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Stamps (Philately)/Questions Answered by Expert Terry Tipton

SubjectDate Asked
Calhouns Collectors Stamps2/10/2012
  Q: I have read quite a bit on the Internet about these stamps. My father passed away almost a year ago ...
  A: At the present time, those covers are considered fairly common. Selling them as an entire lot will ...
replying to your reply2/8/2012
  Q: I sent you an email a few weeks ago about my document tax stamps and i don't have a scanner to send ...
  A: First, it's no problem at all sending one question through at a time. Just remember to rate each ...
replying to your reply2/5/2012
  Q: I sent you an email a few weeks ago about my document tax stamps and i don't have a scanner to send ...
  A: The 2c revenue stamp you are asking about is Scott #R229 and it was issued in 1917. This stamp has ...
Postal with one cent Franklin postage stamp2/3/2012
  Q: I have an advertising postcard (Rockford Watch-Valentine) with a 1909 postage stamp of Benjamin one ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #331 and it was issued in December 1908. Today, it has a ...
Gold Replica Stamps with First Issue2/3/2012
  Q: How do you determine if there is any value in the Gold Replica Stamps that are attached to envelopes ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and it's good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
stamp value2/3/2012
  Q: Mr.Tipton: Where can I look up if an old stamp is valuable or not? I am not a collector and frankly ...
  A: Finding the value of a stamp is relatively easy, even if you are not a collector. At your local ...
Reader Digest US Postage Stamps2/3/2012
  Q: I have a collection of Famous Americans A United States Postage Stamp Collector's Edition from ...
  A: Here on this board, we don't recommend specific persons or dealers. We're here for to hand out ...
Reader Digest US Postage Stamps2/2/2012
  Q: I have a collection of Famous Americans A United States Postage Stamp Collector's Edition from ...
  A: The value in what you have comes from the stamps themselves more than the covers they are on. There ...
Calhoun's Collectors Society Stamp set2/1/2012
  Q: I have a "numbered" block set of the Captive Nations 193- 1944 stamp set from Calhoun's Collectors ...
  A: Calhoun's Collectors Society issued separate covers in an attempt to cash in on the popularity of ...
2 CENT WASHINGTON STAMP1/28/2012
  Q: I FOUND AN OLD PICTURE IN AN OLD ALBUM THAT HAS AN ORANGE-RED STAMP ON IT. ON TOP IS U.S.INTER.REV. ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. It was used as a form of receipt for goods received ...
1898 #R164 battleship revenue (red) stamp1/24/2012
  Q: Who received the 2 cents? Did a bank buy a sheet of these? What store or institution had sheets of ...
  A: The revenue collected went to whomever was providing the service. Most of the time, these stamps ...
Documentary stamps1/23/2012
  Q: I have found in a trunk many sheets of documentary stamps. They seem to date back to 1952 and 1953 ...
  A: Sorry about that. I just missed the values of the 2c stamps. Guess I was still bummed out at my ...
Documentary stamps1/22/2012
  Q: I have found in a trunk many sheets of documentary stamps. They seem to date back to 1952 and 1953 ...
  A: Let's start with some terminology first. Scotts reefers to a company that issues a catalogue every ...
Documentary stamps1/22/2012
  Q: I have found in a trunk many sheets of documentary stamps. They seem to date back to 1952 and 1953 ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include which years are on which stamps. I know the stamps you are ...
2c documentary stamps1/22/2012
  Q: I have five 2c documentary stamps I believe they are # R135 & R151, but I don't know why they are ...
  A: R135 are the 2c revenue stamps that are orange & black. The R151 2c revenue stamps are the ones ...
5 cent lincoln1/22/2012
  Q: I have a bunch of enveloped stamped with an imprinted 5 cent US Postal Stamp-which shows a white ...
  A: Been working on my own stamps here today waiting for the Ravens game against The New England ...
Documentary Stamps1/21/2012
  Q: Is there a stamp price guide for documentary & revenue stamps that also show pictures and the scott ...
  A: The best reference can be found at your local library. It is called Scotts Specialized Catalogue of ...
documentary stamps1/19/2012
  Q: I understand the use for documentary stamps, but I have one for $10, one for $5, one for $1, and one ...
  A: As for the stamps themselves, there are many that fit the general description you give. I need you ...
Navy Series stamps1/16/2012
  Q: I'm interested in the value of a Naval series envelope picturing an aerial view of the academy with ...
  A: That particular stamp is Scott #794 and, as you mentioned, it was issued on May 26, 1937 as part of ...
Cancelled stamps letterr and envelopes1/16/2012
  Q: I have a 3 cent Three Immortal Chalpins stamp and the envelope mailed Aug. 1948. I don't necessarly ...
  A: That stamp you are asking about is one of my favorite stamps. It was actually issued on February 3, ...
commemmemorative stamps1/11/2012
  Q: I read that the Haym Salomon !0 cent stamp has writing on the back of it. What other stamps have ...
  A: Many, many stamps since the 1970's have writing on the back. I would venture that there are several ...
Detecting light hinge marks1/8/2012
  Q: Is it possible to detect a light hinge mark on an unused stamp by using watermark detecting fluid?
  A: Basically, the watermark detecting fluid is for the watermark only. It may help determine if there ...
Documentary stamps1/4/2012
  Q: Just wanted to know if documentary stamps have any value to collectors. I have two 50 cent ...
  A: Documentary stamps are a type of revenue stamp. Those types of stamps were used as a form of ...
Stamp, postcard,and postmark collection1/2/2012
  Q: Sir, My father gave me his collection of stamps, postcards, and postmarked envelopes. I believe he ...
  A: ! Lets start with the location of the albums---if at all possible, get them out of the attic. ...
war stamps12/30/2011
  Q: You answered a previous question about war stamps. The red minuteman 10 cent stamp that was pasted ...
  A: This program was discontinued by the USPS back in mid 1970. There is no program in pace to offer a ...
Elvis Presley stamps January 8, 199312/30/2011
  Q: My 3 children all have two envelopes addressed to them with un-cancelled Elvis stamps. One is from ...
  A: You are absolutely correct in the date. I just mistyped the date when I was replying. It's a case ...
Elvis Presley stamp January 8, 199312/29/2011
  Q: My 3 children all have two envelopes addressed to them with un-cancelled Elvis stamps. One is from ...
  A: Let's start with the one that is marked First Day of Issue. It is Scott #2721 and it has a list ...
us war certificate stamp12/27/2011
  Q: I have asked this before but wanted to give a few more details and then hope you can steer me to ...
  A: I now know exactly what stamp you have there. You have Scott #WS2, which was issued in 1917. This ...
first issue12/22/2011
  Q: I have a copy of the Declaration of the United States with a 7 cent Ben Franklin stamp (blue) and a ...
  A: The value comes from the stamps, not so much the paper or document they are attached to. The first ...
values of stamps12/20/2011
  Q: i have about 42 migratory bird hunting stamps and i would like to know if there in values to them ...
  A: Greetings from the Old Line State just south of you and thanks for your question. I am going to ...
Countries12/19/2011
  Q: Terry I am thinking about getting back into stamps. As a kid I collected Canadian and world stamps. ...
  A: It's a good one. Many collectors enjoy collecting United Nations stamps. Being close to the ...
1865 stamp12/10/2011
  Q: i have come across an orange george washington stamp that is postmarked july 4 1865 with the letters ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for ...
United States Internal Revenue12/4/2011
  Q: I was given several envelopes full of stamps and I'm wondering about how much they are worth. All ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. I need you ...
Stamp Collection Value12/1/2011
  Q: I have a small stamp collection whose worth I am attempting to find. I would like to exchange them ...
  A: The 8c Truman stamp is Scott #1499 and it was issued on May 8, 1973. It has a list value of 20c. ...
Event or HPO Envelopes11/30/2011
  Q: I inherited my father's stamp collection. There is a book of 32 mostly air mail envelopes with ...
  A: What you have there are called postmark cancellations. They are to commemorate something a ...
NASA Postal Commerative Book11/29/2011
  Q: I picked up a Commemorative Stamp Book at a yard sale that says, "America's Conquest of Space 1". ...
  A: The value of what you have comes from the covers (envelopes) with the unique postmark cancellations. ...
stamp values11/26/2011
  Q: My wife has 2 that she found while going through her fathers papers. One is a 11 cent stamp with ...
  A: the Alden Partridge stamp is Scott #1854 and it was issued on February 12, 1985. In used condition ...
Documentary Stamps11/22/2011
  Q: Are Documentary stamps more valuable when still affixed to their original document? Or should I soak ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. Revenue ...
Internal Revenue Documentary Stamps11/17/2011
  Q: I have an original Indenture dated 10 Feb 1937 with two stamps on it. The first says: DOCUMENTARY ...
  A: Revenue stamps like the ones you have there, were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
united states savings stamp album11/17/2011
  Q: I purchase an album in 1965 for my son who is now deceased. I got it thorough, the elementary school ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your son. I hope the memory of him lives forever in your heart. ...
West Mint Gold Commemoratives11/13/2011
  Q: I have four gold commemorative stamps of Lincoln, King, Bobby Kennedy and John Kennedy. Would you ...
  A: Gold replica stamps, such as the ones you have there, were issued by private companies in an attempt ...
Unknown stamp11/11/2011
  Q: I know your expertise is US stamps but I have found these stamps and i am assuming they are Chinese ...
  A: Yes, my area of expertise is in United States postage but after studying your pics closely, I think ...
Golden Replicas Stamps11/5/2011
  Q: My dad was collecting these stamps. He passed away in 06. I just found them. I dont need them and ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and it's good to review. First, my sympathies on the loss of your dad. ...
pink or rose 3 cent George Washington Stamp11/1/2011
  Q: Aprox. twenty years ago I bought a small box that contained an old valentine. The box has a return ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you but I have been sidelined with a crummy cold and cough ...
UN first day covers10/29/2011
  Q: I have two UN first day covers from 1971. Would they be worth anything? Thank you. ANSWER: Hello ...
  A: Snow in my area is just a light dusting but the issue this evening is that the wet streets are slick ...
Mint Zeppelin Set Stuck10/29/2011
  Q: Upon close inspection of my $950(purchased about 15 years) Zeppelin Set C13-C15, I discovered that ...
  A: Honestly, the fact that C13-C15 are so desirable and collectible, I would look into having them ...
Mint Zeppelin Set Stuck10/29/2011
  Q: Upon close inspection of my $950(purchased about 15 years) Zeppelin Set C13-C15, I discovered that ...
  A: Ouch, I feel your pain! I have had many stamps (some quite valuable) destroyed because humidity ...
UN first day covers10/28/2011
  Q: I have two UN first day covers from 1971. Would they be worth anything? Thank you.
  A: It's always nice to hear from another resident of the Old Line State. With that in mind, I hope you ...
U.S. Postage 2 Cent stamps10/26/2011
  Q: I inherited my grandfather's stamp collection a number of years ago and am now just starting to ...
  A: S.!! First, my condolences on the loss of your grandfather. I can think of no better way to remind ...
stamp10/22/2011
  Q: I have a " 10 cent First man on the moon " stamp. It is in a frame with a photo. There is a ...
  A: The "Old Line State" just south of you. The stamp you are asking about is one of my favorites. ...
Price of a Richard Feynman FDC10/22/2011
  Q: Tipton, I'm Canadian, but I love Richard P Feynman, the deceased physicist. His stamps (issued in ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #3909 on May 4, 2005 as part of a series of four ...
1917 50c postage due used? unused?10/12/2011
  Q: i have what was originaly a sheet of j67 50c postage dues. now it was stuck on a old manilla folder ...
  A: First, it's shame you had the full sheet get stuck to a manilla folder. Similar things have ...
stamps10/6/2011
  Q: Would it be possible to chat with you about the value of stamps that would be found in The ...
  A: Finding the value of your stamps is very easy. At your local library, check out Scotts Catalogue. ...
one side perforated10/4/2011
  Q: I recently came across a 3 cent Washington stamp which appears to be 1910-1920 era. This particular ...
  A: Without actually seeing the stamp, I would have to agree with you that it is either the end or ...
stamp9/26/2011
  Q: i found some stamps at my moms ands she wanted to throw them out. I said they look old let me see ...
  A: As for the stamps, savings stamps were purchased at post offices, churches, schools etc and placed ...
50 FLAG 1ST DAY COVER SHEET 19769/24/2011
  Q: VALUE OF THIS 50 STAMP SHEET, 1ST DAY COVER? THANKS AL
  A: It's always good to hear from another collector from the "Old Line State" of Maryland! That sheet ...
Ben Franklin stamp9/24/2011
  Q: I have a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp with a 1908 postmark next to it. The stamp is ...
  A: I looked closely at the stamp and have identified it as Scott #300. It was issued back in February ...
1960 Hawaii Statehood Stamp9/22/2011
  Q: I have about 15, 1960, Hawaii statehood stamps, first issue and singed by the state Post Master and ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C55, an airmail stamp, that was actually issued on AUGUST ...
Ben Franklin stamp9/18/2011
  Q: I have a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp with a 1908 postmark next to it. The stamp is ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamp you have. There are many 1c green ...
Official United States Savings Stamp Album SBD-551-589/18/2011
  Q: I have a Official United States Savings Stamp Album SBD-551-58, with 3, 10 Cent stamps that has a ...
  A: Savings stamps, such as the ones you have there, were purchased and then placed in a booklet at ...
United States War-Savings Certificate9/15/2011
  Q: I have a United States War-Savings Certificate booklet with one $5.00 stamp attached. The booklet ...
  A: War Savings stamps were used as a form of savings club. You would purchase the stamp and then with ...
Two Cent Documentary Stamps9/10/2011
  Q: I have some unused red two-cent documentary stamps (IRS?). Can you tell me what they are and if ...
  A: I expected to see a single stamp or two (or three), but the block of 16 is a nice find and a nice ...
Two Cent Documentary Stamps9/9/2011
  Q: I have some unused red two-cent documentary stamps (IRS?). Can you tell me what they are and if ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
History of the Graf Zeppelin stamps9/9/2011
  Q: I would like to find some written material about the history of the stamp issue of the 3 Graf ...
  A: Contact the American Philatelic Society in Bellefonte, PA. I borrowed a book several years ago ...
Question about WWII stamp9/8/2011
  Q: Inside my grandmother's cedar chest I recently found an old envelope that has a purple color WIN THE ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #905 and it was issued on July 4, 1942. There are only two ...
Stamps9/8/2011
  Q: Sometime ago Pat ask you about a George Washington stamp that said inter.rev it was red 2 cent ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. That ...
Documentary Stamps9/7/2011
  Q: I recently came across a couple of old land deeds that my grandparents signed in 1951 and 1968. One ...
  A: The stamps you have there are called revenue stamps. They were used as a form or receipt for goods ...
Ben Franklin Unstamped9/6/2011
  Q: I have a post card from 1905, and there is a ben franklin one cent stamp that was never stamped by ...
  A: First, there are many 1c Franklins out there so I can't give an estimate of the value until you do a ...
tagging9/4/2011
  Q: Terry-I've finally finished cataloging my collection. It appears to be approx. $3000 based on ...
  A: It's a good one. First, let's discuss the values you have. If they are directly out of the Scotts ...
Scott 1149/3/2011
  Q: I just acquired a used #114, lovely postmark, however, how do I tell the difference from a re-issued ...
  A: Scott #125 is a harder whiter paper and the gum is "crackly" on the back. If the stamp is very ...
The Premier World Stamp Album9/3/2011
  Q: just looking through my closet when I came across my old "The Premier World Stamp Album" from the ...
  A: Any value comes from the stamps themselves rather than the album. Without actually seeing the ...
what is the best way to preserve my stamps?9/2/2011
  Q: I found my husbands stamp collection from when he was little, and thought it would be fun to start a ...
  A: Full sheets or panes of stamps are very desirable and collectible. Some collectors collect in that ...
what is the best way to preserve my stamps?8/31/2011
  Q: I found my husbands stamp collection from when he was little, and thought it would be fun to start a ...
  A: First, congratulations on trying to start a collection hobby with your son. Both of you should have ...
pre-stamped 1 1/2 cents letter sized envelope8/25/2011
  Q: I recently found a letter sized envelope/cover and am interested in finding out the age if possible. ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamped envelope you are asking about. It ...
war certificate8/24/2011
  Q: Terry,Recently I was going through my grandfathers books an this page fell out but when I looked ...
  A: War Savings stamps were purchased at post offices, churches and other locations and placed into a ...
Covers (Envelopes with Canceled Stamps)8/23/2011
  Q: I hope you can answer this question. I have inherited a collection of stamps and stamp memorabilia. ...
  A: Lets talk generalities first. To get a rough idea of the value of what you have, the answer is at ...
Stamp value8/22/2011
  Q: Years ago I was given a box of stamps many new and old from my mom. Her husband died and left them ...
  A: Actually, the Internet is not the best or easiest place to find the values. At your local library, ...
Stamp8/22/2011
  Q: I have (4) us mail 6 cent stamps, unused, still in the original stamp book. I was wondering what ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan or description of the stamp you have in the booklet. ...
Mr Tipton request8/21/2011
  Q: Here is the scan of the stamps Mr Tipton requested . Thank You
  A: The $1 and $2 Pennsylvania Stock Transfer stamps have a 60c list value each. The Washington ...
Inter revenue stamps8/20/2011
  Q: I have recently obtained what looks like a check from 1867 that has 2 inter revenue stamps affixed ...
  A: Revenue stamps were as as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. The 10c blue ...
Fleetwood American Revolution Bicentennial8/19/2011
  Q: I have a album (by Fleetwood) of commemorative covers and I was wondering if there is any value to ...
  A: Commemorative covers were issued by private companies in an attempt to cash in on the popularity of ...
us stamps8/17/2011
  Q: I have u.s. airmail stamps 8c. they are unused. Red, with an airplane and the top of the capital ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C64 and it was issued on December 5, 1962. Each stamp ...
Commemorative First Day Covers8/14/2011
  Q: I have recently inherited 5 first day cover albums. I have no desire to keep these albums and would ...
  A: It's the type that comes up often and is good to review. The value of what you have comes from the ...
U.S. FDCs8/14/2011
  Q: I can't identify the cachet maker for the U.S. Flags of 1976. Each cachet has a picture of the ...
  A: First, greetings from the Old Line State, just south of you. I looked at my covers from that time ...
Jefferson penny postcard8/10/2011
  Q: I have 9 unused penny postcards imprinted with Green Jefferson stamp - he's facing left - and 'this ...
  A: The postcard you are asking about is Scott #UX27 and it was first issued on June 4, 1914. Each card ...
overwhelmed!8/9/2011
  Q: I just inherited a couple of books with stamps in them, THICK books, plus a envelope full of loose ...
  A: A sense of being overwhelmed is one comment that I hear often. First, I need you to sit back and ...
$500 stamps8/8/2011
  Q: I have found a few old stamps. I am trying to find out what they were used for. They say United ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. That ...
First Day Covers7/30/2011
  Q: From the middle 1960s through the mid 1970s, my children received envelopes, in the mail, all ...
  A: Good morning Paul, Thanks for your question and greetings from another resident in the Old Line ...
First Day Cover U.S. Presidents7/29/2011
  Q: I have a set of U.S. President First Day Covers from the Postal Commemorative Society. There are 36 ...
  A: That is a nice set of covers you have there. They were issued on May 22, 1986. Each cover has a ...
cancellation?7/28/2011
  Q: I have this inverted color but on the cover of United Nations.Please, could you say me where I could ...
  A: First, don't worry about your English. It is fine and I understand perfectly. You are doing ...
Elvis gold stamp7/27/2011
  Q: I have a framed envelope with:(top left.)a picture of Elvis (bust), Elvis with a mike & guitar, ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. I can only vouch for the value of the stamp ...
C-25 Airmail Imperforate7/26/2011
  Q: I've come across a C-25 airmail stamp that appears to be imperforate. However, searching Google I've ...
  A: I looked closely at the picture you sent. It appears that you have a stamp from C25a, which is a ...
2 cent stamp7/25/2011
  Q: I have a 2 Cent stamp, blue, picture of G. Washington, across top "C.S. Inter. Rev.", across bottoem ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. That ...
Inauguration Day stamps7/24/2011
  Q: I have a leather folder with an envelope showing James E. Carter ,Jan 20, 1977 and another with he ...
  A: Inaugural covers, such as the ones you have there, are quite desirable and collectable. The ones ...
stamps7/24/2011
  Q: I have in my posession several different types of stamps and I was wondering what they might be ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. First, sorry about the bad times. The economy ...
first day cover7/23/2011
  Q: I have a first day cover authenticated from Readers Digest. It is from September 25, 1980 Spokane ...
  A: The stamp you have there is Scott #1837 and, as you said, it was issued on Sept. 25, 1980. Reader's ...
first day issue value7/19/2011
  Q: I have a large amount of first day issue stamps/postcards from the 50's. Most of them have catalog ...
  A: The individual first day cover (envelope) you have there is Scott #1039 and it was issued on ...
where to begin?7/18/2011
  Q: I have literally thousands of stamps, and several separate stamp collections (from several ...
  A: I know exactly what stamps you have there now. The 1-1/4c proprietary stamp is Scott #RB36 and it ...
First Day of Issue Stamps/Envelopes7/18/2011
  Q: Recently while cleaning a closet of my Dad, I found 10 First Day Issue Stamps & Envelopes. My father ...
  A: Glad I was able to help earlier. Thanks for the follow up. The 4c NATO stamp is Scott #11257 and ...
First Day of Issue Stamps/Envelopes7/18/2011
  Q: Recently while cleaning a closet of my Dad, I found 10 First Day Issue Stamps & Envelopes. My father ...
  A: Greetings from just north of you in the Old Line State of Maryland. First, My condolences on the ...
Selling Stamps: plate blocks, covers etc7/17/2011
  Q: Terry, I have been collecting ocvers, plate blocks, space issues since 1982. I am just a person who ...
  A: I have some ideas that may help you. First, you need to get an idea of the value of what you have, ...
early stamp7/17/2011
  Q: I have 2 green stamps, 1 dollar value,us internal revenue. The 2 stamps are connected and each stamp ...
  A: The revenue stamps you have there are Scott #R173 and they were issued in 1898. Today, they list ...
where to begin?7/15/2011
  Q: I have literally thousands of stamps, and several separate stamp collections (from several ...
  A: I hear you loud and clear. Your feeling of being overwhelmed is evident and normal. First, take a ...
early stamp7/11/2011
  Q: I have 2 green stamps, 1 dollar value,us internal revenue. The 2 stamps are connected and each stamp ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. Back when ...
precanceled sheet7/9/2011
  Q: I have a pre -canceled sheet of 50 ( Scott #3070 Tennessee stamps), they are mounted on a white ...
  A: Scott #3070 was printed on sheets of 200 and then broken down into panes of 50 for sale to the ...
22kt gold plated Bird and Flower stamps of the US7/8/2011
  Q: I have a book of Golden replicas of US State birds and flowers in 22kt gold of all 50 states. Can ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
2 cent inter rev7/6/2011
  Q: I have blue two cent inter rev stamps. They do not have George Washington on them. It looks like a ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form or receipt to show payment for goods received or services ...
CSA #11 Opaline Blue7/5/2011
  Q: I have been a private collector of confederate stamps fot over 50 years. I have a #11 ON BLUE COVER ...
  A: Good morning Guy, Thanks for your question. I am very cautious with confederate stamps. There are ...
The First Official Gold Postage Stamp Issue of the Commonwealth of Dominica7/1/2011
  Q: Can you please tell me the value of this limited edition of gold stamps that I have in my possession ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Kennedy 13 Cent Stamps7/1/2011
  Q: I have a sheet of 30 unused John F. Kennedy 13 cent stamps, all printed to the left of where they ...
  A: The sheet you have there with the mis-aligned perforations is referred to as a "freak" or "oddity". ...
Postcards6/29/2011
  Q: I have uncirculated postcards - 6 cent Revere and 6 cent Hanson. What are their values? Thanks.
  A: The Revere postal card is Scott #UX58 and it was issued on May 15, 1971. It has a list value of ...
stamps6/28/2011
  Q: i have some promissory notes from the 1920's with the revenue stamps on them.i have not been able to ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. Some of them ...
us stamps6/25/2011
  Q: i would like to know if the following stamps are printed both side. if they are then what is ...
  A: The only thing I can thin of is that may two stamps are fused together. That has happened to me ...
POSTCARDS6/25/2011
  Q: I HAVE SCANNED MY GREEN ONE CENTS POSTCARDS. THANK YOY FOR YOUR HELP
  A: Let start with the 2c postcard in the middle. It depicts Thomas Jefferson and it is Scott #UX27. It ...
POSTCARDS6/25/2011
  Q: I HAVE SCANNED MY RED 2 CENTS POSTCARD.
  A: The 2c postal card you have there is Scott #UX38 and it was first issued on November 16, 1951. The ...
Apollo 11 moon landing stamp6/23/2011
  Q: I have a letter from U.S. Steel Supply (USS) thanking the people who mad it possible for the 1969 ...
  A: The value comes from the stamp and postmark (if any). If you have the stamp and it is postmarked ...
10 cent postal savings plan forthe purchase of united states defense savings bonds6/22/2011
  Q: i found a booklet dated US GOVENMENT PRINTING OFF 1941 FORM PS 333=10A in some of my mothers ...
  A: Savings stamps like the ones you have there were used as a form of war bond effort. People would ...
Presidential Death Cover6/19/2011
  Q: I was given many postal covers that my great aunt has been collecting for years, and came across one ...
  A: It's a good one. What you have there is called a postmark cover. It is used to identify a ...
U.S. Presidents 22 kt Gold6/17/2011
  Q: I have three books of The Golden Replicas of the 1986 United States Presidents Stamps (proof ...
  A: Right now the market is saturated with items similar to what you have. I know that's not what you ...
Air Mail Stamp Scott #256/16/2011
  Q: Terry, I saw a query on a previous post about the 6 cent Air Mail Stamp Scott #25. The plane nose ...
  A: I know exactly the stamp you are asking about. It is Scott #C32 and it was issued on September 25, ...
us postal cards6/15/2011
  Q: we are in receipt of quite possible two hundred one cent postal cards, they date back to 1887, quite ...
  A: There are many collectors and dealers who enjoy collecting postal cards and letters from the past. ...
First Day of Issue6/14/2011
  Q: I have two first day of issue envelopes with three cent stamps. The first is a Sagamore Hill home of ...
  A: The Sagamore Hill stamps is Scott #1023 and a first day cover has a list value of $1.50. The ...
stamps6/13/2011
  Q: i have these 2 red stamps, one is a 4 dollar united states internal revenue stamp with j. g spencer ...
  A: The $4 revenue stamp is Scott #675 and it has a list value of $2.75 The $5 revenue stamp is Scott ...
CSA scotts #5 20 cent6/12/2011
  Q: Could you tell if this is a real civil war #5 postage stamp, Thank you, Dorothy Grindle ...
  A: The aspects you list, in regards to condition, would be some of the main factors in deciding if it ...
Stamp values6/11/2011
  Q: I would like to find out the values of several stamps I have and if you know of anyone that may be ...
  A: The stamps you have there are all considered as "commons" and carry a list value of 20c each. ...
CSA scotts #5 20 cent6/10/2011
  Q: Could you tell if this is a real civil war #5 postage stamp, Thank you, Dorothy Grindle
  A: Without actually seeing the stamp, it could be Confederate Scotts #5. If it is (and in mint ...
stamps6/10/2011
  Q: i have these 2 red stamps, one is a 4 dollar united states internal revenue stamp with j. g spencer ...
  A: What you have there are revenue stamps. They were used as a form of receipt to show payment for ...
ELVIS 1ST DAY ISSUE COVERS6/7/2011
  Q: What is the value of my collection of 5 limited edition 1st day covers of ELVIS Jan 8,1993 still ...
  A: Elvis stamps have always been collectible and in demand. The stamp you have on those envelopes is ...
US Stamps & envelope6/7/2011
  Q: I saw a question and answer about the US Postal Service Inauguration First Day of Issue stamps and ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your dad. My father passed away almost 10 years ago and I still ...
1909 franklin stamp/new year card6/6/2011
  Q: I have a New Year card sent from kalamazoo michigan as far as I can make out, to Lincoln England on ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamp in question. There are several 1c ...
savings stamps6/3/2011
  Q: Found a United States Savings stamp Album dated 1958.It contains 37 ten cent stamps they are red and ...
  A: Savings stamps were popular back in the mid 1950's and very early 1960's. People would save their ...
us war savings bonds stamp album6/2/2011
  Q: I have a US war savings bonds stamp album with 10 ten cent stamps attached. It is signed and dated ...
  A: I am a little confused. The only Noble Willingham I recall is the late actor that passed away in ...
U.S. Presidents 22 kt Gold6/2/2011
  Q: I have three books of The Golden Replicas of the 1986 United States Presidents Stamps (proof ...
  A: It's one that come sup of ten and is good to review. First, let's discuss the gold replica stamps. ...
postal notes6/1/2011
  Q: Terry. I am interested in how these stamps were used. I have heard of a three part form but would ...
  A: Postal notes were used by the United States starting in 1945. They were attached to money orders. ...
Lyndon Johnson Envelope5/26/2011
  Q: Our Historical Society has recently been given a collection of First Day stamps with envelopes ...
  A: What you have there is referred to as an Inauguration Cover. Some of them are quite collectible. ...
sold early5/25/2011
  Q: The civil war stamps that were issued on April 12,2011 i bought from the postoffice on April 11 and ...
  A: It's a good one. First, congratulations on catching the oddity! Good eye! These stamps are Scott ...
internal revenue documentary stamp value5/24/2011
  Q: Could you kindly attach an approximate value to Internal Revenue Documentary stamps attached to a ...
  A: Revenue stamps like the ones you have there, were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
22k gold stamps5/24/2011
  Q: I would like to know if these gold stamps are worth anything? I have a Disney that was issued June ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps, like the ones you have ...
Scott's Catalog listing5/21/2011
  Q: a former postmaster. I have some plate blocks in which there are 6 stamps as opposed to 4. To fit in ...
  A: The pricing in the Scotts catalogue can be misleading at times, I agree. Scotts has the policy of ...
1898 series documentary stamps5/17/2011
  Q: I saw your reply to a question on documentary stamps. I have several that are affixed to some ...
  A: Revenue stamps, such as the one you have there, were used as a form of receipt to show payment for ...
Scott #1480-1483 Boston Tea Party 8c Stamps5/17/2011
  Q: I have a full 50 count sheet of Scott# 1480-1483. Are they more valuable together in a full sheet ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about, Scott #1480-#1483, was issued on July 4, 1973. They were printed in ...
post date post card5/16/2011
  Q: I have a post card stamped and dated Dec 5 1896 With a message on the back, is it worth any thing?
  A: There is minimal value for the card you mention. What may command some value is the stamp on it. ...
1930 mint US stamps5/11/2011
  Q: I have a 1930's mint stamp collection, including coil stamps.Scott prices are running from $270 to ...
  A: It's the type of question that comes up often and it's good to review! First, you are congratulated ...
L.J GAGE INTERNAL REVENUE STAMP5/11/2011
  Q: I RECENTLY FOUND (8) L.J. GAGE INTERNAL REVENUE STAMPS. THEY ARE IN GREAT CONDITION EVEN THE GLUE ...
  A: Your stamps sound like Scott #R669 and they were issued in 1940. Today, each of those stamps carry ...
Postal Comm Society5/10/2011
  Q: I just read your answer to a reader about the PCS 22k gold covers. I, unfortunately, have them from ...
  A: Right now, the market is saturated with Gold replica covers. There is very little return for the ...
Documentary United States Internal Revenue Stamps5/6/2011
  Q: Was going through old deeds and have several stamps attached to one of the deeds. They are all ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. I strongly ...
L.J GAGE INTERNAL REVENUE STAMP5/6/2011
  Q: I RECENTLY FOUND (8) L.J. GAGE INTERNAL REVENUE STAMPS. THEY ARE IN GREAT CONDITION EVEN THE GLUE ...
  A: Revenue stamps, like the one you have there, were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
Stamp cancellation?5/5/2011
  Q: I have two old stamps and the one (8 cents) has little holes that form the "A" "C" initials and the ...
  A: What you have there is a fine example of the early stages of automated canceling. Postmasters would ...
Stamp Blocks5/4/2011
  Q: I have a large accumulation of stamp blocks with and without plate numbers. The values of those with ...
  A: The plate block list value is for a full set of 4. If you have a single or partial block with the ...
Stamp Blocks5/3/2011
  Q: I have a large accumulation of stamp blocks with and without plate numbers. The values of those with ...
  A: You are correct in your assumption that the values are lower for blocks without plate numbers. The ...
