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Are stamps from the 40s worth anything?

Are stamps from the 40s worth anything?

PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME, that just because a stamp was issued in the 1930’s or 1940’s, it is worth a fortune. Dealers, as well as some collectors, did a lot of heavy speculation during that time period, and there are hundreds of millions of those stamps, both mint and used, with very minimal value, on the market today.

How do I find the value of old postage stamps?

How to Determine Stamp Values

  1. Identify the stamp.
  2. Find out when was the stamp issued.
  3. Know the stamp’s age and material used.
  4. Determine the centering of the design.
  5. Check the stamp’s gum.
  6. Determine the condition of the perforations.
  7. See if the stamp has been cancelled or not.
  8. Find out the rarity of the stamp.

Are used vintage stamps worth anything?

How much is an old stamp worth? Stamp dealers have the list of criteria that are used to determine the price of the philatelic items. These are condition, age, rarity or grade. Sometimes used postage stamps are more valuable than their mint editions.

How do you know if a postage stamp is valuable?

The condition of your stamp is one of the most important factors when determining stamp collection value. Expert collectors understand that perforations missing, faded colors, paper flacks, and other imperfections greatly diminish stamp value.

Which old stamps are worth money?

Stamp collecting, also known as philately, is a hobby as old as stamps themselves….The Four Main Elements of a Stamp.

Stamp Year Price
The Inverted Jenny 1918 $1.35 Million
1c Benjamin Franklin Z Grill 1868 $935,000
3c George Washington w/ B Grill 1867 $900,000
Tiflis Stamp 1857 $700,000

What President stamps are worth money?

8 Rare U.S. Stamps That Are Worth Serious Money

  1. Inverted Jenny Stamp.
  2. 3c George Washington Stamp.
  3. 1c Benjamin Franklin Stamp (1868)
  4. 24c Declaration of Independence stamp.
  5. 1c Benjamin Franklin Stamp (1851)
  6. 30c Shield, Eagle, and Flags Stamp.
  7. 1c Benjamin Franklin Vertical Pair.
  8. 15c Landing of Columbus Stamp.

What stamps are collectors looking for?

The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps

  • The Inverted Jenny.
  • 1847 Issue Block of 16 of Ben Franklin.
  • Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766.
  • ‘Blue Boy’ Alexandria Postmaster’s Provisional.
  • 1869 Pictorials—Inverted Center Errors.
  • 5 Myths About Slavery.
  • Two-Cent Blue Hawaiian Missionary.
  • 1860 Stolen Pony Cover.

What stamps are worth a lot of money?

The Four Main Elements of a Stamp

Stamp Year Price
The Inverted Jenny 1918 $1.35 Million
1c Benjamin Franklin Z Grill 1868 $935,000
3c George Washington w/ B Grill 1867 $900,000
Tiflis Stamp 1857 $700,000

How do I sell my old postage stamps?

If you know you have rare stamps, you can sell them through several means:

  1. Local Dealer: Dealers handle both collections and individual stamps.
  2. Mail Order Dealer: If you’re not going local, consider working with a mail order dealer.
  3. American Philatelic Society Circuit Sales:
  4. Auction House:

What stamps are worth money today?

What kind of stamps are worth money?

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