Collection Used Stamps
2007
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United States Stamps Sale #835: 2001 April 10 [the Thurston Twigg-Smith Collection of Used U.S. Stamps] … |
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The George Walcott collection of used Civil War patriotic covers … |
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Postage Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope: The Maximus Grand Prix Collection … |
Tips For Collecting
From the old stack of beer bottles from fifty years ago to that toy one received as a child in a previous decade, there are all kinds of things that people use to begin a collection. Everyone’s interests vary for personal reasons but most people have something they take pride and enjoyment in. There is never a time limit on beginning a collection. But there are some things that one should always know before investing time or money into something. Getting all of the facts firsthand is more than essential.
When it comes to things like antiques it’s absolutely crucial to have all of the necessary paperwork involved with the item. If you are purchasing it from a dealer, ask for all legit and legal documents indicating the item and the current appraisal value of it. If it has not already been appraised then it should be done by a professional authorized to do so.
This is much the same with something like proper cleaning. A professional will better be able to care for an antique with proper cleaners and restoration skills. Those who are not knowledgeable with antiques should probably not attempt any restoration on their own. It can permanently damage the antique which reduces the value considerably.
Coin collecting is incredibly popular among collectors. Not only are coins from all over the world fun and interesting, they can also be valuable over time. It’s very important for a potential coin collector to note that they must not spend the coins or have them exchanged at the bank. This is especially true if it is a coin that is no longer in production or circulation. Incredibly old money is best kept properly stored away.
Like any collectible, if you purchase it from another source or coin vendor, be sure they are licensed to do business and can provide you with proof of authenticity. Many people run the risk of being scammed or ripped off because they fail to demand proof of identity before making a purchase.
The collection of stamps is a pastime that many have had for several decades. Some families may even have stamp collections from hundreds of years ago. Stamps can be bought with the intent to collect or you can simply take one off a piece of mail you receive. If you should require any guidance, see a legitimate stamp dealer. They have plenty of helpful information for the amateur collector. It’s also a great place to find tools like albums to store stamps in safely or plastic casing that allows you to display them proudly while avoiding damage.
The most important part of collecting is being fully aware of the endeavour you are embarking upon. It’s fun and rewarding but requires plenty of patience and research as well. So much can be gained from a collection of items that you find beauty or intrigue in but it’s necessary to be willing to put in the care as well as the investment. There is more to collecting than simply gathering items. That is just the beginning.
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DDR GDR Germany: Used stamp collection complete 1950 $144.98 |
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DDR GDR Germany: Used stamp collection 1963 complete. $26.98 |
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Germany GDR DDR: Used stamp collection 1982 complete. $9.48 |
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Kuwait – collection of hunting hawk stamps – used $2.99 |
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U.S.A – collection of G.washington&franklin stamps-used $4.99 |
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Brazil – collection of various stamps – used $1.99 |
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Eygpt – collection of eygptain pharaohs stamps – used $2.99 |
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China and PRC Mint and Used Stamp Collection …..C3781 $300.00 |
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Falkland Islands Mint and Used Stamp Collection ..C3785 $44.00 |
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French Andorra Mint and Used Stamp Collection ….C3779 $66.00 |
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Philippines Mint and Used Stamp Collection …….C3780 $102.50 |
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Canada 1949-1986 Collection 100 used stamps $2.00 |
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DUBAI NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS GOOD VALUE $0.99 |
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Burma,86 mint and used stamps from collection $0.99 |
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Congo Republic,60 used stamps from collection $0.99 |
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Large Mint Used Switzerland Stamp Collection ! $151.00 |
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Large Mint Used US United States Stamp Collection $200.05 |
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Mint Used Austria & Area Occupation Stamp Collection $23.50 |
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Mint Used US Stamp Plate Block Collection ! $270.36 |
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Nice Mint Used Portugal & Area Stamp Collection $76.89 |
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Canada 1987-1999 Collection 100 used stamps $3.00 |
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Old Mint Used Belgium Stamp Collection ! $52.00 |
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Old Mint Used US Sheet Block Stamp Collection $40.51 |
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Egypt, Old collection of used stamps $0.99 |
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LUXEMBOURG USED STAMP COLLECTION CV$50 $18.00 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 11 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 12 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 13 $0.90 |
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Old US Stamps – Scott #838 Used Collection $0.01 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 14 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 15 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 16 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 17 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 18 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 19 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 20 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 21 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 22 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 23 $0.90 |
