Every stamp collector dreams of uncovering hidden treasures—an overlooked gem worth far more than expected.

Scott 544 is a coveted treasure worth an astounding $35,000. But before you start planning your dream vacation or quit your day job, let’s dive into the details of how to identify this rare gem.

A glimpse into both the art of stamp collecting and the subtle details that give each stamp its unique identity and and value.

The $1 Red Fox stamp stands as an outlier in value among other 1990s stamps. To understand this anomaly, let’s dive into the production numbers and unique features of this stamp.

This stamp collection is nearly complete in terms of design representations. Mostly unused examples. Several stamps valued in the $1,000’s.

Let’s dive into another stamp collection. This one has some better cancels. I’ll also provide you with a couple reference books for fancy cancels in the 1800’s.

Join me as I open up a stamp collection starting in the Washington Franklin issues. There are several well centered stamps and better issues throughout.