF 1/2 CENT BEN FRANKLIN STAMPS WITH BLOCK NUMBER AND EDGES IN PERFECT CONDITION. ...
A: King, Intact sheets of the 1938 1/2 cent Franklin issue, Scott number 803, sell on eBay for about ...
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| old stamps | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I have some freedom to speak out - a root of democracy in ok condition with some smoke damage. How ...
A: Zac, With smoke damage they have no collectible value at all, but if they have not been postally ...
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| Stamp Value | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Found the following used stamps in good condition. Also would like to know easy website for ...
A: Patience, You can look up information about all of those stamps at your local library. Ask at the ...
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| 1976 13c Declaration of Independence Mint Strip + $2 bill mounted | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have a sheet with the 1976 13c Declaration of Independence Mint Strip plus $2 bill mounted, post ...
A: Heather, I, too, have one of those $2 bills with the 1976 cancel. What I can tell you about the ...
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| old stamps | 7/5/2007 |
Q: i have a lot of old unuesed stamps by different president of the unitedstates.iwould like to know ...
A: Nolan, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| stamp map of the US | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know the value of a Stamp Map of the United States published (Copyright 1954) by The ...
A: Zeke, I have no idea. It is such an uncommon, philatelically peripheral item that any value placed ...
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| Star Spangled Banner 175th Anniversary Folio | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have "The Star Spangled Banner 175th Anniversary Folio" from the Postal Commemorative Society. ...
A: Bill, It is not a US Postal Service item, thus the value is not tracked by any stamp catalog I know ...
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| 1 cent George & Martha Washington prestamped US poscards | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have what appear to be two attached 1 cent George & Martha Washington prestamped postcards, green ...
A: Donald, It reads like you have a paid reply postal card. It could be one of two major Scott ...
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| U.S. commemoratives | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I am going crazy, trying to find an answer to this question (a two-parter, really): How many ...
A: Joe, I've never counted, but to know for sure, stop by your local library and ask at the reference ...
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| national parks | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have plate blocks of the 9c and 10c nationalparks what is their current price range
A: James, The National Parks stamps were issued perforated and imperforate. Plate blocks of the 9c ...
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| misprinted stamp | 7/2/2007 |
Q: are all misprinted stamps worth money i found a misprinted dinosaurs stamp the name is wrong
A: Nick, EFO (error, freak and oddity) collectors prize drama. The more dramatic the error, the more ...
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| precancel on 1881 proprietary stamp | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I recently discovered an interesting overprint on the 3c proprietary, I believe to be RB13. The ...
A: Sheldon, I'm not familiar with that particular company, but such stamps were used to show that the ...
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| Benjamin Franklin stamp | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I have a Benjamin Franklin stamp and was wondering if you had any idea of the value of it. It is a ...
A: Jennifer, Your stamp was issued in five varieties - two sheet versions (one perforated and one ...
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| Harriet Quimby 50 cent airmail stamps | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I have four still hooked together and in pretty good shape never used. Are they worth anything yet?
A: Wayne, I sell the Quimby stamps for 90 cents apiece in mint condition. For such a recent issue, a ...
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| Old unprotected stamps | 6/29/2007 |
Q: My family has property in Colorado that has been hard to take care of since my grandfather passed. I ...
A: Kristen, Mint stamps that are stuck down by moisture generally cannot be unstuck without damaging ...
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| Stamps | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have some one cent, a one 1/2 cent, three cent and four cent stamps that came off of letters dated ...
A: Carolyn, Low denomination stamps from the 1930's in used condition are very common. They may be ...
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| tagged and untagged postal stamps | 6/27/2007 |
Q: i came across some 1880s 9.3 cent mail wagon stamps and would like to know if you could tell me the ...
A: Lisa, Tagged stamps have a phosphorescent ink applied to the face that glows under short wave infra ...
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| 1st day of issue | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have 3 post cards w/first day of issue .4 cents Abe Lincoln. Issued Spfld, IL 19 Nov. 9 AM ...
A: Ted, The postal card is designated Scott UX48 and the postal stationery envelopes are Scott U544. ...
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| Interrev stamp | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I collect old photographs, mostly cartes de visites. On the back of one of my pictures, there is a ...
A: Betty, Your stamp is Scott number R15, a common revenue stamp, first issued in 1864. Revenue ...