2c Harding5/2/2011
  Q: Where would one go in the SF bay area to get a stamp professionally evaluated? I have a 2c harding ...
  A: Here at Ask An Expert, we really don't do recommendations. However, I can lead you to a few ...
cuban stamp value4/30/2011
  Q: I just found 2 1/2 cent green/white cuban stamps on an envelope sent from my grandfather in WW2. It ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage. However, I think I can lead you in a direction ...
Internal revenue documentary stamps4/25/2011
  Q: I found a block of four blue $5 internal revenue documentary stamps. They have "Future Delivery" ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is a revenue stamp. It was used to facilitate the collection of a ...
10 cent Documentary Stamp - Internal Revenue w/ Building "Established 1862"4/23/2011
  Q: I have a 10 cent Documentary stamp with Internal down the left side and Revenue down the right side ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #R733 and it was issued on July 2, 1962. This stamp, in ...
sell my stamps4/19/2011
  Q: Sir, I have a large collection of us stamps, along with som framed ones that was purchased at post ...
  A: Find the list value of what you have is as close as your local library. Check out Scotts Catalogue. ...
washington 2 cent stamp4/13/2011
  Q: i found a stamp on the back of a photo.it looks like it is brown washington is faceing left,the ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt to show ...
22k gold stamps4/11/2011
  Q: ANSWER: Hello Brett, Thanks for your question. It's one that comes up often. Gold replica stamps ...
  A: The gold replica stamp you are asking about still carries a average value of $1.50. As for ...
Do I have anything?4/11/2011
  Q: I found my deceased father's "stamp collection" that consists of stamps that he gathered during the ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your dad. I lost my father 9 years ago and it still hurts to ...
Jackie Robinson stamps4/11/2011
  Q: I have a question about the 20 cent Jackie Robinson stamps issued August 1982 and the Negro League ...
  A: The Jackie Robinson stamp (Scott #2016) and The Negro Baseball League Stamps(Scott #4465 & #4466) ...
22k gold stamps4/10/2011
  Q: hi i was wondering how much my stamps were worth i have 31 of them in mint they r the 100 centry ...
  A: It's one that comes up often. Gold replica stamps were issued by private companies in an attempt to ...
Gold replicas of US Stamps4/9/2011
  Q: I have a collection of Golden Replicas of US Stamps. 36 pages with 2 envelopes per page. Starts Dec ...
  A: It's one that come sup often and it is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Reading the Stamp Plate4/8/2011
  Q: Can you please tell me how to read the stamp plate on the back of a sheet of stamps? I am told that ...
  A: Plate numbers on sheets of stamps are not on the back but the selvage. That's the part that is trim ...
first issue july 19924/7/2011
  Q: I found this looks to be a gold stamp on a red felt background. It says first day of issue on ...
  A: Gold replica stamps were issued by private companies in an attempt to cash in on the popularity of ...
documentary stamps4/7/2011
  Q: i have a black 4 cent postage stamp of the united states with horace geeley in the middle. it has ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is actually violet in color. It is Scott #1177 and it was issued on ...
first day issue embossed stamped envelopes4/3/2011
  Q: i have many first day issue embossed stamped envelopes from all over the us from the 1965/2002. i am ...
  A: Most definitely they have value. The best way to determine the list value of what you have is as ...
PTT on stamp4/3/2011
  Q: I have a used Alfred E. Smith 3-cent postage stamp with the letters PTT stamped in white dotted ...
  A: It's a good one! Back in the 1940's, automation was just starting to become common when it came to ...
Washington First day issue4/2/2011
  Q: I have Washington's Inauguration 150th Anniversary envelope with 4 3cent stamps postmarked first day ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #854 and, as you mentioned, it was issued on April 30, 1939. ...
franklin stamp3/31/2011
  Q: my brother passed and going through his things I found an old franklin stamp in some plastic. he ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your brother. I studied the image you included and I wish I ...
Stamps from USA and foreign countrys3/29/2011
  Q: I have stampss from foreign countries and USA One country is TOGO 1940 Pony express ...
  A: The answer is as close as your nearest library. Check out the Scotts Catalogue. It is considered ...
DOCUMENTARY STAMPS3/26/2011
  Q:
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. The 10c ...
nondenominated stamps3/23/2011
  Q: Why do some nondenominated stamps (e.g., Scott #2517) say "For U.S. addresses only" while others ...
  A: Scott #2517 was an "F" stamp. This was a stamp that was used when there was a sudden price change ...
Value of Elvis Presley stamps3/20/2011
  Q: I have a full sheet of the Elvis Presley stamp printed in Jan 1993. It is still in the original ...
  A: The Presley stamp is one of the most popular ever printed. That stamp you have there is Scott #2721 ...
upside-down picture on Forever Stamp3/17/2011
  Q: I bought some forever stamps a while back and failed to notice that one of the pictures (pine cone / ...
  A: The stamp with the pine cone has caused a lot of conversation and discussion. It appears that the ...
6 cent stamp w/franklin roosevelt on it3/16/2011
  Q: I have a small roll of 6 cent stamps w/franklin roosevelts portrait on, but every pic. I see of the ...
  A: Your stamp is a coil stamp. It came from, as you mentioned, a roll of stamps. Coil stamps have ...
1981 22 carat royal wedding stamp3/15/2011
  Q: Please could you tell me how much this stamp would be worth? I have had it in a folder in plastic ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Value of stamp3/13/2011
  Q: What is the value of "Lindberger Airmail stamp:Issed in 1927 (10 cent stamp) mint condition..Unused, ...
  A: I think you mean the Lindbergh stamp. That particular stamp is Scott #C10 and it was issued on June ...
Just some information I am checking into3/11/2011
  Q: I have two small picture of my relatives with a green stamp on the back the pictures. Both stamps ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. Revenue stamps were used as a form or receipt for ...
General question regarding age3/9/2011
  Q: As I am reading more about collecting, I have been wondering why most stamps after the mid 1930s and ...
  A: It's a really good one!! Most stamps (especially U.S. ones# are worth very little or just face ...
locomotive stamp scott #114/1253/8/2011
  Q: I have a stamp that I inherited and I would like to know if it has any value. It is the locomotive ...
  A: Scott #114 (which is probably the one you have) is the 3c Locomotive stamp issued in 1869. It has a ...
State birds/flowers stamps3/6/2011
  Q: I have a full sheet of the state birds/flowers stamps from 1982 in mint condition in a frame under ...
  A: Those are pretty stamps aren't they? What you have there are Scott #1952 to #2000. They were issued ...
Ghost Towns3/5/2011
  Q: I have a cover stamped the last day of operation for the inundated town of Alma/Lexington CA. I hate ...
  A: Let's start with the postal envelope you have there. Post offices will often use a unique postal ...
Care of Charity Labels3/3/2011
  Q: Not philately, I know, but I have a collection of WWI & WWII charity lables which have been pinned ...
  A: First, I must ask you one--I see you are from Durbin. Is this the Durbin, the seaport in South ...
curious about stamp found in book2/26/2011
  Q: I write to you in complete philatical ignorance. :) I found a stamp on the title page of a book I ...
  A: I looked at the picture you enclosed and recognized it right away. It is a Christmas seal from 1939. ...
1st Day of Issue stamps w/ envelopes2/24/2011
  Q: Would you be able to tell me if they are woth anything? Here are a list of them most of them are 6 ...
  A: First, please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad. I lot my father almost 9 years ago and ...
Washington 2c Red2/20/2011
  Q: Mr. Tipton, I found these while going thru my deceased fathers small collection. I do not collect ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your dad. I lost my father almost nine years ago and I still ...
plate blocks2/19/2011
  Q: a former postmaster. I have some plate blocks in which there are 6 stamps as opposed to 4. To fit in ...
  A: Value of stamps (or anything collected for that matter) is all about condition. Obviously, the best ...
Oklahoma Stamp2/14/2011
  Q: I have a stamp encased in a frame that says on the back Rare first day of issue place block with ...
  A: The actual value comes from the first day cover itself/ The frame and everything else is just ...
2 cent revenue stamp2/10/2011
  Q: I have several cancelled checks with 2 cent internal revenue stamps affixed to the checks. They are ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form or receipt for goods received or services rendered. The hand ...
postage stamps2/9/2011
  Q: I have quite a few books with stamps through out each book. They are France, Spain, Switzerland, ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but I think the info I can give will help with ...
Bugs Bunny stamp2/8/2011
  Q: I have a $.32 Bugs Bunny sheet with an imperforate stamp on the large side. Scott #3138 ? As I ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about (Scott #3138) was issued on May 22, 1997. Scotts Catalogue lists a ...
U.S. Balsam fir errors (2010 Holiday Forever set)2/8/2011
  Q: Is the picture printed upside down? The pinecone would be hanging down, not pointing up, wouldn't ...
  A: When this stamp was issued in 2010, there was a lot of talk stating just what you did. I agree it ...
Value of 75th anniversary girls scout gold stamp2/8/2011
  Q: Looking for value of mint condition Girls Scouts USA 75th Ajniversary gld US Stamp. Date of issue ...
  A: It's one that comes up often. Gold replica stamps were issued by private companies in an attempt to ...
u.s.inter.rev stamp/pic2/6/2011
  Q: I have a 2x6 picture of a couple and on the back it has a 2 cent orange u.s.inter.rev stamp. I would ...
  A: I can only identify and find a list value for the stamp The stamp itself could have been applied ...
Stamp Collection2/5/2011
  Q: I have a very old Stamp Collection that belonged to my father and was wondering how or where to go ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. My area of expertise is in United States ...
US Internal Revenue Documentary Stamps2/3/2011
  Q: My neighbor just brought over 19 United States Internal Revenue 55 Cents Documentary stamps. 18 of ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. That ...
Calhoun society stamp albums and such2/3/2011
  Q: Good morning Terry, I have an album 50 golden years of commemorative U.S. postage that I had gotten ...
  A: Let's take things one step at a time. Calhoun's was a private company that attempted to cash in on ...
Scott 282 Purple Cancellation?2/3/2011
  Q: I am trying to identify the purple mark on this stamp. I am assuming it is a cancellation,but it ...
  A: I studied the pic close and I too think it is just a cancellation.. If you look closely, it goes up ...
Naval Cover - USS Arizona Decking2/2/2011
  Q: I was wondering if you could provide any information on a piece of original decking from the USS ...
  A: First, that's a really unique item with the stamps on it! The naval stamps are part of a ...
Post Marked #C25 dated 1945 from Toyko1/31/2011
  Q: I have an envelope from my Dad when he was aboard the USS Reynolds off the coast of Japan - the post ...
  A: The stamp on the envelope is Scott #C25 and it depicts a Twin motorized transport plane. This 6c ...
henry clay stamp1/31/2011
  Q: i have this stamp and ive looked on line i assume it is Henry Clay US Stamps 12 cent ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about appears to be Scott #162 and the earliest known use of this stamp is ...
First Day of Issue1/30/2011
  Q: I currently have two in very good condition United States Postal Service non stamped July 1, 1971 ...
  A: The first day cover you have is Scott #1396 and it was issued, as you mentioned, on July 1, 1971. ...
stationery four cent postage envelopes1/30/2011
  Q: I read one of your previous question that is similar to mine. I have 10 Ben Franklin stamped ...
  A: I am going to combine this question and your last if that's okay. The stamp on the envelope is ...
stationery four cent postage envelopes1/30/2011
  Q: I read one of your previous question that is similar to mine. I have 10 Ben Franklin stamped ...
  A: This postal stationery item is one of my favorites for its neat design! It is Scott #U359 and it ...
stationery four cent postage envelopes1/30/2011
  Q: I read one of your previous question that is similar to mine. I have 10 Ben Franklin stamped ...
  A: What you have there is called postal stationery. That is where the stamps is actually part of the ...
stationery four cent postage envelopes1/30/2011
  Q: I read one of your previous question that is similar to mine. I have 10 Ben Franklin stamped ...
  A: Sure! I would love to see the stamps you have. Just do a follow up and somewhere down at the ...
postal worker stamps1/29/2011
  Q: I have received a pane of 50 8 cent stamps w/ a notation "reserved stamps not for general public", ...
  A: Let's start with the postal worker stamps first. They are Scott #1489 to #1498 and they were issued ...
stamped envelope and/or post card1/27/2011
  Q: I have inherited lots of old stamps. I have been able to find most in the Scott's Catalog except for ...
  A: It's a good one. The answer lies in the middle of that Scotts Catalogue you have. Find the section ...
follow up1/27/2011
  Q: HEY TERRY! I was recently at an auction and found some postmarked stamps. Just kind of curious of ...
  A: The stamps in the pic you have there are all considered as "commons" and at best, have a list value ...
599 vs 599a ...and all them "types"1/27/2011
  Q: I was googling looking for the difference between a 599 and a 599a stamp (carmine 2c washington ...
  A: I enlarged the picture quite a bit and studied the hair lines of Washington. They show think lines ...
2 cent playing cards revenue stamp on old photo1/26/2011
  Q: I have a 2 cent "PLAYING CARDS" revenue stamp on an old photo. It is perforated on all four edges. ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. That ...
Girl Scout framed 22 cent stamp1/25/2011
  Q: I recently found a framed 22 cent Girl Scout stamp my dad had given me. It's numbered 423/8000 by ...
  A: Let's talk about the stamp first. It is Scott #2251 and it was issued on March 12, 1987. The stamp ...
U.S. SN 6341/25/2011
  Q: Can you tell me the difference between #634 & #634A? Is there a 634B? Thank You, ...
  A: You have entered an area of stamp collecting that is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult to ...
Misprint1/21/2011
  Q: I was given this stamp in 1973 by my uncle in South Africa. I was 13 and collected stamps at the ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan or description of the stamp in question. There was ...
US First Day Covers/Postal Comm/Disney1/21/2011
  Q: My daughter has: U.S. First Day Covers & Special Covers from the Postal Commemorative Society. The ...
  A: Let's start with the first day covers. The list is quite lengthy; we try and limit inquires to one ...
1918 war savings cetificate1/21/2011
  Q: I just inherited the above mentioned item it is a five dollar green war savings certificate ...
  A: The war savings stamp you have there is Scott #WS7 and it was first issued in 1917. It has a list ...
stamp/philatelic1/18/2011
  Q: I have a stamp that depicts a scene from WW2 the battle of Leyte Gulf, the first day of issue; June ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2838I. The first day cancellation of this stamp has a list ...
2c George Washington Red Stamp on letter1/16/2011
  Q: Reviewing old collection of 90 year collector - envelope canceled in 1907. Does it have value
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #319 and it was issued on November 12, 1903. The stamp ...
USPS1/15/2011
  Q: I have a postmarked July 1,1971 envelope. Is there any value to this envelope? It has first day of ...
  A: The stamp you have there is Scott #1396 and, as you mentioned, it was issued on July 1, 1971. There ...
Internal Revenue Stamp1/14/2011
  Q: I read an earlier question/answer re. the reddish colored revenue stamp. I likewise have recently ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
Official PO & 2 Cent Square Washington Stationery,1/13/2011
  Q: I have 2 questions. First, The top photo, I need to know what Scott # this Official 3 cent ...
  A: The top stamp is Scott #UO5. It is a postal stationery depicting an official stamp. It's a nice ...
Postal Stationary1/13/2011
  Q: Can you recommend a web site where I can go to find the value of stamps? I have a postage stationary ...
  A: The postal stationery you are asking about sounds like Scott #U439, issued in 1932. It currently has ...
Gold Stamp Replicas1/11/2011
  Q: I have a set of these and I read your answer to a previous question about their worth. My question ...
  A: It one that comes up often. The extremely thin layer is a gold covering on the stamps and it is ...
1 cent Washington stamp1/10/2011
  Q: Terry, Thank you for your response, and I do have a picture. Hopefully I can send it along. Also, ...
  A: The 1c Washington stamp appears to be Scott #405, issued in February 1912. It has a list value of ...
1934-35 Postal Envelopes1/9/2011
  Q: I have many envelopes overprinted with F.R.B N.Y (Federal Reserve Bank, New York) that are addressed ...
  A: I looked at the scan and my first thought was "wow, what a great condition on this #10 envelope!". ...
Questions about a stamp book1/9/2011
  Q: We have a book, "International Postage Stamp Album Junior Edition" from 1924 from the Scott Stamp ...
  A: The value you have comes in from the stamps, not the album. My area of expertise is in United ...
1923 Franklin #596??1/8/2011
  Q: "Hi, I have a 1923 franklin 1cent stamp that I am wondering could possibly be a #596? It measures ...
  A: I studied the scan closely and in my opinion, it is Scott #552 and it was issued in January 1923. ...
8cent apollo stamp misprint1/4/2011
  Q: I found the stamp attached below in my house. It is an 8cent apollo stamp. Along with it was an ...
  A: I looked closely at the image you sent. What you have there is referred to as a "freak" or ...
Ben Franklin Green Stamped postcard1/3/2011
  Q: I bought an old farmhouse in Fargo, North Dakota in 1977. While looking around in the basement I ...
  A: Let's start with the stamp forst. It is Scott #331 and it was first issued in December 1908. It has ...
stamp1/2/2011
  Q: I have a few women suffrage 50th anniversary 6 cent stamps i was just curious if they were worth ...
  A: Historically, this stamp is one of my favorites. It marks the 50th anniversary of the 19th ...
value on cancelled stamps1/1/2011
  Q: I have a box of cancelled 4cent american stamps. There is probably 1500. They are still attached to ...
  A: Happy New Year and Thanks for your question. All stamps have some value, no matter what the ...
Henry Clay12/30/2010
  Q: i found a Henry Clay U.S. postage 12 cents looks real and it has like a red stamp i guess like a ...
  A: Your stamp could be one of several issues, some of which are quite valuable. I strongly suggest you ...
postcard value12/21/2010
  Q: i have a u.s. green jefferson postcard and on the same side as jeffersons picture is "this side of ...
  A: the postal card you are asking about is Scott #UX27 and it was issued in 1914. Today it has a list ...
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamps12/20/2010
  Q: My grandpa had several stamps in his safe before he dies. One set of stamps were DOCUMENTARY UNITED ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. The $1 ...
Stamps and entire book12/17/2010
  Q: I read other questions, and your answers. My find is maybe a little different, not sure. I found ...
  A: Savings stamps used to be purchased in schools, churches, post offices etc. and placed in the ...
unusual elvis stamp12/16/2010
  Q: on 8th Jan 1993 the US postal service had the Elvis Presley first day cancellation stamp available ...
  A: The postal stamp you have there is Scott #2721 and if it has a postal city cancellation of Memphis, ...
Post cards and envelopes12/16/2010
  Q: I have a post card with a 13cent liberty bell on it and Ronald Reagan inauguration day looking for ...
  A: The first day cover you have there is Scott #1396 and it was issued on July 1, 1971. There were ...
Revenue Stamp 1/8 Barrel Red12/15/2010
  Q: Curious about the value of a Red 1/8 Barrel Fermented Malt Liquor Series 1934 US Revenue stamp- ...
  A: Revenue stamps for malt liquor, or beer, stamps have been around since 1866. That particular stamp ...
Lincoln cards12/14/2010
  Q: Can you tell me what these 2 cards are worth. Thank you.
  A: The cards you have there were assembled by a private company. I can only vouch for the list values ...
22kt gold stamp replicas12/11/2010
  Q: i have a book full of 22kt gold plated stamps still in origional packages that were issued by the ...
  A: Gold replica stamps were issued by private companies in an attempt to cash in on the popularity of ...
22kt gold stamp collection12/10/2010
  Q: I have a collection of about 76 gold stamps of various subjects and I was just wondering what the ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and it's good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
revenue stamps12/6/2010
  Q: Terry, I recently inherited a collection of Revenue stamps. Can you tell me the best way to place a ...
  A: To find the list value of what you have is relatively easy. Go to your local library and check out ...
15 cent stamps12/5/2010
  Q: I have two two dollar bills 1976 series with two different 15 cent stamps, one on each. They were ...
  A: In the stamp collecting world, people will do some unusual things to "commemorate" something unique ...
War stamps12/3/2010
  Q: I have a "My Victory Book" with 78 red savings stamps. Much like Kathleen description, a standing ...
  A: The Victory book you have there contains what are called War savings stamps. People would buy these ...
George Washington #140 EXTRA JUMBO12/3/2010
  Q: I have acquired a horizontal pair of George Washingtons #140. They each measure 1&1/4" wide by 1 and ...
  A: It sounds like what you have there are revenue stamps. The number 140 that you list throws me a ...
colors of older stamps12/1/2010
  Q: These stamps are from 1907--can you tell by the scan if any of them are deep rose?
  A: Colors of stamps are extremely difficult to identify though pictures. There are many factors that ...
washington perf. 11 x 1012/1/2010
  Q: this Washington 2 cent is 19-1/2 x 22-1/2 perf. 11 top and 10 bottom, right? I was just told It ...
  A: I looked closely at the scan you sent. I counted the perforations and found the top and bottom to ...
First day of issue collection11/26/2010
  Q: Following the move of my mother we came upon a large box containing several hundred first day of ...
  A: To get an idea of what you have is quite simple. At your local library, check out Scotts ...
Franklin 1 Cent Stamp on Old Post Card11/21/2010
  Q: Is it possible to identify this stamp? I've been trying to work out how to identify it, but find ...
  A: I agree that all the variations of United States stamps from that time line can be confusing! I ...
Lindbergh airmail 10 cents May 192711/19/2010
  Q: I have an uncancelled Lindbergh airmail stamp that reads 10 cents with a note that it was from May ...
  A: That stamps is a good looking stamp, isn't it? It's one of my favorites! The stamp you have there ...
internal revenue certificate11/19/2010
  Q: I also have two five cent stamps with George Washington on them dated June 14, 1866. The difference ...
  A: revenue stamps hold a slightly higher value when still attached to a document. Not much though. ...
stamp collection value11/16/2010
  Q: My husband and I inherited his father's stamp collection many years ago and stored it away never to ...
  A: It's one that come sup often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
stamps11/15/2010
  Q: I have a 10 cent and a 25 cent America on guard stamp that appear to be un used. Do they have any ...
  A: What you have there are savings stamps. People would purchase these stamps and place them in a book ...
first man on the moon stamp11/14/2010
  Q: I have a full sheet of the jumbo First man on the moon, 10 cent air mail,mint condition stamps. ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C76 and it was issued on September 9, 1969. The stamp was ...
1932 Washington Bicentenial 6 cent11/14/2010
  Q: I have been looking thru an old US stamp collection of mint hinged stamps,it included the complete ...
  A: I pulled out my Scotts catalogue and checked the color they list for Scott #711. They list it as ...
USIRS Documentary stamps-series 195111/14/2010
  Q: I found these stamps on deeds dating back to 1952 $5.00 $2.00 10Cents, and 50 Cents with G.M. Bibb ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for ...
Black Harding 2 cents11/13/2010
  Q: Is this stamp anything special? I was going through a box of old letters from an ancestor and ...
  A: I don't mind sharing at all! I enjoy talking about U.S. postage. There are three 2c Hardings. The ...
Black Harding 2 cents11/13/2010
  Q: Is this stamp anything special? I was going through a box of old letters from an ancestor and ...
  A: The 2c Harding is one of my favorite stamps. It is simple in design but striking in appearance. I ...
follow up re large collection to divide by six siblings and duck stamp?11/13/2010
  Q: As to the size of the collection: About 80 sheets and so far 9000 total stamps and I still have a ...
  A: First take a deep breath, I hear a lot of frustration in your letter. It's not worth the blood ...
single stamp versus sheet of stamps11/12/2010
  Q: I volunteered to go through my dad's stamp collection then divide the collection by six (me and my ...
  A: Your question is full of good topics for discussion, so let's look at some of them closer. First, ...
Stamp Collection11/10/2010
  Q: My parents are now both deceased and my brother and I have the stamp collection. How can we go about ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. First, My condolences on the loss of your ...
Cover11/10/2010
  Q: I recently purchased a cover from an antique store that I think might be very important. The cover ...
  A: Let's start with the pair of stamps first. Scott #279B has a list value of 60c each in used ...
Scott 2579 Santa in Chimney11/10/2010
  Q: I work for the US Postal service and was looking for more info on the Scott 2579 stamp. I recently ...
  A: I did some research in the Scotts catalogue and all I could find was info on the stamp. Scott #2579 ...
one cent Confererate States stamps11/9/2010
  Q: I have two sets of 4 Confederate States one cent stamps-never used-I would like to know the value
  A: I am aware of only one 1c Confederate stamp. It is orange in color and depicts John C. Calhoun. ...
Gold Replicas11/8/2010
  Q: Terry: I have 24 of these replicas, any idea where I can go to get a fare value for them, see the ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Piper and Paul White stamps . . .11/7/2010
  Q: Terry, Have two attached, never used William T. Piper Aviation Pioner USAirmail 40 cent stamps (in ...
  A: Mint condition, in the stamp world, refers to any stamp that is uncanceled, has original gum on the ...
stamps11/6/2010
  Q: s. inter.rev with a postmark of aug,14 1865 icant find any thing on this stamp????hope u can help ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
Piper and Paul White stamps . . .11/6/2010
  Q: Terry, Have two attached, never used William T. Piper Aviation Pioner USAirmail 40 cent stamps (in ...
  A: The William Piper stamps are Scott #C129 and they were issued on May 17, 1991. They list for 80c ...
Unknown stamp11/4/2010
  Q: I received a bag of stamps of various countries and vintages and there was only one I was unable to ...
  A: The stamp is from Norway. Other than that, I'm not much help regarding value. I do think though, it ...
Father's Duck Stamps11/3/2010
  Q: I have two Department of Interior duck stamps from 1044 and 1945. Both are glued to the back of my ...
  A: Duck stamps are very collectible! The 1944 duck stamp you have there is Scott #RW11 and it has a ...
10 cent stamp album US war savings bonds11/2/2010
  Q: Are these of any value?
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamp you have. There are several 10c stamps ...
Software11/1/2010
  Q: Terry, I would really appreciate your comments on the Liberty House stamp collection valuation ...
  A: Personally I do not use the libertystreet.com software. I have my own inventory system and it works ...
1932 Washington stamp10/29/2010
  Q: What is a 1932 Bicentennial 1 1/2 cent Washington stamp worth?
  A: That is a great looking stamp, isn't it? It shows a very young Washington. This stamp is Scott #706 ...
First Man on the Moon10/27/2010
  Q: I have 2 first day issues of the 10 cent "first man on the moon" stamp. Both appear to be hand ...
  A: Your stamp has me puzzled. The first moon landing stamp that the United States issued is Scott #C76 ...
US War stamp albums10/26/2010
  Q: I have come across 2 partially filled War Bond Saving Bond stamp albums. One is partially filled ...
  A: What you have there are war savings stamps. People would purchase these stamps and place them in a ...
First Day Covers - Canada10/26/2010
  Q: have complete sets of yearly First Day Covers for the years 1964 to present .. how can I find out ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage. However, I think I can steer you in the right ...
Help with Harding 2c 61x10/26/2010
  Q: You probably get the same emails all the time about folks who inherit a stamp collection and have ...
  A: I have studied closely the scans you sent. Your stamps are definately from a flat press and not a ...
postcards10/24/2010
  Q: ..My Mom passed some time ago and I am still clearing out her stuff. I recently found a stack of ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your mom. I too lost my mom a few years ago and still miss her ...
Re: Old Stamp10/22/2010
  Q: I have a blue stamp on the back of a Civil War era photograph. The stamp has George Washington's ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
Postal History10/21/2010
  Q: I inhereted 1000's of stamps, covers and other postal history, US and worldwide, from my father. I ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but I think I can steer you in the right direction. ...
where to find out what the stamps we have are worth (inherited)10/20/2010
  Q: My husband inherited a huge album of stamps and we have no idea where to begin to find out the value ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. First, step back and take a deep breath. It may ...
stamp10/18/2010
  Q: I have found similar stamps on the Web. But not with the plane and red eagle together. Can you tell ...
  A: The plane you are asking about is part of the postmark used at that time. It is just a coincidence ...
The 1984 Games--Special Limited Edition10/17/2010
  Q: Is there any value to A Special Limited Edition of Thirty-nine Postage Stamps in 22K Gold ...
  A: Gold replica stamps, such as the ones you have, were issued by private companies in an attempt to ...
1957 Oklahoma statehood stamp 50th annv.10/16/2010
  Q: you answered a question about a stamp some time back (The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1092, ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about was issued on June 14, not October. This stamp was printed in plates ...
Gold postal commemorative stamp's10/16/2010
  Q: I have 3 Gold stamps that I would like to know the value on. #1 Is Space fantasy (neptune patrol) #2 ...
  A: Gold replica stamps, like the ones you have there, were issued by private companies in an attempt to ...
Inherited Stamp Collection10/15/2010
  Q: I inherited a stamp collection from my father-in-law. This is an extensive collection with very old ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your father-in-law. As for the stamps, since the collection ...
Stamp collections10/14/2010
  Q: I have saved a variety of stamps and collections from a cousin who used to work at the post office ...
  A: If you give me a follow up question with a scan or description of what you have, I will be more than ...
10 cent stamp?10/14/2010
  Q: I'm not sure if what I have is a stamp or a military payment certificate. It's denomination is 10 ...
  A: The best thing to do is give me a follow up and include a scan of the stamp you are asking about. I ...
Selling used US and foreign stamps10/12/2010
  Q: I have a very large quantity of used US and foreign stamps. 20 or 30 lbs at least. How can I sell ...
  A: The best place to find contacts to buy stamps is an a publication call Linn's, which can be found at ...
book of stamps10/11/2010
  Q: I found a book of stamps that my father had passed on to me and wondered if you know if it has any ...
  A: I was struck by a twinge of nostalgia when I read your inquiry. Many years ago (in the 1950's) I ...
value of a stamp10/9/2010
  Q: I recently found a stamp that had the year 1713 on it. It is in very good condition, could it be ...
  A: Postage stamps in the United States were not officially started until 1847, so it can't be a United ...
% cent Air Mail Stamps10/8/2010
  Q: We have a coil of red, 5 cent US air mail stamps. The stamps are square with an image of a DC-4. It ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C37 and it was issued on January 15, 1948. A full coil ...
1924 $3.00 documentary stamp used still on warranty deed10/7/2010
  Q: what is the value ANSWER: Hello Ken, Thanks for your question. I need you to do a follow up and ...
  A: I now know exactly the stamp you have. Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
1924 $3.00 documentary stamp used still on warranty deed10/7/2010
  Q: what is the value
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamp you have. There are many revenue ...
1st Day Issue stamps from the 1960s10/7/2010
  Q: I have three first day issue stamps on envelopes commemorating the 50th anniversary of Girl Scouting ...
  A: The Girl Scouts issue is Scott #1199 and it was issued on July 24, 1962. A forst day cover o0f this ...
International Stamps10/6/2010
  Q: I have inherited a large stamp collection. This includes United States stamps and International ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but I think my comments will be helpful with your ...
old stamps10/6/2010
  Q: I'm sending you pictures of some of the stamps I own. I would really like to know if they have any ...
  A: The special delivery stamp in your image is Scott #E1. The earliest known use of this stamp is ...
old stamps10/6/2010
  Q: I'm sending you pictures of some of the stamps I own. I would really like to know if they have any ...
  A: I studied the image closely and, after counting the perforations, in my opinion, the stamp you have ...
Cancel Identification10/5/2010
  Q: I have a 2-cent Parcel Post Stamp that has an unusual cancelation on it. I was wondering if you ...
  A: The 2c stamp you are asking about is Scott #Q2 and it was issued July 1, 1913. I studied the photo ...
sheet of Jefferson 1 cent postcards10/5/2010
  Q: I have an uncut postcard sheet with a one cent green Jefferson U.S. Postal Card stamped on the card, ...
  A: I apologize. I did not completely read your first question. My error--100%. As for a sheet of uncut ...
Minkus Collection10/4/2010
  Q: I'm in possession of a Minkus World Collection (26 books with supplements from start thru 1999, ...
  A: In my opinion, your best option would be to sell the collection in tact. Breaking down the album by ...
sheet of Jefferson 1 cent postcards10/4/2010
  Q: I have an uncut postcard sheet with a one cent green Jefferson U.S. Postal Card stamped on the card, ...
  A: The postal card you are asking about is Scott #UX27 and it was issued on June 4, 1916. The list ...
fdr10/4/2010
  Q: i have 2 sheets of 1945 fdr 1c stamps are they worth anything?
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #930 and it was issued on July 26, 1945. They were printed ...
us postal worker stamps10/3/2010
  Q: I found several stamps in my grandfathers dresser and wondered if they had any value: 1. An envelope ...
