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Information is the key making use of stamp catalogues do you want to find out more about the stamps in your collection. Stamp values guide the importance of condition stanley. This rare penny black proof has a striking overinked appearance that adds hugely to its value. Quickly determining stamp collecting values, or finding out how much a stamp collection or single postage stamp is worth, should be easy.
Mint stamps with original gum on the back are worth more than used stamps. The year books are compact and easy to store a full set from 1981 fits neatly in a metre or so of bookshelf space. Clear mylar hawid mounts are already neatly affixed to each page, so the stamps can be quickly and safely inserted, leaving a. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. Australia post stamp collecting albums 30 books australia post each year produce and sell impressive stamp yearbooks so collectors can have stamp sets all in one special dedicated book complete with information about each stamp issue. Australian states stamps australian stamp collections for. Curious to know if your stamp collection is worth anything. We are always looking to purchase new stock and unlike auction houses can make you a cash offer for your collection on the spot. We have decided to put together a list of the top ten rare australian stamps to look. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Australian stamps if youre looking for something extra to complement your collection, youre in luck. Our full colour catalogues contain values for mint and used stamps and are arranged in chronological order view full range of stanley gibbons stamp catalogues the importance of condition an illustrated guide. Please note that there are many stamps which look like those pictured below. D039343 victoria qv nice selection of mostly vfu used stamps.
Stamp dealer and publisher george linn created the first firstday cover when he developed a simple text cachet for the harding memorial stamp issue of 1926. Sep 16, 2019 although rare, coins like the australian 1930 penny and, as we mentioned before, the 2000 mule are worth more than their weight in gold to serious coin collectors. Oldrare australian and australia postage stamps youtube. For modern stamps used for mailing, check the website of your countrys postal service for stamp prices, e. How to find the value of a stamp with pictures wikihow. For about a century australian stamp issues were regarded as those commencing with the kangaroo and map series in 19. Find a local coin dealer or jump online if you think youve got some valuable loose change. More information about this seller contact this seller 1. While many people think philatelists are stamp collectors, they can in fact, simply be stamp enthusiasts. The ordinary examples can be bought for as little as just a few cents. As far as value for money you cant beat these especially at my prices. Lot 1149 australian states queensland 1886 high values. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value.
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A distinctive feature of this lot lies in the absence of an overprint. At apfelbaum inc, we have many rare united states stamps for collectors available. Keep tabs on what new stamps are coming out and whether youll want to add them to your collection. When you want to find rare, valuable stamps, youll need some books and other reference materials to look up values and find out what stamps to be on the lookout for. Search for stamp photos and values using the delcampe index. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Us stamp covers us stamp collections other stamp varieties. Visit my new page on rarities glen stephens stamps. Includes all stamps packaged in original wrapping etc. Rarest and most expensive great britain stamps list. The penny black 3,000 issued in the united kingdom in may 1840, the penny black was the first adhesive stamp in the world, which is why this stamp is considered so valuable.
Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. Australia post annual stamp year books and annual stamp. Sydney philatelics grahame fudge browse our comprehensive lists and almost complete quality stocks of australia post annual year books and special limited edition issues available online. Whether they are new or used, whether they are easy to find or exceptionally rare, australian stamps are awesome collectables for anyone. Rare australian kgv stamps and their value due to the progressive development of plate flaws and the varied attempts to repair these flaws, each kgv variety stamp has an individual valuation. If you are a lucky owner of a rare stamp, we will be glad to help you calculate its precise value. Our full colour catalogues contain values for mint and used stamps and are arranged in chronological order. Australian stamps for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. How to determine the value of your stamps catawiki. Some of the differences between rare and common stamps are subtle. Sydney philatelics stamps australia australian stamp. The flaw was identified by anonymous stamp collector. The other big factor affecting prices is the role of ebay in the stamp market. Aug 08, 2017 unearthing a rare stamp or collection is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, according to mr warren. Below are some of the rare items which have been sold in past cherrystone sales.
