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Sunday Funnies U.S. postage stamps. Pane of twenty $.44 absolutely FINE/MINT.

September 9, 2010

Product DescriptionPane of twenty $.44 U.S. postage stamps. Sunday Funnies U.S. postage stamps. Pane of twenty $.44 absolutely FINE/MINT.

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2002 Catalogue of Errors on U.S. Postage Stamps

September 9, 2010

Product DescriptionThis catalog has become a standard in the hobby and contains the most comprehensive information available on U.S. postage stamp errors with detailed coverage on issues from 1857 to 2001. Each listing contains quantities known, fakes and forgery warnings, plus condition, defects and variations. Collectors appreciate the easy-to-use format and up-to-date pricing. Fully updated [...]

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1999 Sonoran Desert Souvenir Sheet of 10 x 33 cents US Postage Stamps

September 7, 2010

Nature of America series Product DescriptionIn 1999 the USPS issued this pane of 10 stamps showcasing the beauty of the Sonoran Desert is the first installment of the new Nature of America series. The Sonoran Desert lies in the arid region west of the Rocky Mountains. It covers about 120,000 square miles of land in [...]

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2002 LONGLEAF PINE FOREST Souvenir Sheet of 10 x 34 cents US Postage Stamps

September 5, 2010

Nature of America series Product DescriptionIn 2002 the USPS issued this souvenir sheet “Longleaf Pine Forest” which is the 4th in A Series “Nature of America” (34c) The longleaf pine forest is the largest conifer (cone-bearing) forest east of the Mississippi River. The rough-barked trees grow up to 100 feet tall, with dark green, shiny [...]

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1977 WASHINGTON AT PRINCETON #1704 Plate Block of 10 x 13 cents US Postage Stamps

September 3, 2010

Charles Willson Peale Philadelphia militia Princeton, New Jersey Product DescriptionOn January 3, 1977 in Princeton, NJ. the USPS issued this stamp on the 200th anniversary of the battle at Princeton where General George Washington’s forces defeated British forces. Three British regiments were taken by surprise at Princeton and the victory ended the successful New Jersey [...]

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Affordable Foreign Errors: On Postage Stamps of the World

September 3, 2010

Product DescriptionStamp errors from the United State are very popular with collectors. Now, “Affordable Foreign Errors” shows collectors how to invest in the growing foreign stamp market, too, featuring in-depth descriptions of more than 5,000 foreign errors prices at $200 or less. 500+ photos, 25 in color. Affordable Foreign Errors: On Postage Stamps of the [...]

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Mother Teresa to be Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp

September 1, 2010

The U.S. Postal Service will pay tribute to Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. Noted for her compassion toward the poor and suffering, Mother Teresa, a diminutive Roman Catholic nun and honorary U.S. citizen, served the sick and destitute of India and the world for nearly 50 [...]

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The Official 2001 Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps, 23rd Edition

August 30, 2010

Product DescriptionCOMPREHENSIVE. An invaluable reference that lists general U.S. postage stamp issues from 1847 to 1999, plus revenue, stock transfer, and hunting permit stamps, United Nations issues, mint sheets, and first-day covers. CLEARLY ORGANIZED. This concise volume is organized according to the highly efficient and well-known Scott numbering system. PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Helpful tips from the [...]

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The Official 2000 Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps

August 28, 2010

Product DescriptionTHE BLACKBOOK PRICE GUIDE TO STAMPS,WITH MORE THAN 20,000 PRICES LISTED!– COMPREHENSIVE. An invaluable reference that lists general U.S. postage stamp issues from 1847 to 1998, plus revenue, stock transfer, and hunting permit stamps, United Nations issues, mint sheets, and first-day covers.– CLEARLY ORGANIZED. This concise volume is organized according to the highly efficient [...]

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eBay Why You Must Have A Postage Scale If You’re Going To Sell Anything

August 24, 2010

No matter what you sell on eBay having a digital scale is probably the second most important item you will need in order to be successful (a digital camera is the first). If you’ve ever shipped a package you know that you need to have the correct weight so that you have the correct postage [...]

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1999 AMERICAN GLASS Pane of 15 x 33 cents US Postage Stamps

August 22, 2010

Freeblown Glass Mold-blown Glass Pressed Glass Art Glass Richard Wistar bottle Product DescriptionIn 1999 the USPS issued this pane of 15 stamps featuring four designs, each showcasing a type of glass product: free-blown glass, mold-blown glass, pressed glass, and art glass. The design includes the earliest surviving piece of American glass, a Richard Wistar bottle, [...]

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1999 INSECTS & SPIDERS #3351 Pane of 20 x 33 cents US Postage Stamps

August 20, 2010

Product DescriptionDuring the National Stamp Collecting Month in 1999 the USPS issued this colorful sheet featuring 16 insects and four spiders. The species of insects and spiders on the stamps were chosen because of their educational value and interest to children. The species represent the wide range of colors, lifestyles, and behaviors exhibited by these [...]

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2001 GREAT PLAINS PRAIRIE #3506 Souvenir Sheet of 10 x 34 cents US Postage Stamps

August 18, 2010

Nature of America Series Rocky Mountains Ecosystem Prairie Dogs, Badgers, Burrowing Owls, Pronghorns Bison, Prairie Rattlesnakes, Mountain Plovers, Great Plains Toads Product DescriptionIn 2001 the USPS issued the third in the Nature of America Series to promote appreciation of North America’s major plant and animal communities. The Great Plains Prairie covers over a million square [...]

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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ~ AMERICA’S LIBRARY #3390 Plate Block of 4 x 33¢ US Postage Stamps

August 16, 2010

Product DescriptionOn April 24, 2000 in Washington DC, the USPS celebrated the 200th birthday of America’s oldest federal institution and the largest repository of knowledge in the world. The collections of the Library, whose main reading room is pictured on the stamp, expand by about 10,000 items every day. Today, the Library is an authority [...]

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Exploring The World Of Online Postage

August 14, 2010

The vast majority of our economy is transported through the mail. Online purchases are shipped through the mail. Gas, electric and water bills travel through the mail every month to the average persons home. (Unfortunately) Of course, the payments for these bills are returned through the mail as well. Considering how many millions of pieces [...]

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The Official 2002 Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Postage Stamps, 24th Edition

August 14, 2010

Product Description Illustrated: 96 pages of full-color illustrations make identification a snap. Includes all U.S. stamps: Revenues * stock transfers * hunting permit stamps *mint sheets *commemoratives *airmails *first-day covers *error stamps * oddities *and much more. Scott Nubering System: All stamps are listed according to this universally recognized number system used by everyone in [...]

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The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Postage Stamps 2006, Edition #28

August 10, 2010