Stamp Collection


Item Number: 15554

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $150

Online Close: May 28, 2015 7:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 0 bids










Description

This stamp collection includes 5 sheets of U.S. mint stamps (most are plate blocks) and 3 sheets of Canadian mint stamps.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to own a piece of history!


Check out the pictures above for a selction of the stamps included in this collection!


The issue and use of adhesive postage stamps continued during the 19th century primarily for first class mail. Each of these stamps generally bore the face or bust of an American president or another historically important statesman. However, once the Post Office realized during the 1890s that it could increase revenues by selling stamps as "collectibles," it began issuing commemorative stamps, first in connection with important national expositions, later for the anniversaries of significant American historical events. 

Special Instructions

Shipping of item, if needed, is not included in the bid price.  A $2.00 handling fee will be added to the winning bid to help cover costs associated with running the auction, so more of your donation goes to funding the Center's programs and services.

Donated by

Robert Hoffman