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| 4 cent Charles Evan Hughes stamps | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have recently acquired quite a few stamps from my grandfather's collection, most of them are " ...
A: William, The plate blocks you mention generally have a catalog (retail) value between 40 and 65 ...
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| 1932 Washington 7c | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have 4 stamps, joined, 2 across 2 down, top left corner of a sheet. Somewhere I accessed ...
A: Marilyn, An unused 1932 7c Washington issue, Scott 712, has a catalog (retail) value of 25 to 35 ...
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| 2-cent reg issue necklace color | 6/16/2007 |
Q: The Native American silver-and-turquoise necklace on the current 2-cent stamp has changed color - ...
A: Tom, There are varieties, but so far they are all common. Linn's Stamp News (www.linns.com) has ...
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| Briefmarkenwert | 6/16/2007 |
Q: Ein Bekannter hat folgende Briefmarke erhalten: gold stamp first day Cover 14th march 1985. Hat ...
A: Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but by private companies seeking to ...
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| Franklin Entire Envelopes | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Mark, Regarding your answer to Patrick June 3rd. I have a few dozen of those envelopes unused with ...
A: Matthew, It reads like your envelopes are the 1907-1916 (U60) design, and there are 18 different ...
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| Elvis first issue stamp | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have a full sheet of the first issue original Elvis stamp - how much is it worth and where do I go ...
A: Linda, In anticipation of huge popularity, the USPS printed a lot of Elvis stamps - many times more ...
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| 2 cent Geo.Wash Stamp | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I just emailed you a question about the orange stamp I have w/G. Wash. picture on it. I stated it ...
A: Katherine, Following the Revenue Act of 1862, federal tax was collected on photographs. The stamp ...
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| George Washinton Stamp | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I have an old wedding invitation from 1905 that was mailed to one of my relatives. I was just ...
A: Michele, It reads like you have an example of the 1903 Washington issue. The most common variety ...
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| sealed & unsealed stamps | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am a curious stamp collector.I have a question which bothers me.which stamps are more valuable. Is ...
A: Chanuka, If you are asking if stamps that are still sealed in their original USPS packaging are ...
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| apollo soyuz stamp 1975 | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I bought some books at a library sale and in one of them was 5 cancelled stamps. One was a 1975 ...
A: Carol, The 1975 Apollo-Soyuz issue is very common. In used condition the stamp is worth a penny or ...
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| 2 cent washington stamp | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I bought an old book from a thrift store (1870's) and in it was an unused (at least it looks unused) ...
A: Terri, Unfortunately there is not enough information in your description to identify your stamp. ...
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| First Day Of Issue Non. 19,1962 | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 cent envelope with the bust of Abraham Lincoln on it with the Sprinfield,Il postmark ...
A: John, There were no US stamps first issued on November 19, 1962. The four cent Lincoln "Credo" ...
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| 1881 1cent Franklin on Envelope | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I have a yellow Envelope with a Green (about 3.5 x 5 inches) 1 cent Franklin (engraved) or back side ...
A: Joe, It reads like you have an early postal stationery entire (intact envelope), but I can't ...
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| Stamps | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Mark, I have aquired what I believe to be a rather large collection of first day covers and various ...
A: Michael, Ay, carumba! Thirty-five 18 gallon tubs full of covers? Well, its too much material to ...
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| Copyright on Stamps | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I understand the copyrights associated with US stamps. However, what are copyrights associated with ...
A: Linda, I imagine there are similar laws in each country protecting the images depicted on their ...
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| u.s. stamps | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I have a notebook size stamp collection. It is titled America's March to freedom. The saga of the ...
A: Gary, I'm not familiar at all with the album you describe, so I don't know what stamps would be ...
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| Columbus $5.00 stamp | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Can you comment on the 1890's $5.00 Columbus stamp and tell me if there is any history of ...
A: Ray, There are certainly cases of lightly cancelled used stamps being "cleaned" and passed off as ...
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| old stamp | 6/7/2007 |
Q: i have an old one cent green George Washington stamp. A reference book i have tells me its a #544 ...
A: Jessi, Scott 544 is an extremely rare variety of an exceedingly common stamp, Scott 498. Both ...
