How do I value a large stamp collection?

Contact the Philatelic Traders’ Society by visiting its website. They will be able to give your collection an ‘appraisal’ for free and give you advice as to whether or not your collection may be worth something.

What is the value of an old stamp?

Some old and used stamps can be very valuable and ordinary-looking items can be expensive if they wear a so-called secret mark. Lucky Stamps’ Finders $ 2,500

Which is the rarest stamp in the world?

Take a look at the rare stamps on show, visit the £3million ‘Inverted Jenny’ stamp issued in 1918, and get an expert to look at your collection. It’s very easy to damage small pieces of paper with an adhesive backing. Insurer Hiscox shares its tips to minimise wear and tear and keep your collection in mint condition.

How much is a penny black stamp worth?

While the Penny Black was the first stamp to be issued 68million were produced and sold meaning they are not rare. Depending on condition (and other factors) they are currently worth £50-£100 each (less for poor quality, much more for superb).

Is it worth investing in a stamp collection?

Not all stamp collections will be worth a significant amount of money. But some collections may include certain stamps that mean the value exceeds what you may expect. It is important to get a valuation of your stamp collection to get an idea of what it may be worth.

Where can I find the value of an old mint stamp?

If it is unused and still has its original gum, look for its value in the “unused” or “mint” column in the price guide. Old mint stamps may show evidence of having been hinged and put into an album. The price guide value may specify “mint, never hinged” or the abbreviation “MNH.”

What’s the value of an old postage stamp?

Actual and online stamp auctions are reliable sources in knowing the rarity and value of old postage stamps. But some stamps with design flaws are considered valuable old rare stamps. These stamps are called error stamps and they command high premiums in the old stamp price guide.

Why are old mint stamps in perfect condition?

Mint items have perfect gum because they haven’t been used yet. Such specimens do not have gum skips or heavy natural gum creases. However, some old items can have perfect gum condition in case they were not used from the moment of their issuing. To sum up, philatelists classify the gum of old stamps as used, unused, and never hinged.

How much is a 1910 US postage stamp worth?

U.S. regular issue of 1910. Sold for $750 via Alex Cooper (August 2015). Stamp gum is the glue found on the backside of the stamp. The highest valued stamps have perfect gum that is still original, undamaged, and in the same state as when it left the post office.