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 2010 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

F/VF.Photo is example.USED

119.00

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.”

7083	LO2	XF…NH	100.00
2	L05	XF..NG as issued	25.00
3	L06	AVE...NG as Issued	79.00
4	L06	FINE..NG as issued.......(P)	99.00

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.

5	20LU5	XF	150.00
7	87L58	XF..HR	30.00

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.

10

9x1a

F/VF.USED…(P)

395.00

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Essays

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

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.

11	112P4-122P4	XF..Set of 10...(P)..example 122P4	895.00
12	221Pa	XF..NH....Pair	195.00
13	224Pa	F/VF..NH.....Pair.........	150.00
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Because of the high cost of early mint classic stamps some collectors pick a certain Scott number and collect used prior to that number. If you collect any used U.S. be sure to request our U.S. used classic price list. Over 3,800 used lots are available for your selection. Many have very light cancels.

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