  A: The strip of ten stamps depicting various postal workers are Scott #1489 to Scott #1498. A first ...
inherited stamp collection10/3/2010
  Q: Terry, I have a small stamp collection that I recently inherited from a deceased family relative. I ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your relative. As you deal with the stamps, keep in mind how ...
stamps10/3/2010
  Q: i have a2cent 1797-1801 john adams stamp. Also a george washington 1cent green stamp 1789-1797 both ...
  A: The stamps you have there sound like they are from the 1938 presidential series. The 1c stamp is ...
wildflower series10/3/2010
  Q: I have found a gold replica of a 29 cent fragrant water lily postmarked colombus, Ohio.Please tell ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
carpenters hall first day cover july 4 197610/3/2010
  Q: good evening, i have a box of carpenters hall frist day coer envelopes from my dad who recently ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your dad. My passed away a little more than eight years ago ...
Booklet FDR 6 cent and Tjomas Jefferson 1Cent10/1/2010
  Q: I have a booklet (cover says 32 six cent & 8 one cent) with 11 FDR 6 cent stamps remaining (unused) ...
  A: If the booklet were in tact with all of the stamps, it would have some collectible value. Since ...
Postal Comm. Soc. 22K gold stamp replica value10/1/2010
  Q: I have been checking out sites and all of them are saying the 22K gold stamps from PCS are just ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. I wish I had great news for you. Gold replica ...
Minkus Collection10/1/2010
  Q: I'm in possession of a Minkus World Collection (26 books with supplements from start thru 1999, ...
  A: It's one that comes up of ten and is good to review. First---take a deep breath. I know it can ...
Donating a stamp collection9/30/2010
  Q: I wish to donate my United Nations stamp collection to the State university that is my alma mater. ...
  A: ! The best way to get a handle of the list value of what you have is at your local library. Check ...
sun yat-sen9/30/2010
  Q: I have me a 1961 sun yat-sen stamp i was wondering the possible value of it
  A: The stamp you are asking about is one of my favorites. It is Scott #1188 and it was issued on ...
The Official Seals of the Thirteen Colonies9/29/2010
  Q: I have a book of these 13 colony, 23 karat gold stamps # 453 of a limited edition of 20,000. There ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Precanceled stamp9/29/2010
  Q: I believe you are the cancelation expert, here is a precancel scott #282 by the looks of the color. ...
  A: I studied your scan and started to do some digging in my reference books. You are correct in the ...
Re: Stamped envelopes...9/24/2010
  Q: Over the years I have on rare occasion found canceled US Postal mail envelopes that have ...
  A: What you have there are pictorial cancellations. They are used to commemorate an event or special ...
gold stamps9/23/2010
  Q: I recently came across a couple of gold stamps that were in my fathers possession and would like to ...
  A: It's one that come sup often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Susan B. Anthony 3 cent stamp9/22/2010
  Q: Can you tell me if a 3 cent Susan B. Anthony stamp has any monetary value. It say Suffrage for Women ...
  A: The 3c Susan B. Anthony stamp is Scott #784 and it was issued on August 26, 1936. It has a list ...
stamp value9/22/2010
  Q: What is the value of 1953 20 $ documentary stamp with Wm. Meredith. and a 1953 2 $ documentary ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about are revenue stamps. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
8 cent Grant Stamp9/22/2010
  Q: I have seven Grant stamps that I collected years ago and would like the value and possibly sell ...
  A: There are several 8c Grant stamps. The list value ranges from 20c in used condition to $8.50 in used ...
Stamp identification9/20/2010
  Q: Whatnis the difference between Scott # 3245 and 3249?
  A: It's a good one. This may sound confusing but I will try and explain it as simple as I can. Both of ...
stamp web-site9/20/2010
  Q: I have a stamp book containing posted stamps from around the world. It has many stamps from the ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage, but the info will apply to foreign stamps as well. ...
first day of issue stamps and envelopes9/19/2010
  Q: I have about 200 first day of issue envelopes and stamps. They start from 1929 with a official ...
  A: The answer is as close as your local library! Check out Scotts Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps ...
AK Statehood 1st day of issue9/16/2010
  Q: I have two unaddressed First Day of Issue envelopes dated Jan. 8, 9:00am, 1959, at Juneau, Alaska, ...
  A: I need you to take a closer look at that date. I think the date should actually be January 3 and ...
Value of stamp9/16/2010
  Q: Greetings, We have a red 2 cent US Internal Rev. Geo. Washington stamp circa 1866? that is hand ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
Dad's stamp collection9/13/2010
  Q: but have found a small brown paper bag of stamps that were my father's. Dad was born in 1926 so I'm ...
  A: Since you did not list any specific stamps, I will try and answer in generalities. To find a ...
US postcards9/12/2010
  Q: I have numerous old unused postcards. How do I find the value of them?
  A: What kind of postcards are you inquiring about? Basically there are two kinds: picture postcards ...
U.S.INT.REV. playing cards9/10/2010
  Q: I have got a box that says nickle rate road and inside has 2 packs of unopened playing cards . on ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
removal of stamps from paper9/9/2010
  Q: Recently I have soaked some modern stamps (from US and NZ)and found them next to impossible to get ...
  A: It's a good one. You also have touched on one of the HUGE (emphasis intentional) debates among ...
First Day Covers- Value9/9/2010
  Q: I have 8-10 sets of first day covers from my grandfather. Some of them are in personalized albums ...
  A: The large assortment of First Day Covers you have there list for between $1.50 to $2.00 each. The ...
Zachary Taylor9/9/2010
  Q: but my problem is I am no expert and I can tell if its valuable. I have looked on the net and I see ...
  A: I studied all three of the additional scans you sent and my original thinking still stands. Scott ...
first day of issue collection9/9/2010
  Q: I have inherited a series of Fleetwood folders on various subjects. One example is United States ...
  A: Albums and folders, such as the ones you have were produced by private companies, such as Fleetwood. ...
Lozenges9/8/2010
  Q: What is a Lozenge? Example: Early Russian stamps sometimes have a lozenge of varnish attached to the ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but I think I can help you out. A lozenge is a ...
Coil9/8/2010
  Q: I have a yellow 10 cent stamp I am guesing around 1910 according to what I see online. It has 1 ...
  A: A coil stamp is one that has two opposite sides with no perforations. Your 10c yellow stamp has ...
Zachary Taylor9/8/2010
  Q: but my problem is I am no expert and I can tell if its valuable. I have looked on the net and I see ...
  A: I studied the scan very closely and in my opinion, the stamp you have is Scott #185 issued in July ...
State Stamps9/7/2010
  Q: I have a box that my uncle had given me years ago. It contains 50 first day issue state flag stamps ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about are Scott #1633 to Scott #1682 and, as you mentioned, they were ...
elvis9/7/2010
  Q: i have the elvis stamp postmarked before the issue date any exceptional value
  A: There were two Elvis stamps issued. I want to make sure that one of your is not postmarked with ...
Dag Hammarskjöld stamp sheet9/2/2010
  Q: I have a full sheet of Dag Hammarskjöld invert error mint condition. What money is it worth?
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1204 and it was issued on November 16, 1962. These stamps ...
Scott #1760-3. Freak. Value.9/1/2010
  Q: Would you please confirm the value of these stamps (american owls; scott 1760-3) with double print, ...
  A: I pulled out the Scotts catalogue and looked up the stamps you are asking about. There is no known ...
Ben Franklin 1c u.s.postage one cent green 19099/1/2010
  Q: Wondering what the value is to this stamp - it is on postcard postmarked 6/27/09. Ben Franklin ...
  A: There are several that your stamp could be. Ben Franklin is credited for developing the postal ...
ceylon..sorry i know its not your speciality8/29/2010
  Q: ..i have what i believe is a 1857 4d rose imperf plate proof with a watermark showing squiggly ...
  A: I may have a lead that might help you. At your local library, check out Scotts Catalogue. It is ...
Downloading Scott #s and description to Excel8/29/2010
  Q: I'd like to build a simple Excel spreadsheet of my modest stamp collection. Do you know of a ...
  A: It's a good one. Many years ago I did a search and found one link for a database of U.S. Stamps and ...
Historic Stamp Collection8/28/2010
  Q: I was left binders of various stamp issues by the Postmaster of America. I'm not a collector and ...
  A: The covers in your album were of the type issued by private companies in an attempt to cash in on ...
July 4, 1776 First Day of Issue Stamps8/28/2010
  Q: My mother left me a stack of $2.00 bills. Each bill has a set of (4) 13 cent stamps depicting the ...
  A: I can only answer for the values of the stamps as that is where my expertise lies. The stamps are ...
gold replica stamps8/27/2010
  Q: In 1994, I began to receive a final total of 33, 22-K gold relica, limited editions, plus an album. ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by a private ...
International Collectors Society8/27/2010
  Q: Tipton....Back in 1996 I purchased Walt Disney Fairy Tale Postage Stamps from ICS. There are 9 ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage. That being said, I have seen some of the stamps ...
FIRST DAY COVER STAMPS8/25/2010
  Q: My husband has first day cover stamps for STS-8 Flight Cover USPS/NASA with the following post ...
  A: First, let's discuss the "first day cover" status. First day covers refer only to the date that the ...
Stamps on cover8/25/2010
  Q: Terry.... I hate to bother you again so soon, but I am getting a few of my stamps together for ...
  A: Don't try and do anything with the stamp!! Leave it as is. In the future, keep any stamp you have ...
stamps8/24/2010
  Q: hey terry, i found these stamps (attachment) in an old barn on my property. #1 post date 1942- 1-1/2 ...
  A: That's quite a list there so let's get right to it. The 4c Lincoln stamp is Scott #1036 and it was ...
Albums8/24/2010
  Q: I am interested in starting a stamp collection, preferably of an English speaking country.More ...
  A: Yes, I agree that albums of single countries have gotten costly in the last few years. I had ...
Albums8/24/2010
  Q: I am interested in starting a stamp collection, preferably of an English speaking country.More ...
  A: Yes, I agree that albums of single countries have gotten costly in the last few years. I had ...
stamp collection8/23/2010
  Q: Mr. Tipton, I have a stamp collection my dad put together from when he was a child. Some stamps ...
  A: The easiest way ( and least expensive) is at your local library. Check out Scotts Specialized ...
1918 jenny stamp8/23/2010
  Q: have a 1918 jenny airmail stamps that has 24 cents on the stamp, quit alot in those times, it has ...
  A: I am sure you wish this were the inverted Jenny! You would be on easy street then! (smile).. ...
US Stamps8/22/2010
  Q: I have a friend with quite a collection of stamps they bought from someone a while ago. Amongst them ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and narrow your list down to two or three stamps at a time. We try to ...
env. 2/22/66 Wahington Stamp8/22/2010
  Q: I have an envelope post marked Washington DC, Feb 22, 1966 with a Washington 5 cent stamp with ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1283, It was, as you mentioned, issues on February 22, ...
Correos del Ecuador8/22/2010
  Q: I have found an unused stamp that has 'Correos del Ecuador' across the top, 'Cinco Centavos' across ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage, However, I think I may have a direction for you ...
Why is there full perfect gum on these blocks8/22/2010
  Q: I have about 150 of these plate blocks/blocks of several different scott's from the win the war ...
  A: It appears that what you have there are early "pre-cancelled stamps. This would have been done by a ...
Early U.S. stamped envelopes8/20/2010
  Q: Terry... I have numerous early U.S. stamped envelopes. beginning with 1853-55. Many are Scott's ...
  A: Most people worry about the coloring of early stamps. It is rare (and great to see) someone who is ...
old US stamps8/20/2010
  Q: I have a few old stamps given to me by a dear old lady. One is a 1923 used 2 cent black Harding ...
  A: The first stamp you are asking about is 2c Harding issue, Scott #610. It was issued on September 1, ...
Don't Tread On Me 1969 Stamps8/19/2010
  Q: I recently found my grandfather's stamp collection. I have a 1/2 sheet of stamps that are all 6 ...
  A: They are good looking stamps, aren't hey? What you have there are stamps that were part of a ...
zippy and commemorative sets8/19/2010
  Q: I have a fun zippy the PO logo guy tie clip. ANy ideas on value for that? Dad worked at the PO for ...
  A: To list each set individually would be way too lengthy here. However, it is easy to determine the ...
Internal Revenue Stamps8/19/2010
  Q: I found the following stamps among some things my Grandfather had. (he died in 1969) 20 1 cent ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services rendered. The $1 ...
1959 united nations8/18/2010
  Q: I have just discovered in my Loft (attic) a 1st day of issue set of united nations postage stamps ...
  A: The only one I recognized was the "trouble and strife" for wife. I tried that one out on my wife ...
1959 united nations8/18/2010
  Q: I have just discovered in my Loft (attic) a 1st day of issue set of united nations postage stamps ...
  A: Whenever I get an inquiry from anyone in the U.K. I always think of a friend of mine who enjoys ...
2nd Message re: Black Harding 2 cent stamp8/18/2010
  Q: Terry ... What fun this is! Thanks for your reply. You requested a "scan" of my stamp, but that is ...
  A: The picture is perfect and in fact, it is one of the clearest I have ever gotten! Rainy here on the ...
Black Harding Memorial 2 cent stamp8/17/2010
  Q: ... I have the above-mentioned stamp in a scrapbook and would like to know how to measure the stamp. ...
  A: Measuring of a stamp is done with a tool called a perforation gauge. It measures the perforations ...
Inter Revenue Stamps8/17/2010
  Q: I have been going through an old lockbox that belonged to my grandfather and came across some Inter ...
  A: First, let me address the issue about the hand cancellations. Back in the early 1900'2, automation ...
Internal Revenue Stamps8/16/2010
  Q: I found the following stamps among some things my Grandfather had. (he died in 1969) 20 1 cent ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamps you have or describe what is on the ...
A.C. ROESSLER8/16/2010
  Q: TERRY, LAST ONE I WILL BUG YOU ABOUT, BUT IM VERY INTERESTED IN KNOWING WHAT THIS ONE IS. IT SAYS ...
  A: You are not bugging me. Glad to help you out. The stamp you have there is a beautiful issue of ...
yorktown issue.8/16/2010
  Q: I was wondering with your expertise if you can tell me what type of stamp this is. I cannot tell ...
  A: Appreciate it. The stamp you have there is Scott #703 and it was issued on October 19, 1931. That ...
1971 first issue and 1970 block of 4 natural history8/15/2010
  Q: Iwould like the value on an cancelled first day of issue stamp and envelope inaugerating the united ...
  A: The natural history plate block you are asking about is Scott #1387 to #1390. It was issued on May ...
Valuation - Scott #C188/13/2010
  Q: What caused the incredible price increase in the 1980's and subsequent decline of Scott #C18? I know ...
  A: I will admit it is puzzling. I too have wondered why it soared like crazy 25 to 30 years ago. I ...
first day issue envelopes8/10/2010
  Q: We have found two envelopes in our 90 year old father's collections that say first day of issue on ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1402 and, as you mentioned, was a coil stamp issued on May ...
Stamps on cover8/6/2010
  Q: I'm attaching a scan of an old letter on cover. The stamps could be worth some money however I would ...
  A: The scan appears to show the following stamps: The 1c appears to be Scott #212, issued in 1887, ...
difference in stamps8/5/2010
  Q: How do I tell the difference specifically between Scott #498 and #525. Both are 1 cent issues. The ...
  A: The stamps from this time frame are one of the most difficult stamps to distinguish. The only real ...
First Day Cover Stamps8/4/2010
  Q: I hope you can help me. When my father passed-away, he left me tons of First Day Covers stamps. I ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your dad. I lost mine several years ago and I still think of ...
Stamps on cover8/3/2010
  Q: I'm attaching a scan of an old letter on cover. The stamps could be worth some money however I would ...
  A: It's a good one. Values can not really be determined with some stamps via the Internet due to, as ...
1st day covers, sheet stamps, & albums8/2/2010
  Q: I am helping a friend get a value and then sell his inherited collection. I am a retired postmaster ...
  A: Finding list values is quite easy. At your local library, check out Scotts Catalogue. It is ...
first day covers - U.S. Presidents7/31/2010
  Q: i have a set, in binder, of the 1986 presidents of the united states first day covers, authorized by ...
  A: My set is the same way. A living president can not have his image on a United States postage stamp. ...
2c wash. embossed browns 19th century7/31/2010
  Q: where can i find more information on identifying these browns i have a large assortment in an old ...
  A: The types of stamps you have there are called postal stationery, It is where the stamp itself is ...
6- and 8-cent stamps7/29/2010
  Q: I've been collecting plate blocks (with plate # or Mr Zip) for years. Are any of them worth ...
  A: Plate Blocks are very collectible and some have a lot of value! The easiest way to determine their ...
Value of stamps7/28/2010
  Q: I have a mint collection of commemorative U.S. stamps 1926-1965 each in their own individualized ...
  A: The quantity that you have makes it impossible here to give a list value. Usually we do one to three ...
Boy Scout anniversary stamp7/28/2010
  Q: I have some of the stamps commemorating the 50th anniversary of Scouting in the U.S., and plan on ...
  A: Glad to hear you are planning on purchasing the 100th Anniversary Scouts stamp to be issued soon. ...
Printed stamps cut from postcards7/28/2010
  Q: Part of my inherited collection looks like corners with stamp pictures cut from postcards. These ...
  A: In a simple answer, yes, they do have value. However, they would have more value if you had the ...
stamp7/27/2010
  Q: On the back of an old picture I found a stamp, George Washington (orange in color) with George ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
first day covers7/26/2010
  Q: we have inherited quite a few first day covers from relatives. How can I get the value of each one ...
  A: I can only speak for United States First Day Covers as that is my area of speciality. To determine ...
Washington Internal Revenue stamp7/26/2010
  Q: I have 25 one cent Washington Internal Revenue stamps. There is a "1" in each corner, the word ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
Response-Reply Postcards7/26/2010
  Q: I recently purchased at a garage sale several unfolded, unsevered, and unused cards. I hope I have ...
  A: I dug out the Scotts reference book and opened the page and found the answer immediately. When I ...
U.S. Scott 240 with punch holes7/25/2010
  Q: I want to know the history/purpose of the punch holes in the Scott 240 I attached. These punch ...
  A: Punch holes, similar to the ones on your stamp were a cancellation mark that was used by a ...
Stamp question7/24/2010
  Q: I have a 1953 Hanford Heirloom Lawyer stamp labeled #3206 of 10,000. I would like to know how much ...
  A: I am not aware of the stamp you are asking about? Is it a United States postage stamp? Please do ...
values7/23/2010
  Q: I have some 10 to a sheet, some single, all red series 1951 or series 1952, they are not canceled. ...
  A: These stamps were issued in sheets of 100, so the list prices below are per each stamp. The 1c is ...
Revenue stamp7/22/2010
  Q: We'll try this again. I enlarged the stamp this time, though you may have to do it there. Thanks ...
  A: It took some digging but I think I have identified it. It appears to be Scott #R135 with a list ...
Elvis Presley Stamps7/21/2010
  Q: Terry, My father passed recently last October and I came across an album with 25, 10 cent US War ...
  A: Elvis stamps are very collectible and desirable. There are different variations, some with just ...
Stamp sheet and block numbers7/21/2010
  Q: Are the printing numbers or the color of the printing numbers on the side of the sheet or block have ...
  A: The numbers on the side (or selvage) of a group of stamps is very important. They are plate numbers ...
odd colored stamp7/21/2010
  Q: I just read a question concerning a scott's #R104 that you answered. Scott's has it listed as blue ...
  A: Often I have a lot of people coming to me to sell their stamp collection. They think that just ...
Stamp ID and est value7/21/2010
  Q: Firstly, thank you for any help you may be able to provide. My question is in regards to! What else ...
  A: That particular stamp you have there is Scott #1476 and it was issued on February 16, 1973. It was ...
odd colored stamp7/19/2010
  Q: I just read a question concerning a scott's #R104 that you answered. Scott's has it listed as blue ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about sounds like it could be one of the 2c revenue stamps from 1862-1871. ...
US War Savings Bonds Stamp Album7/19/2010
  Q: Terry, My father passed recently last October and I came across an album with 25, 10 cent US War ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your dad. I lost my father a little over eight years ago and I ...
Response-Reply Postcards7/18/2010
  Q: I recently purchased at a garage sale several unfolded, unsevered, and unused cards. I hope I have ...
  A: What you have there are called postal reply cards. They were sold by the post office as two cards ...
Red George washington Stamps and Govt Docs7/16/2010
  Q: Greetings, I'm curious of the history of using stamps on official town documents in New york circa ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about sound like revenue stamps. They were used as a form or receipt for ...
Statehood Quarters Collection Volume 17/15/2010
  Q: I have the entire volume stamp and gold stamp is this collection worth anything? I also have a ...
  A: I can only answer for the stamps and not the coins. Gold plated stamps were issued by private ...
us 8c air mail7/12/2010
  Q: I am interested in value of a us airmail stamp 8 cents has a picture of of amelia earhart This ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C68 and it was issued on July 24, 1963. It has a list ...
25 cent US postage stamp7/12/2010
  Q: I have two 25 cent US postage stamps, with an insect on a pink flower that have not been used. I ...
  A: The stamps you have there are Scott #2281, issued on September 2, 1988. They have a list value of ...
20c stamp7/12/2010
  Q: i was wondering about the value and issue date of a stamp it is red with what appears to be the top ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is a postal stationery stamp. In other words, the stamp and the ...
Thomas Jefferson 3 cent stamp booklet7/12/2010
  Q: I recently found an unused booklet of 3 cent thomas jefferson stamps. I believe they are from 1938. ...
  A: The stamp itself that you have was issued in 1938 as part of a presidential series. Booklets are ...
22 karot stamps7/11/2010
  Q: I have several 22 karat stamps from a collection I started in the late 80's. They are from the ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold plated replica stamps, like the ones you ...
8.00 23 k gold stamps7/10/2010
  Q: 8% purity. Also known as "treasures of tutankhamun" my question is are these what they say they ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage. However, the info for gold plated U.S. postage is ...
25 cent US postage stamp7/10/2010
  Q: I have two 25 cent US postage stamps, with an insect on a pink flower that have not been used. I ...
  A: The closest stamp to what you are describing is the 25c Love stamp (Scott #2378) that was issued on ...
orange g washintgon stamp7/9/2010
  Q: i have a picture of union civil war soldier on back is orange stamp u.s.inter.rev ..with letters CVA ...
  A: I need yu to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamp in question. There are several that fit ...
1957 International Naval Review 3 cent stamp7/8/2010
  Q: Terry I found approx 6 uncancelled 57 stamps. 4 are stuck together. They have not been used. They ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1091 and it was issued on June 10, 1957. It currently has a ...
First Day Covers and Special Covers7/8/2010
  Q: I have 13 US First Day Covers and Special Covers in an albulm from the Postal Commemorative Society. ...
  A: First day covers are very collectible. Since you did not list any specific covers, I am going to ...
stamps from all around the world7/8/2010
  Q: My step-father left me a large box of stamps he had collected from his time in the Navy,some stamps ...
  A: It's a good one and is good to review. Let's start with the stuck stamps issue first. Stamps get ...
Bicentenial Flag Stamps7/8/2010
  Q: I have a sheet of Bicentennial 13 cent stamps I found amongst some papers that were a family ...
  A: Hell again Fran, Thanks for your follow up and the scan of the newspaper article. I pulled out my ...
Artist Who Designed 10 Cent Zip Code Stamp7/5/2010
  Q: and thank you in advance for your time and for sharing your expertise. I have a sheet of 100 U.S. 10 ...
  A: That stamp, issued on January 4, 1974, was designed by Randall McDougall. When I stared at the ...
Bicentenial Flag Stamps7/5/2010
  Q: I have a sheet of Bicentennial 13 cent stamps I found amongst some papers that were a family ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about are Scott #1633 to Scott #1682. The list value of a full mint sheet ...
Pony Express Stamps7/1/2010
  Q: I have a 100% perfect sheet of the original Pony Express stamp. Is it worth anything as a sheet or ...
  A: The Pony Express stamp you are asking about is Scott #1154 and it was issued on July 4, 1960. A ...
Sesquicentennial Exposition6/30/2010
  Q: I have two cancelled 1-cent United States postage stamps. The ink is red. The photo shows the ...
  A: Take a close look at the stamp you are asking about. I believe it is a 2c stamp and not a 1c. The ...
Charles A Lindbergh6/30/2010
  Q: I was wondering how much a commemorative Charles A Lindbergh stamp with his autograph over the top ...
  A: It's a good one. Charles Lindbergh passed away in 1974. There are three stamps that commemorate ...
Value of Stamp6/29/2010
  Q: I was looking through my stamps recently and came across a light blue stamp of Franklin. It is a ...
  A: the stamp you are asking about came from a 1947 Souvenir Sheet For CIPEX. That particular stamp is ...
Huge Quantity of Stamp Sheets6/28/2010
  Q: I am hoping you can provide advice here. My family has a rather large collection of sheets of ...
  A: The beauty of this hobby is that there are no rules. You can sell everything at one clip to a ...
Huge Quantity of Stamp Sheets6/27/2010
  Q: I am hoping you can provide advice here. My family has a rather large collection of sheets of ...
  A: It's a good one. First, take a deep breath and step back for a few minutes; it's easy to feel ...
Provisional Postage6/27/2010
  Q: Terry, Does provisional postage have much value? I have a letter from 1824 (image attached). A ...
  A: It's a good one. Provisional postage is quite collectible among stamp collectors. Their value can ...
Elvis stamps6/27/2010
  Q: Is there any place that I can purchase the "other" Elvis Presley stamp, "the other pose that was not ...
  A: Elvis stamps are very collectable. Presley has been issued on three American stamps only. The first ...
4 Evlis Preseley First Edition Stamped Envelopes6/17/2010
  Q: I am not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question, but I will give it a shot. I have ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2721. Each first day cover carries that same list value of ...
US First Day Covers & Special Covers6/16/2010
  Q: I am settling an estate and need to know if this volume has value and how can we sell it. I am the ...
  A: The answer is as close as your local library! Check out Scotts Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps ...
Error Stamps6/16/2010
  Q: Terry, I have a full sheet of owl stamps (15 cent) that are double printed with everything going to ...
  A: Let's get right to your list: the Owl stamps are Scott #1760 to Scott #1763. They were issued on ...
commemorative stamps6/16/2010
  Q: I have the full page of the 20 cent stamps issued in 1981 of the state birds and state flowers of ...
  A: Let's start with list values first. The Birds and Flowers stamps are Scott #1953 to Scott #2002. ...
I found a stamp resembling Scott 3896/14/2010
  Q: I came across a couple of old books with stamps in it and I looked up the picture and it said it was ...
  A: If you truly have a Scott #389, it would be a great find for your collection! My best suggestion is ...
Elvis fist day of issue6/14/2010
  Q: I have full page on Elvis stamps intact with the first day of issue stamp from the Memphis post ...
  A: the stamp you are asking about is Scott #2721 and it was issued on January 8, 1993. This stamp is ...
Airmail stamps6/14/2010
  Q: I have a collection of cancelled stamps from the 1930's and 40's of 6, 8 and 2 cent stamps. I would ...
  A: Debra, Thanks for your question. There are many stamps that fit your what you have. If you give me ...
first day covers6/13/2010
  Q: I have a FDC with the cancellation stamp double-imaged. Does that increase the value of the FDC, ...
  A: Since you did not list a particular FDC, I will talk in answer in general form. What you have there ...
Lincoln (?) 4 cent postcard6/12/2010
  Q: I have 5 each blank un-circulated and unmarked 4 cent post cards and was wondering if they are worth ...
  A: The postal card you are describing is Scott #UX48 and it was issued on November 19, 1962. Each mint ...
would like value6/11/2010
  Q: I have a Statue of Liberty 1st Anniversary Gold Stamp in mint condition and would like to see if it ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Hawaiian stamps6/11/2010
  Q: I've inherited several stamp albums from my father. I have two 2-cent Hawaiian stamps (one brown, ...
  A: A timeline of Hawaii will help answer part of your question. Up until 1893, Hawaii was an ...
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Issue Date: 1847 5c6/11/2010
  Q: I have what I believe to be Benjamin Franklin 1847 5 cent US stamp. There is no date on the stamp ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about could be Scott #1. It depicts Benjamin Franklin, who developed the ...
War Stamp Album6/11/2010
  Q: I have a war stamp album with 98 stamps in good condition, there is no sentimental value to this ...
  A: The stamps depicted in the image are Scott #WS7, first issued on October 29, 1942. Each stamp ...
uss arizona6/10/2010
  Q: I have an envelope from the U.S.S. Arizona stamped Jul 15 6 am 1935. There is a 3c purple George ...
  A: The naval cover you have there is a good item for your collection. Naval covers are very popular ...
internal revenue stamps6/10/2010
  Q: I have an orange colored $30 stamp with the number 11421 and many green 1 dollar revenue stamps with ...
  A: Revenue stamps, like the ones you have, were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
War Stamp Album6/9/2010
  Q: I have a war stamp album with 98 stamps in good condition, there is no sentimental value to this ...
  A: The stamps you describe are war savings stamps. They would be bought at schools, libraries etc and ...
PSP 10Cent stamp full book6/7/2010
  Q: 10 cent 1941 PSP stamp. My wife has a full ($5.00) book complete with her original LaGrange,TX ...
  A: The stamps themselves are what has the value (50c each in mint condition and 20c used). The booklet ...
Postmark date error6/7/2010
  Q: My question is relating to a South African stamp, but apologies if this is not something you can ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but I think the same answer can apply. If the ...
2 cent Navajo Jewelry stamps6/7/2010
  Q: A family member recently passed away and we found among his possessions a banded pack of 2,000 2 ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #3750 and it was issued on August 20, 2004. It is ...
Scanned Stamps6/6/2010
  Q: I asked the following question and you asked me to scan and send an image to you. So, see attached. ...
  A: The 20c green airmail stamp is Scott #C20 and it was issued on November 22, 1935. It was primarily ...
Plated ingot stamp replica set6/6/2010
  Q: there seems to be virtually nothing on the web about a USPS sponsored collection of 25 stamp replica ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Stamp Misprints6/2/2010
  Q: Is there such a thing as a US Olympic Baseball 29c stamp misprint? The one I have looks like the ...
  A: I pulled out the Scotts Catalogue. There are only two variations listed for this stamp. The first is ...
1916-1919 regular stamp issue values6/2/2010
  Q: My dad's considering selling his ancient stamp collection held mostly in two World Regent stamp ...
  A: The stamps you have in your scanned image are all considered as commons. In used condition they have ...
US internal revenue stamp6/2/2010
  Q: I have recently purchased a 19th century bank slip. It has a blue 2cent George Washington Internal ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is a Revenue stamp. They were used as a kind of receipt for goods ...
Apollo-Soyuz $.10 1975 edition6/1/2010
  Q: I have a full sheet of APOLLO-SOYUZ $.10 1975 Stamps. A friend of mine had found them soon after the ...
  A: The Apollo Soyuz stamps are Scott #1569 and #1570. They were issued on July 15, 1975. They were ...
1933 stamps, and others6/1/2010
  Q: Greetings. Thank you for offering your expertise. I recently inherited a lot of uncanceled stamps ...
  A: Let's get right to the stamps. The stamp in the upper left is Scott #729 and it depicts the Federal ...
Basic stamp question5/31/2010
  Q: what is a full plate blocks that are mint, never hinged?
  A: plate number blocks are groups of stamps (usually four) which comes from the corner of a sheet and ...
stamps5/29/2010
  Q: Hi I have a bunch of christmas seals that hold envolopes closed the dates are from 1935 to 1964 are ...
  A: Yes, Christmas seals are quite collectable and some are worth quite a bit of money. Do not tear ...
documentary stamps5/28/2010
  Q: i have some documentary stamps i hope you might know something about. i have a bunch, the first one ...
  A: Documentary stamps like the ones you have there are Revenue stamps. They were used as a kind of ...
AIDE TO BUY AND SELL STAMPS5/27/2010
  Q: IS THERE SUCH A GUIDE THAT CAN OFFER ADVICE ON WHAT PRICE YOU SHOULD EITHER BUY OR SELL ,,SEEMS ...
  A: It's a good one. When you use Scotts catalogue as a guideline, it can be an excellent tool. ...
2 cent Black Harding Stamp5/26/2010
  Q: I was wondering how much this stamp is worth and i was wondering how many were printed.
  A: You are probably asking about the 2c Harding stamp that was issued on September 1, 1923. It honors ...
Documentary Stamp5/25/2010
  Q: I have 2 three dollar Documentary United States Internal Revenue stamps. They have Series 1946 typed ...
  A: The Documentary stamp you have there is called a revenue stamp. It was used as a type of receipt for ...
pricing on stamps5/24/2010
  Q: Redeeming Terry, My name is Keita and me and my wife have recently come into possession of a few old ...