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| John Paul Jones misprints | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have a pair of John Paul Jones 15c US bicentennial misprint stamps in excellent condition. Could ...
A: Robert, The value of error stamps is speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, the ...
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| Stamp in old bible | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I got a bible dated 1847 and in it is a few old photos and a george washington 1 cent inter rev ...
A: Sue, There are a number of stamps that fit your brief description (some rare, some not), and I will ...
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| USPS American Dream collection | 6/6/2007 |
Q: Sir, Can you help me? I have a collection of gold plated silver stamps titled The american dream ...
A: Rosemarie, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private ...
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| inquiry iinto us inter rev stamp and cover | 6/5/2007 |
Q: Mark, thank you for your time. I found what I understand to be a 'cover' with a 25 cent brownish ...
A: Robin, It reads like you have a revenue stamp cancelled in 1872 that is affixed to a document or ...
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| us stamps | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have what i think is a 1923 #596 benjamin franklin.I would like some help identifying it.This ...
A: Ricky, The design of 596 measures approximately 19¼mm x 22½mm and the stamp has 11 gauge ...
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| 1 cent Franklin | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 cent Franklin stamp that is affixed to a post card from Horticultural Hall, erected for ...
A: Suzanne, There is no question here, so I will assume that you would like to know what stamp you ...
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| 1/2 cent numerical stamps | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I wish i had a email where i could send you a scan of them, so you would know what I mean. There is ...
A: Santiago, There is not enough information in your description for me to identify the stamps you ...
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| one cent stamps: Franklin & Washington | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I saw you listed as someone with expertise on American stamps, so I have a few questions, if you ...
A: Alex, The first stamp you describe is the 1903 regular issue design which was used to produce five ...
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| 1890's stamps | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I was given a large box of stamps from a friend. Inside with all the stamps was a smaller box ...
A: Sarah, Bring your holdings to the next stamp club meeting in your area for evaluation. Stamps ...
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| ben franklin stamp | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have Ben Franklin stamp that is part of an envelope. The envelope is dated 1890 with a green one ...
A: Patrick, It reads like you have a postal stationary envelope (called an "entire"), but all of the ...
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| Legends of American Music series | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Re Popular Singers segment; date of issue 9/1/94; original issue was released in New York City: I ...
A: Amy, I had not heard there was a date error on the Cole stamp, but if so, it was not corrected with ...
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| 24c Declaration of Independence | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I have the above mentioned stamp, the previous owner indicated that it was a proof - is there any ...
A: Lila, Proofs are neither grilled nor watermarked, and the majority are imperforate. Many are ...
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| Post stamps | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how much a orginal post stamp from 1892 would cost, which i wam currently trying to ...
A: Edgar, There were lots of different stamps issued in the years surrounding 1892. Some are ...
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| bicentennial era stamps 1776-1976 | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Going through my mom's things, I found 2 sheets of these stamps, Not sure if have any value or ...
A: Jan, The post office issued quite a number of stamps commemorating the bicentennial, and without a ...
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| stamp worth | 5/31/2007 |
Q: i have a 2cent george washington bank check orange stamp in good condition..a 1902 lincoln blue 5 ...
A: Chris, Assuming the most common varieties in used condition, your stamps have a current catalog ...
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| Franklin stamps | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I found an old Franklin stamp, the stamp is green, one cent, there a picture of Franklin and on ...
A: Sylvie, I am completely stumped by the part of your description that reads "...and on both side ...
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| Tom Sawyer 8cent Stamp Misprint | 5/30/2007 |
Q: Mark, I have a unmailed Tom Sawyer stamp that is a misprint the border has the sheet number and ...
A: Bob, Misprints are collected by a subset of philately known as EFO (Error, Freak & Oddity). The ...
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| 22kt gold replica of inverted jenny | 5/29/2007 |
Q: i have a 22kt gold replica of the inverted jenny is it worth any thing?
A: Joseph, Your replica is probably worth $5 or so on eBay. Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by ...
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| 1966 citation stamp album | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have recently aquired a 1966 Citation Stamp Album. It contains black and white photos of a number ...
A: Lisa, It reads as though it may have been a gift, perhaps to a youth, with the bestower probably ...
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| !898 inter revenue doccumentary 2c stamp | 5/29/2007 |
Q: It is magenta and has a ship with both sail and engines with smoke stacks. It is a United States ...
