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JANUARY 7, 2008

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New Year stamp starts 2008 U.S. program Mexico’s postage dues The challenge is finding these classic postage due stamps on cover, genuinely used for postage due purposes.

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APS Ameristamp Expo Jan. 11-13 in Charlotte The annual winter stamp show of the American Philatelic Society will include more than 85 dealers, plus exhibits.

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By Jay Bigalke The first stamp in the new New Year series, the United States 41¢ Year of the Rat stamp, will be issued Jan. 9. A first-day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California St., San Francisco, Calif. Participants in the ceremony include Katherine C. Tobin, member of the U.S. Postal Service board of governors; Claudine Cheng, former president of the Organization of Chinese Americans Inc.; and the stamp illustrator Kam Mak. A Postal Service publicity image of the new stamp is pictured nearby. The stamp will be issued in a pane of 12 with selvage featuring a larger image of the rat cut-out design. The pane’s selvage will depict an enlargement of the featured animal and smaller images of all 12 animals in the cycle, 11 of which will be faded out. The pane of 12 stamps, face value of $4.92, is shown on page 13. Feb. 7 will mark the start of the lunisolar cycle in 2008, a year based on the cycles of both the moon and the sun. The rat is the first of 12 zodiac symbols used to mark the lunisolar new year celebrated in several Asian countries. The new year begins during the first new

Postal Service publicity image of the 41¢ Year of the Rat stamp to be issued Jan. 9 at a ceremony in San Francisco, Calif.

moon in the Far East after the sun enters Aquarius. The day of that new moon is the day the Chinese begin their four-day celebration, Hsin Nien. The new series of stamps will continue through 2019. The design of each stamp will focus on common ways the holiday is celebrated, according to the Postal Service. The illustrations for all of the stamps in the 12-part series will be created by Kam Mak of New York. This Please turn to page 12

U.S. classics auction obliterates catalog values Cast your vote in Linn’s U.S. stamp poll The ballot to vote in Linn’s 2007 U.S. Stamp Popularity Poll appears on page 70. The 2007 U.S. stamps were pictured in the Dec. 17 issue on pages 32-33. Completed ballots must be postmarked by March 8, 2008.

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By Rick Miller Prices realized Dec. 8 in New York City for choice used classic United States stamps in Matthew Bennett International’s auction of the John Barwis collection greatly eclipsed presale estimates and Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers values. Realizations more than doubled the presale estimates in the first auction for the Barwis collection.

For example, the nine used classic U.S. stamps featured on the auction catalog cover (Scott 9, 150, 153, 117, 159, 115, 157, 136 and 162) had a total 2008 Scott U.S. specialized catalog value of just $1,160, but realized more than $36,000, including the 15 percent buyer’s commission (included in all prices given in this story). The 1¢ blue Benjamin Franklin type IV stamp (Scott 9 variety), recut once at top and bottom, shown here at right, exemplifies the outstanding realizations. The stamp, graded “gem 100” by Professional Stamp Experts, realized $5,750 against a Scott catalog value of $130. The 1869 issue 12¢ green S.S. Adriatic stamp (Scott 117) shown on page 56 realized $8,625 against a Scott U.S. THIS ISSUE MAILED DECEMBER 22

This 1¢ blue Benjamin Franklin type IV stamp (Scott 9 variety) graded “gem 100” realized $5,750 against a 2008 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers value of $130.

specialized catalog value of $310. The exceptionally well-centered exPlease turn to page 56

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Mouse bride, groom on Canadian Year of Rat stamp, sheet By Rick Miller A mouse is not exactly a rat, but it’s close enough for Canada Post. Canada Post will complete its 12-year cycle of Chinese New Year stamps with a 52¢ Year of the Rat stamp and a $1.60 souvenir sheet picturing mice. The new stamps, to be issued Jan. 8, are for the domestic letter rate and the international letter rate. The 52¢ stamp shown nearby will be issued in panes of 25. The souvenir sheet of one $1.60 stamp, shown at right, will also be sold in a press sheet of 12. The stamp and souvenir sheet were designed by Tandem Design Associates Ltd., based on illustrations by Harvey Chan of i2iArt. The designs of the stamp and souvenir sheet take their inspiration from the Chinese folk tale The Mouse Bride. The design of the 52¢ stamp shows the prospective bride in her wedding