  A: The first stamp you are asking about (The Cassatt) is Scott #1322 and it was issued on November 17, ...
pricing on stamps5/22/2010
  Q: Redeeming Terry, My name is Keita and me and my wife have recently come into possession of a few old ...
  A: That's quite a list there so let's get right to it. The Gilbert Stuart Stamp is Scott #864 and it ...
internal revenue stamps5/22/2010
  Q: I recently picked up a stamp collection at a public auction by mistake...long story. I came across ...
  A: The revenue stamps you have there are were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services ...
1892 Scott# 220c 2 Cent Stamp5/22/2010
  Q: As a young boy in the early 1960's I collected stamps. I was sick and in the hospital alot so it was ...
  A: The 2c carmine colored stamp you are asking about has a list value of $30.00 in used condition with ...
plate block of 2 cents battleship stamps5/17/2010
  Q: Terry, I have a plate block of 8 unused mint 2 cents United States Stamps, 1898, Scott R164, ...
  A: I don't know why, but I have always liked this reddish colored stamp. The block of 8 you have, in ...
Documentary stamp, 1948 $5.005/14/2010
  Q: G.m. Bibb Fair condition, hand written jt on stamp.US Internal revenue
  A: What you have there is referred to as a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
Fleetwood / Audubon collection5/12/2010
  Q: I am researching a Fleetwood / Audubon Society collection of philatelic commemorative covers titled ...
  A: I need you to take a closer look at that date. The U.S.P.S. did not issue and Bird/Flower stamps of ...
ben franklin5/11/2010
  Q: i have a green ben Franklin stamp that has 2 statue on each side its problemly from 1901-1903 it has ...
  A: First, congratulations on an excellent job of the description of the stamp ion question. I knew ...
KENNDEY STAMP5/9/2010
  Q: I HAVE A JFK STAMP IT IS A 5 CENT STAMP ON IT READS" AND THE GLOW FROM THAT FIRE CAN TRULY LIGHT ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is one of my favorites. It is Scott #1246 and it was issued on May ...
US Postal Card5/8/2010
  Q: I am a fairly experienced stamp collector, but I have run into something a little unusual. I have a ...
  A: The number you are referring to from Scotts (#PC14) is the image stamp in the catalog. The actual ...
1 1/2 cent stamp5/8/2010
  Q: I have a 1 1/2 cent stamp that has small holes punched in it. The holes for the letters UN. Is there ...
  A: The small holes are one of the many ways that different postmasters would sometimes cancel their ...
Washington_red_2_cents_with_link_image5/7/2010
  Q: I found a stamp, the President Washington, the color is red (pink) and the value is 2 cents. I have ...
  A: First, greetings from this side of the Atlantic. The stamp you are asking about is a common ...
Documentary 1950 I.R.S. $ 5.00 Stamps.5/6/2010
  Q: I found two five dollars, a 25 scent and a 20 scent. Red in color with series 1950 and canceled on ...
  A: Documentary stamps you have there are referred to as Revenue stamps. They were used as a form of ...
dealer vs retail stamp values5/6/2010
  Q: I have inherited a collection of US stamps. It is easy to obtain current dealer retail prices. I ...
  A: It's a good one. Wholesale prices are subjective in nature and therefore no good price list really ...
Stamp value5/5/2010
  Q: I have an Internal Revenue Beer Stamp Series of 1878 It is watermarked with the letters USIR. It ...
  A: What you have there are revenue stamps. They were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
columbus at sight of land stamp5/5/2010
  Q: I have a "Columbus at sight of land stamp" 1492-1892 can you please tell me a ball park value. ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about sounds like Scott #230, issued on January 1, 1993. It was part of a ...
Removable adhesive5/4/2010
  Q: I just read a sales pitch that recommended "Tombow" Removable Adhesive as a good way to mount ...
  A: Personally, I haven't heard of this product but from your description, it sounds good. I suggest ...
Scott 5445/3/2010
  Q: I don't know much about stamps. I have been going through a box of old postcards and selling them ...
  A: The major difference between #544 and #543 is the perforations. 544 measures perf 11. 543 ...
first day issue stamps5/2/2010
  Q: I have some first day issue and was wondering the value of them. They are: North Pole,AK Oct 18 1979 ...
  A: That's quite a list, so let's get right to it. When you see the abbreviation F.D.C., it stands for ...
Internal Revenue Stamps5/2/2010
  Q: Terry: I just found a 5 dollar series 1951 Internal Revenue Stamp and a 25 cent series 1951 ...
  A: Revenue stamps, such as the ones you have there, were used as a form of receipt for goods received ...
Postal Card4/28/2010
  Q: I have an unused postal card. The card measures 3" X 5 1/8" and has a one-cent stamp in the upper ...
  A: Your postal card can be one of two. The first item could be Scott #UX1, issued in 1873. It has a ...
united states stamp album4/26/2010
  Q: so my mom has this stamp collection that is 10 cents, i just want to find out more about it and ...
  A: The war savings stamp program was where you could purchase the stamps at schools, libraries, ...
599 & 599a 2 cent carmine4/26/2010
  Q: whats the difference between the #599 & #599a, 2 cent carmine? and also, what is the value of my ...
  A: Scott #599 has a list value of 35c in mint condition and 20c used. Scott #599A is a precancelled ...
US album4/23/2010
  Q: Terry A few months ago I got my granddaughter in stamps, and that has awakened my own interest ...
  A: First, congratulations of getting your granddaughter started in this hobby. It is something that ...
Packets of stamps4/23/2010
  Q: We recently found a cache of envelopes that my late Father in Law owned. These stamp packets were ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your father-in-law. Many years ago, stamps were purchased ...
US C254/21/2010
  Q: I know that Scott stamp C25 is a 6 cent airmail. I have the stamp, as though it is a coil. There ...
  A: C25 from a sheet has a list value of 20c. C25a was a pane of 3 (as you mentioned). The entire pane ...
US 5 cent4/20/2010
  Q: I have an Riverboat Engineer's licence dated June 2, 1866. In the lower left corner is a 5 cent ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt for services rendered or ...
inherited stamp collection4/19/2010
  Q: Terry, This, I am certain, is not a new question for you but I will proceed anyway. My wife and I ...
  A: Yes, it's one that comes up often but it's good to review. First take a deep breath. It may seem ...
stamps4/19/2010
  Q: My wife has for years saved postage stamps. There are hundreds of them. They were torn from ...
  A: First take a deep breath and relax. My area of expertise is in United States postage but the ...
price of a stamp4/18/2010
  Q: I have a stamp that I was wanting to know the value of. It is a 4 cent stamp, that says Steam ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2451 and it was issued on January 25, 1991 as part of an ...
war savings bond album and 4 stamps4/18/2010
  Q: I have a 25 cent united states war savings bond stamp album and 4 stamps passed down from my father ...
  A: The savings stamp you have there were issued in 1942. They would be purchased at schools, libraries ...
Stamp4/16/2010
  Q: I have a airmail stamp on a partial blue envelope that says "soldiers letter" and Chief military ...
  A: It's a good one. Let's first talk about the stamp. It is Scott #C25, an airmail stamp, that was ...
Value of stamps4/15/2010
  Q: Terry, My father passed along his collection and I have been adding to it. I have several stamps ...
  A: revenue stamps, like the ones you have there, were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
Civil War Proprietary Internal Revenue4/15/2010
  Q: I pried open the back side of a daguerreotype from about 1865 of a grandmotherly predicessor and ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about are referred to as Revenue Stamps. They were used as a form of ...
pre-paid covers4/12/2010
  Q: Terry Forgive me for taking advantage of your expertise yet again, but I wonder if you could ...
  A: Good morning Dick, Thanks for your question. After a long weekend of "honey-dos' in the garden ...
thomas jefferson stamp on evlope4/12/2010
  Q: I have an envelope that is posted 1946 with a 3 cent Thomas Jefferson . does having the stamp and ...
  A: First let's start with the stamp. What you have there is Scott #807. It was issued on June 16, 1938 ...
pre-paid covers4/11/2010
  Q: Terry Forgive me for taking advantage of your expertise yet again, but I wonder if you could ...
  A: Or maybe I should say Good Afternoon being you are 5 hours ahead of me. Hope you are enjoying ...
cut postal stationery4/10/2010
  Q: I was sorting through a mound of kiloware and came up with a dozen or so (old?) embossed US stamps, ...
  A: All list values will be in U.S. dollars and cents. Row 1: #1 is Scott #U463, issued in 1899 with a ...
cut postal stationery4/10/2010
  Q: I was sorting through a mound of kiloware and came up with a dozen or so (old?) embossed US stamps, ...
  A: The embossed U.S. stamps you have are referred to as postal stationery. Values for these items are ...
3 different stamps4/8/2010
  Q: .. i know its alot for me to ask but can you please help me im looking for any info and of course ...
  A: The 1/2c Washington sounds like Scott #704 that was issued on January 1, 1932. It has a list value ...
3 different stamps4/8/2010
  Q: .. i know its alot for me to ask but can you please help me im looking for any info and of course ...
  A: The 1c Washington and 3c Jefferson stamps are part of a Presidential series that were issued in ...
Blue Paper4/7/2010
  Q: I have a few Washington Stamps with inverted pre-cancels. Does this make them worth more to a ...
  A: Inverted precancels are not worth any more than the listed value in Scotts. Some collectors ...
UN Stamps4/6/2010
  Q: Terry I have a complete collection of mint UN stamps and need to ensure them, this includes NY ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but I think I can help steer you in the right ...
George Washington inter.rev 24/5/2010
  Q: I have a George Washington "ORANGE" COLOR STAMP . iT HAS 2 ON FOUR CORNERS and U.S. INTER.REV on top ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #R15. It was issued in 1864 and has a list value of 35c. ...
United States Savings Stamp4/3/2010
  Q: I have a stamp that my 89 year old father just brought to me. He was in WWII, but has no idea where ...
  A: The savings stamp you have there is Scott #S7 and it was issued in 1961. People would buy these ...
defense stamps4/3/2010
  Q: 10 stamps. They are red, say "American on Guard" and have a soldier on the left side. I was ...
  A: Those savings stamps that you have used to be purchased at schools, post offices etc, and when the ...
J.B. Moore stamp4/2/2010
  Q: I have located a full sheet of the J.B. Moore $5.00 stamp. What would it be worth, other than the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1295 and it was issued on December 3, 1966. It was printed ...
"Documentary" & "Western Union" Stamps4/1/2010
  Q: I have been a stamp collector for about 35 years, on & off. During the "off" period I was raising ...
  A: One of the neat aspects of stamp collecting is that we can put the hobby on the "back burner" for a ...
jackie robinson 1982 cancelation stamp3/28/2010
  Q: I have a jackie robinson aug 2 1982 first day of issue cancelation card? (Know very little about ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2016, issued in Cooperstown on August 2, 1982. The first ...
Stamp Albums3/28/2010
  Q: Is there a US album for face different stamps? I would like to get my granddaughter started, but ...
  A: First, congratulations on encouraging your daughter to pursue this fun hobby! As for an album that ...
stamp and coin collection3/27/2010
  Q: I have a 1982 set of united states bird and flower stamps with the lincoln penny with the state ...
  A: There are a couple of facts regarding what you have so let's get right to it. The collection, with ...
Scott #18743/27/2010
  Q: I recently inherited my fathers stamp collection and am cataloging it. I am trying to determine if ...
  A: Allow me to quote from the Scotts 2008 Catalog regarding Scott #1874A: "No. 1874A comes from a ...
Scott #18743/26/2010
  Q: I recently inherited my fathers stamp collection and am cataloging it. I am trying to determine if ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about (Scott #1874) was issued on January 4, 1981. It has a list value of ...
2 cent black harding block imperf3/24/2010
  Q: Can you tell me the value of this block of 4 2cent black harding. Thanks
  A: The stamps you have there are Scott #611 issued on November 15, 1923. That is a nice item to have in ...
Presorted 17c Auto3/24/2010
  Q: How do I determine what type of coil strips of three of the 17c Electric Auto I have? ("B", "C",)of ...
  A: Scott #1906 is the coil stamp you mentioned. It was issued on June 25, 1982. It has a list value of ...
Color Error?3/24/2010
  Q: I have a postal card that I bought recently which I believe is scott design # PC14. The scott ...
  A: First, the number PC14 you mention is not the Scott number. That is the illustration number used in ...
Legends of the West3/23/2010
  Q: I have a 6 panel (unbroken) sheet with a certificate of Authenticity (from the postal service) No. ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about, Legends of The West, was actually printed on October 18, 1994, not ...
2002 Olympic3/22/2010
  Q: What is the value of the attached? It is #15 of 250 produced.
  A: That first day of issue panel you have there shows stamps Scott #2807 to 2811. They were issued on ...
half cent stamps3/22/2010
  Q: I recently acquired a stamp collection, everything from singles to plate blocks and first day of ...
  A: There are several 1/2c Washington stamps so I can't give you a specific list value for that one. But ...
old stamp3/21/2010
  Q: I have an old 2 cent George Washington Inter. Rev. orange stamp. Do you know if it has value? It was ...
  A: When you have there is called a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
Andrea della Robea &3/20/2010
  Q: My Mom and I are wondering about the age and background of this Andrea dela Robbia National Gallery ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1295 and it was issued on December 3, 1966. It has a list ...
$5 U.S. Stamp3/18/2010
  Q: I have an envelope that was mailed in 1933. It was mailed from NYC to PA. It was mailed registered ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful stamps ever issued. It ...
Andrea della Robea & "exposed" baby Jesus.3/17/2010
  Q: My Mom and I are wondering about the age and background of this Andrea dela Robbia National Gallery ...
  A: The Scotts Catalogue does not list any recalled stamps of the issue you are asking about. That ...
george washington 3c3/16/2010
  Q: I have a 3 cent George Washington block of 10 stamps (perforated). the stamps are a shade of red. ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about sounds like Scott #65 whose earliest known use is in 1861. Each of ...
Inauguration day postmark3/13/2010
  Q: I have two inauguration day, January 20, 1981, postmarked envelopes (15 cent stamp). Are they worth ...
  A: hanks for your question. What you have there is called an inaugural cover. Some collectors ...
stamp perforations3/13/2010
  Q: is it common or rare to have a U S postage stamp with three perforated sides instead of four? I ...
  A: Stamps today are sold (as self-adhesive) in panes of 20 or 24 usually. However, many years ago, ...
1 cent postcard3/12/2010
  Q: When was the 1 cent postcard discontinued in the U.S.?
  A: The last 1c postal card is Scott #UX28, issued on March 14, 1917. The postal rate went from 1c to ...
Old stamp collection3/11/2010
  Q: My grandfather collected stamps in Germany in the late 1800's I would like to know if any of the ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but the suggestion as to where to look, can be held ...
1948 documentary stamp3/9/2010
  Q: My sister n law found a $1.00 documentary internal revenue stamp red in color, picture of ...
  A: Revenue stamps, like the one you have, were used as a form of receipt for goods received or services ...
Pharmacy Stamp3/8/2010
  Q: What is the value of a first day of issue pharmacy stamp? It was issued November 10, 1972. It is ...
  A: Hell Alexis, Thanks for your question. The stamp you are asking about is one of my favorite. It is ...
Victory Book Stamps3/7/2010
  Q: You partially answered the question about the stamps that went into the Victor Book but didn't ...
  A: The USPS discontinued this program back in the mate 1960's. They do not offer a savings bond for ...
George Washinton Red-Brown 25ctc. certificate inter revenue3/5/2010
  Q: How old and is there any value to the stamp/certificate listed in the subject line? I'm not sure I ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamps. They were used as a form of receipt for goods received or ...
documentary stamps3/2/2010
  Q: I have 2-$10 r.j.walker 2-$2 t.ewing and 2-$0.10 looks like wm.h.crawond. They all have the date ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
united states internal revenue stamp2/28/2010
  Q: I have located a documentary - United States internal revenue stamp - with a photo of L.J. Gage ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamps. They were used as a form of receipt for goods ...
Pre-cancelled President stamps2/27/2010
  Q: I have a number of president stamps that are pre-cancelled. For instance, I have a pair of 10 cent ...
  A: Good morning Kenneth, Thanks for your question. Pre-cancelled stamps such as the one you have ...
Victory Book Stamps2/25/2010
  Q: You partially answered the question about the stamps that went into the Victor Book but didn't ...
  A: The real value comes from the stamps themselves more than the books. The books just make the it more ...
stamp pic2/25/2010
  Q: I will try this..it is a one cent franklin with the us postage curved on top and the one cent wavy ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #182 and it was issued in 1879. It has a list value of ...
what year2/24/2010
  Q: I have a stamp book an i need to know what year the 23 cent lunch wagon 1890s stamp came out
  A: The coil stamp you are asking about is Scott #2464 and it was issued on April 12, 1991. It has a ...
audubon2/23/2010
  Q: Hello Terry I have the official audubon birds of america 150th anniversary commemorative stamp issue ...
  A: The Audubon Birds of America was issued by a private company to try and appeal to stamp collectors. ...
Green and Reddish Orange Embossed Stamps2/22/2010
  Q: I am going through a box of old stamps I found and have 2 embossed oval Two cent stamps with what ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about came from a postal card and it depicts Ben Franklin. The 2c stamp ...
Green and Reddish Orange Embossed Stamps2/22/2010
  Q: I am going through a box of old stamps I found and have 2 embossed oval Two cent stamps with what ...
  A: The reddish 2c stamp you are asking about is Scott #U358 and it was issued in 1899. It currently has ...
Documentary Stamp2/21/2010
  Q: I found an envelope from my great Uncle and inside was a Documentary United States Internal Revenue ...
  A: The top pair of revenue stamps are Scott #671 and they were issued in 1954., They have a list value ...
Scott #2/20/2010
  Q: you have been very helpful in the past. I bouhgt a box of stamps at a garage sale and one of them ...
  A: I wish I could say that your stamp was Scott 596, but I don't think so. After studying the image ...
Documentary Stamp2/20/2010
  Q: I found an envelope from my great Uncle and inside was a Documentary United States Internal Revenue ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a kind of receipt for goods received or services rendered. I need you to ...
What are these stamps worth?2/19/2010
  Q: Documentary at the top. picture of LJ Gage United States Internal Revenue One Dollar and Ten Cents ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about are called revenue stamps. They were used as a kind of receipt for ...
gold stamp replicas2/18/2010
  Q: I have 2 collections of gold stamp replicas, both of which were issued by the USPS. I have read ...
  A: Scott, Thanks for your question. Gold replica stamps were never issued by the USPS. I have ...
Green and Reddish Orange Embossed Stamps2/18/2010
  Q: I am going through a box of old stamps I found and have 2 embossed oval Two cent stamps with what ...
  A: What you have there is called postal stationery. The stamps came from an envelope where the stamp ...
Self adhesive stamp2/17/2010
  Q: I have yet to find a way to remove a stamp from paper where the stamp is self adhesive. Are you ...
  A: It is one of the largest debates lately in the hobby of stamp collecting. A few years ago, the ...
BERNARD REVEL $1 STAMP2/17/2010
  Q: WITH THE $1 POSTAGE STAMP OF BERNARD REVEL U.S. WAS THERE AN UNUSUAL PERFORATION ANSWER: Hi Gary, ...
  A: It's very possible they are perfins. I looked through an album I have that has perfins only in it ...
BERNARD REVEL $1 STAMP2/16/2010
  Q: WITH THE $1 POSTAGE STAMP OF BERNARD REVEL U.S. WAS THERE AN UNUSUAL PERFORATION
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2193 and it was issued on September 23, 1986. According to ...
1938 presidential first day covers2/16/2010
  Q: I have a complete set of 1938 presidential first day covers. The cachet depicts what would appear to ...
  A: Wow!, that's a nice complete set to have in your collection. For the entire set, from 1/2c to ...
1914 internal revenue stamps2/15/2010
  Q: I was hoping you found something out about these stamps.
  A: Revenue stamps, such as the one you have there, were used as a form of receipt for goods provided or ...
Documentary stamps2/12/2010
  Q: While doing research on my grandfather I came across a file and inside are four sheets, one hundred ...
  A: I am glad you included the statement "undated" in your question as it helped me narrow in on what ...
wondering value of stamp2/12/2010
  Q: i have a red /reddish 2cent george washington stamp, its been used it has the little squiggle lines ...
  A: The 2c Washington stamp you are asking about is Scott #707 and it was issued on January 1, 1932. It ...
Washington stamps2/11/2010
  Q: In going through an old family album (late 1800s) I came across the following stamps attached to the ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. They were used as a kind of receipt for goods ...
removal of sticky tape2/11/2010
  Q: I have some parcels that have sticky tape over the top of the stamps the post office has put the ...
  A: First, good morning from the northern hemisphere. Hope you are enjoying your better weather than ...
55 cent documentary stamp2/10/2010
  Q: In some old papers we have come across a Documentary Internal Revenue 55cent stamp. It's red and ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #R665 and it was issued in 1954. It has a list value of ...
55 cent documentary stamp2/9/2010
  Q: In some old papers we have come across a Documentary Internal Revenue 55cent stamp. It's red and ...
  A: I know of the stamp you are asking about. There were several year series. I need you to look close ...
franklin 1923 1cent stamp2/9/2010
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me an approx value of my (unused) stamp.Stamp is in very good ...
  A: There are several 1c green Franklins that fit the time frame you mention. I need you to do a follow ...
Sam Rayburn Stamp #A6402/8/2010
  Q: I bought a grab bag of stamps and came across the attached Stamp(image). At first I thought it was ...
  A: First, the number you have (A640) is the image number in the Scotts catalog. The actual Scott number ...
value of stamps2/7/2010
  Q: I have recently found about 100 stamps in my fathers desk drawer. A few are from 1962 (that doesn't ...
  A: As for age of stamps, you are correct in that 1962 is not that old for stamps. U.S. stamps, as we ...
benjamin franklin stamp2/7/2010
  Q: I have a benjamin franklin 1 cent stamp, green he is facing left. Can you tell me the year and if it ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about appears to be Scott #632 that was issued on June 10, 1927. It has a ...
post-card/ stamped 19392/7/2010
  Q: I found a very plain post card with a green one cent Jefferson stamp post office stamp Baltimore, MD ...
  A: The postal card you have there sounds like Scott #UX26 that was first issued in 1913. With the ...
Stamps, what else?2/6/2010
  Q: I recently inherited a humongous collection of stamps from my deceased aunt, and I believe that many ...
  A: It's a great day to sit inside and work on stamps as it is snowing like the dickens here on the east ...
Selling Commemorative Stamp Sets2/6/2010
  Q: I have hundreds of commemorative stamp sets still sealed in plastic. It is a random collection over ...
  A: First, the easiest one to answer---no, the post office will not buy them back. Next, to get an idea ...
Stamps, what else?2/6/2010
  Q: I recently inherited a humongous collection of stamps from my deceased aunt, and I believe that many ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your aunt. It must seem overwhelming to be sure, but first, ...
Value of removing stamps from backing2/5/2010
  Q: I am cataloging stamps my father left and the more recent stamps still have part of the envelope ...
  A: It's a good one. Actually, the debate regarding soaking of stamps from envelopes has heated up the ...
Roosevelt Memorial Series Issue 1945-462/3/2010
  Q: Any value for a block of 4 (in perfect condition) Roosevelt 1 cent stamps issued 1945, green color ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #930 and it was issued on July 26, 1945. A plate block of ...
Stamp value2/2/2010
  Q: I came across a 2 cent green stamp with a picture of George Washington. Under the picture is the ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. They were used as a kind of receipt for goods received or ...
Documentary tax stamp2/1/2010
  Q: I was wondering were I can find a value on this stamp and how to find out what its R number? I cant ...
  A: The answer is as close as your local library. Check out Scott's Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps ...
5 cent stamp1/31/2010
  Q: I have an 'Emancipation Proclamation" 5 cent stamp with no postage mark from the postal service. I ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1233 and it was issued on August 16, 1963. It commemorates ...
PLATE BLOCK1/31/2010
  Q: PLATE BLOCK IS NUMBER 1265. It is in very fine condition and has four stamps with two numbers.28083 ...
  A: Reading your question has me a little confused. By the number 1265, I am going to assume that this ...
U.S. Post Office Postcards1/31/2010
  Q: I have several unused U.S. Postcards, including a few commemoratives. I am interested in ...
  A: That's quite a list there so let's get right to it. #1 postcard is Scott #UX44 and it was issued ...
Sorry about that.1/31/2010
  Q: I forgot to attach the image. I apologize.
  A: The assortment of postmarks is unique in that it is something that someone has collected and mounted ...
Post Office Department Return1/31/2010
  Q: This is stamped with a red postmark 1866 Due 3 cents. Is it of any value or historic interest? ...
  A: Postage due stamps were not in use until 1879. Before that time, the cover (envelope) would be ...
prestamped 2cent envelope1/30/2010
  Q: I have a pre stamped envelope with a 2 cent stamp united states postage two 2 cents cancelled ...
  A: All covers (envelopes) have some value. There is a lot that goes into deciding value as it can be ...
Cover with stamp1/30/2010
  Q: I am attaching a cover with a stamp and wonder if it has any value?
  A: The stamp on your cover is Scott #300 and it was issued in February 1903. It has a list value of ...
Interphil76 set & First Day Issues1/29/2010
  Q: I inherited a box of over 950 addressed First Day issues dating from 1933 to 1976. There are some ...
  A: The easiest place to find list values for the FDC's you have is at your local library. Check out ...
us first day covers & special covers1/28/2010
  Q: july 4th bicentennial 4 stamp issue , 200th year 1776 thomas jefferson ,savings & loan,americas ...
  A: There are several stamps that fit the general description of the ones you gave. If you need the list ...
Imperfect 2 cent George Washington stamp1/26/2010
  Q: my name is Edgar. Looking at your profile I understand that you have a very broad knowledge about ...
  A: The special delivery stamp you are asking about, if it was the one issued in 1922, is Scott #E12 ...
stamp collection1/25/2010
  Q: I found my old stamp collection i inherited from my grand mom and was wondering if i photo copied ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage, so that is all I can respond to. In this scan of ...
envelopes and values1/24/2010
  Q: Is there any value to an envelope with $.02 stamp mailed from Devens, Mass. Aug 2 1924.12 M. letter ...
  A: All the covers you list, especially the ones with the letter, are highly collectible. Their list ...
sheet stamps / plate blocks1/24/2010
  Q: I have several of what my Uncle, who worked in the post office, called plate blocks. from the early ...
  A: That strip of stamps, as a tribute to postal service employees, is beautiful, isn't it? That strip ...
stamps1/23/2010
  Q: I have inherited my fathers stamp collection of which I have no knowledge in this area. I found ...
  A: You have a lot of questions there so let's take them one at a time. As for the stamps in the albums, ...
stamp color differences1/23/2010
  Q: I have a card of Forever stamps with a definite purple cast on the brown wooden bell support. Are ...
  A: There are several noted color variances in the forever stamp. They are referred to as "freaks" or ...
Benjamin Franklin stamps1/23/2010
  Q: I have inherited my fathers stamp collection of which I have no knowledge in this area. I found ...
  A: Those are some great stamps you have there! The strip of three and the one on top appear to be ...
stampp collection1/22/2010
  Q: I found my old stamp collection i inherited from my grand mom and was wondering if i photo copied ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage so if you do a follow up and include a scan of what ...
$5 Washington / Jackson, F/VF NH,1/22/2010
  Q: I have some unused 1994 $5 Washington / Jackson, F/VF NH, stamps. I wonder how much is worth in the ...
  A: Here on this Board, we don't recommend specific individuals. We use this Board as a resource for ...
Follow up with Scan1/21/2010
  Q: I sent you a question about a George Washing 3c stamp that is very dark rose. You asked that I ...
  A: The envelope you have, has Scott #65 on it. The earliest known use of this stamp was on August 19, ...
Selling Family Stamp Collection1/21/2010
  Q: My husband and I have a collection of stamps from our family that we would like to sell. They are ...
  A: It's a good one. First, you should get a general idea of the value of what you have. You can do ...
$5 Washington / Jackson, F/VF NH,1/21/2010
  Q: I have some unused 1994 $5 Washington / Jackson, F/VF NH, stamps. I wonder how much is worth in the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2592 and it was issued on August 19, 1995. Scotts gives a ...
Value of stamp collection1/20/2010
  Q: I have acquired a variety of stamps, and I would like to find out if any of them have a significant ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage. Perhaps one of the other members of this Board ...
marquis de lafayette1/19/2010
  Q: i have a program from the first day of issue of a marquis de lafayette stamp at the old exchang ...
  A: The real value comes in the first day cover for this event. I am going to assume it is in the ...
1984 Olympic First Day Issue (Gold)1/18/2010
  Q: I have a USPS first day issue envelope postage date stamped in LA on 8 April 1984. the envelope ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps, such as the one you have ...
any value at all?1/16/2010
  Q: I purchased 10 booklets of Forever Stamps and four of them have the adhesive misapplied. The sticky ...
  A: Perry, Thanks for your question. I too have in the past, purchased panes of the Forever stamp and ...
replica stamps1/14/2010
  Q: i would like to know what the value of 22ktstamp of the louisana purchase 200th anniversary first ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Followup Question1/14/2010
  Q: I have two of these stamps, in an old album of my Dad's. The first one is definitely the carmin-rose ...
  A: I have looked closely at the banner that says "Golden Gate" and in my opinion, I don't think it's a ...
Misperforated Stamp ?1/13/2010
  Q: I just got a roll of 100 2009 .44 flag stamps that are perforated vertically through the stamps ...
  A: The oddity you have there is referred to as a "freak". It happens when the pane of stamps is ...
"golden gate" 20 cent U.S. Postage Stamp1/13/2010
  Q: I have two of these stamps, in an old album of my Dad's. The first one is definitely the carmin-rose ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #567 and it was issued on May 1, 1923. Both color variations ...
First Day Of Issues 1940's1/13/2010
  Q: . I have 120 excellent condition First Day Of Issue stamps on excellent condition addressed ...
  A: The total number you mention sounds pretty close to the amount issued in that time period. The list ...
Internal Perforations1/12/2010
  Q: I have two stamps that appear to have "state" perforations on the design area of the stamps. The 6 ...
  A: It's a good one. Many years ago, postmasters "cancelled" the stamps by writing their initials on ...
Value of box of varied old stamps1/12/2010
  Q: I have a box that was given to me about twenty years ago of old stamps collected by my grandmother. ...
  A: , My area of expertise is in United States postage but the general info that follows cab be used ...
lady liberty stamps1/12/2010
  Q: has there ever been a two cent stamp with the statue of liberty on it, thus the song "i'm in love ...
  A: It got me to thinking and scratching my head. I went back to some of my resource books and didn't ...
stamp1/11/2010
  Q: My cousin needed money and sold it to me I just want to make sure he didn't get over on me. it is ...
  A: Hell Jeffrey, Thanks for your question. Gold replica stamps, such as the one you have there, were ...
Value of First Day of Issue1/11/2010
  Q: I am cleaning out my Grandmothers house and found four First Day of Issue Stamps for the Credit ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2075 and, as you mentioned, was issued in Salem, MA. on ...
Value Documentary Stamps1/11/2010
  Q: I have a number of Documentary stamps from the US Internal Revenue. They are red in color, series ...
  A: Revenue stamps, like the ones you have there, were us a form of receipt for services provided or ...
Eisenhower 6c test gum1/10/2010
  Q: I have a complete book of Eisenhower 6c stamps. The book includes 32 six cent & 8 1c thomas ...
  A: The booklet that you are asking about sounds like Scott #BK118 that has a list value of $7.25. ...
Stamps1/9/2010
  Q: My sister'smother-in-law recently left a folder of old unused stamps. How can I find if they are ...
  A: To find the value of your stamps is relatively easy. At your local library, check out Scotts ...
Imperfect 2 cent George Washington stamp1/9/2010
  Q: my name is Edgar. Looking at your profile I understand that you have a very broad knowledge about ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamp you have. There are many stamps that ...
stamps-any value?1/8/2010
  Q: Found binder with 300 plus stamps -never used. Groups of 4 to 6 each page. All groups appear to have ...
  A: First, the real value is in the stamp(s) itself. Having the designer autograph the page or envelope ...
Determining Value of Stamps`1/8/2010
  Q: Purchased Blackbook price guide (2010) In one example of MANY, Scott 1690, BF, is listed $2.15 for ...
  A: It's a good one. The 80c unused price is for a single, mint, never hinged, original gum issue. ...
christmas stamp1/7/2010
  Q: i just came acrossed 6 on canceled stamps for Christmas 1975 they say early card by Louis prang.no ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1580 and it was issued on October 14, 1975. The face value ...