A: Don, The stamp you describe is designated Scott number R164. Its a common stamp, ranging in ...
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| Abraham Lincoln 4 cent Unused | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 cent Abraham Lincoln Stamp (unused). All of the information I can find on this stamp ...
A: Dana, I would have to see a digital photo of your stamp to identify it for you. You can send a ...
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| 5 cent internal revenue stamp | 5/28/2007 |
Q: Recently found a book entitled,"Advice to a married couple." Inside the cover is the actual marriage ...
A: C, There are a number of stamps that fit your description. I could narrow it down if you described ...
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| STAMP WORTH | 5/27/2007 |
Q: JUST FOUND 3 STAMPS (TOGETHER) "DOCUMENTARY SERIES 1950 US INTERNAL REVENUE 2 DOLLAR " STAMPS . ...
A: Tim, It reads like you have a strip of three of the 1950 overprinted revenue stamp, Scott number ...
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| misprint stamp | 5/26/2007 |
Q: How much is a 15 cent American Flag Misprint worth?
A: Juliana, The value depends largely on how dramatic the misprint appears. I'd send a digital photo ...
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| 32 cents statue of liberty stamp booklet error | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I have a $6.40 statue of liberty stamp booklet that is not perforated in the correct place. It ...
A: Greg, The value of error stamps is very speculative. In general, the more dramatic the error, the ...
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| Eisenhower 6 cent Stamp Oct 14, 1969 | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I have a envelope that is postmarked "First Day of Issue" and a card that I beleive was mailed in ...
A: Roy, An unaddressed first day cover of that issue has a catalog (retail) value of $1. I can't ...
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| Lincoln 4 cent stamps | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I have found in good condition 3 Lincoln Four cent stamps used. Do they have any value.thank you for ...
A: Dell, Lincoln is a popular subject of eary US stamps, and there have been a number of different 4 ...
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| proprietary stamp | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I have a proprietary stamp from between 1864-1889 with washingoton on it. It is 2 cents the color of ...
A: James, It reads like you have a revenue stamp, either RB2a or RB2b. Both stamps are printed in ...
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| liberty stamp without postage price | 5/24/2007 |
Q: Is this a fluke. Same question as an earlier question about liberty w/ flag stamps in a booklet ...
A: Jim, Miscuts (from the question you referenced) are among the most common of stamp errors, but a ...
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| wwii wooden postcard | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I aked for info on wwii wooden post card and the search took me to stamps.Can anyone direct me to a ...
A: Robin, Most wooden postcards from the 1940's sell for about $3 apiece on eBay. I'm not aware of a ...
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| 4 cent nursing stamp | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I have 4 4cent Nursing stamps and was just curious what the value of them were. Thanks for your help
A: Greta, Its a common stamp. The current catalog (retail) value is 20 cents, but it often changes ...
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| First issue cancelled stamp | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I just came across an envelope from Punxsutawney,PA first issue dated 02/02/1978, sponsored by the ...
A: Ellen, First day covers from 1978 are generally (retail) valued at $1 apiece, but I know of no ...
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| Civil War era Revenue Stamps | 5/23/2007 |
Q: Mark, I found three two cent Internal Revenue Stamps recently in my families things. They are on the ...
A: Shannon, There are a number of different two cent revenue stamps that fit your description, and ...
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| Overprint on Revenue Stamp | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 5/8 cent, blue "propritary" stamp. I am curious about the over print which states on the ...
A: Beth, The overprint is actually a cancellation by the company that produced the item for which the ...
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| Inverted George Washington 2c stamp | 5/9/2007 |
Q: A question was asked several years ago about a 2c George Washington stamp with the head inverted. I ...
A: Matt, I vaguely recall a discussion about inverts, and that it was not possible with monochromatic ...
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| What's the Best U.S. Hingeless Stamp Album? | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I'd welcome input as to what brand of hingeless album you consider to be best for U.S. stamps. The ...
A: Stephen, As you may know, US stamp dealers exclusively use the Scott numbering system for ...
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| 2 cent Harding (black) 1923/about perfs | 5/8/2007 |
Q: Do you know if the Harding 2 cent stamp was ever produced with perfs at 9 1/2 (horizontal) X 10 ...
