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.
Read Terms & Conditions For Discount Schedule
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MINT Price List #31
Updated July 1, 2010
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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 #. |
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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. |
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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. |
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World's First Postage Stamp 1840
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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.
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Lot#
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Scott#
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Description
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Price
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1 |
F/VF.Photo is example.USED |
119.00 |
Carrier Stamps - 1851-63 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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20LU5 |
XF |
150.00 |
7 |
87L58 |
XF..HR |
30.00 |
Postmaster’ Provisionals |
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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 |
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An essay is a proposed stamp design that differs in some way from the actual issued stamps. |
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Proofs |
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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 |
515-964-1202 |
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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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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. We keep no secured information on our computer.
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 6% 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 $4.50 to the final cost.
E. World wide orders will be charged ONLY ACTUAL postage. Those orders requiring registration will be charged only the actual amount. All payments must be in U.S. dollars.
F. Please read terms and conditions.