Calhoun's Collectors Society1/6/2010
  Q: I own a 32 stamp collection called The 23 Karat Gold Proof Collection of United States Stamp ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Washington 2c1/6/2010
  Q: Terry, Thanks for getting back with me so quickly. This is another scan from my Dad's collection. ...
  A: After studying the image, it appears your stamp is Scott #554, issued on January 15, 1923. It has a ...
3c George Washington Stamps1/3/2010
  Q: I have a 3cent rose colored George Washington stamp on original envelope postmarked Oct. 26,1862, ...
  A: First let's discuss the color issue. Yes, colors can and will fade over a period of time. That's why ...
Postmarks1/3/2010
  Q: I have a collection (inherited) of many postmarked slips of paper, or cut sections of envelopes. All ...
  A: You have a lot on the table so let's get right to it. First day covers are highest valued and most ...
Moon Landing Stamps1/2/2010
  Q: I've recently come across two albums of commemorative Apollo 11 stamps my late father's home. There ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage. So I can answer specifics only for that category. ...
3c George Washington Stamps1/2/2010
  Q: I have a 3cent rose colored George Washington stamp on original envelope postmarked Oct. 26,1862, ...
  A: The stamp on the envelope you have is Scott #65 and it was first issued August 19, 1861. The stamp ...
Saving Stamps1/1/2010
  Q: in or around 1963 I purchased stamps at school for either 10 or 25 cents each I would buy 4 to 5 ...
  A: What you have there are referred to as Savings Stamps, You are absolutely correct in your ...
first day of issue stamps 1950 > 1960's12/30/2009
  Q: What is the first day of issue for a Verrazano Narrows Bridge stamp on a 8 1/2 by 11 inch page with ...
  A: The real value, stamp wise, comes from the stamp itself. The larger page with all the info on it is ...
George Washington #121312/29/2009
  Q: Sir, I have two two fairly large boxes of used stamps that I picked up years ago at a yard sale. I ...
  A: It's a good one. Recently, I had a similar experience. I received a large box of stamps from an ...
22kt gold stamps12/29/2009
  Q: when my mother passed away, I inherited some 22 kt gold stamp plates, along with the stamp..There's ...
  A: It's one that come sup often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Framed sheet (40) Elvis Presley stamp with envelope framed January 8, 1993, excellent condition.12/28/2009
  Q: What is the value of this item? ANSWER: Hello Eve, Thanks for your question. Elvis stamps have ...
  A: The sheet of 40 that has not been cancelled has a list value of $24.00 by itself. The envelope at ...
Norman Rockwell12/28/2009
  Q: I have a 2 sided black folder, inside facing each other is a Norman Rockwell picture. One side is ...
  A: As I mentioned, each cover has a list value of $1.00 to $1.25. The folder complete would list ...
Norman Rockwell12/28/2009
  Q: I have a 2 sided black folder, inside facing each other is a Norman Rockwell picture. One side is ...
  A: As I mentioned, each cover has a list value of $1.00 to $1.25. The folder complete would list ...
value of stamp12/28/2009
  Q: I was given a first day issue of the Purple Heart Stamp and cover set and wondered what it might be ...
  A: Good evening again Rabbi, Thanks for your follow up. A stamp collector is interested in the first ...
Norman Rockwell12/27/2009
  Q: I have a 2 sided black folder, inside facing each other is a Norman Rockwell picture. One side is ...
  A: . What you have there is a collection of Norman Rockwell Themes. IN stamp collecting, the real ...
value of stamp12/27/2009
  Q: I was given a first day issue of the Purple Heart Stamp and cover set and wondered what it might be ...
  A: Your first day cover could be one of three, depending on the date. #1 Scott #3784, issued on May ...
Not sure what to do!12/27/2009
  Q: Recently, I inherited two books with stamps. One is a complete collection of Famous Americans ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but the advice is good for foreign stamps as well. ...
Stamp value12/26/2009
  Q: I have stamps ( 5 x 8)on large envelopes that are Washington Crossing the Delaware & other similar ...
  A: The pane of 24c stamps that you are asking about is Scott #1688 and it was issued on May 29, 1976 in ...
FDC Hand Colored PT 109 May 29 196412/26/2009
  Q: I have a collection of four 1964 FDCs relating to Kennedy. One is 5c stamp FDC postmarked Boston May ...
  A: I can only answer for the United States Postage as that is where my expertise lies. The stamp you ...
HELEN KELLER STAMP12/25/2009
  Q: I HAVE A USA 15 CENT STAMP WITH HELEN KELLER AND ANNE SULLIVAN. ON THE PICTURE THE WOMEN ARE ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is one of my favorites. It is amazing how Ms Keller adapted to her ...
Stamps Value12/24/2009
  Q: Please give me the value of the following: 1. 1943 Red Documentary Stamp (Used) 2. Thomas Jefferson ...
  A: The 3c Thomas Jefferson stamp you are asking about sounds like Scott #807 that was issued on June ...
value of first day covers12/20/2009
  Q: I have several Massachusetts bicentennial (Feb. 6, 1988), officially cancelled cover envelopes. Have ...
  A: The cover you are asking about shows Scott #2341, issued on Feb. 6, 1988. The first day cover has a ...
series of 1898 stamp12/19/2009
  Q: I have a redish pink 2 cent stamp. says united states (something ) revenue. says documentary at ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a kind of receipt for goods received or services rendered. That ...
hand stamped envelopes12/18/2009
  Q: I am enclosing 2 pictures of very old hand stamped envelopes that were left to me by an Aunt. The ...
  A: The stamp system as we know if today was started by Ben Franklin back in 1847. Before that, the ...
2 cent inter. revenue stamp12/17/2009
  Q: I have a stamp that is pink/red. It is a 2 cent stamp with a picture of a ship. it says "united ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a kind of receipt for goods received or services rendered. That ...
22kt. gold replica stamps12/16/2009
  Q: My name is Shelby Godlove. I have seventy-eight 22kt. gold stamps. If I were to sell them I was ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
scott 127812/13/2009
  Q: this stamp is perf on side 10.5 the top is clearly 10.75 but should be 11. is there anything special ...
  A: Without a scan of your stamp in question, it's hard to answer. Scott lists this stamp in 10.5 X 11 ...
scott 657 (A) ?12/12/2009
  Q: all d' access, thank you for your invaluable preceding answers, I vousdrais knowledge what this ...
  A: Hell Edith, Thanks for your question. I looked closely at the image you included and your stamp ...
10 centUnited States Saving Stamps12/11/2009
  Q: I have a total of 26.50 and would like to cash them in for a bond Where can I cash them in Thank ...
  A: The program you are asking about was discontinued by the U.S.P.S. back in mid 1970. However, you ...
Wrong Overstamp12/11/2009
  Q: I have a 5-cent Hawaii Sesquicentennial of Theodore Roosevelt with the overstamp of "Kans". The ...
  A: From your description, your stamp sounds like Scott #663, that has a Kansas overprint. That stamp ...
5c agreement12/9/2009
  Q: j' would like to know what this stamp with manual overprinting could be worth, thank you
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. They were used as a kind of receipt for services rendered or ...
1853 Centennial Stamp Value12/7/2009
  Q: I have two 5 cent, 1853 Centennial of Opening of Japan with Commodore Matthew C. Perry, U.S. Navy. ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1021 and it was issued on July 14, 1953. A perfect mint ...
1970's12/7/2009
  Q: My question is a bit reaching but I am trying to guesstimate a collection. Here it is....Growing up ...
  A: First, pardon the delay in answering---I have been away for two days enjoying an early holiday. ...
22karat gold stamps12/6/2009
  Q: my husband has a binder of 22 kt gold stamps-golden replicas of united states stamps by the postal ...
  A: Gold replica stamps were issued by private companies in an attempt to sell to stamp collectors. Gold ...
us stamp 596 scotts12/5/2009
  Q: design dimensions 19 1/4 22 1/2 could this be scotts 596 thanks
  A: I have studied the scan you sent and I wish I could say it was a Scott #596. That would be a great ...
Value of a stamp collection12/4/2009
  Q: What is the best way to evaluate the "value of a stamp collection" I inherited my grandpa's stamp ...
  A: First, please accept my condolences on the loss of your grandpa. I lost mine at a very young age and ...
Stamp Scott # 544/54512/3/2009
  Q: Both of the above stamps are Perf 11 but the sizes are different. How do you measure the Size? 544 ...
  A: Measuring stamps and using a perforation gauge are the two most difficult aspects that I learned ...
US Postal savings bonds12/3/2009
  Q: I have some 25 cent savings bond stamps in a booklet approx. 6 dollars worth total. Can you tell me ...
  A: The Savings stamps you have there were purchased in schools, libraries etc and placed into a book. ...
USA plate block catalogue12/1/2009
  Q: I live in Spain an recentely inherited a large collection starting around 1948 to 1975 when my ...
  A: ! To get the best values of what you have, you need to find a book called Scott's Specialized ...
N York Custom Fee Stamp12/1/2009
  Q: I have New York Customs Free Stamp with one of the Wright Bro. on it this a 30 cent stamp that was ...
  A: . Thanks for your question. These customs stamps were used to indicate collection of ...
U S Postal Savings Stamp11/29/2009
  Q: I have some old U S Postal Savings stamps. They are red and have 10 cents on them, they say America ...
  A: What you have there are called savings stamps. People would buy them at schools, post offices etc ...
1981 calhoun's collectors society11/28/2009
  Q: i would like to know the value of these stamps. It is a collection of 26 post cards with the norman ...
  A: Your best bet, in my opinion, is to sell them all as one lot on an Internet auction site (such as ...
1981 calhoun's collectors society11/28/2009
  Q: i would like to know the value of these stamps. It is a collection of 26 post cards with the norman ...
  A: plates, coins etc) in an attempt to attract buyers. I have seen these items, such as what you have, ...
First Man On The Moon Stamps11/28/2009
  Q: I have a sheet of "First Man on the Moon" stamps (10 cents), number 31392. It is in perfect ...
  A: I congratulate you on being a good caretaker for your mom! It's a tough job but one that is full of ...
3c statue of liberty purple11/27/2009
  Q: I have inherited my grandfathers stamp collection and am in the process of identifying the stamps. ...
  A: I checked through the Scotts Catalogue of United States stamps to be certain, but there are no paper ...
C25 - 6¢ Twin-Motored Transport Plane facing the wrong way11/26/2009
  Q: I have a stamp that is a 1941 6 cents air stamp that is facing the right with 6 cents at the top ...
  A: I need you to take a close look at your stamp. Make sure it is a 6c denomination. There are no known ...
Question on stamp11/24/2009
  Q: Good Morning mr. Tipton I have 3 stamps showing: JACKSON 7th. president of the unites states color ...
  A: There are many many stamps that fit the descriptions of what you have. I need you to do a follow up ...
Redeeming valuable stamps11/23/2009
  Q: We may have some fairly rare stamps. What would you recommend as the process to affirming their ...
  A: True misprints or errors would be listed in the Scotts Catalogue that I mentioned earlier. If you ...
stamp question11/22/2009
  Q: I have a sheet of unused gray 3c Immortal Chaplains, and a single unused 1963 1c green Andrew ...
  A: The 3c Chaplain Issue is Scott #956 and it was issued on May 28, 1948. It has a list value of 20c. ...
Redeeming valuable stamps11/22/2009
  Q: We may have some fairly rare stamps. What would you recommend as the process to affirming their ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Your best bet to find values of stamps is at ...
Stamp Identification11/22/2009
  Q: I inherited a very large international stamp collection a few years ago. I am needing some ...
  A: What you have there are stamps from postal stationery. Postal stationery is where the stamp is ...
documentary stamps/follow up11/21/2009
  Q: I am going to try and find a scanner and scan the stamps to send you however; I will try and explain ...
  A: You gave great descriptions! I knew immediately which stamps you have. Let's get started. The $5 ...
Autographed Stamps11/21/2009
  Q: My dad worked for the postal service from just after WWII till the mid 70's. During that time he ...
  A: It's a good one. Some collectors like their covers and stamps to be in pristine condition. I ...
souvenir pages11/19/2009
  Q: You suggested to Karen that selling souvenir pages on e-bay in "partial lots" would be the best ...
  A: She said she had several of these souvenir pages. My suggestion was to break them down in assorted ...
stamp values11/19/2009
  Q: my girlfriend has a book that was her grandmothers with quite a few US stamps from 1860's to ...
  A: The quickest way to find values of U.S. stamps that you have is at your local library. Check out ...
gold stamps11/17/2009
  Q: I have the gold postage series of the first official gold postage stamp from the Commonwealth of ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but the info I am going to share is good for all ...
Stamps11/17/2009
  Q: Terry I just bought a worlwide album and plan on getting into the hobby. A friend gave me a huge bag ...
  A: Soaking stamps is easy and enjoyable. The best way to do it is fill a large bowl with lukewarm ...
Documentary stamps11/17/2009
  Q: I am trying to find out the worth of some stamps for a friend of mine. They are as follows: United ...
  A: What you have there are referred to as Revenue Stamps. Revenue Stamps were used as a form of receipt ...
Stock Transfer stamps11/17/2009
  Q: I have five pre 1930 $1000 documentary stamps overprinted "Stock Tranfer" in black. Two are attached ...
  A: What you have there are referred to as revenue stamps. They were used as a kind of receipt to show ...
ABraham Lincoln 4 cent stamp coil, mistakenly perforated11/16/2009
  Q: I have a coil of Abraham Lincoln 4 cent stamps, with the red background. The coil was apparently ...
  A: I am a little confused by your description. If you see perforations across the face of the stamp, it ...
scott 59611/13/2009
  Q: is it pos to tel me if this is a scott 596 the stamp album has been in my dads loft 4 the last 30 ...
  A: You are absolutely right. My brain musty have been out in left field that day. Actually I was ...
Franklin 1 cent stamp11/12/2009
  Q: I found a Valentine's sent by one of my ancestors. The folded sheet looks like it may have had 2 ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #24. The earliest known use of this stamp was December 1857. ...
1986 fdc Statue of Libery11/11/2009
  Q: I need more information on This FDC put out by the Postal Commemoratove Society. This FDC has a ...
  A: It is one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps, such as the one you have ...
scott 59611/11/2009
  Q: is it pos to tel me if this is a scott 596 the stamp album has been in my dads loft 4 the last 30 ...
  A: I have studied your scans closely and they all appear to be Scott #597 which was issued on July 18, ...
Souvenier Pages - Stamp Collection11/11/2009
  Q: Many years ago I inheritated a binder chuck full of Souvenier Stamp pages First Day Issue dated from ...
  A: Souvenir pages are really quite collectible but not too many people are interested in them. Some of ...
Washington stamp11/10/2009
  Q: I have two old George Washington stamps. If I send you pics can you give me a estimate of what they ...
  A: The 5c Washington stamp in your picture is Scott #1283 that was issued on February 22, 1966. It has ...
Stamp Appraisals11/10/2009
  Q: Upon moving into a new house we found a box full of stamps. Most come from Littleton Stamp Company ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but the general info I list here will hold for your ...
2c -- Carmin carmin ou de la lumière11/8/2009
  Q: I would like to know if the stamp of right-hand side, although l' one does not see his perforation ...
  A: I looked closely at the scan of both stamps and they are definitely Scott #554. They were issued on ...
stamps11/8/2009
  Q: I have attached an image of stamps with this question. I want to know the date of issue and the ...
  A: The first stamp is Scott #277. The earliest known use is July 18, 1895. It has a list value of ...
Poster of 1st day of issue stamp11/6/2009
  Q: I have a wall poster (foam back) of a 33 cent stamp with the title "Green Bay Packers". I believe ...
  A: Those posters you are asking about are collectible. There is no known booklist to quote a value, so ...
Stamp Question11/6/2009
  Q: We have a IRS Documentary Stamp that has 1 dollar on it. It is green and has the pic of a lady on ...
  A: What you have there is referred to as a revenue stamp. They were used as a form of receipt to show ...
war savings certificate stamp -series191811/5/2009
  Q: I have a green, 5 dollar United States war savings certificate stamp, series of 1918 with maturity ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #WS2 and it has a list value of $85.00 in mint condition and ...
United States Savings Stamps11/5/2009
  Q: I read your response to Gerald concerning these stamps. My husband has just found an album with 51 ...
  A: The war savings stamp you are asking about was a program that was started back in 1942. These ...
timbre dark blue 5 cent11/4/2009
  Q: j' would like to know if this stamp with a certain value thank you and Yours sincerely
  A: Hello from this side of the Atlantic! Thanks for your question. The stamp you are asking about ...
george washington 1c stamp11/3/2009
  Q: how much is a stamp like this worth, post marked 1943?
  A: There are many 1c Washington stamps. Even with a postmark given, it could be from almost any year. I ...
gold plated u.s. stamp11/3/2009
  Q: s. flag on the bottom says united we stand i was wondering if it is plated or real and the value on ...
  A: It is one that comes up often. Gold replica stamps were issued by private companies in an attempt ...
Documentary Internal Revenue Stamp11/2/2009
  Q: I have a green stamp, 1 dollar value, with what looks like lady liberty on the front. Also, a red ...
  A: First keep in mind that list prices (such as those quoted) are what you could expect to pay for an ...
war mail11/1/2009
  Q: I have soilder mail from 1918 some have 3 cent stamps most all are postmarked army post office yuma ...
  A: It's a good one. Soldier's mail, victory mail and the like is quite collectible, especially if is ...
U.S.WAR SAVINGS BONDS STAMPS/BOOK10/31/2009
  Q: I have a partially field book of(50) 10 cent (red)U.S. war bond saving stamps. printed on the back ...
  A: Keller, Thanks for your question. Those war savings stamps are interesting. They would be ...
value of my stamps10/29/2009
  Q: good morning i have 6 stamps i wanted to know the value of if possible, here goes 1) 1956 green ...
  A: The 2c Columbian issue you are asking about is Scott #231. The earliest known use of this stamp is ...
stamped envelope,1492-1892, 2 cents10/28/2009
  Q: I have an unused white envelope with a reddish brown stamped area with the words United States of ...
  A: The postal stationery you are asking about sounds like Scott #U349 that was first issued in 1893. It ...
Old Stamp catalogs10/28/2009
  Q: I have several old (1896 t0 1930's) stamp catalogs and am wondering if they are of any real value. ...
  A: Old stamp catalogs are quite collectible by some collectors. There is no catalog that lists then so ...
Documentary Internal Revenue Stamp10/28/2009
  Q: I have a green stamp, 1 dollar value, with what looks like lady liberty on the front. Also, a red ...
  A: The $1 revenue stamp is Scott #R173 and it has a list value of $2.00., The $30 red revenue ...
US Postage Stamp10/27/2009
  Q: I have a 3 cent US Postage stamp with 1776 on the left and 1951 on the right of a picture of ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1003 that was issued on December 10, 1951. It commemorates ...
Scott's Minuteman Supplements10/26/2009
  Q: Where can I find the Supplements for my Scott's Minuteman Album? Thanks
  A: Supplements for your album are easily available at many larger stamp companies (such as Mystic or ...
Stamp ID10/23/2009
  Q: I have what I think is a 1 cent Franklin stamp. It has a Perf. of 11x10 1/2 and the color looks ...
  A: I studied the scan that was with your question and I think the color has faded somewhere along the ...
Attchment 2nd try10/22/2009
  Q: You did not receive my scan/attachment in last followup? ANSWER: Joe, No scan came through ...
  A: I don't know what happened but here is the information again. The Texas stamp you are asking about ...
Post Masters of America Medallic FDC 197110/21/2009
  Q: Thnak you for your time in answering this question. My grandmother left a binder of 11 FDCs with ...
  A: Sterling Silver Medals were issued by private companies in an attempt to appeal to stamp collectors. ...
Attchment 2nd try10/20/2009
  Q: You did not receive my scan/attachment in last followup? ANSWER: Joe, No scan came through ...
  A: The scan of the 2c Washington came through this time. The stamp is Scott #319 and it was first ...
WS1 "thrift stamp"10/20/2009
  Q: I'm looking to buy/trade for a multiple of the US WS1 (Block of 4 or Pair). Do you know of any ...
  A: Good morning Dan, Thanks for your question. Here on this board we don't get into recommending ...
stamp album number designation10/20/2009
  Q: I have the Minkus albums that list stamps by "C M" numbers such as "C M 36" for the "Map of ...
  A: Minkus numbers and Scott numbers is a frustrating issue. I agree. I do not know of any reference ...
newly aquired stamps10/20/2009
  Q: Mr. Tipton, my girlfriend and I recently aquired a small collection of stamps after her grandmother ...
  A: Keep in mind that value of what you have is in the stamps themselves, not the packet or album they ...
stamps10/19/2009
  Q: I have inherited 2 modern stamp books 1950 issue . I would like to find out the value of them. I ...
  A: The value in what you have is in the stamps themselves rather than the books. First, as for the 3c ...
newly aquired stamps10/19/2009
  Q: Mr. Tipton, my girlfriend and I recently aquired a small collection of stamps after her grandmother ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States Postage. However, my answers can help with the values for ...
Booklet of Airmail stamps 1941?10/17/2009
  Q: Terry, Greetings from Queensland, Australia. I have just come accross a booklet of US Air Mail ...
  A: You are 100% correct. I mis-read Scotts listing for booklet #BKC2. It does have the six stamps and ...
Booklet of Airmail stamps 1941?10/17/2009
  Q: Terry, Greetings from Queensland, Australia. I have just come accross a booklet of US Air Mail ...
  A: I hope you are enjoying the start of a nice warm season "down under" as we start a chilly Autumn and ...
Value of cancelled stamp10/16/2009
  Q: Have cancelled ("MADISON SQ , STA. N.Y. 1908") .02 stamp sill on envelope: "UNITED STATES OF ...
  A: First, no scan came thru regarding the 2c Washington you asked about. You need to try again. As for ...
Value of cancelled stamp10/15/2009
  Q: Have cancelled ("MADISON SQ , STA. N.Y. 1908") .02 stamp sill on envelope: "UNITED STATES OF ...
  A: Good Morning Joe, Thanks for your question. There are many varieties of the 2c Washington from ...
Cadillac Post envelope10/15/2009
  Q: Attached is the image of the envelope that you requested. Thanks for the quick response. Do you know ...
  A: The postal stationery is not a United States postage stamped envelope. There is no country listed on ...
Official US Savngs Stamp Album10/14/2009
  Q: ..I have one of my deceased moms savings stamp album..not filled...Its a SBD-551-58 ...
  A: STOP!!@! Don't throw then out. Savings stamps and war bond stamps were very popular many years ...
Cadillac Post 10c Pony Express Centenial10/14/2009
  Q: I am going thru an older collection that I started as a kid that my mother obtained additional items ...
  A: I do not recognize the postal stationery you are asking about. I need you to do a follow up and ...
Franklin Postal Card 2c #UX3810/13/2009
  Q: I am not a stamp collector. I have been given some stamps that I know nothing about! The Franklin ...
  A: The postal card you are asking about was issued on November 16, 1951. In mint condition an normal ...
United Nations 1st issue10/12/2009
  Q: I have a 1954 3c united nations stamp, yellow wheat on green background with the phrase United ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is U.N. Scott #23. It was issued on February 11, 1954. A first day ...
Value of framed stamped art work10/12/2009
  Q: I'm curious if you know the value of a framed United Nations picture frame. The frame has 11 stamps ...
  A: Coleen, Thanks for your question. My area of expertise is in United States postage so I can't ...
us airmail envelope impression10/10/2009
  Q: i have a 6 cent orange airmail impression stamp on an evelope i think it is worth a pretty good bit ...
  A: The postal stationery you are asking about sounds like Scott #UC2 that was issued on July 1, 1934. ...
Inverted 1975 Liberty Bell Stamps10/9/2009
  Q: Tipton, I have been trying for some time now to see if these stamps I acquired from my grandfather ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1595 and it was issued on October 31, 1975. There are no ...
1 cent Ben Franklin Stamps.10/8/2009
  Q: I have my family antique post cards and noticed a couple of the stamps did not get the postal mark ...
  A: Ben Franklin was depicted on many stamps due to the fact that he is the developer of our postal ...
Defense Stamps10/8/2009
  Q: I have 2 Defense Stamp Albums with 15 10c stamps in each. What is the value of these stamps?
  A: The list value of what you have is in the stamps themselves, more than the album. With that being ...
Walt Disney Stamp10/8/2009
  Q: I have a brochure from the First Day of Issue Ceremony honoring Walt Disney that is dated Wednesday, ...
  A: The first day cover that you have is quite collectible. It is Scott #1355 and, as you mentioned, it ...
U 92 Franklin 1 cent10/5/2009
  Q: I think the attached is a U2, Die 2, Page 152 Scotts 2008. Would love to know what you think. As ...
  A: Let's start with the stamp first. It is not a U2. A Scott #U2 is 3c reddish postal stationery stamp. ...
purchasing preissue stamp10/2/2009
  Q: Good morning Terry I'd like to ask, where can I purchase a preissue stamp? Any stamp, and it can be ...
  A: Good morning Alexandra, Thanks for your question. In the United States, stamps are not to be sold ...
SC# 61310/2/2009
  Q: What makes this stamp so valuable and how do I tell it from others?
  A: According to Scott's 20009 catalog, Scott #613 was "produced from rotary press sheer waste". ...
Help finding a full list of Calhoun's Collectors Society U.S. Gold Stamps Classics...10/1/2009
  Q: I believe all of the Gold Stamps have a "Scott" number. 1) Does this indicate that another company ...
  A: Hell again Barney, Thanks for your follow up. Let me see if I can clarify some things. First let ...
Help identifying / valuating Calhoun's Collectors Society U.S. Gold Stamps Classics...10/1/2009
  Q: My great-uncle passed away a few years ago, and a set of these Golden Stamps (in their original ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
monroe 10 c9/30/2009
  Q: as it has a very rare and not drilling it is defined, the label also is perforated with the letters ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #562 and it was issued on January 15, 1923. It has a list ...
george washington stamps9/30/2009
  Q: s.interrev on the top- at the bottom some say bankcheck, express and playing cards-we saw that they ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. Their primary goal was as a kind of receipt to show ...
FDC & First day of issue9/29/2009
  Q: We have a first day cover(envelope) embossed with the eagle and the names of the three astronauts ...
  A: That stamp you have is one of my favorites. The First Day of Issue Cancellation is actually for the ...
stamps collection9/29/2009
  Q: I have some stamps that came as a set called the trailblazers with Indian nickles. Does these ...
  A: That's quite a list so let's get started! The Swedish Pioneer Centennial stamp is Scott #958 and it ...
Commerative Blocks with Informational Attachment9/28/2009
  Q: How should a person select the block when there is an informational title/drawing/signature/artwork ...
  A: It's a good one. To obtain the highest list value for what you have, you need to get the plate ...
Autographed FDC's and envelopes9/27/2009
  Q: I have 6 envelopes of which 2 or 3 are FDC's and the rest have particular franking. Basically they ...
  A: List values of first day covers can range between $1.00 and $3.00 on average. There are exceptions , ...
1 cent blue Franklin entire envelope9/26/2009
  Q: I have a cover with no date. The specimen is postal stationary or entire envelope with and embossed ...
  A: There are roughly four sets of 1c Blue Franklins. The first set is Scott #U19 to #U25. They were ...
Trusted Maryland appraiser9/25/2009
  Q: Terry, I inherited a stamp collection from my Grandfather which included my childhood collection he ...
  A: here in this forum, we don't recommend specific dealers or companies but I can steer you in the ...
2c ??9/24/2009
  Q: I would like to help me identify this stamp 2c, the question is that I measure with a horizontal ...
  A: I studied the scan of the stamp you have and I have identified it as Scott #554 that was issued on ...
unsused stamp value9/24/2009
  Q: i have an unused 5 cent verrazano-narrows bridge stamp and would like to know what it is worth. ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1258 and it was issued on November 21, 1964. In mint ...
Cancelled-to-order (CTO) stamps9/22/2009
  Q: I was given a couple of CTO stamps from Asia and Africa. Are CTO stamps of any value, compared to ...
  A: It's a good one. There are two answers (yes and no) to your question regarding value. Let me ...
stamp collection value9/19/2009
  Q: I am 51 years old and my father passed down a stamp colection to me that is many years old that i ...
  A: First, here at All Experts, we just give opinions and advice. We don't buy and sell from those ...
1851 hand stamp/cancelation9/19/2009
  Q: any value to...1851 letter,folded to small envelope size.has cancelation stamp in red ink in left ...
  A: The postal system as we know it today, started in 18476. So common cancellation practices did not ...
Old Christmas cards & stamped envelopes9/17/2009
  Q: Terry. I have a box with several hundred Christmas cards in their envelopes with cancelled stamps ...
  A: Let's start the values of what you have. You did not give any specifics so I will talk in ...
stamp9/16/2009
  Q: I have an envelope that is postmarked in 1891 with a red washington, 2 cent stamp, perforated on all ...
  A: Without a scan of your stamp it's difficult to tell which one you have, but it sounds like Scott ...
1870-87 series 3 cent stamp9/15/2009
  Q: I have an orange 3 cent stamp that I can only find listed as green. Is there another variation or ...
  A: I pulled out the old Scott Catalogue and did some research. The stamp you have sounds like Scott ...
RE: Commemorative Stamps (Wright Brothers Airmail and Reclamation)9/15/2009
  Q: I recieved a letter from a friend. He is an older man and the envelope was covered in older looking ...
  A: The first stamp you are asking about (The Wright Brothers) is Scott #C45 and it was issued on ...
1982 united states christmas9/13/2009
  Q: I have a framed print of a United States first day of issue stamp depicting Madonna of the ...
  A: The first value is the stamp itself (with the first day cancellation). Scott $2026, issued on ...
Bicentennial Stamp Document9/11/2009
  Q: I have a large framed document with state flag stamps from all 50 US states, each with a postmark ...
  A: I know the set of 50 stamps you are talking about and to see his air route by reading those ...
First Day Covers - Utah Philatelic Society Centennial Series9/11/2009
  Q: I have a set of First Day Covers issued by the Utah Philatelic Society on its Centennial Series ...
  A: What you have there are postmark cancellations rather than first day covers. First day covers are ...
Stamp Collection9/9/2009
  Q: Tipton, I have been given a stamp collection from a relative that is quite large but unorganized. ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage. I will talk specifics when discussing those ...
Stamp Collection9/9/2009
  Q: Tipton, I have been given a stamp collection from a relative that is quite large but unorganized. ...
  A: Looking at the accumulation of stamps, I can hear you sighing from feeling overwhelmed--right? ...
Mor Valu Stamps9/8/2009
  Q: I have three books of Mor Valu stamps, the stamps are red and each stamp is 10 stamps. At the ...
  A: What you have there are trading stamps that we used to see a lot of back in the 50's and 60's. The ...
22 karat gold stamp albums9/8/2009
  Q: my neighbor has 2 albums, they are called Golden Replicas U.S.Stamps,and Birds & Flowers stamps. ...
  A: It's one that comes up often ands is good to review. Gold covered stamps were issued by private ...
U.S. 2002 Sea Coast Stamp9/7/2009
  Q: In my Harris 2003 worldwide supplement, US section, there are two spaces (with pictures) for the sea ...
  A: Good morning Alan, Thanks for your question. Frustrating, isn't it. I checked several ...
IRS $30 stamp9/6/2009
  Q: ..I have a "hand cancelled" $30 dollar IRS stamp...red...and possibly from 1918? Is is worthy? ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about sounds like Scott #R246 that was issued in 1917. The hand ...
1 dollar US stamp9/5/2009
  Q: I have a one dollar US stamp that depicts scene that appears to be from the Revolutionary War era. ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2590 and it was issued on May 5, 1994. It has a list value ...
1 dollar US stamp9/3/2009
  Q: I have a one dollar US stamp that depicts scene that appears to be from the Revolutionary War era. ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and give me a better description (color, person on the stamp, wording ...
1929 Stamp Question9/2/2009
  Q: I have a stamp located among my mothers belongings inscribed "Health Greetings 1929". It is ...
  A: What you have there is a Christmas Seal from 1929. It is Scott #WX49 and it has a list value of 20c. ...
stamp identification9/1/2009
  Q: Can you help me categorize a 30x40 mm stamp depicting three firefighters two of whom are raising a ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is a semi-postal stamp, Scott #B-2. It was issued on June 7, 2002. It ...
postmarked stamps and postcards.8/31/2009
  Q: Terry, I found a box of used postage stamps from all over the world stemming back to around the ...
  A: First, accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. Been there and it still hurts a little to this ...
stamp value8/30/2009
  Q: i have found 2 full sheets of project mercury stamps in a storage box and would like to know ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1193 and it was issued on February 20, 1962. The stamps ...
Postal Commemorative Society8/29/2009
  Q: I have a "50 years of u.s. commemorative stamps" leather bound book w/ 100 pages of stamps from 1939 ...
