First Day Covers are worth more than ordinary covers. Stamps bought on the first day themselves, without cancellations, cannot be identified as being issued on the first day. Leave them on the cover if you have them!
A lot of money.
Cachet refers to a design printed on an envelope. It is often found on First Day Covers and Special Event covers. Before collectors got really interested in the postmarks, First Day Covers were identified simply by the cancellation. Early cachet covers are unusual and bring a premium. Later FDCs and events without cachet are going to be worth considerably less.
what is 5oo sedlabanki islands kronur worth in English money
First Day Covers typically run $1 to $2 each depending on condition and who made them.
$1.50 (Scott Specialized Catalog of US Stamps 2011, page 405(First Day Covers))
97
$1.20
Commercially produced First Day Covers of standard commemoratives like the Challenger are typically worth a dollar or two. They can be purchased for on eBay or through dealers. Higher value stamps, or specific cachet makers are worth more. A specialized catalog will list the value of a cachet or un-cacheted cover.
2500
Commercially produced First Day Covers of standard commemoratives like this are typically worth about a dollar. The Bicentennial stamps may bring a slightly higher value. Higher value stamps, or specific cachet makers are worth more. A specialized catalog will list the value of a cachet or un-cacheted cover.
The US bougth the US VIirgin islands with 25 million dollars worth of gold