Which old stamps are worth money?

Which old stamps are worth money?

Stamp collecting, also known as philately, is a hobby as old as stamps themselves….The Four Main Elements of a Stamp.

What vintage stamps are valuable?

The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps

• The Inverted Jenny. (Courtesy of Siegel Auction Gallery)
• 1847 Issue Block of 16 of Ben Franklin.
• Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766.
• ‘Blue Boy’ Alexandria Postmaster’s Provisional.
• 1869 Pictorials—Inverted Center Errors.
• Two-Cent Blue Hawaiian Missionary.
• 1860 Stolen Pony Cover.
• Pan American Inverts.

How do I know if my stamp is valuable?

Stamps are worth more if their colors have not faded due to sunlight, indoor lighting, dirt, pollution and human contact. The value is higher if a stamp’s design is centered inside its perforations. A hinge is a small, gummed paper rectangle that attaches the back-side of a stamp to an album page.

Are old cancelled stamps worth anything?

Cancelled stamps do have value but it is usually far less than stamps without cancellation marks on them. The value attached to a cancelled stamp will depend on the stamp’s rarity and desirability for collecting. Many old stamps have value based on their rarity, beauty and historical interest.

What stamps are worth money today?

8 Rare U.S. Stamps That Are Worth Serious Money

1. Inverted Jenny Stamp.
2. 3c George Washington Stamp.
3. 1c Benjamin Franklin Stamp (1868)
4. 24c Declaration of Independence stamp.
5. 1c Benjamin Franklin Stamp (1851)
6. 30c Shield, Eagle, and Flags Stamp.
7. 1c Benjamin Franklin Vertical Pair.
8. 15c Landing of Columbus Stamp.

What German stamps are worth money?

Most valuable German stamps

• $1,545,000. Baden 9 Kreuzer error stamp, 1851.
• $389,183. Oldenburg 1/3 Gr.
• $176,000. Audrey Hepburn stamp, 2001.
• $112,394. “Kerstfest” error stamp, 2016.
• $65,500. 2-mark Germania stamp with quatrefoil watermark, 1920.
• $60,790. 5m Kaiser Wilhelm II invert error stamp, 1905.
• $44,957.
• $30,300.

Is there an app to identify stamps?

The free “Stamp Manager” app takes the stamp collectors’ world into the digital age with a mobile desktop platform. The app is available for both iOS and android free of charge in the respective app store.

Are vintage Cancelled stamps worth anything?

Cancelled stamps do have value but it is usually far less than stamps without cancellation marks on them. Many old stamps have value based on their rarity, beauty and historical interest. Indeed, rare old stamps can be worth high amounts of money.

What foreign stamps are worth money?

World’s most valuable stamps

• $9,480,000. British Guiana 1-Cent Magenta, 1856.
• $2,600,000. Treskilling Yellow stamp, 1855.
• $2,600,000. The Sicilian Error of Colour, 1859.
• €2,400,000. Post Office Mauritius, 1847.
• $2,000,000. The Whole Country is Red stamp, 1968.
• $1,545,000. Baden 9 Kreuzer error stamp, 1851.
• $933,300.
• $878,908.

Where can I buy vintage United States stamps?

If you enjoy collecting vintage United States stamps, we have you covered. We have a vast inventory of valuable stamps featuring collections from 19th and 20 th century. If you only need a few stamps to complete your collection, we also have individual stamps available. Along with individual stamps, we also have stamp collections for sale.

How much is a 1970 United States stamp worth?

6 cent Stone Mountain Memorial $0.40 $0.20 6 cent Great Northwest Fort Snelling $0.60 $0.20 6 Cent Save our Air $0.90 $0.20 6 Cent Save our Water $0.90 $0.20 6 Cent Save our Cities $0.90 $0.20 6 Cent Save our Soil $0.90 $0.20 6 cent Edgar Lee Masters – American Poet $0.40 $0.20 6 cent Christmas- Nativity $0.35 $0.20 6 cent

Which is the most rare United States stamp?

At Apfelbaum Inc, we have many rare United States stamps for collectors available. One of the most collectible stamps we have available from the U.S. is the Ben Franklin stamp. If you are just starting to build up your United States stamp collection, it is best to start with a time period or stamp theme.

Are there any valuable stamps from the 19th century?

For a long time, however, delivery rates were not standardized, and the system was widely considered inefficient and unreliable. If you enjoy collecting vintage United States stamps, we have you covered. We have a vast inventory of valuable stamps featuring collections from 19th and 20 th century.