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Ordering instructions are at the bottom of this page.
Iowa Stamps & Coins, Box 77, Ankeny, Iowa 50021-0077
Phone/Fax/Voice Mail: 515-964-1202
Email Address: iowasc@netins.net
Read Terms & Conditions For Discount Schedule
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Lot# |
Scott# |
Description |
Price
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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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Specimens are issued stamps overprinted with the word specimen or some other word to make them invalid for postage. They are provided to the Universal Postal Union , for publicity, and governmental officials. |
United States Stamps
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1847-Present
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On July 1, 1847, Postmasters' Provisionals became illegal and the general issues we know as Scott's #1 & #2 become valid. The earliest known use of #1 - July 7, #2 - July 2, 1847. John N. Luff lists 3,712,000 U.S. #1's & 891,000 #2's distributed. Lots #29-31 are USED. |
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29 |
1 |
FINE...(2-3).............USED |
135.00 |
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31 |
1 |
VF...Black Grid Cl.USED |
395.00 |
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Many early U.S. classics have very small margins. This was caused by inexperience in making stamps, uneven paper shrinkage, and equipment that was still in experimental stages of development. Average to fine centering is a majority of stamps. Well centered, mint never hinged, early U.S. stamps often sell for several times current catalog values. |
Grading Classic Imperforate Issues
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XF ---- 4 Margins well clear of the frame lines
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or design.
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VF ---- 4 Margins clear with one or two very
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close but not touching.
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F/VF - 3 Margins clear while touching on the
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fourth margin..
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FINE - 2-3 Margins slightly cutting on one or
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two frame lines or design.
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AVE -- Design is cut into on one or more sides.
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Many collectors in the 1800's soaked the gum off their stamps to make safer preservation.
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32 |
24 |
AVE..NG..(2) |
29.00 |
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33 |
24 |
AV/F...HR |
49.00 |
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Order By email: iowasc@netins.net
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1857-1867 Issues
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24 |
FINE..HR...(P) |
119.00 |
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35 |
26a |
AVE...(2) |
29.00 |
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37 |
40 |
FINE..No Gum as issued...(P) |
375.00 |
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38 |
63 |
AVE...NG |
39.00 |
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39 |
63 |
AV/F...(2)..HR..PSE Cert |
79.00 |
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40 |
65 |
AVE...HR |
39.00 |
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41 |
68 |
AVE..(2)..NG |
150.00 |
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42 |
69 |
AVE...HR...............(P) |
295.00 |
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44 |
87 |
AVE...(2).................(P).. |
249.00 |
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45 |
92 |
AVE..NG...(2) |
149.00 |
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46 |
93 |
AVE...HR...(2) |
69.00 |
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47 |
96 |
AVE...NG.................(P) |
329.00 |
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48 |
113 |
AVE...NG |
89.00 |
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49 |
113 |
FINE...NG...(1) |
99.00 |
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50 |
114 |
AVE..NG |
39.00 |
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51 |
133 |
FINE...(1)...NG |
79.00 |
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52 |
133 |
FINE..HR......................(P) |
179.00 |
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53 |
133a |
VF/XF..No Gum as issued (P) |
235.00 |
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Visa/Mastercard, Discover, Diners, & American |
Express Accepted on All Purchases
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1870-1888
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Bank Note Issues
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55 |
145 |
FINE..HR.....................(P) |
199.00 |
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56 |
146 |
AV/F...HR....(1) |
40.00 |
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57 |
146 |
FINE...NG |
49.00 |
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58 |
147 |
AV/F..NG |
29.00 |
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59 |
147 |
FINE...HR |
119.00 |
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60 |
149 |
FINE..NG....(1) |
150.00 |
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61 |
149 |
FINE...NG....................(P) |
189.00 |
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62 |
150 |
FINE..Small (2)..NG |
159.00 |
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63 |
150 |
AVE..NG |
185.00 |
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64 |
150 |
FINE...NG...................(P) |
225.00 |
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65 |
153 |
FINE..NG....... |
245.00 |
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66 |
156 |
FINE..NG |
75.00 |
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67 |
157 |
FINE..HR |
125.00 |
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68 |
158 |
FINE..HR |
59.00 |
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69 |
161 |
FINE..NG....................(P) |
167.00 |
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70 |
178 |
FINE..NG |
89.00 |
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71 |
179 |
FINE..NG.....................(P) |
179.00 |
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72 |
182 |
FINE..NG |
49.00 |
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73 |
183 |
AV/F.......NG...Small (2) |
15.00 |
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 $3.50 to the final cost.
E. World wide orders must include $3.00 (U.S.) for postage and those orders requiring registration must include an additional $5.00 (U.S.). All payments must be in U.S. dollars.
F. Please read terms and conditions.
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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