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Iowa Stamps & Coins

Box 77

Ankeny, Iowa 50021-0077

Phone/Fax/Voice Mail: 515-964-1202

iowasc@netins.net

Ordering instructions are at the bottom of this page.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

MINT Price List #29

New as of June 21, 2008

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

Please note that each stamp is identified first by a lot number and then the Scott number.  The lot number identifies the exact stamp in our inventory.  When ordering please use both our LOT # and the Scott #.

 

Many lots are one of a kind.  Some lots will have several copies of the same stamp and condition.  For example, there are 12 copies of lot #2 xf world #1.  Please look over the INVENTORY UPDATE for lots no longer available.  We realize it will take you a little longer to check the INVENTORY UPDATE, but find that with its use you will not be ordering stamps that have been sold.

 

Occasionally used United States stamps will be included in this price list. Whenever used stamps are included the word USED in capital letters will be printed.  If you collect used U.S. stamps please request our used U.S. price list.  It is free to active collectors.

 

World's First Postage Stamp 1840

 

Stamp collecting was born in Great Britain on May 6, 1840 when Sir Rowland Hill instituted the prepayment of postage with the world's first adhesive postage stamp called the Penny Black.  Approximately 60,000,000 were issued which has allowed any collector to own their own world number one.  Scott's 2008 retail used VF price is $260.00.  Lots  1-2 are used Penny Blacks - The World's First Adhesive.

 

Lot#

Scott#

Description

Price

1

1

AVE...........................USED

69.00

 

 

 

 

2

1

FINE..........................USED

89.00

 

 

 

 

3

1

XF................(P).........USED

139.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrier Stamps - 1851-63

 

Carrier stamps were used during the period of 1851-63 to help pay for the costs of delivering letters from one post office to another and for collecting and delivery of letters in the same city.  All carrier stamps found below are listed in Scott's Specialized Stamp Catalogue.

 

4

L06

AVE...NG as Issued

79.00

5

L06

FINE..NG as issued.......(P)

99.00

 

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Local Stamps

 

Local Posts delivered letters to the Post Office for a fee usually of 1 cent and 2 cents for intercity delivery to an address.  These businesses were put out of business by a Federal Act of 1861.  Other local posts appeared occasionally thereafter but were quickly eliminated by court.

 

6

20LU5

XF

150.00

7

87L75

AVE..HR

.50

8

87L75

FINE..HR

1.00

 

Postmaster' Provisionals

 

Postmasters' provisionals provided the experimental data needed to bring about the use of adhesive postage in 1847.  The provisionals were used first on July 12, 1845.

 

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Essays

 

An essay is a proposed stamp design that differs in some way from the actual issued stamps.

 

11

79E23

    FINE

109.00

 

Proofs

 

Most proofs are identical to the issued stamp although some proofs are in different colors.  This is the last stage in the selection of design and color of the stamp to be issued.  Quantities are usually under 3,000.

 

12

209SK

AV/F..SAMPLE in red

49.00

14

3P4

F/VF

150.00

15

3P4

VF......................(P)

185.00

16

4P4

VF......................(P)

185.00

17

112P4-122P4

XF..Set of 10...(P)

895.00

18

221Pa

XF..NH....Pair..........(P)

195.00

19

224Pa

F/VF..NH.....Pair.........

150.00

20

230P4

VF

25.00

21

231P4

F/VF

35.00

22

232P4

F/VF...(2)

20.00

23

233P4

F/VF

33.00

24

234P4

F/VF

29.00

25

236P4

XF

90.00

26

239P4

F/VF...(2)

25.00

27

240P4

F/VF

50.00

 

Major credit cards accepted.

 

 

We have Excel, Office 98, 2001, and 2004 on our iMac G-5 computer with OS X . You may phone, fax, mail, or email your order. Credit card information can be sent in two or more emails for security or via one of the other methods listed. We keep no secured information on our computer. After your first order we will retain your personal information in our vault.

A. Fill out your name and address. State whether mint &/or used stamps are being ordered. Alternate selections appreciated.

B. Please list: 1. Lot Number 2. Scott Number 3. Price

C. Total all items, apply appropriate discounts, and 5% sales tax for Iowa residents plus any local option tax. See terms and conditions for discount information.

D. No charge for postage and handling in North America. U.S. orders over $500.00 will be sent by priority mail at no additional cost. Orders under $500.00 can have priority mail by adding $4.00 to the final cost.

E. World wide orders must include $5.00 (U.S.)(ONLY ACTUAL USED) for postage and those orders requiring registration must include an additional $8.00 (U.S.). All payments must be in U.S. dollars.

F. Please read terms and conditions.

 
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Iowa Stamps & Coins
P.O.Box 77
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Phone/Fax/Voice Mail: 515-964-1202