A: Denyse, The 1923 Harding memorial issue is not known perforated 9½x10. Such a find, if certified ...
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| Bicentennial | 5/8/2007 |
Q: my friend has 2 sets of a 4 stamp set showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence from ...
A: Patti, There were 2,093,880 first day covers officially cancelled that day in Philadelphia, plus ...
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| Question | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have seen your website where you can check and see how much is a stamp worth. I would like to know ...
A: Melissa, You can look up the value of your Iranian stamps at your local library. Ask at the ...
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| usa stamp | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I found a small wooden package with a $.03 stamp on it and I was wondering when it came out or ...
A: Joyce, Your stamp is from the Liberty series of 1954 to 1968, which featured 27 different designs ...
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| Harry Truman | 5/7/2007 |
Q: The post office made stamps with Harry S. Truman. However Harry never did have a period after the S ...
A: Karen, I'm not familiar with the story behind the "S" in President Truman's name, but the Harry S. ...
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| lincoln stamp | 5/7/2007 |
Q: i have a red lincoln stamp it says 4c on it and it is used. how much is this worth.
A: Amber, You must be referring to the 4c Lincoln from the Liberty Series, issued in 1954 in the color ...
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| Telegraph stamp | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I was given a 3 cent (Washington) telegraph stamp with date October 24th '64 (I assume 1864)written ...
A: Brian, Your stamp reads like a United States revenue issue, Scott number R19. It was issued in ...
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| 2 cent stamps | 5/6/2007 |
Q: How much would a 2 cent stamp with Pres. Abe Lincoln be worth? There is no date on the stamp.
A: John, Although a common subject, Lincoln does not appear on an undated two cent United States ...
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| 1 cent Washington stamp | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I just found two, unused, still attached to each other,green one cent Washington postage stamps, but ...
A: Jerri, It reads like you have the 1954 1c Washington from the Liberty Series. It was issued in two ...
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| post stamp dated year 1892. | 5/4/2007 |
Q: i have an american post stamp dated year 1892.i want to know how much is it worth.i had offers from ...
A: Ana, I cannot identify your stamp from the description you wrote, so yes, please email a photo to ...
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| Selling Stamps | 5/1/2007 |
Q: My father has a stamp collection, actually its more of hundreds of stamps in a shoe box, which he ...
A: Maria, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is a ...
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| 3-1/8 Cent Internal Revenue Stamp from 1914 | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have an old Colgate Splendor perfume bottle that was found in an attic and affixed to the bottom ...
A: Sheree, It reads like you have one of the proprietary issues of 1914, either Scott number RB39 or ...
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| I have a $2 Bill 1976 first day of issue that is postmarked with just a half cent stamp on it ? | 4/28/2007 |
Q: How Much is it worth ? I also have other $2 Bills with only one cent thru 13 cent amounts ...
A: Howard, I have one with the 13c stamp too. Its a gimmicky thing that the Treasury Department and ...
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| Help On Stamps | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of the HARDING MEMORIAL ISSUE stamps, and BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 1cent stamps, and a ...
A: Sandra, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| 2 & 3 cent stamp with envelopes | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired 5 envelopes, each with a different design going down left side as follows: a) ...
A: Patti, First day envelopes (covers) without stamps have no philatelic value. The current catalog ...
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| Stamp ID | 4/26/2007 |
Q: What is the Scott number for the USPS product code #674442? Thank you
A: Richard, I have no idea. I recommend calling USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services at 800-782-6724 and ...
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| statue of liberty stamps | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I have statue of liberty stamps with no price on them. The postmaster said she has never seen one ...
A: John, I'd have to see them to identify which stamp you have and provide you with further ...
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| Purple Washington 3 cent, Green Franklin 1 cent, Purple NRA 3 cent | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I found a bunch of cancelled stamps in and old desk,while I doubt they have any value I was just ...
A: Robert, It reads as though you have a few common stamps from the late 30's, early 40's. In used ...
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| Ten-cent Defense Stamp Album | 4/22/2007 |
Q: My mother found a book of 10 cent defense stamps that my father had. The book isn't full but just ...
A: Mike, The war savings stamps were designed to help the US Government finance the war effort by ...
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| US 10 cent stamp | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I have a stamp that I found in a box that I bought at an auction. It says COMMERCE across the top. ...
