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| Subject | Date Asked |
| musician stamps | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Can you help me information about the value of any of the following: -United States one cent ... A: Both music stamps you have mentioned have been issued on 3rd May 1940. The current value according ... | |
| First day of issue stamp | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I have an envelope with a first day of issue Jan. 8,1993 -Memphis, Tn 38101 (picture of Graceland's ... A: -)) The Elvis stamp of 1993 is the most ever sold special postage stamp and some 100.000 FDC have ... | |
| Hector Berlioz | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: Is there a list of Hector Berlioz on stamps? A: I'm not aware of a list of Hector Berlioz Stamps. However, I know 14 issues as listed below: ... | |
| jerry garcia plate block of 9 tanzania issue jg10 number 4108 &4109 | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: i also have Garcia stamps from Montserrat #s 07186 & 5867.My question is do they have a value? what ... A: Unfortunately I do not have the stamp catalog which matches to the numbers you have given. I'm ... | |
| Elvis stamps | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 9 stamp collection that celebrates the 15th anniversary of his death. They say St. Vincent ... A: the complete sheet of 9 St. Vincent stamps celebrating the 15th anniversary of Elvis' death (with ... | |
| John Lennon First Day Cover Collection | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a John Lennon First Day Cover Collection from December 8, 1995. It includes an 8 page book ... A: A book with stamp issues from several countries isn't an "official" release but rather a special ... | |
| old german addresse | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a letter in German to my grandmother using her married name so after 1913. Stamp missing and ... A: I have no idea about this place. However, can you send me a scan of the letter/address ? It might be ... | |
| 29 cent Elvis Stamps | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 40 MINT CONDITION that are in original packaging that are 1992 issue. Can you ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| German Empire stamp set | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1926 German Empire set of 10 stamps including a 20 Bettthoven stamp...Mint codition..can ... A: the price difference depends on the kind of watermark. If the long side of the watermark ("wafers") ... | |
| Elvis stamps | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a sheet of 8 stamps that were released in January of 1998 ( I believe). They are attached and ... A: You didn't mention the issuing country but I assume you are talking about the US stamp. This stamp ... | |
| Franz Liszt on stamps | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a musicologist interested in depictions of composer Franz Liszt on stamps. I'm wondering which ... A: The most valuable Liszt stamp is a block (MS) issued by Hungary on 6. May 1934 (see attachment). ... | |
| john lennon | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a JOHN LENNON REPUBLIC DU TCHAD ISSUE LB7 NUMBER 2399 STAMPS OF NINE 100f interested in ... A: the John Lennon sheet with 9 stamps of face value 100 Fr has been issued on May 15. 1996. It is ... | |
| how much is the stamp o have worth ? | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: i have this stamp that my older brother gave me . its very old im sure of well it have two 8 on both ... A: the stamp you describe is an official service stamp from the "3. Reich" (1933-1945). The 8 Pfennig ... | |
| German Stamps | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I forgot to attach the pictures in previous e-mail. ... A: I'm sorry but I can't do this job. Beside of my normal job as a software project manager with IBM, ... | |
| German Stamps | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I forgot to attach the pictures in previous e-mail. A: The value of the stamps shown on the picture is between -.10 US$ and -.75 US$ per piece. Although I ... | |
| german cancelation mark | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: circular cancelation mark over 15 pfennig Von Hindenberg stamp reads Sulingen 11. 6. 36. 19-13 Was ... A: The card definitely was sent in 1936. The 2 numbers at the end normally give the time frame whe the ... | |
| German Stamp | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a stamp showing Bethmann Hollweg head and a value of 5 Pr. It is inscribed Fur's Fliegerheim ... A: this is not an official stamp but a cinderella stamp. Cinderella stamps have been very commonly used ... | |
| JOHN LENNON NINE BLOCK FROM CHAD | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A BLOCK OF NINE STAMPS OF TCHAD STAMPS OF JOHN LENNON, ISSUE NUMBER 4405, WHAT IS THEIR ... A: 18 stamps with John Lennon in 2 sheets with 9 stamps each have been issued by Chad on May 15th 1996. ... | |
| Green or blue? | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Lang! I know, that this is not about music on stamp, but I hope that you can at least direct me to ... A: My first statement: you're not colourblind. I would also say it is "blue". I unfortunately don't ... | |