  A: Yes, I am aware of the album you mention. The value however, is in the stamps themselves, not the ...
Hello from America 34 cent stamps8/28/2009
  Q: I bought a full plate of these stamps in 2001, they are in mint condition, I have had them in the ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about are Scott #3561 to Scott #3610 and they were issued on April 4, ...
stamps8/28/2009
  Q: I collected stamps as a child in the 1980s and now I've recently started again with my son. I'm ...
  A: You have posed a question that has been raising the fury of collectors everywhere. Many postal ...
stamp booklet8/27/2009
  Q: Good evening. going thru old bible found orange folder 3 1/8 by 1 3/4 that once held 24 four cent ...
  A: If the booklet had been complete (with all 24 stamps) then it would have had some value. However, in ...
U.s. Int. Rev. Stamp8/27/2009
  Q: I have a deck of unopened cards with a blue stamp that says Playing Cards across the top, U.S. Int. ...
  A: What you have there, not too many people notice! This is a revenue stamp. revenue stamps were used ...
Fermented Malt Liquor8/26/2009
  Q: We have a 1934 (green) stamp for quarter barrel fermented malt liquor. What would the value be and ...
  A: The revenue stamp you have there is Scott #REA183 and it was issued in 1934. It has a list value of ...
Value Americfan Revolution bicent first day cover collection8/25/2009
  Q: I have this book complete with certificates of authnticity and I would like to get a value on it. ...
  A: The value of what you have is in the first day covers themselves. Many companies made albums under ...
Fermented Malt Liquor8/25/2009
  Q: We have a 1934 (green) stamp for quarter barrel fermented malt liquor. What would the value be and ...
  A: There are several revenue stamps that fit the general description of what you have. I need you to do ...
Stamp value8/25/2009
  Q: I have ran across some old stamps and wonder if they are valuable. I have an unused Thomas Jefferson ...
  A: That's quite a list there so let's get right to it. The 1c Jefferson sounds like Scott #1031 and it ...
Reputable appraiser?8/25/2009
  Q: My husband inherited two large boxes of stamps and we would like to get them appraised. We don't ...
  A: It's a good one. Getting stamps appraise can be, but does not have to be a costly burden. This is ...
transfer error on Scott #65? denomination "THREB" instead of THREE8/24/2009
  Q: Was looking at postal history on eBay. Saw cover with looked like #65. It was described as having a ...
  A: There is no listed error as you describe for Scott #65. That's not saying it could not happen. I ...
Martha Washington Stamp8/23/2009
  Q: I have found 2 1-cent reply post cards in excellent condition with Martha Washington stamped on ...
  A: The 1c postcard you have is the 1c Martha Washington. It sounds like Scott #UX3 that was issued July ...
Inter Revenue Stamp8/22/2009
  Q: Terry, Thank you for your response. I have attached an image of the George Washington stamp. ...
  A: I knew which stamp it was as soon as I saw the wording "certificate" on it. This stamp is Scott #R24 ...
Value of Kennedy first day of issue (1964)8/22/2009
  Q: Is there any value for: Coast and Geodetic survey first day of issue 3 cents (1957) Centennial ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1246 and it was issued on May 29, 1964, as you stated. A ...
Internal Revenue Stamps8/21/2009
  Q: I found some stamps in a stamp collection I had as a kid, and was curious about their value. Two of ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. they were used a form of receipt to show payment for ...
11c airmail booklet misscut8/20/2009
  Q: I was going through some old items from my navy days in the 70's and found a booklet of 11 cent ...
  A: The booklet you are asking about is Scott #BKC22. The shifts, miscuts and misperforations are ...
first date of issue stamp8/20/2009
  Q: I found an envelope thst has a first date of issue stamp for the Wright Brothers postmarked May 15, ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about, issued May 15, 1968 is Scott #C74 and it actually commemorates the ...
stamp worth8/20/2009
  Q: I have a few stamps and am wondering the value of the stamps: 1624 Huguenot Walloon Tercentenary 1c ...
  A: That's quite a list so let's get right to it. The 1c Huguenot-Walloon is Scott #614 and it was ...
20th century US commemoratives8/19/2009
  Q: I have dozens of full sheets of US commemoratives issued in the last 25 years, including The 20th ...
  A: Good morning Nancy. Thanks for your question. It's a good one. Full sheets of stamps are extremely ...
United States War Savings Stamps8/18/2009
  Q: I have an assortment of the above noted stamps in 25 cent, 50 cent, and $1 dollar denominations, all ...
  A: War savings stamps are very desirable among some collectors. Back in the "olden days" (being 56 ...
the rest of my collection8/17/2009
  Q: i finally decided to value an old collection of stamps . in searching i came across an envelope ...
  A: It's easy to find the values yourself. At your local library, check out Scott's Specialized ...
6c us envelope8/15/2009
  Q: i finally decided to value an old collection of stamps . in searching i came across an envelope ...
  A: What you have there is called postal stationery. It's where, as you described, the stamp is part of ...
Harding stamp8/14/2009
  Q: Terry, I am having another problem with identifying a stamp. From my 2002 Scott Catalogue, I ...
  A: The 2c Harding is one of the stamps that have several varieties that can drive a collector up the ...
Value of stamp books8/14/2009
  Q: I inherited two United states plate block albums 1966 and 1964 from my father. They are completely ...
  A: First let's distinguish between a plate block and a block. If the block of stamps have a number ...
Are these stamps worth anything?8/13/2009
  Q: My dad passed away about 5 years ago and I have been helping my mom clean out Dad's things at their ...
  A: I did not realize that the booklets were not in tact. They originally were issued on November 18, ...
Are these stamps worth anything?8/12/2009
  Q: My dad passed away about 5 years ago and I have been helping my mom clean out Dad's things at their ...
  A: First my condolences on the loss of your dad. I lost my dad in 2002 and helping my mom go through ...
Elvis 1/08/93 Stamps8/11/2009
  Q: I have two sheets of $0.29 Elvis Stamps purchased 1/08/93. Can you tell me what they are worth and ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2721 and, as you stated, it was issued on January 8, 1993. ...
Best Stamp Album?8/10/2009
  Q: inherited a large collection, (at least 12 old albums) and I would like to consolidate them. Is ...
  A: It's a tough one to answer but I will give it my best shot. Several years ago, a collector could use ...
WWII Stamps8/8/2009
  Q: I have a book of WWII war stamps that says when filled can be exchanged for a $25. Series E Bonds. I ...
  A: the war savings stamps you are asking about are items that not too many people are aware of. People ...
EFO8/7/2009
  Q: I am new to stamp collecting. I have a used 2007 Forever stamp with a prominent smear/smudge. How ...
  A: Good morning again Billie, Thanks for the follow up and sorry I could not make you a wealthier ...
post mark decrease value?8/4/2009
  Q: I am sure you have had this a thousand times... I came across an old book of stamps. There are 8 US ...
  A: The stamps you have there are from the early 1900's and all have a list value of 20c to 25c. As for ...
Uncirculated Commemorative Stamps8/4/2009
  Q: I have uncirculated 1985 Commemorative Mint Set Itme No. 865 and 1986 Commemorative Mint Set Item ...
  A: Good morning Frank, Thanks for your question. The value comes from the stamps themselves and not ...
post mark decrease value?8/4/2009
  Q: I am sure you have had this a thousand times... I came across an old book of stamps. There are 8 US ...
  A: Good morning John, Thanks for your question. First, no question is heard enough times, so don't ...
help end hunger stamp8/3/2009
  Q: when was this made and what is it worth
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2164 and it was issued on October 15, 1985. It has a list ...
what this worth8/3/2009
  Q: how much is this worth? it says "seasons greetings usa 22"
  A: The stamp you are asking about, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful non-religious Christmas ...
jerome kern stamp8/3/2009
  Q: what is the man on here history?
  A: Jerome Kern was a composer of American music and he lived in the early to mid 1900'2. Most of his ...
US Internal Revenue 2 cent8/3/2009
  Q: I came across a Documentary United States Internal Revenue 2 cent stamp. It states either series of ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #R197 and it is a series of 1914. I agree that the printing ...
Green 2-cent postal stationery envelope8/2/2009
  Q: In a collection of foreign stamps I just found an envelope that was cancelled in 1892 pre-posted ...
  A: All envelopes and stamps have some value. The postal stationery envelope you are asking about sounds ...
documentary stamps of 19148/1/2009
  Q: I have three such stamps two are one cent and one is a ten cent. They have all been hand canceled in ...
  A: The stamp you are describing sounds like Scott #R201, series of 1914. It has a list value of 25c in ...
McKinley Stamp7/30/2009
  Q: I am having trouble identifying another stamp. The stamp is the 7 Cent McKinley. Going throught ...
  A: Glad to help. As for not reading one more page, I hear that from my wife many times. I will do the ...
value of collecting self-adhesive stamps7/30/2009
  Q: I have been collecting U.S. mint stamps for many years. Is the value of the self-adhesive stamps ...
  A: Values of stamps are usually not determined by whether the stamp was self-adhesive or not. Value is ...
Purple Heart uncancelled envelopes7/28/2009
  Q: I have 10 envelopes commemorating the 2ooth year anniversary of the Purple Heart with a 20c purple ...
  A: The postal stationery you have there is Scott #U603 and it was issued on August 6, 1982. A mint ...
1993 duck stamp first day of issue folio7/27/2009
  Q: I came across a boat load of first day of issue letters. One stood out and I have not been able to ...
  A: It's a good one. Duck Stamps, especially those cancelled on their first day of issue, are extremely ...
Internal Revenue Stamps7/26/2009
  Q: I read a previous answer from 2008 where you answered about one of the stamps I believe I have. You ...
  A: There was only one year that did not have "series of" overprint on them so it's narrowed down real ...
Internal Revenue Stamps7/24/2009
  Q: I read a previous answer from 2008 where you answered about one of the stamps I believe I have. You ...
  A: It's a good one. To be a true mint issue of a stamp, it needs to be uncanceled, original gum and ...
US War Savings Stamps7/23/2009
  Q: I have several books of 1942 $0.10 cent US War Savings Stamps ($5.00 books) and wondering what they ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about was first issued back in October 29, 1942, It is Scott #WS7 and it ...
3 and 4 cents stamped envelopes7/23/2009
  Q: When cleaning out Nana attic I found a stack of stamped envelopes with 3 cents and a picture of what ...
  A: What you have there is called postal stationery, where the stamp is part of the envelope itself. I ...
FIRST MAN LANDING ON THE MOON STAMP7/19/2009
  Q: in 1969 after Apollo 11 return from the moon,i received from "Voice of America" broadcasting ...
  A: I can not think of any time to answer this question that today--the 40th anniversary of man on the ...
25c owl stamp misprint7/18/2009
  Q: I have one 25c USA stamp where the owl and branch are double printed (blurred). The black 25c and ...
  A: I am going to assume the stamp you are asking about is Scott #2285 that was issued on May 28, 1988. ...
U.S. savings stamps7/17/2009
  Q: Have 10cent and 25cent stamps we brought as kids. Any value and how do I sale? Also found full ...
  A: Those savings stamps we had as kids were saved in a booklet until the booklet was full. When full, ...
22kt gold replica stamps7/16/2009
  Q: WHEN MY GRANDMOTHER PASSED I FOUND THESE STAMPS IN HER HOUSE. 1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPO. ISSUE. ...
  A: Gold replica stamps were issued by a private company in an attempt to appeal to stamp collectors. ...
Statue of Liberty FDC Medal Civer7/15/2009
  Q: Greetings from the UK.We're basking in early evening sunshine,hope iot's good where you are.Hope you ...
  A: Here in the mid-Atlantic area (Maryland), we are suffering from unseasonable beautiful weather, low ...
Unusual Stamp7/14/2009
  Q: I can obtain a U.S. plate block that has the perforations shifted into the design portion of the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1526 and it was issued on March 26, 1974. The stamp by ...
found old stamp7/13/2009
  Q: I found some 1/2 cent Benjamin Franklin stamps, 8 pair, perforated just wondering it there is any ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1030 and it was issued back in May, 1958 as part of a ...
Stamps7/13/2009
  Q: I recently stumbled across my great grandfathers stamps. I found an interesting round purple one ...
  A: What you have there is called postal stationery. That is where the stamp is actually part of the ...
Stamps7/12/2009
  Q: I recently stumbled across my great grandfathers stamps. I found an interesting round purple one ...
  A: The Sam Houston stamp you are asking about is Scott #1242 and it was issued on January 10, 1964. It ...
Commemorative Stamp First Day Issue November 10 19727/10/2009
  Q: I have 1 stamp Honoring the profession of Pharmacy First Day of Issue November 1972. I would like to ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1473 and it was issued on November 10, 1972. A first day ...
US Savings Bond Stamps7/10/2009
  Q: I recently found two US Savings Stamp Albums that belonged to my brother and I. We would have gotten ...
  A: Appreciate it. Sorry to say, but the savings bond program was discontinued back in 1970. The value ...
Franklin Mint First Day Cover of US Bicentennial7/9/2009
  Q: They bare on an album. I would like to know the value. Tere are 89 countries that issue stamps ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States Postage. What I meant was, list a particular stamp ...
Brother's Stamp Collection7/9/2009
  Q: Terry, I am overwhelmed !! Like Barbara my brother passed away at 51 but in 2002. I have 6 huge ...
  A: I try to make it a practice of not recommending particular companies here on this site. At the ...
Brother's Stamp Collection7/9/2009
  Q: Terry, I am overwhelmed !! Like Barbara my brother passed away at 51 but in 2002. I have 6 huge ...
  A: I hear your feeling of overwhelmness ( if there is such a word (smile). Take a deep breath and ...
pre stamped envelopes7/9/2009
  Q: While I was looking for info in Scott's 2008 regarding attached pictures, it said to measure the ...
  A: It's a good follow up. To have the highest value, an envelope should be clean, unaddressed and ...
Help7/9/2009
  Q: I have a stamp collection how do i go about finding out what it is worth?
  A: The best way to find the value by yourself is at your local library. Check out Scott's Catalogue of ...
US Savings Bond Stamps7/8/2009
  Q: I recently found two US Savings Stamp Albums that belonged to my brother and I. We would have gotten ...
  A: What you have there are called War Savings Stamps. People used to buy them at the post office and ...
First Day Covers7/8/2009
  Q: My brother, who passed away 11 years ago, collected First Day Covers. I am trying to find out what ...
  A: First let me offer my condolences on the loss of your brother. Even though it is 11 years ago, the ...
Rare 2 Cent Washington Stamps7/8/2009
  Q: Terry, in cleaning out our grandmother's attic, we came upon a box of pictures and postage stamps. ...
  A: It can be interesting and fun going through an old attic, can't it? There are many 2c Washingtons ...
pre stamped envelopes7/7/2009
  Q: While I was looking for info in Scott's 2008 regarding attached pictures, it said to measure the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is postal stationery Scott #U429. It was issued on December 20, 1915 ...
To keep or not to keep7/6/2009
  Q: I am going through my mother's things and have found several hundred envelopes with cancelled 1,2 ...
  A: It's a good one. I would like to say that you will get super rich some day saving those stamps. But ...
Value of older US stamps7/6/2009
  Q: I am looking at the 2009 Scott Catalogue of US stamps at values of pre-1900 US stamps. The ones I ...
  A: It's a good one. The best way to explain the catalog values is in the Scott's book itself. ...
envelopes with embossed 1 1/4 cent stamps7/6/2009
  Q: I have 41 letter size envelopes with green embossed stamps with 1 1/4 cents. Twenty one of the ...
  A: What you have there is postal stationery. The 1-1/4c stamped envelope itself is Scott #U541 and was ...
Question about a stamp7/4/2009
  Q: I have a question for you. I have an envelope not addressed with a stamp printed or you could say ...
  A: What you have there is postal stationery. The Eagle stamped envelope is Scott #U550 and it was ...
Scott Platinum Albums7/4/2009
  Q: Afternoon,Mr. Tipton...Request info regarding The Scott Platinum series of U.S. Stamp Albums. When ...
  A: As far as I am aware, the Scott Platinum Album Series of U.S. Stamps is still being offered! I did a ...
stamp printing mistake7/3/2009
  Q: I have 8 forever stamps that are lighter printed than the rest. Are they worth anything? Thank you ...
  A: What you have there is referred to as an oddity or "freak". The lighter side of the printing does ...
2 cent Jackson/Scott and 2 cent Decatur (Saratoga) stamps7/3/2009
  Q: Found in family papers a 2 cent Jackson/Scott stamp and a 2 cent Decatur/Macdough? (Saratoga)stamp. ...
  A: Both stamps were issued on the same day, January 15, 1937 as part of an ongoing Army/Navy postal ...
stamps7/3/2009
  Q: Terry, While scavenging through some old boxes of my grandmothers things that my father gave to me I ...
  A: It's a good one and one that comes up often. First, my area of expertise is in United States ...
Indentification of stamp7/2/2009
  Q: I have enclosed a scan of a stamp placed on the back of a photograph of a man. It appears that the ...
  A: It's a good one. What you have there is called a revenue stamp. They were used as a kind of receipt ...
10 cent stamp album for purchase of war savings bonds7/2/2009
  Q: terry,my mother in-law passed recently and we came across this book of 10 cent stamps for the ...
  A: First please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother-in-law. I have lost both of my parents ...
1921 Green US Washington Stamp7/1/2009
  Q: Terry... I have a 1921 green Washington one cent stamp and it is attached to a "Hearth and Home" ...
  A: The stamp you have there appears to be Scott #542 and it has a list value of $1.50. The stamp is ...
U.S. 2 cent red commemorative stamps7/1/2009
  Q: I have found a collection of 17 of these red U.S. 2 cent commemorative stamps issued between 1926 ...
  A: That's quite a list solet's get right to it! I will list the Scitt Number and then the list value ...
1921 Green US Washington Stamp7/1/2009
  Q: Terry... I have a 1921 green Washington one cent stamp and it is attached to a "Hearth and Home" ...
  A: There are many, many 1c Washington variations from that time frame. I need you to do a follow up ...
First Day Issue Stamps6/30/2009
  Q: I have some first day US stamps for the years 1988 and 1989 that I bought when my sons were young. ...
  A: First day covers have generally held steady over the past few years. In today's slumping economy, I ...
customs stamps6/30/2009
  Q: Here is the green customs stamp I told you about last email. Hope it is clear enough for you to see.
  A: Your excitement comes through loud and clear. It's neat when you cam make some kind of connection ...
customs6/30/2009
  Q: Terry, I could not find customs stamps. Is there a special book for these and/or are they of any ...
  A: Your excitement comes through loud and clear. It's neat when you cam make some kind of connection ...
customs6/30/2009
  Q: Terry, I could not find customs stamps. Is there a special book for these and/or are they of any ...
  A: Your excitement comes through loud and clear. It's neat when you cam make some kind of connection ...
Documentary stamps6/30/2009
  Q: Red stamps - series 1951 - 25c,$1,$2,$5 - series 1948, $1 & 40c. Written on the 1951 stamps is JJW ...
  A: First, let me address the second part of your question. The writing on the stamps is a cancellation ...
U.S. 2 cent red commemorative stamps6/29/2009
  Q: I have found a collection of 17 of these red U.S. 2 cent commemorative stamps issued between 1926 ...
  A: There are many 2c commemoratives from that time span. I need you to do a follow up with description ...
philately6/29/2009
  Q: How much is a three-cent Iwo Jima stamp worth
  A: That is a good looking stamp isn't it? The stamp you are asking about is Scott #927 issued on July ...
customs6/29/2009
  Q: Terry, I could not find customs stamps. Is there a special book for these and/or are they of any ...
  A: It had me searching the old research books! The only types of customs stamps I know of are two. The ...
fleetwood collection albums6/27/2009
  Q: I volunteer at a charity that gets frequent donations. We received 3 fleetwood albums that I do ...
  A: The value of what you have, comes from the covers (envelopes with stamps) themselves rather than the ...
value of three first flight air mail stamps 19326/24/2009
  Q: Terry, I have three sequenced canceled letters post marked first flight air amil route am 1932. ...
  A: I just want to clarify that these are considered first flight airmail covers. They are not first ...
I have inherited Stamps6/24/2009
  Q: Recently, my Mother died and my Father has come by & dropped off a bunch of envelopes stuffed with ...
  A: First, my condolences on the loss of your mom. I have lost both parents ( mom was three years ago) ...
22k Gold stamps of US Gold coins6/23/2009
  Q: I bought a complete set of US gold coin 22k gold stamps? How much are they worth and where can I ...
  A: It's one that comes up often. The gold covered stamps that you have were issued by private ...
7 cent Ben Franklin Stamp6/23/2009
  Q: I have a blue and white 7 cent stamp that reads: "Signer of the Declaration and the Constitution ...
  A: I saw your inquiry in the question pool and thought I would answer it for you. The stamp you are ...
State Birds and Flowers pane6/23/2009
  Q: The Scott 2009 Catalog lists two versions of the State Birds and Flowers - 1953 thru 2002 and 1953A ...
  A: The difference in the two is with the perforations. The 1953 to 2002 has perforations 10-1/2 by ...
4 stamps6/22/2009
  Q: I have 4 old stamps, I am wondering if they're worth anything. The first is a John F. Kennedy, ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage so I can't help you with the Liberian stamp ...
US Internal Revenue Stamp6/21/2009
  Q: I found in an envelope of parents' stuff a series 1934 US Internal Revenue Stamp for Quarter Barrel ...
  A: Beer stamps are a type of revenue stamp. They were used to show payment of goods received or ...
stamp collection6/21/2009
  Q: I have a complete collection of the 1938 presidential collection stamps,followed by a complete ...
  A: Congratulations on having the complete set! That is a nice addition to anyone's album. In order to ...
red 2 cent stamp and flag postmark6/21/2009
  Q: I have an old World War I postcard with a red two cent stamp from 1918 canceled with a nice flag ...
  A: The stamp on the back of the card is Scott #499 and it was issued in March 1917. The stamp itself ...
booklet of stamps6/20/2009
  Q: about a year ago i found a booklet of stamps with 2c washington stamps ..the inside of the front ...
  A: In order to have a list value, booklet stamps must be in tact, complete, have all the stamps, and ...
Value of Stamps6/19/2009
  Q: I received quite a few stamps when my father passed away about 20 years ago, I just recently got ...
  A: The best place to find those values is actually at your local library. Check out Scott's Specialized ...
Found a stamp at my Aunt Lois's house 19626/19/2009
  Q: In clearing out my Aunt's estate, I found a First Day Issue stamped 4 cent Project Mercury Stamp. ...
  A: What you have there is called a first day of issue cover and it is Scott #1193 and it depicts John ...
Franklin Mint First Day Cover of US Bicentennial6/19/2009
  Q: They bare on an album. I would like to know the value. Tere are 89 countries that issue stamps
  A: Franklin mint was a company that made albums for the public and collectors. The value is in the ...
value of miscut train stamps6/19/2009
  Q: I have a block of stamps from the late 80's (20 cent stamps) that was mis-cut, where the trains (or ...
  A: What you have there is referred to as a "freak" or "oddity". It is not an error (Sorry). The miscut ...
First Edition Envelopes6/18/2009
  Q: I've recently purchased a collection of all types of stamps and in the collection is a complete ...
  A: You have a lot of inquiries so let's get right to it. The set of presidential stamps are a series ...
bicentennial stamp collection6/18/2009
  Q: When I was a child (back in 1976) my parents purchased "a heritage collection of united states ...
  A: The value comes from the stamps themselves. Not so much the album they are in. The set of four ...
booklet of stamps6/18/2009
  Q: about a year ago i found a booklet of stamps with 2c washington stamps ..the inside of the front ...
  A: Booklets, such as you have there, are very collectible! In order to give you list values, I need ...
Stamp misprint question6/17/2009
  Q: My mother was a stamp collector and I have inherited her collection. Last night I found a mint ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and include a scan of the stamp in question. I need to know what the ...
Two Sets of Stamps6/16/2009
  Q: I have two sets of stamps and was wondering if they have any value. I've Googled them and come up ...
  A: The first set of stamps you are asking about is a set that is very popular. They are Scott #1686 to ...
Miscut Stamp6/16/2009
  Q: I am new to collecting stamps and am interested in miscut stamps. I have recently came across what ...
  A: It's a good one. When stamps are miscut or folded, it is referred to as a "freak" or "oddity". It ...
the immortal chaplains6/16/2009
  Q: I read your answer to Jessica. I have a question regarding unused, group of 6 connected and ...
  A: Sorry I failed to answer your inquiry completely the first time. My mind blipped and I hit send ...
the immortal chaplains6/16/2009
  Q: I read your answer to Jessica. I have a question regarding unused, group of 6 connected and ...
  A: This stamp has a great story behind it. If you do a google search for "The Four Chaplains", you can ...
First Man on the Moon Postage Stamp6/16/2009
  Q: I have a mint condition First Man On The Moon United States Stamp (only one). What is it worth.
  A: The stamp you are asking about is one of my favorites. It is Scott airmail stamp #C76 and it was ...
Boston Tea Party (july 4. 1973)6/16/2009
  Q: I have Boston Tea Party stamp,cancel and 1st day os issue envelope including art work. ...
  A: There are actually four stamps that depict the Boston Tea Party. When those four stamps were ...
old stamps6/16/2009
  Q: I am sorting through an old family collection. Beside lovely binders, I have boxes of canceled ...
  A: Your question can be answered in one word: Yes! Of course, stamps in mint condition will command a ...
American Revolution Centennial6/15/2009
  Q: I have a collection of American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 stamps. I'm trying to find out if ...
  A: The panels that have envelopes and info were issued by a private company in an attempt to attract ...
1941 wine tax stamps6/15/2009
  Q: i am trying ot find the value of my set of seven 1941 series of green wine tax stamps. can u please ...
  A: Since you did not list any denominations that you have, I can't give any values. The best place to ...
American Revolution Centennial6/14/2009
  Q: I have a collection of American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 stamps. I'm trying to find out if ...
  A: There are many stamps that were issued commemorating the Bicentennial back in 1976. If you give me a ...
Scott #557 5 cent Theodore Roosevelt stamp6/14/2009
  Q: I am just starting to go through my grandfather/fathers stamps and came across this stamp. Scott ...
  A: The holes in the stamp that you see are actually a cancellation mark by some local postmaster. The ...
US Carrier Stamps (LO Series)6/13/2009
  Q: i am looking for a description of the LO 1 thru LO6 series of stamps. I think I know Lo1 (franklin ...
  A: Sorry I did not get to answer your inquiry yesterday. I was enjoying a beautiful day with the ...
quiz question6/12/2009
  Q: Do you remember the qusetion I asked about a South American stamp depicting an event in London in ...
  A: Hope the weather on your side of the Atlantic is better than here in the States. It's summer and ...
value of stamp6/10/2009
  Q: what is the value of a 1492-1892 2cent landing of columbus stamp it is in pretty good shape still ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #231 and the earliest known use of this stamp is January 1, ...
Apollo/Soyuz Stamps6/10/2009
  Q: I have 4 sheets of these, with matching corners and color marks. Worth anything? ANSWER: Hello ...
  A: Hell again Alvan, Thanks for your follow up. I am sorry, I truly forgot to add the value in my ...
Apollo/Soyuz Stamps6/9/2009
  Q: I have 4 sheets of these, with matching corners and color marks. Worth anything?
  A: The stamp you are asking about is one of my favorites. It is Scott #1569 and #1570. They were issued ...
Uncancelled Susan B Anthony 50 cent6/9/2009
  Q: I found an uncancelled Susan B Anthony 50 cent stamp. It is purplish-red. Can you tell me about it? ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1051 and it was issued in April 1958. A mint copy has a ...
Family planning stamps6/9/2009
  Q: I wrote yesterday concerning the Family Planning error. It is a full sheet and the perforations ...
  A: The description you gave of this stamp sounds like what is referred to as a "freak", It happens when ...
Imperfect Pairs split6/9/2009
  Q: I have a 1965 Revere Coil Imperfect pair that has been split (2 separate stamps now). Is it still ...
  A: A imperforated (not imperfect) pair has no perforations on any of its sides. The stamp you are ...
Family Planning U.S.commemorative misprints6/8/2009
  Q: I have a full sheet of Family Planning stamps that have an error. Is there anyway to find out if ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1455 that was issued on March 18, 1972. In perfect ...
savings stamps WWII6/8/2009
  Q: recently going through some old things in mom's attic and found a book of $.10 savings stamps full ...
  A: I see from your heading you are from the Virgin Islands, I am also a flag collector and recently ...
usa stamps6/6/2009
  Q: I have many stamps that my uncle collected and he has since past away. I will ask about just a few ...
  A: First, let me offer my sympathy on the loss of your uncle. As you go through and hopefully continue ...
Ident of US Imperf Stamp Scott# 1486/5/2009
  Q: I have a stamp which I received in a collection. This stamp is Totally imperforate but with the ...
  A: Yes I agree with you. It is confusing. the margins at top and left are very wide so I would ...
stamp value6/5/2009
  Q: I have a flag ship of Columbus 3c stamp, green color that is canceled. I was wondering what it is ...
  A: The stamp you have there is Scott #232 and the earliest known use of this stamp is January 1, 1893. ...
Ident of US Imperf Stamp Scott# 1486/5/2009
  Q: I have a stamp which I received in a collection. This stamp is Totally imperforate but with the ...
  A: I pulled out my Scott's Catalogue and found no listing for Scott #148 in an imperforated condition. ...
Stamps for grandkids6/4/2009
  Q: I was thinking of getting my grandkids (ages range from 3 to 8) all the US stamps issues in their ...
  A: Getting stamps in the year that the kids were born is a great way to introduce them to this fun ...
stamps in general6/2/2009
  Q: ANSWER: Hello again Elsie, Thanks for your question. Also, thank you for your kind words in your ...
  A: Let me start with the second part of your question first. Generally, stamps that are mint (no ...
all around value for 9 old postcards6/1/2009
  Q: thank you Terry for explaining the value of the stamp-now I need to know the aproximate all around ...
  A: Also, thank you for your kind words in your feedback. Just a side note, Terry is short for Terrence. ...
postcards I wrote you about & your reply6/1/2009
  Q: I don't know how to scan so will try to find someone to help me-meanwhile regarding the set of 7 ...
  A: No need to send the scan. With your excellent description, I know which stamp you have. The 1c ...
1040's stamp and booklet6/1/2009
  Q: I have 7 $.10 War Stamps in a paper stamp book. The stamps are red with a soldier holding a rifle. ...
  A: What you have there are called War Savings Stamps. Their value is in the stamp more than the book. ...
1992 Elvis Presley stamps6/1/2009
  Q: I have a complete sheet of forty $0.29 Elvis Presley stamps (purple background, his shoulders and ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2721 and it was issued on January 8, 1993. The pane of 40 ...
old postcards5/31/2009
  Q: I have 7 postcards dating 1906,each mailed with a 1cent stamp mailed in Mt Vernon,NY to NYC-they go ...
  A: The list values I give are for the card and stamp that is on the card. As for postal cards. they are ...
First Day of Issue Green Bay Packers5/30/2009
  Q: I received an "Officially Licensed Commemorative Envelope" with this copyright on the back: "CEO ...
  A: The value of the comes from the stamp and the first day cancellation. The other design on the cover ...
Value of HI Coverstamps5/30/2009
  Q: My Mom when she was working for the post office in Hawaii, bought about 9 blocks of 4 First Day ...
  A: There are three stamps that commemorate Hawaii. You can tell by the date, which one you have. As for ...
1901 Ocean Navigator5/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1901 Ocean Navigator stamp. Do you have any info. you can share? Is it worth me researching ...
  A: I don't recognize this as a United States Postage Stamp. I need you to do a follow up and include a ...
Souvenir Page value5/28/2009
  Q: My mother has given me her 'stamp collection'. It isn't organized, except for numerous notebooks of ...
  A: First, what you have there is not a Souvenir Page. If you have the Scott's Specialized catalogue ...
U.S. 3 cent #7205/28/2009
  Q: I was wondering if I could get a straight answer as to what is the definition of imperforate. I have ...
  A: Simply put, a imperforate stamp is one that has no perforations on any of it's four sides. A coil ...
Tom Sawyer commemorative stamp from 19725/27/2009
  Q: My father left me his stamp collection when he passed. I have a two Tom Sawyer stamps the have the ...
  A: I live in the mid-Atlantic area of U.S. and am not familiar with stamp dealers on the Mississippi ...
3Cent stamps5/27/2009
  Q: I have 4 - 3cent stamps as follows: Susan B. Anthony; Fort Bliss Centennial 1848-1948; Joel ...
  A: The first stamp, Susan B. Anthony, is Scott #@784 and it was issued on August 26, 1936. It has a ...