A: Barb, Your stamp is part of a "se-tenant" pair of stamps issued in 1975 to commemorate banking and ...
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| U S 2cent navajo | 4/21/2007 |
Q: In comparing subject stamp purchased yesterday and a similar pane from the philatelic sales dept I ...
A: Peter, There are at least two different printings of the 2c Navajo Necklace stamp. I have ...
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| watermark detection | 4/20/2007 |
Q: How does one determine the watermark if the stamps are on cover? specifically U.S. watermarks # 190 ...
A: Joseph, There are devices, both expensive and inexpensive, that will detect watermarks on cover. ...
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| 22k gold replica first day cover stamps | 4/18/2007 |
Q: i found 10 books/folders full of these stamps in mint condition.....is this an entire ...
A: Frank, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| need help to sell | 4/18/2007 |
Q: i have a large collection of US,and European stamps and other postal idems.my grandfather started ...
A: Kevin, I know a very reputable stamp auction house based in Petaluma that I would trust to handle ...
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| 4cent 1890 Lincoln stamp | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Hey there. I recently lucked up and found a 4cent Lincoln stamp. I didn't know exactly what I had at ...
A: Melissa, Scott 222, the "no triangle" bureau issue, has a Scott catalog value of $4 for a ...
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| Valuing Stamps | 4/10/2007 |
Q: On April 5th you had sent me an on-line site listing the Philately Clubs in Maryland. I very ...
A: Stanley, You bet. Its: http://www.stamps.org/directories/dir_LocalClubs.htm I checked and there ...
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| stamp collection question | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have a very old stamp collection in my possesion... most of these stamps have been circulated but ...
A: Rob, All stamps are worth something, even in canceled condition. I suggest looking up the value of ...
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| For Defence Stamp with holes punched | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have a circa 1940 For Defense Army and Navy 2 cent stamp. I know they are collectible but not ...
A: Mandy, The holes are called perforated initials, or "perfins". The purpose of perfins was to help ...
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| Ben Franklin | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 1923 used, vf condition 1c Ben Franklin that looks like this: ...
A: Tim, Scott 594 and 596 are extremely rare varieties of the one cent Franklin design. The vast ...
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| US Postal Stamp | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have several stamps and would like to know if they have any value. I have a Sam Houston H series ...
A: Laura, Those are all common stamps. In mint condition, they are worth about face value. Postally ...
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| 1951 ucv stamp | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have had in my possession a 1951 united confederate veterans stamp for some years now, and was ...
A: Jessie, The three cent 1951 USPS commemorative stamp for the United Confederate Veterans Final ...
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| lady liberty error? | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 20 stamp page of self adhesive lady liberty 39 cent flag stamps. When I came ...
A: Robert, It is possible you have something interesting. I'd show a digital photo of it to a US ...
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| Washington 3 Cent Circa 1876 | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have had a box of letters handed down to me and may of the envelopes have a bluish-green 3 cent ...
A: Barry, Six different stamps issued between 1870 and 1881 fit your description. The USPS often ...
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| Mint stamp sets | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I recently came across some complete USPS, Mint condition, collector sets. I'm trying to get an idea ...
A: John, If these are the USPS year sets with the folders, you can find the values at your local ...
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| Washington 3 cent stamp | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I have a Washington three cent stamp that I am unable to find on the Internet. It is found on the ...
A: Pat, It reads like you have a connected pair of revenue stamps, first issued in 1862. The ...
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| Engraving on US Scott #69 | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired a used US Scott#69 12-cent stamp. Looking at the stamp with the naked eye, the ...
A: Brian, The plates did wear out over time. Stamps printed when the plate was new will have a much ...
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| U.S.1904 stamp | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Mark, I have a 1904 2 cent George Washington uncancelled stamp on an envelope. Is it a keeper? Thank ...
A: Red, Two cent stamps, even from the 1900's, are quite common. Hundreds of millions of such stamps ...
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| Selling stamps | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I recently was given 3 albums full of old stamps and I would like to sell the entire collection.What ...
A: Chella, You can look up the value of all your stamps at your local library. Ask at the reference ...
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| Elvis errors | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have several US Elvis stamps with the black ink offset about 1/32", just enough to be noticeable, ...
A: Bill, EFO (error, freak & oddity) collectors prize drama above everything else. The more dramatic ...