Deluxe edition 2002 australian stamps annual yearbook with cardboard slipcase. Mar 05, 2018 this is the universe we track because it represents a time period during which stamp values have had time to season and before postal authorities saw stamps as a commodity and stamp collectors as. Delcampe is an online marketplace for stamp collectors and sellers. Its worth bearing in mind that the auction price was twice the value of the list. Australia post annual year books and special limited edition issues. The australian philatelic federation apf cannot assist with buying, selling or. Top 10 most valuable australia stamps alternative investment coach. The most expensive and valuable stamps of australia oldbid. As is often the case with stamps, mistakes seem to pay off for collectors. Each stamped featured on the site has a photo along with its retail price. General rules that are usually, but not always, true for stamp collecting values. Stamp collecting new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio.
Just like comic books, paintings, or anything else you might collect, rarity affects the value. Australian states stamps australian stamp collections for sale. We are based in queensland, australia and reply to all emails and orders on a daily basis. And if and when you sell them, you have a saleable and readily. Stamp gossip, price trends, record sale prices, and many onetime stamp specials, wholesale bargains, and exciting offers and breaking philatelic news. You also need to be aware that the condition of a stamp is very important in determining its value. When youre ready to expand your collection, we offer plenty of convenient ways to do so. In valuing stamps from stamp catalogues, it needs to be remembered that a dealer needs to make a profit on a purchase and will normally only buy a stamp for a fraction of the catalogue price which is most commonly a dealers selling price. Learn how to collect rare and valuable coins, stamps and pieces of art so you can create your own collections or earn a profit. The one stamp list you must be on, to keep in touch with the rapidly changing world market. View full range of stanley gibbons stamp catalogues. 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. Used examples with postmarks depicting dates are particularly sought after by collectors because the dates can be used to track the development of the. All 33 columns, plus a few philatelic words from keller.
We present you the rarest and most expensive stamps, but this is not an allencompassing set. In general, only stamps canceled with the firstday date are deemed collectible without a cachet. The australian states are a complex, though rewarding specialist area where the stamps themselves form only part of what collectors want and where specimens, unusual watermarks, printing errors, colour variations, rare postmarks often from remote towns in this vast country, all generate interest and the source of many interesting. Cinderella stamps errors freaks and oddities catalogs and publications collectibles.
See if the colors are still vibrant, which increases the stamps value, and whether a cancellation mark interferes with the overall look, which decreases it. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all. Stamps australia australian stamp dealers sydney philatelics, australia grahame fudge visit our online shop australian stamp dealers over 75,000 stamps and more. This is a selection of our more rare and unusual items. From those humble beginnings, the collecting of firstday covers grew into a market with sales in the millions of dollars.
Identifying stamps is complex requiring extensive research, knowledge, and experience. We are dealers of stamps and coins and cover a wide area of stamp and coin collector needs. This one pound brownlilac coloured stamp dates from 1882 and is one of just. These large a4 quarto sized books contain all the australian stamps issued in that year, and are placed on sale at year end. There is an overwhelming amount of information to learn but that info isnt easy to find or use. Stamps australian australian pre decimal muh stamps.
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Apr 10, 2020 coin collecting, stamp collecting and art collecting. Australia post annual year books and special limited. Australian stamps can be divided into two general periods. Jan 28, 2017 old rare australian and australia postage stamps. An extremely rare stamps may be valuable regardless of the condition, although a rare. And then assorted flotsam and jetsam at back of book of png, and other stuff inc. We have been publishing awardwinning stamp catalogues containing stamp values since 1890 looking for stamp values. These large a4 quarto sized books contain all the australian stamps issued in that. Egerton court haig road parkgate knutsford, wa16 8dx united kingdom company no. Our stamps auctioneers have shared the top 10 most expensive stamps in the world and explained why each is so valuable. Or store in a box in the garage or spare bedroom even. The top 10 most expensive stamps in the world catawiki. The complete collection of delux australian stamp year books 1981 to 2019 inclusive with stamps mint new all stored in slip cases where produced and all stored in heavy duty plastic sleeves as purchased front cover 1981 brown 1982 blue 1983 red 1984 black 1985 green 1986 blue 1987 maroon 1988 grey 1989 orangepink 1990 red. I have a few books of colourful stamps from the tiny.
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