Vintage Postage Stamp Price Guide

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Vintage postage stamp price guide. Search by photo or text description. The 2 cent version is the rarest among the three with only 15 of them existing. Pay much attention to the condition of the gum the glue found on the backside of a stamp. Scott bk294 2003 37c uncle sam on bicycle with liberty flag 37c presidential campaign badge 37c silk bookmark 37c modern hand 37c carving of woman with flag and sword old glory 2 booklet panes of 10 with different backings complete commemorative booklet self adhesive mint never hinged.

Civil war era stamps in general are typically more valuable than newer stamps. Warren whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Huge stamp catalogue with complete information about most collectible stamps the easiest way to know what your stamp s value is. Search by photo or text description.

The values of even the rarest postage item decreases if it misses perforations its colors are faded. Mint with original gum us postage stamps printed in the last 70 years are with a few exceptions worth less than their face value and can be used for postage without worry. The price guide is maintained by jon r. Welcome to the iguide rare stamp price guide iguide is proud to host the online stamp collector price guide.

More than a simple price list or catalogue the guide s extensive illustrations and commentary make it an invaluable reference tool for stamp identification and united states postal history. The edward vii tyrian plum is one of the rarest postage stamps from britain. The phrase hawaiian postage were inscribed on 2 and 5 cent stamps while h i. Old stamps are still valid for postage well all stamps issued after the civil war at least.

I use old stamps back into the 1930s as postage to mail envelopes. Vintage stamps that are unused and still have their original adhesive are always worth more than used stamps. Huge stamp catalogue with complete information about most collectible stamps. Our stamp collectors price guide teaches you the main rules of stamp collecting what can pump up the value of a collection stamp and which flaws cut it back.

The value of old postage stamps depends on the availability of similar stamp specimens. This means that the rarer your old postage stamp is the more valuable it will be. The stamp paper contains some flacks etc. The hobbizine united states stamp value guide provides market prices for stamps in both mint and used condition.

Some of the most valuable antique stamps are the ones featuring presidents such as president lincoln president washington and president franklin. Old postage stamps especially the rare stamps are worth more than the newer stamps.