| German stamp no3 | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Many thanks for the reply, here is the picture, it's the stamp with the No 3 on it. Best wishes for ... A: the stamp you are referring to is a so-called "Dienstmarke" (service stamp) used for letters by the ... | |
| German Stamps | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: My son received a stamp collection from a friend they a pre world war all in mint condition about a ... A: It's a big challenge to get a systematic overview about a collection of 25,000+ stamps. It also ... | |
| Elvis stamp issued in 1993 | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Elvis stamp from 1993. It is part of the collection that was sold in Amarillo, TX before ... A: It very often happens that stamps are post marked a couple of days before the official issue date. ... | |
| Elvis Envelope with Stamp! | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an envelope for the first issuing of the Elvis Stamp- To the left is a gold colored picture ... A: From a philatelic point of view, the "I was there" note on the Elvis FDC - whatever the color is - ... | |
| elvis stamps | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: how much is a sheet of Elvis stamps worth. A: According to the German Michel catalogue the value of a single Elvis stamp is about 1.1 US$. For the ... | |
| elvis stamp sheet | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: iv'e been having difficulties trying to find info on my elvis stamp sheet , it is a pre-issue 22k ... A: I'd propose you go to the following link where you'll find 266 answers from me and other experts ... | |
| Question about a souvenir sheet marilyn monroe | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: My name is Pat. I have also a International Collectors Society from Niagara of Marilyn monroe ... A: it is difficult to answer your question without having the image of the sheet. There are many ... | |
| A. Mickiewicz | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I totally understand if this may not be your subject of expertise a I understand A. Mickiewicz was a ... A: Adam Mickiewicz was one of the most famous Polish poets. In the meanwhile there are about 10 stamps ... | |
| Special issue stamp from Goa | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Recently a cover / set of stamps was issues commemorating 5 goan whose had done their state proud - ... A: unfortunately nobody will take over the job to check the philatelic market to find these stamps for ... | |
| 4 German Stamps Holly-Presley-Morrison-Lennon | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with the identification of a set of German Stamps I have. The set is of 4 ... A: the stamps have been issued on April 14 1988. In that year German PO had dedicated the annual "youth ... | |
| Elvis Presley 60 cent german stamp | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a single 1988 60 cent german Elvis Presley stamp. Can you please tell me if this stamp has ... A: according to the German Michel catalog, the current value is 3.50 Euro for the mint stamp. With ... | |
| beatles stamps | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: i have seven sets of stamps all have the international society certificate of authenticity... ... A: please refer to an answer I have published erlier in this forum: ... | |
| John Lennon Stamp | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 "650F" stamp from the Republique du Benin featuring a cartoonish image of a ... A: I share your assumption that this stamp is a fake. This assumption is based on following facts: So ... | |
| Gestempelte Briefumschlaege | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Guten Tag, ich habe eine Frage bezueglich gestempelter Umschlaege. Ich habe ca. 20 Briefumschlaege ... A: Hallo Claudia, Deine Frage kann man nicht so pauschal beantworten, denn der Wert kann von vielen ... | |
| Elvis 60+30 new stamp | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Wondering about the value and age of an unused Elvis stamp where he is wearing a purple and yellow ... A: The stamp you are refering to was issued by Germany on April 14 1988 in a set together with Buddy ... | |
| gold stamps by staff scotland | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying for years to determine the value of a set of gold stamps, suposedly 11,217 of a ... A: gold (replica) stamps - with very few exceptions - are not issued by post offices, but by private ... | |
| elvis presley envelope | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an interesting Elvis Presley envelope.I have done plenty of research,but have not found ... A: FDC covers with the Elvis stamp issued January 8, 1993 do not have any special value and this is ... | |
| stamp | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have A limited edition collector series No. 14020 29 cent ELVIS stamp. Its in A package never been ... A: the 29 cent Elvis stamp is the most sold commemorative stamp ever and there are numerous "special ... | |
| help me identfy these stamps | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: i dont know where to start on these can you help? A: I can only identify 2 of the stamps: First row / right hand: Austrian Military Post for ... | |