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| stamp | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 1861 3 cent George Washington stamp. I see they ask about what type of grill is on it. well ...
A: Michelle, Some grills are easy to detect, some difficult. Grills come in a variety of sizes, some ...
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| revenue stamp | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Mr Leon, I have a 2 cent red revenue stamp with a ship and series of 1898 on it and documentary on ...
A: Keith, Your "battleship" revenue stamp is quite common, despite being issued in 1898. It has a ...
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| Value Of Stamps | 4/2/2007 |
Q: Good afternoon Mark... While the majority of my stamps are mint US mint starting around the Daniel ...
A: Stanley, I suggest getting in touch with the president of your local stamp club and ask if there is ...
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| US flag error stamp | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I have the 1981 US Flag stamp in a role form, I believe it is #1895d. It is an error stamp where ...
A: Michael, 1895d is imperforate, so you have either 1895 or 1895a with shifted perforations. The ...
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| Red Cross A Tradition of Service | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I have searched and searched for hours at a time to try to find something out about these stamps. ...
A: Nancy, All of the United States stamps you listed are common, worth perhaps as much as double face ...
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| UX28 Postcard [rinting error | 4/1/2007 |
Q: Mark, I obtained an inverted printed postcard from my grandfather a long time ago. It has the one ...
A: Keith, Its pure speculation to try and determine value. Normal UX28 postal cards are worth just a ...
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| 1 cent green, machine cancelled, stamp with Benjamin Franklin on it. | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I was doing some research and ATTEMPTING to look up the value of my stamps. I came across this one ...
A: Gillian, The website is referring to the rotary press waste issue of 1923, a majority of which were ...
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| bicentennial US state flag with possible irregularity | 3/31/2007 |
Q: After buying a sheet of the bicentennial flag stamps I heard that the original sheet was re-called, ...
A: Phil, There was no such problem with the 13c State Flags issue, but there have been past mishaps ...
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| Wierd stam in my collection | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have a stamp with a 1 on the upper right & left (light blue colored stamp) and what appears to be ...
A: Joe, From your decription, it reads like you may have the one cent Franklin design of 1861-1865, ...
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| stamp | 3/31/2007 |
Q: what is an 8 cent eisenhower stamp worth
A: Chuck, Its a common stamp. Used examples are worth about a penny, and unused examples are worth ...
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| Harding 613 | 3/30/2007 |
Q: What is the easiest way to tell the difference between a Haring #610 and A Harding #613? I am trying ...
A: Rick, Scott number 613 has the same perforations as 610, and was printed using the same method as ...
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| US stamps | 3/30/2007 |
Q: Going through my grandfathers papers etc. I came across a handful of stamps he'd saved. They are ...
A: Amy, Most of the stamps from the 1930's with any decent value are of higher denomination, but there ...
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| Blue star stamp upper left postcard 1918 | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Got your reply. Had a hard time trying to explain. The best way is for you to see the card. I have ...
A: Steve, The stamps are common but it is an interesting label on the left. I can't shed any light on ...
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| ten cent stamp | 3/29/2007 |
Q: i am trying to identify and find out how much a ten cent stamp that i have is worth. it is a red ...
A: Nicole, Your stamp is the fifty star runway issue of 1968. It was issued in sheet and booklet ...
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| 3 cent stamp | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Mark, can you tell me the duration of everyday use of the 3 cent U.S. postage stamp. I am 70 years ...
A: Marlene, The one ounce letter rate rose from two cents to three cents on July 6th, 1932, and ...
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| National Monument stamp 3 Cent | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I recently came across an old 3 cent 50th anniversary Devils Tower National Monument stamp. Could ...
A: Robert, Devils Tower is in Wyoming, and the 1956 commemorative stamp is very common in used ...
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| stamps and Morgan/Peace dollars | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I am trying to determine the value of "The U.S. Silver Dollar Collection" book. This book contains ...
A: Nick, In my experience, such crossover items typically bear very common stamps. It is likely that ...
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| 1954 First Day issue block of 4 1-cent stamps | 3/28/2007 |
Q: My brother in law has a General Postage Issue envelope with a picture of George Washington on the ...
A: Rosie, Your first day cover is franked with one of the low denominations from the Liberty issue, ...