two central designs. The Year of the Rat stamp and souvenir sheet were printed by Lowe-Martin using nine-color offset lithography, one pearlescent foil and one gold foil stamping, and embossing on Tullis Russell Coatings paper. The stamps and souvenir sheets are perforated about gauge 13 with PVA gum and have general tagging on all four sides. Lowe-Martin printed 8 million of the stamps and 750,000 souvenir sheets. Canada post is also offering 15,000 uncut press sheets of 12 souvenir sheets. All will remain on sale until Jan. 7, 2009. The pane of 25 stamps is Canada Post item No. 403694107, the souvenir sheet is item No. 403694145 and the uncut press sheet is item No. 403694149. The official first-day covCanada Post will issue this 52¢ ers will bear Vancouver, Year of the Rat stamp in the Chi- British Columbia, cancels. nese New Year series on Jan. 8. The FDC for the stamp finery. This stamp design is also repeated in the left half of the souvenir sheet. The design of the $1.60 stamp in the right half of the souvenir sheet shows the mouse groom. Both stamps are irregularly shaped with convex horizontal sides. The souvenir sheet is cut-to-shape with ornamental decoration. The other 11 symbols of the Chinese zodiac circle the

The $1.60 Year of the Rat stamp in this souvenir sheet of one pays the international letter rate.

is Canada Post item No. 403694121 and the FDC for the souvenir sheet is item No. 403694144. Stamps and FDCs will be available by mail order from the National Philatelic Centre, Canada Post Corp., 75 St. Ninian St., Antigonish, NS B2G 2R8, Canada, or by telephone from the United States and Canada at 800-

565-4362 and from other countries at 902-863-6550. Stamp information may also be found in the newsroom section of Canada Post’s web site, located at www.canadapost.ca. Stamp products may also be obtained from Canada Post’s agent in the United States, Interpost, Box 420, Hewlett, NY 11557. n

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THE EDITOR’S COLUMN BY MICHAEL BAADKE

INSIDE THIS ISSUE JANUARY 7, 2008

A half-century of giving stamp advice This week’s Fifty Years Ago column on page 16 reminded me that the 50th anniversary of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee has come and gone with very little fanfare. Linn’s Washington Correspondent Bill McAllister wrote a terrific article about the committee in the Aug. 20, 2007, issue. CSAC members are people with varying backgrounds appointed by the postmaster general to recommend stamp subjects for commemoration, using suggestions from the public as a guide. They also review the artwork and designs created to represent those subjects. The committee was established in 1957 following a series of unusual stamp subject and design choices by the United States Post Office Department that included the 3¢ American Poultry Industry stamp in 1948 (Scott 968) and the 3¢ American Automobile Association stamp of 1952 (1007). In the Nov. 10, 1947, issue of Linn’s, George W. Linn complained about “poor taste for design and color that has been shown by the ‘deciders’ [who] govern such things in the capital.” By that time talk was underway in Washington about the need to improve the design and subject mat-

Editor MICHAEL BAADKE Editor at Large MICHAEL SCHREIBER Senior Editors DENISE McCARTY RICK MILLER Associate Editor JAY BIGALKE Contributing Editors JOHN M. HOTCHNER LES WINICK Washington Correspondent BILL McALLISTER Advertising Director MARGIE BRUNS

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ter of United States stamps. L. Rohe Walter, the special assistant for public information under Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield, convened the first formal advisory committee in 1957. Made up primarily of philatelists and artists, that first group is credited with improving the direction of U.S. stamp design for years to come. The current CSAC membership, according the U.S. Postal Service web site, is an interesting assemblage that includes sports commentator Donna De Varona, American Film Institute president emerita Jean Picker Firstenberg, former postmaster general Benjamin F. Bailar, actor Karl Malden, and arts patron Joan A. Mondale (the wife of former vice president Walter F. Mondale). Another member of this group is John M. Hotchner, the author of Linn’s popular U.S. Notes column and a former president of the American Philatelic Society. Even though he has insight into the U.S. stamp program for years to come, Hotchner has never let any secrets slip, even to his colleagues at Linn’s. Like all CSAC members, he is not allowed to discuss what stamp subjects are under consideration, and Linn’s respects the impor-

tant work he does and the rules he has to follow. There are 14 committee members listed on the USPS web site, including designers and creative directors, businessmen and college professors. Bailar, Malden and Hotchner are stamp collectors, a decent representation in a group that relies upon diversity to create a satisfying stamp program. Anything that is decided by committee is likely to have its ups and downs, and that has been true of the United States stamp program. I have high praise for issues such as the current Scenic American Landscapes airmail series or last year’s Louis Comfort Tiffany commemorative, but some others I have found less appealing. The overly commercial 39¢ Hershey’s Kiss Love stamp of 2007 comes to mind. As I write, we are just days away from the formal mass unveiling of the designs for the 2008 U.S. commemorative stamp program, and we expect to present all the images of those forthcoming stamps in the next issue of Linn’s. With 50 years of history behind them, will the newest stamp subjects and designs from the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee make us cheer or jeer? We will find out next week. n

