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	Looking for more info, and value. I also have many more! Thanks in adv… By RobertH 2 months ago \| Last Post: 16 hours ago Forum Stamp Values
	I recommend checking out the website 'Stamp Smarter" to identify each one. There are numerous varieties within each type your images show. 16 hours ago By jblah… Looking for more info, and value. I also have many more! Thanks in advance 2 months ago By Rober…
	1865 Newspaper & Periodical Stamps By Juan 9 months ago \| Last Post: 16 hours ago Forum Stamp Values
	These Newspaper & Periodical Stamps shown upon your post are as follows… The 5 cents with White Border can either be US Scott # PR4, Catalog Value unused is $900.00; or US Scott # PR5, Catalog Value unused is $225.00. The 10 cents with Colored Border can either be US Scott # PR2, Catalog Value unused is $300.00; or US Scott # PR6 Catalog Value unused $250.00. The 25 cents with Colored Border can either be US Scott # PR3, Catalog Value unused is $400.00; or US Scott # PR7 Catalo Value unused $300.00. PR2, PR3 & PR4 were issued 1865, PR5, PR6 & PR7 were issued 1875. All the above stamps were issued "NGAI" (No Gum as Issued). Be advised, I recommend getting these certified by APS, PSE or another reputable authentication company known to deal with US Stamps in order to ascertain which you may have. All quoted CVs (Catalog Values) are from Scott Specialized Catalogue of US Stamps & Covers 2025. 16 hours ago By jblah… Please could you help me identify and value these 3 stamps? Thank you. 9 months ago By Juan
	Bayern 3 1876-1911 By jhalvorsen 12 months ago \| Last Post: 17 hours ago Forum Stamp Values
	The stamp upon your post is… Bavaria Scott # 60; Watermark 95h, perf. 14 x 14.5; Issued in the year 1900. 2026 Scott Catalog Value for a used copy is .65 cents. Unused mint is .30 cents. I hope this info proves beneficial. 17 hours ago By jblah… Bayern 3 from dates of 1876/1911. Estimate of value? 12 months ago By jhalv…
	France 1871 15 centimes stamp: identification and value? By DoubleA 10 months ago \| Last Post: 17 hours ago Forum Stamp Values
	I am a bit stymied on this one, even after checking my Yvert et Tellier catalogs, I am still perplexed. Possibly a revenue issue, though the design of the stamp upon your post is not reflected upon Colnet site's revenue listings (revenue stamp designs are what is usually expected). Stamps of 1871 had "REPUB-FRANC" not "REPUBLIQUE-FRANCAISE" which started around 1876. Additionally, the stamp shown is not 15 centimes, it appears to be 2 Francs 50 centimes. My apologies, I'll keep snooping around. 17 hours ago By jblah… Hello there. I can't locate this particular stamp. My app says it's a 1871 15c Bister France Stamp but I don't think it's correct. I looked on the internet but I can't locate this one. Thanks. 10 months ago By Doubl…
	Mystery stamp #1: can you name this one? By Ryan Joneson 22 hours ago \| Last Post: 18 hours ago Forum Stamp Identification
	It has been sometime since I have posted upon this forum – I've been enjoying my recent retirement. Now to your Mystery Stamp… The specific stamp shown upon this post is US Scott # 119 Type II, issued in 1869 (earliest documented use April 5, 1869). The vignette shows "The Landing of Columbus" As for the Bonus query – there are three versions of this stamp, as follows… First one is US Scott # 118 Type I, this version has horizontal shading lines at the left and right sides of the vignette. In addition, at the peak of the border shaped somewhat like the upper part of a triangle is located below the first period in "U.S." and immediately under the "T" of "POSTAGE" is where this area has few or no shading lines. The second one is the stamp shown upon your post Ryan, as stated above it is US Scott # 119 Type II. This version has diagonal shading lines at the left and right sides of the vignette. In addition, at the peak of the border below the first period in "U.S." and immediately under the "T" of "POSTAGE" a diamond is formed by the brown frame lines. The third version is US Scott #129 Type III, which is very similar to US Scott # 118 Type I, but without the shading lines at each side of the vignette. I hope this reply hits all the marks. Reference Material used for the above reply isas follows… 1. Scott Specialized Catalog of US Stamps & Covers 2025 2. Scott Identification Guide to US Stamps, Regular Issues 1847-1934 6th Edition 18 hours ago By jblah… Time for a quick identification challenge. Can you name this U.S. stamp? Tell us: The Scott numberThe year it was issuedWhat the design showsBonus point if you can explain how to tell it apart from its closest look-alike. I will post the answer here on Monday, October 12. Want to check your own stamps? The free Scott catalog on Stamp Collectors has photos and values for U.S. issues. 22 hours ago By Ryan …
	Stamp of the Week: the 1851 3c Washington (Scott 11) By Ryan Joneson 3 days ago \| Last Post: 3 days ago Forum Stamp Talk
	Each week we pick one stamp from the catalog and open it up for discussion. This week is Scott #11, the 3 cent George Washington imperforate printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. and used from 1851 to 1857. About 140 million were issued to pay the 3 cent letter rate, so it is one of the most common classic U.S. stamps. That is exactly what makes it fun: shades, plate varieties, margins and cancels all change what a copy is worth. A quick tip: the earlier Scott #10 and #10A are orange brown, while #11 is dull red. Cancels and dates help too. Your turn: Have a Scott #11? Post a photo, front and back.What is the best cancel you have seen on one?Four margins or cut into the design: how much does that change the price in your experience?New to the 1851 issue? Post yours and the community will help you confirm which stamp you have. 3 days ago By Ryan …