Tom Sawyer commemorative stamp from 19725/27/2009
  Q: My father left me his stamp collection when he passed. I have a two Tom Sawyer stamps the have the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1470 and it was issued on October 13, 1972. Scott's ...
Moon Landing5/26/2009
  Q: Years ago, a friend sent me a letter with a stamp commemorating the Moon Landing on the day Neil ...
  A: That particular airmail; stamp is one of my favorites. It is Scott #C76 and was issued on September ...
3c Thomas Jefferson stamp5/26/2009
  Q: Terry, Thank you so much for sharing your time and expertise. My grandfather collected US stamps, ...
  A: Your description of what you have, without knowing, is well done! You are to be commended. It sounds ...
$1.00 Liberty head revenue stamp5/26/2009
  Q: I have a set of 3 connected and cancelled stamps that I can't find on the internet anywhere. They ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. They were used as a kind of receipt for goods ...
Stamps5/25/2009
  Q: Terry I had the hobby as a kid and now many years later have decided to start collecting again as an ...
  A: Welcome back to the world of stamp collecting. I guess the biggest change, in my opinion, has been ...
Mint Sheets below face value5/23/2009
  Q: While perusing eBay I noticed that many people were selling (and had sold) mint sheets of US stamps ...
  A: Generally when selling anything to a dealer, your return will be 20% to 30% of Scott's list value ...
bicentinial state stamps5/23/2009
  Q: I just bought a set of stamps at an auction and was wondering if I got a good deal. I have a set of ...
  A: The first set of flags you mention are a great looking set, aren't they? They were issued on ...
Mint Sheets below face value5/22/2009
  Q: While perusing eBay I noticed that many people were selling (and had sold) mint sheets of US stamps ...
  A: You raise some good points! Selling through an auction ( such as E-Bay), does not always guarantee ...
1950 White House Stamp5/22/2009
  Q: I have a letter I found from the White House with a 1950 stamp attached to it and postmarked ...
  A: First let's get to specifics--the stamp on the letter is Scott #992 and it was issued on November ...
Orang 6 cent and 2 cent type II5/22/2009
  Q: I have had an issue with one stamp in particular. It's the Washington 2 cent stamp which was "years ...
  A: I hear your confusion. The different "types" of stamps from that time frame was one of the most ...
Another Washington 3-cent Stamp5/19/2009
  Q: I can't seem to find information on my stamp anywhere. Its a green, round, 3-cent stamp, with what ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #U163 and it was issued back in the 1870's as you guessed. ...
Welder, welding5/19/2009
  Q: Is their a US stamp commemorating welders or welding? Thank you.
  A: No U.S. commemorative stamp depicts welders or welding. If you have an idea for a stamp design ...
Internal revenue stamp5/18/2009
  Q: I have a black 5/8 cent stamp that says "proprietary" on the top and has the words "United States ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. Revenue stamps were used as a kind of receipt for ...
stamp info5/18/2009
  Q: I have 10c brown Scott #161 on ribbed paper I would like it value
  A: Scott #161 shows a very young Jefferson, doesn't it? This stamp, on ribbed paper, has a list value ...
how much a stamp is worth?5/17/2009
  Q: I have a Lincoln 4 cent stamp and a Frank Lloyd Wright 2 cent stamp. Want to know if worth ...
  A: the 2c Frank Wright stamp is Scott #1280 and it was issued on January 8, 1966. It has a list value ...
1957 5c Flag Stamp5/16/2009
  Q: New to stamps. Saw your posting answering a previous question re: 1957 4c 48 star Flag Stamp. You ...
  A: I read your question twice and I looked at the subject line and I am a little confused. Let's start ...
uncirculated sheets of stamps5/15/2009
  Q: I am trying to find out an approximate value on sheets of stamps that are now 25 years old. I had ...
  A: The stamps you mention were a little vague so let's see what we can do. The 20c Olympic Stamps ...
postage stamp question5/13/2009
  Q: I have a set of Hubert H. Humphrey 52 cent stamps. they have little attached parts on them. One says ...
  A: The selvage (the trim part next to the stamp) on Scott #2189 has the incorrect dates for Mr. ...
transportation coil series line pairs.5/12/2009
  Q: Terry, I've been adding coil pairs and coil line pairs (something new to my collecting habit) to my ...
  A: Don't give up on those coil pairs so quick (smile)!! Many commemoratives, from the Scott # you ...
Some u.s postage stamps5/11/2009
  Q: I inherited from my father some stamp collection.As I learned from www.theswedishtiger.com I have ...
  A: The best way to determine the value of the U.S. Stamps you have is to find a copy of Scott's ...
Stamps5/11/2009
  Q: I have a book collection of stamps, I understand from reading some of Doug's answers to other ...
  A: It's a good one. I read your letter a second time and I hear you loud and clear. You want to get ...
Late '30s - 1940's era stamps5/10/2009
  Q: I would like to know the value of 5 varieties of used stamps and a postmark The first is a 1-1/2? ...
  A: Let's get to the stamps we did not list in your first question. The 6c airmail stamp is Scott #C25 ...
Columbian Exhibition Souvenir Stamp Book5/10/2009
  Q: I have a small black booklet 2" x 4", it has two clear mica panes, behind which are 4 Columbian ...
  A: Without actually seeing the stamps, I give a mint list value. Yes, they could be worth a little bit ...
Late '30s - 1940's era stamps5/10/2009
  Q: I would like to know the value of 5 varieties of used stamps and a postmark The first is a 1-1/2? ...
  A: That's quite a list there so let's get right to it. The 1-1/2c Martha Washington is Scott #840 and ...
stamps5/10/2009
  Q: Do you have an idea of the worth of the "Norman Rockwell Commemorative Cover Collection" stamps? ...
  A: The Norman Rockwell Commemorative Cover Collection is an example of covers that were issued by a ...
value?5/9/2009
  Q: I have 20 'day of issue' commemorative stamps and 22 k. gold duplicates of each. What is their ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
Philatelic Firsts5/9/2009
  Q: My husband and I found 5 boxes of "Important Firsts on US Stamps" in his uncle's garage. There are 3 ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and it's good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
wilma rudolph5/8/2009
  Q: Could you please help me identify the difference between the 3422 and 3436 Wilma Rudolph stamps. ...
  A: It's a good one. Scott #3422 is a regular issue with all 4 sides perforated. Scott #3436 came from ...
Columbian Exhibition Souvenir Stamp Book5/8/2009
  Q: I have a small black booklet 2" x 4", it has two clear mica panes, behind which are 4 Columbian ...
  A: The value comes in the stamps themselves. The booklet they are in, however, make the group of stamps ...
1932 5 cent Washington Bicentennial5/8/2009
  Q: I have a used 5 cent Washington Bicentennial with a bump mark over the right eye.I would like to ...
  A: I pulled out my Scott #710 (which is the stamp you are asking about) and could find no "bump. So I ...
perf layout for 1869 pictorials5/7/2009
  Q: I have in my collection a Scott #121 with straight edges on the bottom and right side. The margins ...
  A: I pulled out my copies of Scott #121 ( I like that particular early design by the way) and all of ...
defense stamps5/6/2009
  Q: I found defense stamps one green 25 cent and fourteen 10 cent stamps in my dad's old things. How ...
  A: I think I know of the stamps you are talking about. I need you to do a follow up and give me a scan ...
Definition of mint stamps5/6/2009
  Q: I have often seen you describing a mint stamp as "To be a true mint stamp, it needs to have original ...
  A: Yes, I realize what you are saying is true. But looking at the questions asked, these were ...
Identify Date of 10 cent stamp5/5/2009
  Q: I have a stamp on an envelope that has been cancelled by the Post Office, but the date cancelled ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1510 and it was issued on December 14, 1973. The building ...
Elvis stamp5/4/2009
  Q: My brother has an envelope with an Elvis stamp on it that was stamped "Return to Sender". He ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is one of two. If it has the full name "Elvis Presley" on the bottom ...
Postage two cents for postcard5/4/2009
  Q: I'm trying to figure out how old a postcard is. The postage required is two cents. Thank you so ...
  A: Your question had me digging out some old books as I did not know the years exactly. There are many ...
U. S. precancel stamps5/4/2009
  Q: I am interested in purchasing U.S. precancels from the 1922-25 series and and 1938 presidential ...
  A: There are many large reputable companies that sell the items you are interested in (Mystic, ...
missperforated stamps5/4/2009
  Q: I have a row of 6 15cent Oliver Wendell Holmes stamps, and the perforation holes run almost dead ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1288 and it was issued March 8, 1968. In perfect condition ...
stamps5/3/2009
  Q: thomasjefferson on left of stamp united states on right side 1 cent stamp unused value color green. ...
  A: The 1c Jefferson is Scott #1728 and it was issued on January 12, 1968., It has a list value of 20c. ...
stamp5/3/2009
  Q: i have several 8cent stamp never used, perfect condition. It is the one with a flag over the white ...
  A: the stamp you are asking about is Scott #1338F or 1338G. There are no known issues of the bottom ...
Sheets of stamps glued together5/2/2009
  Q: I have aprox 10 pages of stamps and they all have glue on the back of the stamp and they were left ...
  A: It's a good one Honestly, when pages get stuck together for a long period of time, it is not easy ...
Large stamp collection5/1/2009
  Q: I work with a non-profit and we inherited a collection of over 35,000 stamps. We would like to get ...
  A: To find the value of what you is really fairly easy--even with time being an issue. At your local ...
US 2 cent stamp4/29/2009
  Q: I have a Clarkes Sherry wine Bitters bottle with a cancelled, blue 2cent stamp with the writing ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a kind of receipt for payment for goods received or services rendered. ...
1998 USA First Class Rate4/28/2009
  Q: weeded out of a huge accumulation stamps which I purchased at a yard sale. The reason that they ...
  A: Without seeing the actual "error" it is difficult to suggest sending for the stamp to be certified ...
1998 USA First Class Rate "H" Stamp - TopHat4/28/2009
  Q: weeded out of a huge accumulation stamps which I purchased at a yard sale. The reason that they ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #3260 and it was issued on November 9, 1998. The face value ...
Stamp values: Hubert H. Humphrey, 52 cents, USA4/27/2009
  Q: I am new to stamp collecting and know very little. However, I have taken a real intrest as of late ...
  A: You've raised a lot of good questions so let's get started. Let's start with the stamp. The 52c ...
Perforation holes in a symbol mark4/27/2009
  Q: I have been on many sites and seen many pictures of stamps but have never come accross any ...
  A: The perforations in the middle of the stamp are nothing more than cancellation marks. When ...
25 cent Washington4/25/2009
  Q: I found this brown 25 cent Washington Certificate with a 1867 date on it and can't find out if it is ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. Revenue stamps were used as a type of receipt to show ...
Strange "stamp"4/24/2009
  Q: Sir, Just started in to collecting a few stamps. I found one my long time collector friend can not ...
  A: What you have there is a stamp that was cut from a souvenir sheet. The sheet itself is Scott #948 ...
stamps4/24/2009
  Q: . I have a two cent stamp of Washington red in colour(maybe pink)that is raised up off the paper ...
  A: The stamps you have there are postal stationery. They are from an envelope where the stamp is part ...
documentary stamps4/22/2009
  Q: Terry, I have 3 documentary stamps of red E.G. Bibb $5.00 denomination. They say series 1951 ...
  A: You have some nice stamps there so let's get right to it. The $5 is Scott #R577 and it has a list ...
Nurse Stamps4/22/2009
  Q: I have begun a collection of stamps and FDCs which depict nurses or the nursing profession, both ...
  A: Congratulations on picking an excellent topic for your stamps! Nursing is a profession that should ...
Stamp Collecting4/22/2009
  Q: I am 16 years old and I live in Canada I have receive stamps from my grand-father's collection, I ...
  A: The stamps from that time frame (1890's) are varied. The value depends on the paper they were ...
stamps commemorating philately4/22/2009
  Q: I am looking for a commemorative stamp depicting philately. Any ideas? Thanks
  A: There are several United States stamps that depict philately that come to mind. How about Scott ...
Collection appraisal4/22/2009
  Q: I have an old stamp collection that is probably not worth much. It has mostly used, fairly common ...
  A: I have visited the Atlanta area often several years ago. Always enjoyed myself and was impressed by ...
if a letter has any value4/20/2009
  Q: I have an un-opened letter that on the front is stamped first air-mail flight Aruba-curacao.It is ...
  A: It's a good one. Air flight covers, like the one you have, are very desirable and collectible. As ...
G. Washington Stamps-Two Faces4/20/2009
  Q: I am just now going through my Grandpa's stamp collection and found a set of (two side-by-side) ...
  A: It could be significant. What I need you to do is a follow up and include a scan of these two stamps ...
1941 25cent u.s. postage stamps4/19/2009
  Q: I HAVE 11 1941 AMERICA ON GUARD STAMPS 25 CENT STAMPS CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THERE WORTH. THANK YOU
  A: What you have there is called a savings stamp. People would buy these stamps at their local post ...
Unused vs Mint old stamps4/18/2009
  Q: I have acquired a relative's stamp collection. There are many 19th century US and World stamps that ...
  A: It's a good one. Condition of stamps is a topic that has been, and will continue to be debated ...
1987 stamps4/17/2009
  Q: how much money would a 14cent Julia Ward Howe postage stamp from 1987 be worth?
  A: Julia Ward Howe was an interesting woman. She was an abolitionist and a social activist. She is ...
1931 Paragon Stamp Album4/16/2009
  Q: I have a Paragon Stamp Album copyright 1931 that is partially full (it looks like the pages that are ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but the basic info is the same for almost all ...
WORLD WAR II FIRST DAY COVERS4/16/2009
  Q: I am looking for some expert help. My father in law (now passed on) has left for us a ENORMOUS ...
  A: Also, a hearty hello from this side of the Atlantic (Maryland, in the U.S.). First let me offer my ...
Stamps4/15/2009
  Q: i have a series 1953 Internal Revenue Service Documentary stamp $2.22 i got two of them and i got ...
  A: revenue stamps were used as a kind of receipt for goods received or services rendered. The $2.20 ...
first day issue project mercury stamp4/14/2009
  Q: I have several cancelled envelopes from cape canaveral,there are no pictures or dedication on the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1193 and it was issued on February 20, 1962. If the ...
two cent Washington postcard4/14/2009
  Q: I have a postcard with a 2 cent Washington profile stamp. It is identical to the Scott #UY4, but ...
  A: First, Scott UY4 depicts Sherman not Washington. I think you may have meant UY5. A postal reply ...
two types of US stamps4/12/2009
  Q: 1. I have a purple 3 cent Thomas Jefferson stamp on an envelope..cancelled. Any value to this? PO ...
  A: Lets start with the 3c Jefferson first. This is Scott #279 and it was issued on June 16, 1938 as ...
1898 stamp4/11/2009
  Q: In my grandfathers old papers I found a 2 1/2 cent 1898 US Inter Revenue Proprietary stamp. Does it ...
  A: I know exactly the stamp you are talking about. It shows a battleship in the center--right? revenue ...
self-adhesive "perforations"4/10/2009
  Q: When the production of US postage stamps was switched from water-activated to self-adhesive gum, ...
  A: It's a good one. Let's review something first, Self adhesive stamps are usually straight on 1, 2 or ...
American Kestrel one cent stamp4/7/2009
  Q: I have an American Kestrel one cent stamp with the top half of stamp cutoff. It is unused. Is ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is either Scott #2476 or 2477. The difference in the two is that one ...
old stamp question4/5/2009
  Q: My father has a stamp of the value one and one forth cents. He is most curious to know the year it ...
  A: I believe the stamp you are asking about is Scott #1032 that was issued on February 22, 1956. It is ...
Jefferson Stamp Value4/3/2009
  Q: Terry. I have a blue Thomas Jefferson 5c stamp and have not been able to get any information and a ...
  A: First, that is George Washington on the stamp and not Thomas Jefferson. What you have there sounds ...
upside down kittyhawk stamp4/3/2009
  Q: Iwas recently going through a book I had bought at a yard sale some time ago and came across a sheet ...
  A: What you have there is a gold replica stamp. They were issued by a private company in an attempt to ...
Golden Replicas of United States Stamps4/3/2009
  Q: I own a Golden Replicas of the United States Stamp book first day of issue from the Franklin mint ...
  A: It's a good one and one that comes up often here. Gold Replica Stamps were issued by a private ...
Star Wars stamps4/2/2009
  Q: I have 2 sheets of star wars stamps from the very first star wars films...i would guess from the ...
  A: They are sharp looking stamps, aren't they? Actually, they were issued on May 27, 2007 on the 30th ...
stamp i can't find4/2/2009
  Q: i have a 1 cent green george washington stamp with him looking to the left, i don't know if it is us ...
  A: The difference between Scott #490 and #498 is basically the perforations. Scott #490 has 10 vertical ...
Stamp value4/1/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the value of the C25 6 cent Twin Motored Transport Plane (Transport Issue) stamp? ...
  A: Scott #c25 has a list value of 20c. If you have a first day cover with this stamp on it, the cover ...
Documentary stamps U.S.4/1/2009
  Q: I have a mint, original gum, never hinged block of 4 stamps that are red in color and say ...
  A: What you have there is a revenue stamp. revenue stamps were used as a type of receipt for goods ...
Stamp value4/1/2009
  Q: I have 2 25 cent light house stamps. Never used. One of them has a misprint...part of the 2 is ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about are part of a set that the United States issued on April 26, 1990. ...
hi, can you tell me about this stamps pl?3/31/2009
  Q: I have 4 commemorative stamps of dinosaurs Oct. 1, 1989, are of bright colors and are 25 cents. I ...
  A: The stamps you are asking about are Scott #2422 to #2425. The date of October 1, 1989 is the date ...
How are you3/31/2009
  Q: I have the entire series that are a total of 20 stamps is called "Legends of the West", are sealed ...
  A: What you have there is a first day of issue sheet for these stamps. They are Scott #2869A to Scott ...
I neeed how much is this stamps pl!3/31/2009
  Q: I have a stamp that was created in the 20th anniversary of the arrival of humans to the moon, the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2419 and it was issued on July 29, 1989, the 20th ...
I need how much is this stamps pl!3/31/2009
  Q: I have a stamp that was created in the 20th anniversary of the arrival of humans to the moon, the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2419 and it was issued on July 29, 1989, the 20th ...
I need information about this stamp pl!3/31/2009
  Q: I have a stamp that was created in the 20th anniversary of the arrival of humans to the moon, the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #2419 and it was issued on July 29, 1989, the 20th ...
Can you tell me about this stamp pl?3/31/2009
  Q: I have a 6-cent stamp of the first flight of the Wright brothers. is colored tops. There appears ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C45 and it was issued on December 17, 1945. Yes, you are ...
george washington 18673/30/2009
  Q: ..I've owned a very large stamp collection that my gradparents left me, mostly older stamps...one is ...
  A: After studying the picture you sent of the stamp you have, i have determined it is actually Scott ...
Stamp Collection3/30/2009
  Q: My grandmother (84) recently inherited a stamp collection from her brother who recently passed. She ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Since you did not list any specific stamps, I ...
Eisenhower 8 Cent stamps3/29/2009
  Q: My father saved a roll of Eisenhower 8 cent stamps. It looks as if the stamps were smudged across ...
  A: Your inquiry brought back a memory to me. Somewhere in the boxes and boxes in which my miscellaneous ...
Tennessee Bicentennial stamps3/29/2009
  Q: I handle estate sales and came across 3 Tennessee First Day of Issue stamps for Tennessee's ...
  A: The first day cover and stamp you are asking about is Scott #3070 and it should have a postmark of ...
Postal Notes3/29/2009
  Q: This is a follow-up to my previous question, but I couldn't find a follow-up block. Here is the ...
  A: Postal notes were issued in February 1945 to supplement postal money order service. They were used ...
Value of US Stamps3/28/2009
  Q: I have a large collection of US Stamps dating back into the mid 1800's... many block stamps, sheet ...
  A: The best place to determine the value of the first day covers is in the Scott's catalog that I ...
Revenue Documentary Stamps3/27/2009
  Q: I have found several of these stamps in my families papers. They are red with the over print series ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. They were used to show payment for goods received or ...
What to do with all these envelopes?3/27/2009
  Q: My mom gave me a number of stamped first edition envelopes in hopes that I could sell them to earn ...
  A: That is a very long list you have there. Really, to be honest, it is too long to list each of them ...
Can you help me3/27/2009
  Q: I have a stamp from the American Red Cross, 1910, without using ... how much is it? could help me ...
  A: What you have there is actually an early Christmas Seal, not a stamp. Christmas seals were, and ...
Cancellation stamp on unused stamps3/26/2009
  Q: I am placing many stamps on Stampwants to sell - how do I properly list stamps that are mint, never ...
  A: It's a good one. To be a true mint stamp, it needs to have original gum, no hinge marks, and no ...
jackie robinson stamp3/26/2009
  Q: after reading your story about stamp i have two stamps on envolopes just for dodgers one is stamp ...
  A: What you have there sounds like a commemorative cachet. There is no publication so the list value ...
Inter Rev Prop stamp 2 cents3/24/2009
  Q: The stamp is teal blue, with George Washington on it. I am trying to date it, as it is on the back ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a form of receipt that showed payment for goods received or services ...
worth anything3/24/2009
  Q: I have a envelope with a 22 cents raised buffalo. The USA 22 and the buffalo are white back ...
  A: Good morning Lloyd, Thanks for your question. The postal envelope you are asking about is Scott ...
1802 1cent stamp3/23/2009
  Q: i ran across 2Dorothea Dix stamps never used before. Are they worth anything?
  A: Dorthea Dix was a fascinating woman who worked first as an activist for the insane that were ...
1980 Olympics Rowing Stamp3/22/2009
  Q: I have a first day of issue page from September 28, 1979 issued in Los Angeles, CA. The page ...
  A: The list value is in the stamp itself, not the page describing the stamp. The description page would ...
Value of stamps3/22/2009
  Q: I purchased some stamps. Among them were several Internal Revenue Proprietary stamps, denominations ...
  A: I believe I have answered the confusion. If you look closely at the 10c and 50c, you will find at ...
Value of stamps3/22/2009
  Q: I purchased some stamps. Among them were several Internal Revenue Proprietary stamps, denominations ...
  A: The revenue stamps you are asking about was used as a kind of receipt for goods received or services ...
Washington one-half cent stamps3/20/2009
  Q: I have 4 connected stamps described in this site with George as painted by Peale in 1777, the panel ...
  A: The stamp you are asking shows Washington at a very young age and, as you mentioned, is from a ...
six cents Eagle air mail first day covers3/20/2009
  Q: I have two first day issue stamps on envelopes in mint condition. One envelope has one stamp ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C23. Being that is postmarked from Dayton, Ohio increases ...
Help Identifying Stamps3/19/2009
  Q: ! I won a "lot" of stamps on Ebay. I've gone through them all and I've come across a few that I ...
  A: You have quite a list there so let;s get right to it. The first item you are asking about is called ...
trading stamps3/18/2009
  Q: is there any value to old us trading stamps? i have an old mor valu stamp similar to sh green stamps ...
  A: Yes, they do have value and some of them are very valuable. If you can, give me a follow up with a ...
Washington Two Cent Stamp3/16/2009
  Q: I have been trying to find the year and value of a stamp I have, but all I can find is an image of ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about could be one of several. It depends on the paper it is printed on and ...
ben franklin stamp3/15/2009
  Q: I have a 1c Ben Franklin stamp with an iron cross overstamp. It could be from 1870 - 1883..haven't ...
  A: I studied the scan closely and really was intrigued by the postal cancellation of the iron cross. I ...
ben franklin stamp3/15/2009
  Q: I have a 1c Ben Franklin stamp with an iron cross overstamp. It could be from 1870 - 1883..haven't ...
  A: If you want, you can give me a follow up with a scan of the stamp and let me see what I can find out ...
Stamps of all Nations Collection3/14/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the value of a collection of Stamps of all nations complete in four large binders in ...
  A: Individual stamps are what have value. An album or binder does not carry the value. I need a list ...
subject matters3/13/2009
  Q: After a hiatus of 15 years, my wife of 15 years has taken a great interest in the U.S.A. collection. ...
  A: I think it's great that your wife is getting back into the hobby. I hope you will be joining her as ...
1923 set of 4 uncirculated Head of Freedom3/13/2009
  Q: My father gave me a stamp book and it is it 4 attached together, uncirculated 1923 Head of Freedom ...
  A: The book that is accepted today for list values of stamps is the Scott's Specialized catalogue of ...
25 cent Cape Hatteras stamp error??3/12/2009
  Q: I have a joined pair of used Scott #2470 and 2471, but the color of the stripes and top on the 2471 ...
  A: There are many companies that, for a nominal fee, will do this. The best way to find one is to pick ...
US postage stamps on US postcards3/11/2009
  Q: I have a collection of 45 used postcards from the US 1920's to 1940's all postally used with stamps ...
  A: That's quite a lengthy list you have there. To get values for the cards you have, I am going to ...
u.s. postage stamps3/11/2009
  Q: I have recently found several postcards that were sent to my great aunt.The stamps are a one cent ...
  A: I need you to take a good look at those postcards. The only 1c postal card at that time was a 1c ...
CHILDREN STAMP COLLECTION3/11/2009
  Q: My boys (ages 10 and 12) were each given a stamp collection folder with a space for all 50 states. ...
  A: It's a good one. First congratulations on opening up the world of stamps to your boys. This hobby ...
25 cent Cape Hatteras stamp error??3/11/2009
  Q: I have a joined pair of used Scott #2470 and 2471, but the color of the stripes and top on the 2471 ...
  A: I like that stamp! Approximately 25 years ago I was in North Carolina and had my picture taken near ...
22kt gold replica stamps3/11/2009
  Q: I've read everything I can find on these stamps trying to find out their gold weight. Are these ...
  A: It's a good one and one that comes up often. Gold Replica stamps were issued by a private company ...
stamp value3/11/2009
  Q: what is a 1918 war savings certificate stamp that matured in 1923 in mint condition worth? ANSWER: ...
  A: Savings stamps, like the one you have there, were purchased by customers at their local post office ...
stamp question3/10/2009
  Q: I recently found an old photo which I am trying to determine from which decade it came from. On the ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. It was used as a "receipt" to show payment for good ...
3 cent stamp3/10/2009
  Q: i have a 3 cent washington on a peice of paper and searched e-net , found it could be a #64 or #64b ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is actually Scott #65. The earliest known use of this stamp is August ...
Older US Stamps3/9/2009
  Q: I just received a letter with the following on it: Hawaiian Statehood 1959 7c. airmail stamp (red) ...
  A: The 7c Hawaiian airmail stamp is Scott #C55 and it was issued on August 21, 1959. It has a list ...
1923 set of 4 uncirculated Head of Freedom3/9/2009
  Q: My father gave me a stamp book and it is it 4 attached together, uncirculated 1923 Head of Freedom ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is a very beautiful one in my opinion. It is Scott #573 and was ...
Postal Commemorative Society3/9/2009
  Q: Have a binder filled with 75 golden replicas of US stamps from the 1980's. Envelopes have never been ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
1875 Reissue of the 1869 US 3 cent blue locomotive3/9/2009
  Q: I have a used 1875 reissue of the 1869 3 cent blue locomotive stamp. It has what looks like two blue ...
  A: If you do do genuinely have a reissue, it would be Scott #125 and list for several thousands of ...
Fleetwood commemorative binders3/8/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the current value of a Fleetwood set entitled "America the Beautiful Thanksgiving, ...
  A: Each of the stamps you have are considered as "common commemoratives". In a nicely arranged format ...
Fleetwood commemorative binders3/8/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the current value of a Fleetwood set entitled "America the Beautiful Thanksgiving, ...
  A: The value of any set is in the individual stamp. Fleetwood, and other companies, sometimes produce ...
stamp value3/7/2009
  Q: what is a 1918 war savings certificate stamp that matured in 1923 in mint condition worth?
  A: In order to give you a list value, I need a description of the stamp you have there (color, ...
Postal Commemorative society3/7/2009
  Q: My wife has inherited many stamps from this company and we are trying to find out if the company is ...
  A: Golden Replica Stamps were issued by a private company, such as the Postal Commemorative Society in ...
George Washington 1 cent stamp3/6/2009
  Q: I have a green stamp that has a portrait of George Washington on it. Says, "Post Master" possibly ...
  A: There are several stamps that could be yours (one of which is valuable!). What I need you to do is ...
Meaning of PNC3/5/2009
  Q: What does PNC stand for in US stamps ?
  A: PNC stands basically for "plate number coil". The particular stamp of a coil that has the number in ...
washington stamp3/4/2009
  Q: I have an odd looking 3c washington stamp. The shading around the hair is different. Is this stamp ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #184 and the earliest known use of this stamp was in July ...
9-113/3/2009
  Q: Can you still buy 9/11 stamps from any of the post offices?
  A: The stamp you are asking about is a semi-postal. It is Scott #B2 and was issued on June 7. 2002. It ...
price estimate3/3/2009
  Q: I have 4 stamps i think may be worth something,would you be able to tell if i describe them? 2 are ...
  A: There are many stamps with Washington and Franklin. I need you to do a follow up with a scan of the ...
stamps3/2/2009
  Q: these are used and i found in my attic looked on ebay and they look like there worth a lot but ...
  A: This stamps poses a little more challenge than your other one. There are several varieties it could ...
how much??3/2/2009
  Q: all these are used and i found in my attic looked on ebay and they look like there worth a lot but ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #319 and it was issued on November 12, 1903. It has a list ...
Original JFK Commemorative3/2/2009
  Q: I purchased a storage unit about a year ago, and inside a box I found a John F. Kennedy ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is the Kennedy Memorial Issue Scott #1246 and it was issued on May ...
bicentennial 13c Florida stamp sealed in resin3/1/2009
  Q: I'm not even sure what to call this - it was given to me as a little girl, probably in 1977. It is ...
  A: The stamp inside that display is Scott #1659 and it was issued on February 23, 1976. The stamp by ...
airmail tamp value2/28/2009
  Q: Please give me a retail and wholesale value for a sheet of 12(twelve) .20cent airmail stamps C9 in ...
  A: Yes I read twelve but for some reason I typed nine. The value I listed is for 12. My mistake. Just ...
airmail tamp value2/28/2009
  Q: Please give me a retail and wholesale value for a sheet of 12(twelve) .20cent airmail stamps C9 in ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C9 which was issued on January 25, 1927. This stamp was ...
Stamps2/28/2009
  Q: I recently found a set of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING STAMPS Full set ...
  A: My first reaction when I read your inquiry was WOW!!. You have a very desirable set and collection ...
10 cent USA stamps2/26/2009
  Q: I used to work for the post office back in the 70's, and bought a sheet of every 10 cent stamp that ...
  A: The best way to determine the value of what your have is at your local library. Ask to see Scott's ...
Trans-Mississippi Exposition Stamps2/26/2009
  Q: I have a complete set of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue from 1898. They are hinged in a ...
  A: Nice set of stamps you have there. It is difficult to complete the full series of nine stamps in the ...
playing card Internal Revenue stamp2/26/2009
  Q: I and trying to date an old picture that has a blue, 2 cent Washington Internal Revenue stamp on the ...
  A: the stamp you are asking about is a revenue stamp. That was used to show payment for goods received ...
US stamps2/25/2009
  Q: I have several hundred envelopes with stamps on them which were mailed from Calif. to NY during ...
  A: As for selling the letters and covers, you have several options. You can sell them directly to a ...
US stamps2/25/2009
  Q: I have several hundred envelopes with stamps on them which were mailed from Calif. to NY during ...
  A: First let me answer your question in one word: STOP!!! (just teasing) In reality, you should let ...
Golden Gate2/25/2009
  Q: Mr Terry I want your opinion as an expert in U.S.A stamps, is there 20c (golden gate ) 1922 Scott ...
  A: I studied the scan you have and even showed it to a friend of mine. We are both in agreement that ...
stamps value2/24/2009
  Q: I have a block of 4 us air mail stamps with wings in orange color in excellent condition. Any idea ...
  A: the stamp you are asking about sounds like Scott #C19 issued on June 30, 1934. Since you did not say ...
US 3c mauve stamps2/23/2009
  Q: We have 6 3c stamps, mauve, marked 'United States Postage' and with an image of Thomas Jefferson on ...
  A: Scott has a catalogue that most collectors consider the "holy bible" of stamp collecting. Their ...
grill stamp2/23/2009
  Q: I collected stamps with a close friend 50 years ago. In my collection which now hangs on a wall is ...
  A: If you have something that you think may be valuable, keep it in a glassine envelope and get it ...
stamp booklets2/23/2009
  Q: What is the best way to save stamp booklets? Should I explode them or keep them as is. If left as ...