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U.S. NEW YEAR STAMP Jan. 9 .............................. by Jay Bigalke SOARING REALIZATIONS at auction ........................ by Rick Miller CANADA’S RAT STAMP shows mice........................ by Rick Miller ISRAELIS TO VOTE on design ................................................... LAURENCE WINS club exhibit .................................................. POSTAL MUSEUM January programs ....................................... RUSSIAN RARITIES auction scheduled .................... by Rick Miller POLAR LIGHTS STAMPS supplies low ...................................... JOURNALISTS STAMPS scheduled .......................................... UNITED NATIONS 2008 program ............................................. GERMANY 2008 program ................................ by Michael Baadke AMERISTAMP EXPO in Charlotte .............................................. DENMARK ends vended stamps ...............................................

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READERS’ OPINIONS Discounted rates Linn’s readers might like to know about the new discounted mailing rates available on some international shipments for mailers who purchase their postage online for individual items. I recently sent a 5-pound box to Italy and saved several dollars over the post office window rate by buying the Priority Mail postage through the United States Postal Service web site. Stuart Gitlow New York, N.Y.

Mind boggling I offer a hearty “Thank you” to Douglas Carlson for his efforts on behalf of postal patrons as reported by Bill McAllister in the Nov. 19 Washington Watch column. It boggles my mind that the United States Postal Service would fight all the way to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to keep the public from knowing where its post offices are located. Andrew W. Mitchell Tariffville, Conn.

It’s fun! I am a relatively new subscriber. My favorite features are John Hotchner’s cartoon contest, Postmark Pursuit, Refresher Course and the United States Stamp Program. Linn’s has helped me broaden my horizons as I share the hobby with my 8-year-old niece. It’s fun! Joan Hackett Elkhorn, Neb.

Avoiding stickers

It’s time for stamp catalog editors to provide a notation on each newly issued stamp’s adhesive properties. John Houghton Jacksonville, Fla.

Counterfeit $2 Bryan An eBay seller mailed this certified mail cover to me on March 12, 2007. The cover is franked with a United States $1 Wisdom stamp, a 4¢ Chippendale Chair stamp and what looks like a $2 William Jennings Bryan stamp. The stamps are tied by two strikes of a Roslyn, Pa., double-ring circular datestamp.

The United States $2 William Jennings Bryan stamp on this certified cover is an obvious counterfeit. The cover was mailed March 12, 2007, from Roslyn, Pa.

I immediately noticed that there was something that was not right about the $2 Bryan stamp. Looking at the stamp under magnification, I could plainly see that the design is not engraved. The perforations appear to have been made by a sewing machine. I wrote to the seller, and he told me that he had received the stamp uncanceled on a parcel from Hawaii. He said that he thought that “it looked funny,” but he still soaked it off and reused it. My local postmaster insisted that he thought that the stamp was legitimate, but he agreed to pass it on to the postal inspectors in Springfield, Mass. Two weeks later he reported back to me that the inspectors were not interested in following up on it. The stamp is an obvious counterfeit. Counterfeiters rarely produce one stamp at a time. At a minimum, I would guess that at least a full sheet of counterfeit $2 stamps was produced. I find it most interesting that the postal inspectors apparently do not find this at all interesting. Benjamin Bump Hampden, Mass.

