Sunday, June 9, 2013

Scott # 12


The Jefferson 5 cent stamp was not issued until 1856 when the postal rate for a registered 1/2 ounce letter aboard was 5 cents.   This stamp in used condition can sell for over $1000.00  This stamp was printed on one plate only.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Scott #11

The Scott # 11 is a Washington 3 cent stamp, Type I.  The color is a dull red.  There is not design differences in the Scott # 10 and the Scott #  11 stamp.  The key to identifying this stamp is the ink color.  Scott # 10 is described as orange-brown in color while the Scott # 11 is red.

Scott # 10


This is a 3 cent Orange US Postage Stamp Scott# 10. Probably one of the most frequently misidentified stamp as a Scott# 11. This stamp could be worth up $130.00. The Scott#10 has a sharper detail of Washington's head than the Scott#11



Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Sept 1, 2001, Scott# 9



This United States blue one cent postage stamp is Scott# 9. Published date 1852 and is a type IV stamp. Stamp has the picture of Benjamin Franklin on it. As of right now there are 142 Untied States stamps with the denomination of one cent on it.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Aug 6, 2011 Scott# 8


This is US Postage stamp One cent blue Scott# 8. This stamp is type III and found used can be worth up to $2500.00.






Wednesday, July 6, 2011

July 7, 2011, Scott# 7

This United States Postage stamp was issued July 1, 1951. It is a Type II stamp and do to the amount of stamps printed, it should be the easiest to find out of all the previous stamps blogged.





Friday, July 1, 2011

July 6, 2011, Scott# 6

The One cent blue Franklin stamp was issued April 4, 1857. It is also a Type I postage stamp. This stamp paid the rate for drop letters and circulars.