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Nice Collection of 26 Various Mint& Used Foreign Stamps $0.99 |
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Collection of 7 used ‘King George’ Great Britain stamps $0.99 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 24 $0.90 |
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Old US Stamps – Used Collection $0.01 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 25 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 26 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 27 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 28 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 29 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 30 $0.90 |
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GREECE collection over 200 different VF USED old stamps $5.00 |
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U.S. collection, 1,900+ quality used stamps. $17.50 |
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73#LARGE OLD U.S.A USED STAMPS COLLECTION(1902_1932) $0.99 |
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Old US Stamps – Used Collection $0.11 |
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Old US Stamps – Used Collection $0.01 |
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Old US Stamps – Used Collection $0.01 |
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Nice Collection of 3 Used U.S. Special Delivery Stamps $9.99 |
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Colombia Used Collection of Older Stamps $1.04 |
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China Mint and Used Collection of Older Stamps $1.04 |
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Taiwan Used Collection of Older Stamps $0.99 |
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Chile Mint and Used Collection of Older Stamps $0.99 |
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RW#1-50 (1934-83) USED FEDERAL DUCK STAMP COLLECTION $192.50 |
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CANADA PRETTY COLLECTION 119 USED STAMPS SINCE JUN 1985 $3.58 |
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CANADA GREAT COLLECTION 238 DIFF. USED STAMPS 1974-1985 $2.45 |
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Germany collection of 48 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 48 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 49 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 59 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 57 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 92 mint & used stamps $1.50 |
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LOT OLD RUSSIA POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTION USED HM88 $1.93 |
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LOT OLD RUSSIA POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTION USED HM89 $2.35 |
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LOT OLD BULGARIA STAMP COLLECTION USED & MINT HM60 $1.08 |
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LOT AFRICA CHAD STAMPS COLLECTION USED HM39 $1.04 |
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LOT SHARJAH SHEET STAMP COLLECTION USED HM16 $1.08 |
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LOT SHARJAH SHEET STAMP COLLECTION USED HM15 $0.99 |
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OLD SPAIN COLLECTION STAMPS LOT BOB AIR USED HE75 $0.99 |
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OLD INDIA STAMP COLLECTION USED HK60 $2.52 |
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OLD SPAIN STAMP COLLECTION USED HM18 $0.99 |
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LOT AFRICA CHAD STAMPS COLLECTION USED HM40 $0.99 |
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Bulk Lot 36 Collections Rubber Stamps Wood Mounted Used $43.46 |
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LOT AFRICA CHAD STAMPS COLLECTION USED HM38 $0.99 |
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Old Germany Mint & Used Stamp Collection High CV $49.99 |
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1875-1899 Curacao Stamps Collection Mint & Used High CV $24.99 |
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MINT & USED US STAMPS COLLECTION IN A MINKUS ALBUM $119.50 |
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CHINA TAIWAN USED STAMPS COLLECTION LOT $0.99 |
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Belgium collection of 109 mint & used stamps $1.50 |
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Brazil collection of 76 mint & used stamps $2.00 |
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Brazil collection of 48 mint & used stamps $2.00 |
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Paraguay collection of 48 mint & used stamps $0.69 |
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Japan collection of 12 used stamps $0.49 |
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Collection of Used Stamps of Czechoslovakia $0.99 |
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Australia – Small Collection of Used Stamps $0.99 |
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Australia – Small Collection of Used Stamps $0.99 |
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New Zealand – Small Collection of Used Stamps $0.99 |
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Malaysia A small Used collection of 67 Stamps $4.99 |
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WORLDWIDE NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS $0.99 |
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WORLDWIDE NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS $0.99 |
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WORLDWIDE NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS $0.99 |
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WORLDWIDE NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS $0.99 |
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BRUNEI NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS GOOD VALUE $0.99 |
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United States Stamps Sale #835: 2001 April 10 [the Thurston Twigg-Smith Collection of Used U.S. Stamps] … |
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The George Walcott collection of used Civil War patriotic covers … |
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Postage Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope: The Maximus Grand Prix Collection … |
Cash for Used Postage Stamps?
I’m looking at fundraising ideas for a Charity I work with, & have heard of used stamp collections, to raise funds for various Charities.
Does anyone know how this works, I believe that there are companies out there that buy, by the Kilo….google just gives me out of date stuff….
can anyone point me in the right direction for raising funds this way
Also, Milk bottle Tops, & used ink cartridges….& anything else you know of would be gratefully appreciated.