  A: I suggest keeping the booklets as they are. Exploding them may tend to lower the value. I would ...
US stamp expertizing2/23/2009
  Q: Terry, I have about 25 US stamps in my collection I would like to get expertized for my own peace ...
  A: Having your stamps professionally graded is a good idea. Just keep in mind that there is a nominal ...
US 3c mauve stamps2/23/2009
  Q: We have 6 3c stamps, mauve, marked 'United States Postage' and with an image of Thomas Jefferson on ...
  A: What you have there sounds like sections from a stamp booklet Scott #807A. This was part of a ...
stamp letter2/23/2009
  Q: can you please help me with a old letter i have, it is from the times -cherryfield maine 1899, it ...
  A: Finding old letters with the stamp still on the envelope is, in my opinion, the most fun aspect of ...
1892 columbus stamps2/23/2009
  Q: I'm only 12 and am new to stamp collecting. I was wondering how much i would get for hinged, used ...
  A: Welcome to the wonderful world of stamp collecting. It's always enjoyable to hear from someone new ...
4 cent stamp2/23/2009
  Q: i have a 4 cent stamp that has lincoln picture and name on it is it worth anything? ANSWER: Hello ...
  A: The only 4c Lincoln that comes to mind is Scott #1116 that was issued on May 30, 1959. It shows the ...
4 cent stamp2/23/2009
  Q: i have a 4 cent stamp that has lincoln picture and name on it is it worth anything?
  A: There are several 4c stamps with Lincoln on it. Can you describe it a tiny bit? (color, profile etc) ...
Postmarks2/23/2009
  Q: I am interested in postmarks and wondered if there are any good books about the history of US ...
  A: Postmarks are enjoyable to collect. What I suggest is to read (on line) the postal bulletin that ...
stamp picture2/22/2009
  Q: I got the email stuff mixed up, but here is the picture. Jodie
  A: As soon as I saw your scan, I knew what you were talking about as soon as I saw it. I don't know why ...
Idenify stamp2/22/2009
  Q: I have a stamp that has Internation Philatelic Exhibition wrote on it at the top. A man with a sword ...
  A: I am not sure what you have there. I would like you to do a follow up and include a scan of the ...
Lincoln Stamp2/22/2009
  Q: I have a stamp that states...4cent U.S. President Lincoln on it. It is a profile of the right side ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1036C and it was issued on November 19, 1954. It currently ...
date of issue stamps2/21/2009
  Q: My father-in-law collected date of issue stamps for years. As a result, we now have many books of ...
  A: By date of issue stamps, I am assuming you mean the first day that these stamps were issued. When ...
U.S. Postage Stamp2/21/2009
  Q: I have a stamp with Susan B. Anthony on it, it is all red. I was wondering when it was issued and ...
  A: Scott's is a company that catalogues postage stamps from countries around the world. Most stamp ...
States of the Unions Stamps2/20/2009
  Q: I have a collection that belonged to my mother called The Official States of the Union Historic ...
  A: The collection you are asking about was a subscription service that offered stamps and covers to ...
U.S. Postage Stamp2/20/2009
  Q: I have a stamp with Susan B. Anthony on it, it is all red. I was wondering when it was issued and ...
  A: The stamp you ask about is a fairly common one. It is Scott #784, issued on August 26, 1936. It has ...
us postage2/19/2009
  Q: I would like to know the value of a stamps: It's off-white with black outline and print. The print ...
  A: It's a good one. What you have there is a Post Office Seal. Seals were used to prevent anyone ...
U.S. Postage Stamp2/19/2009
  Q: I have a stamp with Susan B. Anthony on it, it is all red. I was wondering when it was issued and ...
  A: I need you to do a follow up and give me the denomination of the stamp you are asking about. Susan B ...
one cent stamps2/19/2009
  Q: I have one cent stamps with a bird on them. In the lower left corner it says American Kestrel;in the ...
  A: The stamp you have there is Scott #2476 and it was issued on June 22, 1991. The "01" is correct as ...
25cent Defense Stamp Album (1942-O-436260)2/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1942 Defense Stamp Album. Cover says: For the purchase of United States Defense Savings ...
  A: The value is more in the stamps rather than the booklet. The war savings stamps were sold at the ...
George Washington #1213 5Cent2/18/2009
  Q: I have a book of 20 that is in mint condition. What, if any value, do they hold? Also, I have ...
  A: The booklet you have may be one of three items: #1 if the tab in your book has wording "your ...
First Flight Covers2/18/2009
  Q: I have obtained what appears to be a full set of about 60 FDC's for AM 86 in Wisconsin however I ...
  A: What you have there are referred to as "first flight covers", not FDC's. There is a specialized ...
Revenue Stamp 18992/16/2009
  Q: My mother recently gave me some documents that she found that were my gr grandmothers. In them was a ...
  A: Revenue stamps, like the one you have, were used as a kind of receipt to show proof of payment for ...
Washington Crossing the Delaware 1686-892/16/2009
  Q: I have a mint sheet of this stamp group with the perforations punched through the USA on the three ...
  A: The stamp sheet you are asking about is Scott #1688 and it was issued on May 29, 1976. The ...
Identifying 1851-1856 Franklins2/11/2009
  Q: I am having a very hard time identifying these 1c Franklins. Could you please help me? I would ...
  A: Your scanned image of the stamps did not come through very clearly but it appears they are Scott #24 ...
US Internal Revenue Documentary Stamps2/10/2009
  Q: I just found some US Internal Revenue Documentary stamps stapled to my father's old mortgage papers. ...
  A: Revenue stamps were used as a type of receipt to show payment for goods received or services ...
Moon landing stamps2/10/2009
  Q: I have series of what are marked as First Day Issue 10cent stamps that are on photographs of the ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C76. The official first date of issue for this stamp is ...
stamps stuck!2/9/2009
  Q: My dad has been a stamp collector since he was a kid, he is now 85 and has decided to put his ...
  A: It's a good one! Stamps are moisture sensitive and apparently, the humidity level in the basement ...
US Stamp identification2/9/2009
  Q: Can you please identify an orange 2 cent stamp with G Wash picture and U.S.INTERREV on top and ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is called a revenue stamp. It was used to show payment for services ...
Taylor 5c stamp2/9/2009
  Q: Mr. Tipton In understand that there are only nine 5c Taylor 1875 stamps. I have a Taylor 5c stamp, ...
  A: First, I have been to Deland, FL. Beautiful. I visited a friend at Stetson University there and ...
Used stamps2/9/2009
  Q: Are stamps worth anything if they have the post mark on them? Which is the best website to simply ...
  A: It's a good one. All stamps, used or mint, have value! Some stamps are so expensive that no can ...
Grossman stamp co.2/9/2009
  Q: My question is about the Grossman stamp co. Do you know what happened to them? I am interested in ...
  A: I don't know about Grossman, Sorry. If you are looking for particular supplements, I suggest there ...
where does this stamp come from2/8/2009
  Q: I have a stamp of Gilbert Charles Stuart. It's all green with a portrait of him in the middle, I ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #884 and it was issued on September 5, 1940. The first day ...
Taylor 5c stamp2/8/2009
  Q: Mr. Tipton In understand that there are only nine 5c Taylor 1875 stamps. I have a Taylor 5c stamp, ...
  A: The 1c Franklin is Scott #300 and it was issued in February 1903. It is Scott #300 and has a list ...
old..three.cent.washington.stamp2/7/2009
  Q: greetings----i.found.a.green.three.cent.washington.stamp.on.the.back.of.a.print.which.looks.as.thoug ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. It was used as a kind of receipt for goods received ...
How much is my stamp worth?2/7/2009
  Q: I have a U.S Postal Service stamp It has 8 cents on the stamp. the Description is there are three ...
  A: You gave a very accurate description of the stamps you have. Good job! The stamps you have there ...
2cent irs 18692/7/2009
  Q: I have a document with a 2 cent U.S. Inter.Rev stamp with George Washington on it. The document is a ...
  A: I did some researching and reading and found out an interesting bit of trivia regarding Field, ...
first day covers2/6/2009
  Q: I got my Obama inaugural first day covers on inauguration day. Would they have been more valuable ...
  A: I am a little confused as to what you have there so let's break things down. In the United States, ...
stamp2/6/2009
  Q: ANSWER: Hello Tere Thanks for your question. There are many 2c Washington stamps from that time ...
  A: The 1c Green stamp is Scott #632 and depicts Ben Franklin, It was issued on June 19, 1927 and has a ...
stamp2/6/2009
  Q: hello i have stamp us 1890 2 c washington can you tell me the price
  A: There are many 2c Washington stamps from that time span. Do a follow up and include a scan so I can ...
1892 stamps2/4/2009
  Q: Among many other late years I have several 1892 United States Columbian issue unwatermarked ...
  A: It's easy to find values for stamps you may have. At your local library, check out the Scott's ...
1892 stamps2/3/2009
  Q: Among many other late years I have several 1892 United States Columbian issue unwatermarked ...
  A: By "unwatermarked" I am going to assume you mean mint. To be a mint stamp, it must have no ...
22kt gold replica stamps2/3/2009
  Q: I was cleaning out my attic and found these 22kt gold replica stamps, are they worth keeping?
  A: It's one that comes up often. Gold replica stamps were issued by private companies in an attempt to ...
Postal Cards2/3/2009
  Q: I have several unused 1,3,&4 cent postal cards. Do they have any value? Where can I sell them ...
  A: There are many 1c, 3c and 4c postal cards. You did not mention specifically which ones you have, so ...
Uncirculated Stamps from .03-.082/2/2009
  Q: I have a question I hope you can help me with. While Cleaning out my Grandmothers possessions, I ...
  A: United States postage, as we know it today, has only been in existence since roughly 1847. 170 years ...
Grandfathers stamp collection1/31/2009
  Q: My husband just found a shoebox of stamps from his grandfather which was given to him years ago, the ...
  A: A couple of thoughts went through my mind as I read your inquiry so this answer may seem a little ...
US Internal Revenue $50.00 stamp1/29/2009
  Q: Terry, Recently inherited a large trunk of stamps from my father dating back to 1931. Many are of ...
  A: Future Delivery revenue stamps were used to facilitate the collection of taxes for goods received or ...
olympic stamps1/29/2009
  Q: I have a full sheet (100) 1980 olympic USA stamps.Swimming,rowing,track and jumping horses Do they ...
  A: Those Olympics were an interesting one. It was the one that the United States boycotted because of ...
tagging1/27/2009
  Q: I see a lot of stamps in the Scott catalog say tagged or not tagged. What do they mean and how can I ...
  A: It's a good one! A stamp that is tagged has been treated with luminescent material that will show ...
OK HOW BOUT THESE ONES?1/27/2009
  Q: THESE STAMPS ARE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STAMP. I WISH I COULD SEND U A SCAN. IS THERE AN ...
  A: The stamp you have there is Scott #159 and it was issued back in the 1870's. It has a list value of ...
I HAVE A ROW OF 1C JEFFERSONS1/27/2009
  Q: THESE STAMPS ARE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STAMP. I WISH I COULD SEND U A SCAN. IS THERE AN ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1299 and it was issued on January 12, 1968. It is a coil ...
I HAVE A ROW OF 1C JEFFERSONS1/27/2009
  Q: THESE STAMPS ARE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STAMP. I WISH I COULD SEND U A SCAN. IS THERE AN ...
  A: I know the stamp you are asking about. I am not aware of any error that you describe. I would ...
Stamps, 1860 on...1/26/2009
  Q: I have just has an extensive collection of very old, mint collection stamps, international as well ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States postage but the info is good for foreign stamps as well. ...
postcard stamp1/26/2009
  Q: I have a first issue postcard stamp dated Oct 1 1989, labeled 'Pteranodon'. What is its value?
  A: The stamp you have there is Scott #2424 and, as noted in your scan, was issued on October 1, 1989. ...
Benjamin Franklin Stamp1/25/2009
  Q: I have two 1 cent Benjamin Franklin stamps- any worth?
  A: All stamps have some worth. There are many 1c Franklins. I need you to do a follow up and send a ...
1¢ washington blue1/25/2009
  Q: I am finding it difficult to get info on this stamp. It has a portrait of GW, with right shoulder ...
  A: Now I know what stamp you have. First, the color is actually green, not blue. That is a little bit ...
Air Mail Envelopes1/25/2009
  Q: I recently was given a lot of items that belonged to my deceased Grandmother. Among them were 11 ...
  A: What you have there is an airmail postal stationery envelope. The description you give sounds like ...
1952 IRS Documentary Stamps1/25/2009
  Q: I have an old stock certificate that has three red stamps affixed. All read "DOCUMENTARY UNITED ...
  A: What you have there are called revenue stamps. This were used as receipts to show for goods received ...
Found on letter dated 6/23/18791/24/2009
  Q: I came upon a letter within a daily journal. The letter is dated June 23, 1879. The Stamp appears to ...
  A: Let's talk about the stamp first. What you have there is a postal stationery stamp. That particular ...
stamp1/24/2009
  Q: I have 2 stamps that I found that I cannot seem to identify or find out if they are worth anything. ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about can be one of two. If your stamp has perforations all the way ...
playing cards stamp1/23/2009
  Q: I have two light blue 10 cent stamps that say playing cards across the top with US INT. REV. across ...
  A: What you have there is called a revenue stamp. They were issued to show proof of payment for goods ...
World wide stamps late 1800's to 1930's1/21/2009
  Q: I have discovered a stamp collection my father initiated as a child in the 1920's. He had assistance ...
  A: My area of expertise is in United States Postage but I can tell you where to find the values of what ...
inauguration day cancellations (part two)1/20/2009
  Q: which I found by googling. I have tried phoning and e-mailing the U.S. Postal Service and can find ...
  A: Here is the information I pulled from the postal bulletin. Hope it helps! Inauguration Day Station ...
USA perferations and more1/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1870 6 cent Lincoln stamp and next to it a 5 cent blue embossed Lincoln stamp, is the ...
  A: Let's start with the 2c Washington first. If the perforations are vertical, then it is Scott #599. ...
USA perferations and more1/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1870 6 cent Lincoln stamp and next to it a 5 cent blue embossed Lincoln stamp, is the ...
  A: The 5c blue Lincoln stamp you have is a tiny bit younger than the 6c. The 5c Lincoln is Scott #304 ...
22k gold stamp replicas1/18/2009
  Q: It is now 2009, i have a total of 69 22k golden replica stamps. Are these sets worth more as a set ...
  A: It's a good one and one that comes up often and needs to be reviewed. Truthfully, the gold ...
First Day Cover Question1/18/2009
  Q: What is a first day of issue 1948 Francis Scott Key worth? this stamp is in near perfect condition. ...
  A: Being from Baltimore and the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner ( Ft McHenry) I really like this ...
First Day Covers1/16/2009
  Q: I have a number of first day covers which I would like to auction. I am finding it difficult to ...
  A: I am going to assume that these are United States Covers. If not, then the information can still be ...
Presidential Inauguration Day Postmark1/15/2009
  Q: Do you know if there is any limit on how many envelopes I could send to Inauguration Day Station to ...
  A: I read in the postal bulletin recently that requests for cancellations were being done free of ...
regarding a series1/15/2009
  Q: I have a series of 30 US postage stamps. I have attached an image. On the backside of all these ...
  A: Yes, these are actual stamps. The United States issued a series of ten postal sheets with 15 ...
Watermarks1/13/2009
  Q: I recently started a stamp collection with a couple of boxes of old stamps I found. Many of them ...
  A: Personally, I would leave the stamp on the postal card or envelope. If you should ever decide to ...
First day of issue stamps on envelopes1/13/2009
  Q: I have several "first day of issue" stamps on envelopes that my Aunt sent to me when I was young. ...
  A: Let's talk about the first day of issues covers first. The 4c - 49 star flag is Scott #1132 and ...
Value of full sheets and blocks1/13/2009
  Q: Is there a general rule about the value of a first day cover relative to the values of the used ...
  A: As for the value of sheets or blocks versus the totals of values of individual stamps is really ...
1914-15 2c CARMINE WASHINGTON1/12/2009
  Q: I HAVE A MINT 1914-15 2c CARMINE WASHINGTON,PERFORATED 10 HORIZONTALLY. HOW CAN I TELL IF IT IS ...
  A: Rotary printing is tough to determine when looking at a stamp. First let me try and describe what ...
Rare stamp ?- follow up1/12/2009
  Q: I came across a old stamp that i cant fully identify. It is a 1 cent franklin, blue/green. the ...
  A: I now know the answer behind the one edge and have a list value for you! First, the stamp is Scott ...
Rare stamp ?1/12/2009
  Q: I came across a old stamp that i cant fully identify. It is a 1 cent franklin, blue/green. the ...
  A: First,let's discuss the perforations. A coil stamp is a stamp that has two sides only with no ...
1867 bond stamp1/12/2009
  Q: i'm no stamp collector, but while purchasing a comic collection, it seems the comics original owner ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is referred to as a Revenue Stamp. It was used to show payment for ...
Stamp collecting - paper removal1/11/2009
  Q: I have been collecting for many years and have many basic qustions about the hobby in general. ...
  A: Watermark detection fluid is the best method I have used to detect watermarks. The tray used in ...
usa scott 118 error?1/10/2009
  Q: i have been given a world collection for my charity and looking through have found a variation in ...
  A: There are no known errors of the Scott #C118. It sounds like you have one that may be considered a ...
Stamp collecting - paper removal1/10/2009
  Q: I have been collecting for many years and have many basic qustions about the hobby in general. ...
  A: It is a topic that has had debates going on for the past few years. Soaking stamps in lukewarm ...
Stamp Values1/10/2009
  Q: I am new to stamp collecting and was wondering what the value of some stamps that I have collected. ...
  A: Your list is too lengthy to address each stamp here. But at a quick glance, they are all still ...
Stamps1/10/2009
  Q: I actually have two questions. The first one is, I found a "My Victory Book" in my mothers ...
  A: What you have there are War Savings Stamps. People would go to the post office and purchase these ...
Zachary Taylor 5c1/9/2009
  Q: I Can't determine the varieties. There are four Zachary Taylor stamps. I noticed that scanner ...
  A: The difference in the varieties is in the paper and would need to be seen by an appraiser in person ...
Unofficial Souvenir Sheets1/9/2009
  Q: My grandmother was a Postmaster for almost 50 yrs and kept hundreds of the bulletins (souvenir ...
  A: There are no catalogs that list the release bulletins that your grandmother saved. However, any ...
Revenue Stamps1/9/2009
  Q: I have come across some of the Revenue Stamps I keep reading your answers on. They are all ...
  A: The $5 revenue stamp is Scott #R642 and has a list value of $1.25 The $2 revenue stamp is Scott ...
value of postcard with 1 cent green jefferson postal stamp1/9/2009
  Q: I came across a postcard with a one cent green Jefferson U.S. Postal Card stamped on the card not a ...
  A: The postal card you are asking about is Scott #UX27 and was issued on June 4, 1916. It currently has ...
FDC's1/9/2009
  Q: Is there a general rule about the value of a first day cover relative to the values of the used ...
  A: There is no general rule. The value comes from that "first day of issue" cancellation on the cover. ...
First Day Envelopes1/8/2009
  Q: How can I order or obtain an official stamped first day envelope commemorating the Obama ...
  A: Maury, The United States Postal Services does not issue special envelopes for the inauguration. ...
USA internal revenue and more1/8/2009
  Q: Happy new year to you. Please could you help. I was left a stamp collection by an eccentric English ...
  A: The $1 Levi Woodbury stamp is Scott #R667 and was issued back in 1954. It has a list value of 30c. ...
Revenue Stamps1/8/2009
  Q: I have come across some of the Revenue Stamps I keep reading your answers on. They are all ...
  A: Before I get you a list value, I need you to do a follow up and tell me if the stamps you are asking ...
First Day Envelopes1/8/2009
  Q: How can I order or obtain an official stamped first day envelope commemorating the Obama ...
  A: There is no stamp for the Inauguration. However, there is an official postmark for Inauguration Day. ...
First day of issue stamps on postmarked special envelopes1/7/2009
  Q: I have a collection fro 1964 to 1977. Are these worth anything or should I just give them to a ...
  A: First, that was my error. That's what happens when one is tired and sleep deprived from a miserable ...
First day of issue stamps on postmarked special envelopes1/7/2009
  Q: I have a collection fro 1964 to 1977. Are these worth anything or should I just give them to a ...
  A: Since you did not list any specific First Day Issue you have, I will discuss generalities. On ...
old letter and stamp1/6/2009
  Q: I have a letter from Angel Island California dated March 1923. The envelope is addressed from the ...
  A: First, to get a value of the stamp, I need a description: who is depicted on the stamp, wording on ...
IRS Stamps1/5/2009
  Q: Terry I was nosing around and saw your answer about these series 1940 IRS stamps. Mine are in sheets ...
  A: What you have there is Scott #R292, depicting G.W. Campbell from Tennessee. If you are a history ...
stamps1/5/2009
  Q: what was the H series stamp worth when it first came out? Also the 1995 Love stamp.
  A: The "H" stamp came out in 1998 and had a face value of 33c. The Love stamp of 1995 (actually there ...
DOCUMENTARY STAMPS ON DEED1/2/2009
  Q: My in-laws asked me to find out what these stamps are worth. Documentary Series 1948 revenue stamps. ...
  A: These types of stamps are referred to as "revenue stamps". They were used to show proof of payment ...
1¢ Franklin of the 1922-1935 Series1/2/2009
  Q: I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS STAMP AND I THINK THAT IT IS A 1¢ Franklin of the 1922-1935 Series,AND ...
  A: There is only one 1c green Franklin that was overprinted Nebraska. The stamp you have there is Scott ...
1865 George Washington 2 cent1/1/2009
  Q: I also have one of these. 2 cents. orange. U.S. Inter.rev. top and bottom. Washington looking to ...
  A: The revenue stamp you are asking about is Scott #R15 that was issued in 1864. It has a list value of ...
Francis Parkman misperferated sheet1/1/2009
  Q: I have a sheet of Francis Parkman 3cent stamps. They are incorrectly perferated. Does that make them ...
  A: The misperf sheet of stamps you have there list between 20.00 and $25.00. They are not realloy ...
stamp values1/1/2009
  Q: i have inherited a stamp collection.. it consists of two books, not completely full, but what is ...
  A: Before I retired, I used to live in Newburyport, MA in Essex county. You can find the values ...
full sheet of 1331-1332 Space Stamps12/31/2008
  Q: I would like to know the value of the above (50 - 5 cent)stamps. Number on the sheet in the upper ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1331-332 and they were issued on September 29, 1967. The ...
25 Cent Defense Stamps12/26/2008
  Q: I found this album with the green stamps with a minute man figure holding a rifle and its also has ...
  A: What you have there are called War Savings stamps. People would buy these stamps at a post office ...
Selling Old Stamps12/25/2008
  Q: My Dad recently passed away at 94 years old. He left a number of stamps and first day covers. What ...
  A: It's a good one and one that comes up often. It's good to review. First though, please accept my ...
measure a stamp12/24/2008
  Q: for example what does #234 mean and what does [for example] 323x465 ...
  A: Basically the size listed is the size of the stamp design. The best way to do this, if you do not ...
Benjamin Franklin 1c12/23/2008
  Q: I have a few Benjamin Franklin 1c stamps and was wondering what they are worth? Thanks so much and ...
  A: You actually have three different stamps there. The first one--on the left is a coil stamp (where ...
Two-cent U.S.Inter.Rev. Stamp12/23/2008
  Q: I would like to know if this stamp worths anything Thanks John
  A: First, my name is Terry, not Jim (smile). What you have there are revenue stamps. They were used ...
Value of Stamps12/22/2008
  Q: He has 15C James Buchanan Stamp from 1857-1860, also a 10C John Tyler 1840-1845 and finally a $1 ...
  A: You have a good list there so let's get right to it. The 15c Buchanan stamp was issued on October ...
no perforations12/22/2008
  Q: have a block of 100 stamps(15c)with no perforations-are they worth anything? Also have a 50 block ...
  A: The stamps with the birds and wild flowers are Scott #1953-2002. They were issued on April 14, 1982. ...
Golden Replicas--1st Day of Issue-24 pcs12/22/2008
  Q: Would you know the value of 22kt gold 1st Day of Issue replicas. They are from dates Aug. 31, 1992 ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is important to review. Gold replica stamps were issued by private ...
no perforations12/21/2008
  Q: have a block of 100 stamps(15c)with no perforations-are they worth anything? Also have a 50 block ...
  A: As for the block of 100 with no perforations, I need to know what stamp it is before O can list a ...
Value of Older Cancelled Stamps12/20/2008
  Q: I have many stamps which I bought & collected back in the 1960s. Most of them, from the early 1900s, ...
  A: In general, mint stamps are worth more than cancelled or used stamps. If you are collecting to fill ...
columbus stamps 189312/19/2008
  Q: i have been buying the 1893 columbus stamps for the last couple years just wonderins the price of ...
  A: First, congratulations---collecting this set of stamps is a good investment. Good choice! The 1c ...
New Scans Rare Stamps (6)12/18/2008
  Q: .Sorry to overwhelm you with the previous scans. here a few of just the early Franklin. The few with ...
  A: The best way to see the subtle differences in the stamps, you are asking about is at your local ...
First US Commemorative Stamp Issues12/18/2008
  Q: I have a binder of stamps called the First US Commemorative Stamp Issues, put out by the Postal ...
  A: Without knowing what actual stamps you have in the album, I can't give you a value. That is why I ...
Postal Commemorative society12/18/2008
  Q: I have a blue leather-bound, index-card sized box that says AMERICA'S FIFTY STATES: Commemorative ...
  A: The Postal Commemorative Society is a private company that issues panels of stamps to customers in ...
New Scans Rare Stamps (6)12/17/2008
  Q: .Sorry to overwhelm you with the previous scans. here a few of just the early Franklin. The few with ...
  A: The 1c green Franklins are all from the 1923 timeline and are worth approximately 20c each. The 1c ...
First US Commemorative Stamp Issues12/17/2008
  Q: I have a binder of stamps called the First US Commemorative Stamp Issues, put out by the Postal ...
  A: The Postal Commemorative Society published a lot of panes/pages with early stamps on them in an ...
!c, 2c, 3c, 4, 5c, etc..12/15/2008
  Q: .Thank you very much for the quick reply on the Washington 5c (what I thought was a ...
  A: Many stamps from the early years are very very similar in design. There are many 1c Franklins etc ...
Blue Washington 5c..12/15/2008
  Q: .I have stumbled across, after hours of sorting through hundreds if not thousands of new and ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1213 and it was issued on November 23, 1962. That date is ...
Bird Hunting Stamps12/14/2008
  Q: I have late 50's through 70's federal bird hunting stamps, a few are signed, majority in mint ...
  A: You have quite a list there so let's get started. 1947 Duck Stamp - Scott #RW14 - List value is ...
Bird Hunting Stamps12/14/2008
  Q: I have late 50's through 70's federal bird hunting stamps, a few are signed, majority in mint ...
  A: Duck stamps are very desirable and collectible! To be considered in mint condition, they must have ...
stamps and postal cards12/14/2008
  Q: I have a few reply cards that are pre-printed postage of two cents. Some have Washington facing ...
  A: Let's start with the postal reply cards first. You did not say so but I am going to assume that the ...
stamp collection12/13/2008
  Q: I am in the process of going through my great uncles life long stamp collection. He has thousands ...
  A: First, I am sorry for your loss. Keep in mind as you go through the collection, the memories of your ...
Value of Stamps12/12/2008
  Q: What are the values of these six stamps: 1. US Postal 2 cent Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1630-1930 2. ...
  A: I looked closely at your scan and it appears that all the stamps on the top are on paper. If ...
value of sheets12/11/2008
  Q: Terry, You were very kind and extremely helpful with my previous questions about the baseball ...
  A: You have the correct catalogue. When you find the stamp, read in the description how many stamps per ...
Iwo Jima stamps12/11/2008
  Q: I have obtained a sheet of stamps from an estate sale. The stamps on the sheet depict the marines ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is a good looking stamp. It is Scott #929 and was issued on July 11, ...
24 kt gold proof replicas12/10/2008
  Q: have 15 golden replicas of united states stamps first day issue. allong with history of each one ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold Replica Stamps were published by private ...
Stamps12/9/2008
  Q: I have come across a series of stamps that are $5, $2, and $1 dollars stamps. I think they pertain ...
  A: Good Morning Bill, Thanks for your question. The stamps you are asking about are part of an ...
Documentary Stamps12/8/2008
  Q: I read your 10/30/2007 answer to Floyd's question about Documentary Stamps. I have an assortment of ...
  A: The 2c Documentary stamps are Scott #R164 and have a list value of 25c each. The 50c large blue ...
1865 George Washington 2 cent12/6/2008
  Q: The printing says U.S.INTER.REV.
  A: I need you to do a follow up and give me a complete description (color, size, direction Washington ...
Series 1948 Documentary Stamp12/6/2008
  Q: I have a red stamp with a photo of L. Woodbury. It says at the top, "Documentary, Series 1948". At ...
  A: I saw your question in the general question pool and I thought I would help you out. The stamp is a ...
Christmas stamps12/5/2008
  Q: My mom started collecting Christmas stamps in 1962, the year they were 1st issued I believe. She ...
  A: The topical collection your mom started sounds like a neat one! I have heard of people collecting ...
Sidney lanier 8 cent Stamp12/5/2008
  Q: I have a full sheet of Sidney Lanier 8 cent stamps. They are signed by William A Smith. They were ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1446 and was issued on February 3, 1972. William A. Smith ...
mid-late 1800's stamps12/4/2008
  Q: My father was an avid stamp collector (hobbyist). He passed away and I am trying to ascertain an ...
  A: Let's start with the 1c Franklin first. If you look at Scott #279 you will find that is the exact ...
stamp value12/4/2008
  Q: 1962 Mercury Space Capsule. 4cent. Stamped" First Day Issue. Cape Canavaral " Stamp is on a full ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #1193 and was issued on February 20, 1962. It has a list ...
Stamp Value12/4/2008
  Q: I saw your reply to Kathleen on 7/27/07 on a 10 cent Scotts #C76 First Man on the Moon Air Mail ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is Scott #C76 and was issued on Sept 9, 1969. It was printed in a ...
Documentary Stamp12/4/2008
  Q: Most of the documentary stamps you have mentioned have someone's picture on it. I have a different ...
  A: First, let me commend you on your excellent detailed description! I knew right away what stamp you ...
baseball stamps12/3/2008
  Q: Terry, You were a big help with my question about the Jackie Robinson Stamps. I also have full ...
  A: Glad I was able to help. Makes me feel good when someone writes back and says kind words like you ...
stamps value.12/3/2008
  Q: I like to know the value of the attached stamps, especially the irregular 5c stamp.thanks Yaakov. ...
  A: Got a good scan this time. The 2c Washington (upper left) is Scott #279B. The earliest known use of ...
sheet of Jackie Robinson 20c stamps12/2/2008
  Q: I have a full sheet of 20 cent Jackie Robinson stamps. What is the approximate sale value? Is EBAY ...
  A: The stamp you are asking about is very collectible right now in the stamp market. It is Scott #2016 ...
us stamps12/2/2008
  Q: hi i have us stamps 1 cent to 10 cent i dont know what they are worth i may want to sell them will ...
  A: In order to give you an honest estimate of the list value of your stamps, I need a better ...
Current value12/1/2008
  Q: I have a Franklin Roosevelt 2 cent red postage stamp. 1882-1945. Never postmarked. What would be ...
  A: Isn't that neat looking stamp? It is Scott #931 and was issued on August 24, 1945 as part of a four ...
postage stamps12/1/2008
  Q: We have a stamp with those immortal chaplains a 3 cent stamp. We have a lot of Washington 3 cent ...
  A: %the stamp you are asking about, the Immortal Chaplains, is my most favorite stamp. It is Scott #956 ...
gold stamps12/1/2008
  Q: I have a couple of complete sets of gold stamps and i would like to know what a complete set is ...
  A: It's one that comes up often and is good to review. Gold covered stamps were issued by private ...
First day covers values11/29/2008
  Q: I have almost 1000 covers that I collected for almost 30 years. No one in my family is interested ...
  A: It's a good one. To find the values of those covers is rather easy. At your local library, check ...
Stamps11/29/2008
  Q: Would you please tell me, if the attached stamps worth something? Thank you.
  A: All stamps have value. Some just have more than others. As for your stamps: The 8c Grant is Scott ...
Box of stamps11/29/2008
  Q: Not sure you can help me on this one, but here goes: I found a box belonging to my late grandfather, ...
  A: Let me answer the last part of your question first. Don't keep those stamps in storage! Place them ...
Value of stamps?11/29/2008
  Q: I have a sheet of 20 cent stamps from all 50 states still all attach