| Elvis Presley >29 cent stamp | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 full panes in glassine envelopes of the original Elvis .29 cent stamps never used. They ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamp: The stamps with the inscription "ELVIS" have been ... | |
| hitler stamps | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: guten tag, ich habe das briefmarken album meines uropas geerbt. sind die briefmarken mit hitler ... A: Hallo Connie, danke für deine Frage. Leider gibt es dafür keine allgemein gültige Antwort. Manche ... | |
| Elvis Presley stamps | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a sheet of unused Elvis Presley stamps - .29 cents. Are they of any value? Thank you. A: Please refer to my previous answers under: ... | |
| German 'Reds' stamp | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer about the Schumann music. I also have both stamps. Can you give me an estimate of ... A: according to the German Michel catalog, the current value of the Schumann stamps is as follows: ... | |
| Sterling silver stamp/first day cover | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 18cm x 12.5cm first day cover with Pinocchio riding a bluebird; under this is a sterling ... A: You may not be pleased about the answer, but just forget about the sterling silver stamp. Please ... | |
| 1993 Elvis Stamp | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an Elvis envelope with a sketch by the artist Paul M. Nitsch. It has the 1993 Elvis stamp ... A: Elvis covers dated Jan. 8th 1993 are very common. There are a lot of different designs with photos, ... | |
| CTO's Germany | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Been collecting two years and have accumulated many stamps from Germany. Many seem to have ... A: Germany didn't and doesn't ISSUE CTO stamps. However, German Post "SELLS" cancelled stamps on ... | |
| ELVIS STAMP | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: We have an Elvis stamp with him in Army uniform and the American flag in the background that has ... A: The stamp you are talking about was issued by Guyana - a small country in North-South-America, East ... | |
| german stamp | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a green stamp with the swastika in the middle is this valuable A: I think you are talking about a stamp from the series of official service stamps used during the ... | |
| German stamps? | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I found 7 old stamps while clearing my attic (image attached). The stamps do not have the name of ... A: The stamps are from the old Germany state Saxony. They are listed in the German Michel catalog under ... | |
| used stamps | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My mother passed away and in her belongings I found a big zip lock bag full of used old stamps. ... A: I'm not an expert for used US stamps. To find out if they are of any value would need a stamp ... | |
| German stamps | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: i have a large collection of worldwide stamps that inherited from my grand father who was a stamp ... A: I assume you have some of the Polish stamps with overprint "Generalgouvernement". They belong to ... | |
| Elvis stamp | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I worked on the unvealing of the Elvis stamp and was given a stamp with the graceland cancelation on ... A: From a philatelic point of view, the "I was there" note on the Elvis FDC doesn't increase the value ... | |
| Augustus Humbert | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold stamp- about 2 by 2 and 1/2 which would be the size of a Humbert gold piece. All I ... A: Searching with Google for "The Gold Collection Limited" I got more than 1.3 Mio hits. I didn't ... | |
| German postmark | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Hy ,this is not music but German question. I have a postcard w 7 1/2 pfg. stamp which was issued ... A: The date is 29. June 1910 "6-7 N" stands for the time when the card was cancelled "N" for the German ... | |
| Freddie Mercury Stamp | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a full sheet of Freddie Mercury stamps that says limited edition # 72/500; it also has a seal ... A: Royal Mail has issued about 16.5 Mio of the Freddy Mercury stamps. So in principle it isn't really ... | |
| elvis first edition stamps 8/1/1993 | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: hi i have 3 graceland envelope with 1was there 8th january 1993 with the elvis stamps on them - one ... A: From a philatelic point of view, neither Priscilla's autograph nor her imprinted address gives more ... | |
| gold stamps | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a book of 24 kt go;d stamps. i wanted to know if its real gold or gold plated. thanks so much A: Gold stamps are not issued by any official postal service but by private companies in hope of ... | |
| FIRST DAY OF ISSUE | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently sold a FDI, the buyer, when they received it complained that the envelope was sealed. ... A: Living in Germany, I'm not a customer of the Postal Commemorative Society and cannot answer your ... | |
