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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1909 Lincoln Centenary Issue (Scott #367-69)

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Scott #367 and 369   In 1909, the U.S. issued a stamp honoring the centenary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth in three different...
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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1929 Electric Light Perf 11 Plate Block of 6 (Scott #654)

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   In 1929, the United States issued a stamp celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the invention of the electric light bulb. The stamp was i...
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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1993-Present Junior Duck Stamps (Scott #JDS 1-21)

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  The U.S. Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program held its first national art contest and issued its first Junior Duck Stamp in 1993, and it h...
Saturday, November 23, 2013

General Commentary - the 2013 Curtiss Jenny Error Souvenir Sheet Lottery

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  About 3 1/2 years ago, I suggested in a StampSelector article that the financially beleaguered Postal Service might raise funds by inst...
Thursday, September 26, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1935 3c Byrd Antarctic Imperf., Cross Gutter Block (Scott #768)

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   In 1933, the U.S. issued a 3c stamp honoring Admiral Richard E. Byrd's Antarctic Expedition (Scott #733). The stamp is notable i...
Thursday, August 29, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1925 Norse-American Issue (Scott #620-21)

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 In 1925, the U.S. issued a set of two stamps celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the arrival of the sloop "Restaurationen" wi...
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1869-75 90c Lincoln (Scott #122, 132)

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   In 1869, the U.S. issued a grilled pictorial set of stamps which many collectors consider its first commemoratives (Scott #112-22). The...
Saturday, February 18, 2012

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1946-50 Migratory Waterfowl Stamps with Plate Number on Reverse of Selvedge (Scott #RW13-17var.)

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The fact that knowledge is power applies to many aspects of life, and it especially holds true when it comes to the market for collectibl...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Stamp Investment Tip: Hawaii 1893 Red Provisional Government Overprints (Scott #53-64)

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In 1893, following the contrived planter's rebellion that ultimately resulted in Hawaii's annexation by the U.S., Hawaii overprinted...
Saturday, December 17, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 2005 $15 Mini-sheet (RW72b)

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In 2005, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the first Duck Stamp Mini-sheet (Scott #RW72b). The sheet was issued with little fanfare...
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1979 15c John Paul Jones, Perf 12 variety (Scott #1789B)

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There are times when album or catalog publishers can significantly influence the stamp market, by virtue of a "tail wagging the dog...
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Friday, September 16, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1934-38 Migratory Bird Hunting Stamps (Scott #RW1-5)

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I'm initiating coverage of U.S. Migratory Bird Hunting Stamps, popularly known as "Duck Stamps", because I believe that Duck s...
Monday, August 15, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Hawaii 1893 Black Provisional Government Overprints (Scott #65-73)

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In 1893, following the contrived planter's rebellion that ultimately resulted in Hawaii's annexation by the U.S., Hawaii overpri...
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. Private Die Medicine Stamps

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In an earlier article ( "General Commentary: Is There a Doctor in Your Album?" ), I considered the prospects for Medical To...
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Practical Advice: Seeking Value Among Modern U.S. Mint Stamps

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As a stamp dealer, I'm frequently contacted by collectors who have large accumulations of mint U.S. stamps issued over the last 40 to 70...
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