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Ordering instructions are at the bottom of this page.
Iowa Stamps & Coins, Box 77, Ankeny, Iowa 50021-0077
Phone/Fax: 515-964-1202
Email Address: iowasc@netins.net
Read Terms & Conditions For Discount Schedule
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Lot# |
Scott# |
Description |
Price |
Grading Classic Imperforate Issues |
XF ----- 4 Margins well clear of the frame line or design. |
VF ----- 4 Margins clear with one or two |
very close but not touching. |
F/VF -- 3 Margins clear while touching on |
the fourth margin. |
FINE -- 2-3 Margins slightly cutting on frame lines/design. |
AV ----- Design is cut into on one or
more sides. |
Please Read Terms & Conditions. |
31 |
7 |
F/VF...(2) |
59.00 |
32 |
7 |
FINE |
79.00 |
33 |
9 |
AVE.. |
45.00 |
34 |
9 |
F/VF..(2) |
49.00 |
35 |
9 |
FINE..Margin Copy |
69.00 |
37 |
9 |
F/VF+........................... |
99.00 |
38 |
9 |
XF............Lcl.............(P) |
129.00 |
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40 |
10A |
F/VF.. … |
89.00 |
42 |
11 |
AVE |
3.75 |
43 |
11 |
FINE |
5.95 |
44 |
11A |
F/VF...(2) |
2.50 |
45 |
11A |
AVE |
3.75 |
46 |
11A |
FINE...Recut |
5.96 |
48 |
11A |
FINE+...Horiz. Pair |
39.00 |
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51 |
14 |
XF…Lite Cl..(2) |
129.00 |
52 |
14 |
FINE..Black Grid CL |
129.00 |
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53 |
14 |
F/VF................................ |
179.00 |
54 |
14 |
XF.................................(P) |
200.00 |
55 |
14 |
XF..On piece...............(P) |
200.00 |
56 |
15 |
F/VF............. ....... |
149.00 |
57 |
15 |
VF...Lcl......................(P) |
189.00 |
9022 |
15 |
VF/XF...Lcl |
200.00 |
59 |
17 |
FINE |
139.00 |
60 |
17 |
AV/F |
99.00 |
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62 |
20 |
AVE.....(2)....... |
99.00 |
63 |
20 |
FINE..(2)...............(P) |
129.00 |
In 1857 the United States began using a British invention that made separating stamps easier. |
It was called a perforator. |
The price of a stamp is determined by the number of that stamp remaining in the hands of collectors and investors, condition, and demand. Scott number #293 had approximately 31,200 returned and destroyed. That left only 25,000 stamps actually sold. |
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. Therefore, average to fine centering is collected by many collectors. Well centered early U.S. stamps sell for two to five times current catalog values. |
64 |
24 |
AVE...(2) |
13.75 |
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66 |
24 |
AVE |
23.00 |
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67 |
25 |
AVE |
36.00 |
69 |
26 |
AVE...(2) |
1.50 |
71 |
26 |
AVE |
3.00 |
72 |
26 |
AV/F |
4.00 |
73 |
26A |
AVE...SE |
29.00 |
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In 1861 all U.S. stamps in use were declared no longer valid for postage so that the Confederate States would not have their use. Therefore, although you could still use a mint #63 for postage you would be violating federal law to use a mint #39. |
Quantities Issued |
Taken From Lester G. Brookman’s |
“The 19th Century Postage Stamps |
of the United States” |
1947 |
# 1 - 3,700,000 |
# 2 - 2,865,000 |
# 3 - 11,450 |
# 4 - 10,000 |
#39 - 29,000 |
#65 - 1.750,000,000 |
#101 - 30,000 |
#114 - 386,000,000 |
#122 - 47,460 |
#218 - 135,000 |
#245 - 21,844 |
#292 - 56,900 |
#293 - 56,200 |
76 |
29 |
AVE..SE...(2) |
69.00 |
79 |
32 |
FINE...SE...Lcl |
79.00 |
80 |
33 |
AVE |
119.00 |
82 |
35 |
AV/F... |
25.00 |
84 |
36 |
AVE....(2-3) |
69.00 |
85 |
36 |
AVE |
89.00 |
86 |
37 |
AVE..Lcl..Color Changeling |
89.00 |
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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. |