| PERF PAIRS | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm a novice. Reviews of several references indicate values for imperf pairs but there's no mention ... A: Since stamps usually are issed in sheetst of 10, 50 or 100, perforated pairs are very common and ... | |
| German Stamp | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me anything about this stamp? A: unfortunately I cannot identify the stamy based on the attached image. Please send me a better scan. ... | |
| Elvis Official 1 day cover -93 | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I found this after my father passed away. I dont want to keep it so I wonder if it has any value - ... A: For the gold replica please have a look to the following page: ... | |
| Legends of American Music Series | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 sheets,1 each of JAZZ SINGERS/BLUES SINGERS, POPULAR SINGERS AND JAZZ MUSICIANS. My husband ... A: The stamps you are talking about are part of a series about American music history. According to the ... | |
| A strange envelope I have... | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Lang, At a young age, I began to collect Elvis memorabilia. My collection, [though not very ... A: is it possible for you to send me a scan of the envelope ? Most of the first day covers for the ... | |
| German FDCs. | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a question which is not related to music but German stamps in general and I'm hoping that you ... A: Unfortunately I cannot tell you "WHY" Deutsche Post doesn't issue First Day Covers. Deutsche Post ... | |
| Elvis 29cent stamp sheets. | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a large number of the Elvis 29cent stamp sheets, (40 per page) all in mint condition and was ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| Metropolital Opera Centennial First Day of Issue | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the value of this 1983 Official First Day Cover? I live in New Orleans, and no one here is ... A: Unfortunately I also cannot give you an "official" answer but can try to give you some estimate. ... | |
| VALUE OF ELVIS STAMP | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE VALUE OF AN ELVIS PRESLEY 29 CENT WITH ONLY THE INSCRIPTION OF ELVIS ON ... A: which I have already answered several times in this forum ;-) Nevertheless, here is some information ... | |
| Elvis stamps | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have six (6) Elvis 29 cent stamps all connected with border on two (2) sides. They have been kept ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| Eagle Shield | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Can you help identify the attached picture of early German stamps? Thanks! aaron A: my expertise isn't with early Germany. However I will try to give you some hints. Upper line: ... | |
| music stamps | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a full sheet of each: Jerome Kern 1984, Duke Ellington 1985, and Toscanini 1989. Can you ... A: sorry for the delayed answer. Comparing the release dates mentioned in Scott and Michel catalogs, ... | |
| music stamps | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a full sheet of each: Jerome Kern 1984, Duke Ellington 1985, and Toscanini 1989. Can you ... A: According to the German Michel catalogue the current values are as follows: Jerome Kern, issued ... | |
| current value | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: cay you please tell me the current value of a Schumann 1956 error stamp. in the back it has music ... A: There are 2 Schumann stamps with wrong music in the background, both issued on 20.7.1956. The green ... | |
| schuman errored stamp (value) | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: can you please tell me the price of the 1956 error stamp with Schumann in the front (100) years ... A: There are 2 Schumann stamps with wrong music in the background, both issued on 20.7.1956. The green ... | |
| freddie mercury stamp | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: There is a rumour that some freddie stamps were printed wrong and that they were recalled is this ... A: The answer is: The stamps were not recalled, they were not reprinted,..... but used as printed. The ... | |
| UK Freddie Mercury Stamps face value 1999 | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Question Hi there, Just a quick question, i'm a huge Queen fan and bought 4 of the Millennium stamps ... A: Unfortunately I can't tell you that you have kept a great treasue ;-) According to the German Michel ... | |
| Musical Instruments on stamps | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I am shortly doing a philatelic display and talk on the musical instruments in the orchestra. I ... A: I can send you images for Tuba and Bassoon but I also do not know stamps with Double Bassoon and Cor ... | |
| Elvis | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: are sheets of Elvis stamps worth anything A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| Original 1993 Elvis stamp | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I have two envelopes mailed to me on the first day of issue. The Elvis stamp is on the envelope with ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| freddie mercury stamps | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a sheet of freddie mercury (queen) stamps from the Royal Mail and was wondering if they are ... A: the Freddy Mercury stamp was issued by Royal Mail as part of a millenium set on 1. June 1999. ... | |