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| Florida Stamp | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have a State Board of Health two-cent Bedding Inspection Stamp from Florida and would like to know ...
A: Charlie, It reads like you have some kind of obscure state revenue stamp. Most state revenues are ...
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| Roosevelt 1284 | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have three sets of two, unused Roosevelt 1284 stamps. The perforation holes are in a line ...
A: Rick, 1284D does have perforations. Imagine a pair of stamps taken from a sheet. The stamps have ...
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| want to sell antique stamp of u.s.a | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A GOLD STAMP WHICH FIRST ISSUE IN 1985 U.S.A IF ANY BODY INTERESTED I CAN GIVE DETAIL IF REQD
A: Nasir, Gold replicas of stamps were not issued by the post office, but rather by private companies ...
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| Geroge Washington 2 cents no cents on it | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have a George Washington stamp that alooks like a 2 cents red from the 1890's like # 250, however, ...
A: Your stamp is Cuba #222, issued February, 1899. Cuba was under United States military rule between ...
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| stamp question | 3/26/2007 |
Q:
A: Angel, Those are common stamps, part of the lengthy "transportation" issue that ran from 1981 to ...
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| 10 cent savings stamps | 3/26/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me the origin for the 10 cent savings stamps. They were used as a savings motivation ...
A: Elizabeth, There is not much I can add to your knowledge of the stamps. There were two varieties: ...
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| Roosevelt 1284 | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have three sets of two, unused Roosevelt 1284 stamps. The perforation holes are in a line ...
A: Rick, Perforation freaks as you describe are definitely worth more than face value to a collector ...
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| U.S.INTER.REV | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have a U.S.INTER.REV stamp it is blue with a picture of a woman on the stamp please give me all ...
A: Billy, Your stamp is the Liberty revenue of 1875-1878, Scott number R152. It was issued in three ...
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| old postage stamps | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Our grandparents gave us a shoebox of very old stamps. these range from mid 1800's to early 1900's. ...
A: Della, Bring your stamps to the library and ask at the reference desk for the Scott Specialized ...
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| Lady Liberty Error? | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased 20 Lady Liberty self-adhesive 39-cent stamps (with flag). The 12 stamps ...
A: Jim, Imperforate modern stamps are never common, and it takes years (and sometimes decades) before ...
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| liberty bell stamp | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have found a book of unused 13 cent liberty bell stamps. Are they worth anything? Please respond ...
A: Kathy, There were three different booklets issued that contain the 13c Liberty Bell: the 90c ...
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| safe way to mail stamps | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have sold some stamps on e-bay and would like to know the safest way to mail them. Can you tell ...
A: Adam, Besides loss, which is exceedingly rare, there are two ways stamps can be affected in the ...
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| Postal Cards | 3/21/2007 |
Q: How can I verify the watermark on what is supposed to be a UX4 Postal Card? Will the watermark ...
A: John, The watermark fluid made for stamps works equally well for postal cards and will not damage ...
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| us stamp | 3/21/2007 |
Q: where would i find value on stanps like example Thomas Jefferson 1 cent stamp green
A: Chris, You can look up the value of any stamp at your local library. Ask at the reference desk for ...
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| 1940 Washington Irving | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have 8 1940 1 cent unused Washington Irving stamps on numbered sheets and 6 used ones on letters ...
A: Marilyn, I'm not sure what you mean by numbered sheets, but a plate block (which is a block of four ...
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| a green Thomas Jefferson one cent stamp | 3/20/2007 |
Q: my mother has given me stamps , and one of the stamps she has given me is a one cent stamp of Thomas ...
A: Laura, The 1968 1c Jefferson is actually a very common stamp. If unused, it is worth face value and ...
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| Stamp size | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I have a graphic design assignment to design a US postage stamp. My professor has charged me with ...
A: Ashley, Nearly all US stamps fall into two sizes: the regular issue format that measures about ...
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| inter rev 2 cent blue stamp | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I just was given a two cent inter rev stamp in bluish ink on bluish paper with the image of a lady ...
A: Noe, Your stamp is the Liberty revenue of 1875-1878, Scott number R152. It was issued in three ...
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| Expert Mark | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Any thoughts on this expert mark on the back of U.S. Scott #73 (Blackjack)? ...
A: Bob, Sorry, no. It a |