The Charity (School PTA, Linked with other local Schools & Childrens Charities) is very keen on environmental issues, so we feel this could be a great way of getting the Kids involved in recycling, & raising some funds too
Thanks 
Here’s a starter http://www.recycle4charity.co.uk/cartridges.aspx
and another http://thinkcans.net/cash-for-cans/charity
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DDR GDR Germany: Used stamp collection complete 1950 $144.98 |
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DDR GDR Germany: Used stamp collection 1963 complete. $26.98 |
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Germany GDR DDR: Used stamp collection 1982 complete. $9.48 |
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Kuwait – collection of hunting hawk stamps – used $2.99 |
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U.S.A – collection of G.washington&franklin stamps-used $4.99 |
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Brazil – collection of various stamps – used $1.99 |
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Eygpt – collection of eygptain pharaohs stamps – used $2.99 |
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China and PRC Mint and Used Stamp Collection …..C3781 $300.00 |
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Falkland Islands Mint and Used Stamp Collection ..C3785 $44.00 |
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French Andorra Mint and Used Stamp Collection ….C3779 $66.00 |
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Philippines Mint and Used Stamp Collection …….C3780 $102.50 |
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Canada 1949-1986 Collection 100 used stamps $2.00 |
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DUBAI NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS GOOD VALUE $0.99 |
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Burma,86 mint and used stamps from collection $0.99 |
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Congo Republic,60 used stamps from collection $0.99 |
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Large Mint Used Switzerland Stamp Collection ! $151.00 |
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Large Mint Used US United States Stamp Collection $200.05 |
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Mint Used Austria & Area Occupation Stamp Collection $23.50 |
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Mint Used US Stamp Plate Block Collection ! $270.36 |
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Nice Mint Used Portugal & Area Stamp Collection $76.89 |
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Canada 1987-1999 Collection 100 used stamps $3.00 |
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Old Mint Used Belgium Stamp Collection ! $52.00 |
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Old Mint Used US Sheet Block Stamp Collection $40.51 |
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Egypt, Old collection of used stamps $0.99 |
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LUXEMBOURG USED STAMP COLLECTION CV$50 $18.00 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 11 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 12 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 13 $0.90 |
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Old US Stamps – Scott #838 Used Collection $0.01 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 14 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 15 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 16 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 17 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 18 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 19 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 20 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 21 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 22 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 23 $0.90 |
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Nice Collection of 26 Various Mint& Used Foreign Stamps $0.99 |
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Collection of 7 used ‘King George’ Great Britain stamps $0.99 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 24 $0.90 |
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Old US Stamps – Used Collection $0.01 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 25 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 26 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 27 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 28 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 29 $0.90 |
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FRANCE NICE OLD USED STAMPS collection lot F 30 $0.90 |
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GREECE collection over 200 different VF USED old stamps $5.00 |
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U.S. collection, 1,900+ quality used stamps. $17.50 |
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73#LARGE OLD U.S.A USED STAMPS COLLECTION(1902_1932) $0.99 |
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Old US Stamps – Used Collection $0.11 |
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Old US Stamps – Used Collection $0.01 |
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Old US Stamps – Used Collection $0.01 |
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Nice Collection of 3 Used U.S. Special Delivery Stamps $9.99 |
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Colombia Used Collection of Older Stamps $1.04 |
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China Mint and Used Collection of Older Stamps $1.04 |
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Taiwan Used Collection of Older Stamps $0.99 |
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Chile Mint and Used Collection of Older Stamps $0.99 |
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RW#1-50 (1934-83) USED FEDERAL DUCK STAMP COLLECTION $192.50 |
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CANADA PRETTY COLLECTION 119 USED STAMPS SINCE JUN 1985 $3.58 |
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CANADA GREAT COLLECTION 238 DIFF. USED STAMPS 1974-1985 $2.45 |
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Germany collection of 48 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 48 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 49 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 59 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 57 mint & used stamps $0.99 |
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Germany collection of 92 mint & used stamps $1.50 |
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LOT OLD RUSSIA POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTION USED HM88 $1.93 |
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LOT OLD RUSSIA POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTION USED HM89 $2.35 |
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LOT OLD BULGARIA STAMP COLLECTION USED & MINT HM60 $1.08 |
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LOT AFRICA CHAD STAMPS COLLECTION USED HM39 $1.04 |
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LOT SHARJAH SHEET STAMP COLLECTION USED HM16 $1.08 |
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LOT SHARJAH SHEET STAMP COLLECTION USED HM15 $0.99 |
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OLD SPAIN COLLECTION STAMPS LOT BOB AIR USED HE75 $0.99 |
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OLD INDIA STAMP COLLECTION USED HK60 $2.52 |
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OLD SPAIN STAMP COLLECTION USED HM18 $0.99 |
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LOT AFRICA CHAD STAMPS COLLECTION USED HM40 $0.99 |
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Bulk Lot 36 Collections Rubber Stamps Wood Mounted Used $43.46 |
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LOT AFRICA CHAD STAMPS COLLECTION USED HM38 $0.99 |
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Old Germany Mint & Used Stamp Collection High CV $49.99 |
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1875-1899 Curacao Stamps Collection Mint & Used High CV $24.99 |
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MINT & USED US STAMPS COLLECTION IN A MINKUS ALBUM $119.50 |
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CHINA TAIWAN USED STAMPS COLLECTION LOT $0.99 |
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Belgium collection of 109 mint & used stamps $1.50 |
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Brazil collection of 76 mint & used stamps $2.00 |
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Brazil collection of 48 mint & used stamps $2.00 |
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Paraguay collection of 48 mint & used stamps $0.69 |
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Japan collection of 12 used stamps $0.49 |
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Collection of Used Stamps of Czechoslovakia $0.99 |
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Australia – Small Collection of Used Stamps $0.99 |
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Australia – Small Collection of Used Stamps $0.99 |
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New Zealand – Small Collection of Used Stamps $0.99 |
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Malaysia A small Used collection of 67 Stamps $4.99 |
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WORLDWIDE NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS $0.99 |
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WORLDWIDE NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS $0.99 |
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WORLDWIDE NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS $0.99 |
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WORLDWIDE NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS $0.99 |
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BRUNEI NICE COLLECTION LOT OF USED STAMPS GOOD VALUE $0.99 |
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