| George Washington Stamp | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I am woindering if you can tell me the date for which theses stamps were first available. My great ... A: my expertise is not with George Washington stamps but with music on stamps. However, your question ... | |
| John Lennon and Paul McCartney Stamps | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: Are these worth anything? If so, how would you sell them? See attached picture. Kathryn A: The 2 souvenir sheets attached to your question are part of a set of 20 issued by Tanzania in 1995. ... | |
| stamps | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: Do you know where I can find the estate/rights information on the legends of american music stamps? ... A: very often there is a copy right on photos and they may only be used with a respective permission. I ... | |
| schumann stamps 1956 | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: i have the two shumann stamps issued 1956 depicting schumann and a music score. stanley gibbons no ... A: The 1956 Robert Schumann issue from German Democratic Republik is one of the most popular errors on ... | |
| stamps | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Do you know where I can find the estate/rights information on the legends of american music stamps? A: I can give you a list of all the stamps issued in this series (refer to ... | |
| value 22kt replicas | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I am having trouble finding info on the value of 1st issue wiz of oz with 22kt stamp. I realize ... A: gold replica stamps don't have any philatelic value. And also the value of the gold used can be ... | |
| music stamp | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I found an old music stamp with the song "Etude" from what I can read looking at it in the upper ... A: From your input I unfortunately cannot figure out what stamp you have found. Can you please tell me ... | |
| John Lennon | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a a hard copy folder with a large 8x10 picture of John Lennon on one side (picture by J. ... A: According to your description I assume that it is a pure commemorative issue. Items like this don't ... | |
| Elvis Stamps | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have 15 sheets of Jan 1993 Elvis Commemorative stamps-.29- 40 stamps to a sheet- new- any idea how ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| Barbra Streisand misspelled name | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I have GRAMMY AWARDS sheets of 8 stamps one of which is Barbra Streisand with her name spelled ... A: The Grammy Awards sheet with wrong spelled name of Barbra Streisand was issued by Grenada Grenadines ... | |
| 13-cent stamp | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently received a package with a couple of 20-cent stamps issued in 1956. It also had a block ... A: The 13-cent stamp you are referring to wasn't issued in 1956 but 21 years later. In 1977 several ... | |
| the john lennon world postal tribute | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I purchased the set probably in 1995 - 9 countries total. The set contains a certificate of ... A: There is no postal authority issuing stamps from different countries around the world. So the so ... | |
| Music and Jazz catalogs | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for a comprehensive jazz stamp catalog. I tried to follow the link you gave with another ... A: I can send you our brochure "Jazz in der Philatelie" (64 pages, black&white pictures, issued in ... | |
| elvis | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I have the 1993 elvis stamp collection issued by the usps. Everything is there and all in original ... A: I found an actual offer at ebay for US$ 11,60 - unfortunately even less than I promised you by ... | |
| elvis | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I have the 1993 elvis stamp collection issued by the usps. Everything is there and all in original ... A: However, without any additional information your question isn't easy to answer it. I'm aware of an ... | |
| Elvis Record Label Stamp Sheet | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a stamp sheet of the 1970's Record Label Covers by RCA. It's a limited edition and I would ... A: Unfortunately it seems that this sheet isn't philatelic at all - means: the "stamps" do not seem to ... | |
| Legends of American Music - Elvis | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I have an actual 'album' (looks like a record cover) with the 1st edition Elvis stamps issued ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| Price of Composer and Opera Singer Commemoratives | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Lang: As I am 81 I need to clear out my collection. Can you give me an estimate of the value of a) ... A: The commemorative stamps about classical conductors and composers were issued Sept. 12th 1997, the ... | |
