How much are stamps from the 1940s worth?
How much are stamps from the 1940s worth?
1940 Commemoratives
| Denom. | Description | Mint |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cent | Liberty – Industry Agriculture for Defense | $0.30 |
| 2 cent | Anti-Aircraft – Army and Navy for Defense | $0.30 |
| 3 cent | Torch – Security Education Conservation Health for Defense | $0.35 |
| 3 cent | State of Wyoming 50th Anniversary | $0.65 |
Are any old stamps valuable?
Stamps may also have value if they were issued no later than about 1960, though this doesn’t mean the older the stamp, the more valuable they are. Interestingly, stamps with genuine errors of production (for example missing colours) are often worth considerably more than ‘normal’ issues.
Are old stamps worth more if postmarked?
A–Yes, but it depends on the stamp used and the postmark. Do not remove the stamps from the letters since collectors want the entire envelope as part of postal history. Take the letters to a stamp bourse or stamp store to get some idea of value.
What is the value of a 1922 Kenya and Uganda postage stamp?
On May 5, 2014, the Kenya and Uganda postage stamp of 1922 with a nominal value of 25 pounds featuring the portrait of King George V was sold at a Siegel auction. The image of the king is located in the central oval in black on a red background. The lot is in very good condition.
What is the value of this 1920s Jamaican postage stamp?
The 1920 Jamaica orange postage stamp of 1 shilling with an inverted image of the statue of Queen Victoria was sold at Cherrystone auction in 2012. This series of 1919-1921 included 12 postage stamps. A regular stamp with a properly oriented center costs only a few dollars. However, the invert that you see in the photo is indeed valuable.
When was the first Tanzania stamp issued?
Then, beginning in 1935, stamps of “Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika” were issued. The capital is Dar es Salaam. Tanganyika became independent in 1961, and with the addition of Zanzibar in 1964, the name was changed to Tanzania.
What is the value of a 1921 Straits Settlements postage stamp?
In 2012, the 1921 Straits Settlements postage stamp with a value of $100 was sold at an online auction. Straits Settlements was a colony of Great Britain in Southeast Asia, which was established in 1826 by combining territories in Malaya (Singapore, Penang, Malacca) and existed until 1941.
