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Cancellation refers to the postal markings printed on stamps after they are mailed. Stamps with these marks on them are known as "cancelled" or "used" stamps. Yes, they are worth something to collectors, but their value varies widely, from almost nothing ( say 5 cents per hundred) to thousands of dollars.
That depends a great deal on the stamp. In general, stamps on cover are worth more than those off of the cover. To determine value, you would have to consult a catalog or dealer.
In most cases, yes, canceled stamps are worth less. Some exceptions include stamps on a First Day Cover. In other cases, used stamps can actually be worth more than mint stamps! Tonga is one such instance. Consult a stamp catalog online or at the library for more information.
That will depend a great deal on which stamp it is. There have been stamps issued for over 150 years with values from a few stamps to millions of dollars. Consult a catalog and identify the specific stamp. It will also help you find the value.
Like all collectibles, it depends on supply and demand. One of the most valuable stamps in the world is a used, torn, poor conditioned stamp from British Guiana. But it is the only known copy of 24 that were printed. Common stamps used today are probably low value and hardly worth keeping as an investment, but can still be educational and fun to collect.
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Are Chesterfield Stamps worth anything?
I have a cigar box full of Chesterfield Stamps. Are still valid, or are they worth something? My guess is they are at least 20 years old.
Do canceled 1979 stamps have value?
yes they do, about 5 dollars
Are Falkland stamps of fergie and prince Andrews wedding worth anything?
Probably not.
What does CTO mean in stamp collecting?
CTO stands for Canceled To Order. Countries that produced large quantities of stamps for the collector market, not intending them to be used for real postage, canceled the stamps during the printing process. You will not find a legitimate use of these types of stamps on cover.
Are 1965 Easter Seal Stamps worth anything?
Minimal Value a few cents at most.
Are 1989 stamps worth anything?
The value of stamps varies. It is doubtful because stamps were issued in large enough quantities during that time frame that they are not overly valuable. However, there are exceptions and these are worth learning about. Consult a good stamp catalog, either online or at your library, to learn about valuing stamps.
Are 1940 food stamps worth anything?
The food stamp program was started in the 1960's.. no such thing as 1940 food stamps. There were ration stamps for food and gas in the forties during WW2
Could you please tell me the worth of some 30cent special delivery stamps that have been canceled?
That will depend on the specific stamp. Consult a postage stamp catalog to identify and value the one you have.
Are mint Canadian stamps with postmarks worth as much as mint stamps without postmarks or as much as used stamps or are they of no value?
There is a bit of a conflict here. A stamp cannot be 'Mint' and have a postmark on it, particularly from Canada. There are a number of possibilities here: The postmark is a First Day of Issue and someone asked the postal clerk to stamp them after buying the sheet. Not much value to them as they can't be used for postage and most collectors prefer a full cover with cancellation. You might get a bit more than what a used stamp would bring. The postmarks are actually overprints. Canada has done a number of overprints to change value or commemorate special events. These could have good collectors value to them. Someone re-gummed a bunch of used stamps. Possible, but no real reason for it. It is also possible to use a humidor to remove stamps from paper and 'reclaim' the gum on the back. Most collectors would classify these as used stamps.
Are used 1933 Italian stamps worth anything?
The answer depends entirely upon which stamps and their condition. It also depends upon whether they are still attached to an envelope or not. It will also make a difference if it's an airmail stamp rather than regular postage. Most of the stamps are worth about about .20 to .50 cents.
What is the value of a 20c Harry S. Truman never canceled stamp?
Mint US stamps are worth their face value to use as postage. Dealers usually charge twice face for common US stamps, so you could say its retail values is $0.40, provided it is well centered and still has all its gum.
Are 5 US postage stamps valuable?
Not necessarily. Most postage stamps that have been used are worth only pennies.Unused stamps are still worth their face value. A unused 29 cent stamp is still worth 29 cents.What makes a postage stamp valuable depends on the following factors:Age: Older stamps are ususally worth more than newer stamps.Certain categories: Some stamps are worth more because of their popularity. As an example; baseball or movie star stamps are worth more.Mistakes: Stamps that have a mistake are ususally worth a lot more.Combination of Age & a Mistake stamp are very valuable.
