I can’t find a good stamp collecting book anywhere?

January 30th, 2009

demortis666 asked:


I have recently gotten into stamp collecting, but I can’t find a good stamp collecting book anywhere and I need one to store all my stamps. Anybody have any idea where I can find one?

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I am new to stamp collecting and was wondering what the value is of some stamps that I have collected?

January 28th, 2009

btosox asked:


Hi! I am new to stamp collecting and was wondering what the value of some stamps that I have collected. None of the stamps have been used. Feel free to value any or all of the stamps. Here they are…Thanks!!! :)
1)”Jerome Kern Performing Arts USA” 22c
2)”Olympics ‘84″ weight lifter airmail 40c
3)”Olympics ‘84″ archer 13c
4)”Save Mountain Habitats” mountain in background with bear
18c
5)”Disabled doesn’t mean unable” 18c
6)”New Hampshire June 21, 1788″ pic. of man of mountain 25c
7)”Bermuda Jacaranda” with bouquet of purple flowers 12c
8)”George Mason” 18c
9)”Stanford White 1853-1906 NYU Library of New York Architecture” 18c
10)”Civilian Conservation Corps 1933-1983″ 20c
11)”Physical Fitness” pic of three runners 20c
12)”Soil and Water Conservation” pic of flower and hand 20c
13)pack of 20 25c “historic American lighthouses”
14)”Alcoholism You Can Beat It!” 18c
15)”May 23, 1788 South Carolina” 25c
16)”Rose USA” 18c with pic of rose
17)”Dahlia USA” 18c with pic of dahlia flower
18)”Liberty 1886-1986″ with pic of lady liberty 22c
19)”USA” pic of dog and cat laying down 13c
20)”USA” pic of USA flag and Lincoln memorial 20c
21)pack of twenty stamps “1991 USA Christmas” first class letter rate
22)”Seasons Greetings USA” 1983 20c
23)”Christmas USA 1981 Botticelli: Art Institute of Chicago”
24)”1991 USA Christmas” w pic of Santa out of chimney
25)”Christmas USA Tiepolo: National Gallery of Art” 20c
26)”Seasons Greetings USA” 20c

Thanks again!!!!

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Stamp collecting software recommendations?

January 28th, 2009

robel asked:


Need for my 75 year old father.

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stamp collecting.what am i to do?

January 27th, 2009

robynreedy123 asked:


i just received from my dying father his huge stamp collection. im still in the process of sorting everything but i need to know the value of them without having to go thru it stamp by stamp. ive got prolly 20,000 stamps from all over the world. i need names and numbers of appraisers in ohio and names of buyers. any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. ty

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How do I find the value of a duck stamp?

January 26th, 2009

Catsmith asked:


I know nothing about stamp collecting. I found some stamps while cleaning out my deceased uncle’s house.

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Will collecting food stamps affect my federal refund at the end of the year?

January 26th, 2009

emeraldandtopaz asked:


Hello. My husband recently got laid off of work. We have been collecting food stamps for the last couple of months now. Will this affect us any when we file for our federal refund at the beginning of next year? Thank you.

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Stamp collecting?

January 26th, 2009

Laura asked:


I just started collecting stamps. With stamps i have heard 2 tems i am not familiar with. Coil and re-engraved. What do they mean and what is the difference between them and a regular stamp? Any help will be appreciated

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How do I learn how to stamp collect?

January 24th, 2009

Stinky Feet asked:


I have been collecting stamps but want input from stamp collectors on how to…

How should I store them?
Also, does it matter what kind to buy?

Uncut Press Sheet left, uncut press sheet right, or cut press sheet
postmarked or not,
full pane
first day

I know any stamp can be collected…but what is the best kind and way to collect. Thanks!
I know I can go to the library and read up, but just wanted some advice from a person. What are the uncut ones and they seem pretty big. Will they fit into a standard stamp collecting book?

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US stamp collecting question?

January 23rd, 2009

SMARTY asked:


I have an old stamp colecting filled with many stamps issued during the 1950’s. The problem is almost all the stamps have been canceled. Could there be any value and if so how do I have it evaluated?

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What is the best way to remove stamps off envelopes for my stamp collecting?

January 20th, 2009

dolphindaddy asked:


I am starting a stamp collection and want to safely remove stamps from envelopes without damaging or devaluing them - any tips

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