| Schumann error music German stamp | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: Can you give me the current value to a stamp collector of the German Error stamp of Score by ... A: the Schubert set (2 mint stamps) with Schumann score issued on 20.7.1956 by German Democratic ... | |
| Beatles stamps | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I have the same stamps that someone else posed to you. I can't sent pictures as the file is to big. ... A: your information that the certificate is given by the International Collectors Society (ICS) is very ... | |
| Value of sheet of stamps | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you were interested in acquiring or know the current value of a complete unused ... A: Here is some information about the Sousa stamp: According to the German Michel catalogue the ... | |
| holes in stamps | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I have recently picked upsome old books in their original shipping boxes. Many of the stamps have a ... A: I think you came across some so called "perfins". Perfins is an acronym derived from PERForated ... | |
| 24kt Gold $800 Air Mail Elvis Stamp | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Hey i got a 24kt Gold $800 Air Mail Elvis Stamp wonder if its worth? thanks. -Kenny. A: please tell me at least which country has issued the stamp you've got. In general: there are so ... | |
| Stamp Prices of the 1950's | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Im doing a decade project in my history class and I need to find the price of the stamps back then. ... A: Unfortunately my expertise is not in US stamps of the 1950's ;-( However, from a stamp catalog I can ... | |
| John Lennon stamps | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I have the following stamps from the International Collectors Society (w/ certificate of ... A: Chad issued 2 different sheets with John Lennon on 15. May 1996. Each sheet includes 9 stamps. Sheet ... | |
| Tanzanian Postal Stamps | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: I also have Tanzanian Beatle stamps and these come with a letter of authenticity from the ... A: althoug your question ins't a real question, I'll try to answer it (as I assume you would like to ... | |
| elvis stamp | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: i have the collection of stamps that incluritchie valens, otis redding, bill haley clyde mcphatter, ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| john lennon | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: at the antique store i bought folder called 'universal tribute to john lennon' inside it are about ... A: so far there are approximately 60 - 70 stamps with John Lennon issued world wide. In addition, there ... | |
| Music, Musicians and Music Instruments | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find information about this topics. I pretend to make a collection with them. Thanks in ... A: you've already found the right place for information about music on stamps! As I'm the president of ... | |
| Franz Lizst | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: There is a stamp issued by Hungary in 1932 with the portrait of musician Franz Lizst. Scott catalog ... A: there were 2 Liszt stamps with the same design issued by Hungary. The first one was issued on ... | |
| 1st ELVIS STAMP | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I am led to believe that the first Elvis was issued by Grenada on 16th August 1978, I have seen ... A: Unfortunately I cannot share your opinion, that Grenada has issued the first Elvis stamp on ... | |
| value of elvis stamps | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: i have a friend who has a full page of elvis stamps, and would like to know if there is any value to ... A: Unfortunately I cannot answer it without having additional details. You should let me know at least ... | |
| Price of a stamp | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: Would a Thomas Jefferson 1 cent stamp be worth anything? It's not on an envelope. A: you didn't provide much information about the Jeffersion stamp ;-( There are several stamps with ... | |
| george washing bicent. 5c | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I have recently inherited a rather large stamp collection book filled with thousands of stamps from ... A: my favourite topic and expertise is in music related stamps. However, beeing from Germany, it might ... | |
| stamp | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I know this wasn't your area of expertise, but I inherited my great grandpa's stamp collection.I was ... A: the stamp you have found was issued on July 14th 1968 as part of a set of 10 stamps with different ... | |
| elvis stamps | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: are these stamps of any value.they have 29 and a bust of elvis and in good condistion. A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued in the ... | |
| book | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: My name is Kate Kirby and I am the editorial director at Quarto Publishing. Quarto Publishing ... A: My personal collection isn't about dance but I can organize to get some stamps and scan it. How many ... | |
| Legends of American Music | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me how many different stamps in this eries where issued and if you can what were the ... A: I unfortunately do not have a Scott Catalogue but can give you the dates and names of honoured ... | |
| Mozart Stamps | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: I am infatuated with Mozart ... and I think I became a new stamp collector today while at the ... A: First of all I have to appologize for not answering earlier. I was on a business trip in India and ... | |
| Elvis Stamps | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: What would a sheet of 40 Elvis Stamps with the June 8th Postal (round)dated stamp off on the side of ... A: Unfortunately your question is not very clear but I'll try to answer it as good as possible. There ... | |
| Value of set of Mozart stamps | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I have a set of 8 (4 pairs) of stamps that my grandfather gave me. Each ... A: The set of stamps you've got from your grandfather was issued by Bohemia & Moravia during the German ... | |
| Elvis cachet | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: Lang, I have an Elvis stamp cachet with an Elvis stamp cancelled on May 21, 1993 for USPS employee ... A: Unfortunately I was not aware of this special item. Hence I cannot tell you about the price. Have ... | |
| Millennium Stamp | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: Just a quick question, i'm a huge Queen fan and bought 4 of the Millennium stamps with Freddie ... A: it is nearly impossible to answer your question without having the name of the issuing country ;-) I ... | |
| Elvis Stamp | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: Peter! I have 40 unused Elvis stamps with the inscription "ELVIS" on them, which I purchased in 1993 ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| Music | 3/18/2006 |
| Q: Do you have a checklist for Jazz musicians? A: There is a checklist for Jazz musicians issued by a member of the German Philatelic Music Study ... | |
| Bulgarian stamp for Mozart's 250th birthday | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: Bulgaria issued a stamp with a tab on 27 January 2006 for the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth. ... A: Expert is asking expert ;-) Unfortunately I also don't know the answer yet. I'll go on trying to ... | |
| Musical Instruments Stamps | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: I have German Stamps with Musical Instuments they all have "MUSIKINSTRUMENTE DER VOLKER" on them. ... A: the stamps you are talking about were issued by German Democratic Republic on June 14th 1977. ... | |
| How much is my stamp worth? | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a mint 1941 wolfgang amadeus mozart stamp that says "Deutches Reich" along the bottom and is ... A: The stamp you are talking about was issued by Germany to celerate the 150th anniversary of W.A. ... | |
| Topical Stamp Catalogue on Music | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: Wish to know whether a comprehensive stamp catalogue on Music (Topic) is available. Thanks. A: As far as I know there is no overall stamp catalogue on music available. However there are several ... | |
| Beatles Stamps | 1/1/2006 |
| Q: I have some Beatles stamps from "Tanzania" and from "Republique Du Tchad" are they worth anything? ... A: Since there are so many illegal stamps with the image of the Beatles (also from several African ... | |
| value of stamp | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: I obtained an Elvis Presley 29 cent stamp which appears to be like new inside a book I purchased and ... A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| us opera stamp | 9/8/2005 |
| Q: I have a full sized USPS issue poster of the opera stamps that is signed by the artist, Mark ... A: Unfortinately you did not exactly mention which "opera stamps" you have - as there are several. ... | |
| Elvis Stamps | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering how much if any my sheets of Elvis 29cent stamps might be worth? A: Here is some information about the Elvis stamps: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both ... | |
| Legends of American Music Series | 6/26/2005 |
| Q: I have a plate of stamps from 1994. It is of the "Legends of American Music Series,Popular Singers". ... A: I'm not sure if one can say that there is a mistake on Nat King Cole's birthday on the stamp. I ... | |
| composers on stamps | 6/23/2005 |
| Q: What two composers have five stamps issued in their image? A: /Mrs. noname ;-) I'd rather like to answer your question but do not completly understand your ... | |
| I have a sheet of Elvis Presley... | 6/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a sheet of Elvis Presley double error stamps that I would like to sell. The set contains 16 ... A: What is the "double error" you are talking about ? I'm sorry but haven't heard about this. Can you ... | |
| Elvis Presley | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: What are these stamps worth? A: I assume you are talking about the Elvis stamps issued by US Postal (although there are about 100 ... | |
| Cancelledl Stamps | 6/5/2005 |
| Q: Are cancelled stamps worth anything. I have a few stamps (cancelled, of course) with the late Paul ... A: There is no generic answer for your question. It depends on the stamp, the postmark on the stamp, ... | |
| Walt Disney Stamps | 6/5/2005 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is in your area. I came acrossed six stamps of that my grandmother had put ... A: the stamp you have described was issued by US Postal Service on Sept. 11th 1968. According to the ... | |
| 29cent elvis presley stamp1977 | 5/19/2005 |
| Q: what is it money value A: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued inthe US. Both stamps have the identical design but show ... | |
| barbara streisand stamp/john lennon stamps. | 5/8/2005 |
| Q: i have a set of john lennon stamps in mint condition from the republic of chad. i also have a set ... A: I assume you are talking about the 1996 John Lennon set of 18 stamps from the republic of chad. The ... | |
| elvis commemorative | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: I have the chance to buy a 1985 elvis commemorative sheet of 8 stamps not perforated and the words ... A: I've never heard about Elvis stamps with inverted imprint (nor a sheet). How is the invertion like: ... | |
| I received as a gift, an envelope... | 3/29/2005 |
| Q: I received as a gift, an envelope marked " First day of issue American Dance", with four USA Dance ... A: first I have to apologize for the delay in my answer. It was mainly caused by your question which ... | |
| John Philip Sousa | 1/21/2005 |
| Q: i inherited a stamp collection that includes a first day of issue postmarked commemorative envelope ... A: The value of the John Philip Sousa stamp, which was - according to my stamp catalogue - issued on ... | |
| First Day Covers | 12/28/2004 |
| Q: I recently acquired a collection of what appear to be “First Day of Issue Covers” and I was hoping ... A: sorry for the delayed answer. I was just moving from Munich to Berlin (Germany) and forgot to ... | |
| Stamps on Musicians | 9/20/2004 |
| Q: I am curious about two medical characters who were also musicians. I would like to be sure if one or ... A: Morillo thank you for your question. There are 2 stamps from Austria showing Theodor Billroth. The ... | |
| stamps | 9/16/2004 |
| Q: I recently obtained some stamps from a friend who knew just as much as i do about them; nothing! ... A: Here is some information about it: There were 2 different Elvis stamps issued. Both stamps have the ... | |
| opera singer stamps | 7/29/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in finding opera singers on stamps. I have frames a few singers all ready. There are ... A: there are many more than 22 opera singers on stamps :-) and as I have quite a number of stamps ... | |
| Beatle Postage Stamps.... | 7/29/2004 |
| Q: The countries are as follows: Republique Du Tchad Tanzania Repoblika Demokratika ... A: according to the list of countries you've supplied to me I found the following stamps: Tanzania 1) ... | |
| Beatle Postage Stamps.... | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: I have over 20 postage stamps, that have the Beatles on them, individual and group. I'd like to ... A: can you please tell me by which countries the stamps have been issued ? Otherwise I do ot have a ... | |
| Music | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: Is there any philatelic material such as Stamps, FDC, Postmark, stationary, Maxim Card or meter ... A: as far as I know there are 5 stamps issued to honour Antonio Vivaldi: Italy 1975 (Michel catalogue ... | |
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Answers by Expert:
Peter Lang
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about `music on stamps` which covers composers, instruments and singers as well as musical notes, dance, opera and all other music related topics shown on stamps, postmarks and postal stationaries.
Experience
I am collecting 'music on stamps' since more than 30 years. Since 1994 I'm the editor of the magazine 'Der Musikus' which is published quarterly in German with English and French abstracts.
Please ask for a free copy at motivgruppe .musik@gmx.de
Since 1995 I'm president of 'Motivgruppe Musik', a musical stamp club with appr. 300 members from 28 countries. Besides of several musical stamp collections I've a special library with more than 100 books about music and more than 600 books, booklets and articles about music on stamps
Publications
More than 500 articles about 'music on stamps' mainly published in our quarterly magaine "Der Musikus" (German / English / French).
Several articles published in "The Baton" (magazine of PMC).
Several articles published in topical stamp magazines in Germany, France, Japan, The Netherlands ......
Please also visit "http://www.geocities.com/musical-stamps"
Education/Credentials
There isn't a special education on stamp collecting but I've got the certificate from the Bavarian stamp society to act as a judge for topical stamp collections at competitive stamp exhibitions. In my 'civil job' I'm a graduated engineer for computer science.
Awards and Honors
Winner of the international "Augusto Massari Price" 1997 which is told to be the "Oscar in Music Philately".
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