I enjoy collecting matched United States mint and postally used off-paper stamps. Stamp adhesives are a growing issue for collectors of contemporary stamps. Is the stamp’s adhesive laminate readily water soluble, persistently water soluble, or nonwater soluble? What is on the back of a postage stamp does make a difference. Many collectors of unused stamps prefer mint, never-hinged examples. In contemporary collecting, I would like to avoid what I call Postmark pursuit results “stickers” — stamps with permanent or difficult to remove adheThe Postmark Pursuit column in sives. I say, “No thank you,” to col- the Oct. 15 Linn’s listed 32 postlecting used stamps on-piece as marks for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the United cut squares. 4 LINN’S STAMP NEWS January 7, 2008

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States Air Force. I mailed one cover to each address listed. I did not include return covers, because I wanted to see what additional markings might be added in the return mailstream. The cover to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., was returned marked “undeliverable as addressed.” The covers sent to Melbourne Air Station, Australia; Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates; Canberra Air Station, Australia; and Altus Air Force Base, Okla., were not returned. I got three covers back from Sydney Air Station, Australia, but I am positive that I only sent one to that address. The cover that I sent to Kimhae Air Station, Korea, came back postmarked “Gimnae.” Only two covers picked up additional markings. At least half were returned in post office-supplied glassine or paper envelopes. The last cover to return came from Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga. It arrived in a padded envelope containing the cover that I sent and two additional covers with a note explaining that the postal clerk was including the extra covers because he was so late in making the return. Thomas Cox Richmond, Va.

Saying ‘so long’ to soaking In the last few years, there have been more and more United States stamp issues that are nearly impossible to soak by any means. My specialty is early German stamps, which is a complex area of collecting. My collecting interest is arcane and expensive. For relaxation, I buy used U.S. kiloware and soak and press the stamps. I donate the stamps to nursing homes. Most of the stamps are used in craft projects or in scrapbooking. Some charities earn money by clipping stamps from envelopes and selling them in bulk to kiloware dealers. It seems a shame that more and more U.S. stamps are difficult to impossible to soak successfully. I don’t understand why the U.S. Postal Service does not require its paper suppliers to include the soluble layer that would allow the stamps to be soaked. Bob King Washington, D.C.

An article examining the vexing stamp-soaking problem appears on page 18.

More Japan, please Thanks very much for Jay Bigalke’s Dec. 10 page 1 story on the new Japanese definitives. If I’m not mistaken, Heisei, the name ascribed to the previous definitive series, is the name given to the reign of Emperor Akihito, as Showa was the name for the reign of his father, Emperor Hirohito. I don’t recall seeing any articles about the stamps of Japan in Linn’s before this one. As a collector of Japan, I’d like to see more, but I realize that depends upon the interest of your readers. George Ruppel Los Angeles, Calif. Linn’s Asia columnist Michael Rogers also writes articles about Japanese stamps.

Ahead of the game Stuart Gitlow (Dec. 31, 2008, Readers’ Opinions) is correct when he points out that “stealth postage” is nothing new. In adopting this practice, the United States Postal Service was just catching up with UPS and Fedex, which never show the amount paid in the shipping indicia. The Postal Service is actually ahead of many foreign postal administrations with personalized postage stamps. The Postal Service eliminates the overhead of stamp production by allowing the stamps to be produced by private firms such as Zazzle. These personalized stamps are an ego-trip for the purchaser. Many are saved as souvenirs and not used as postage, so it is sheer profit with no overhead and the service paid for never utilized. Lee Wade South Gate, Calif.

Closet collectors Les Winick’s Nov. 12 Insider column discussed his perceived decline of the stamp hobby. In a recent issue of Linn’s, I counted 392 display and classified ads from various dealers. They must be serving an awful lot of closet collectors. W. Bentley Richmond, Va. www.linns.com

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Rarities with great stories.

Seemingly ordinary covers from the Confederate States of America. The three at left are not so ordinary: they were constructed from either wallpaper or a legal document because of paper shortages in the South during the Civil War. The CSA government did sometimes have enough paper to make envelopes (far right).

ot many stamp collectors realize that that, during the Civil War (better known as the War Between the States in certain sectors), the Post Office Department of the Confederate States of America was the only government entity on both sides of the conflict that was actually making money. The covers shown above are a case in point: note that the postage on each of these unusual envelopes is paid by a ten cent stamp. In the North, which had a Post Office Department that had been operating since before the U.S. was even formed, the price of postage for a first class letter was three cents—hardly enough money to pay the actual costs of delivering a letter. In the CSA, the postage was charged based on actual costs—it made sense, and people gladly paid it. Some collectors have speculated that because the stamps were higher in cost, more people tended to save the incoming envelopes which bore them. In addition, people in the South saved their envelopes because they simply often needed to use them again!

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Whatever the reason for saving those mails, philately is the beneficiary. There is no postal history on this continent that is more delightful and interesting to collect and study than that which emanated from the Confederacy during its brief period of existence from 1861 to 1865. The same can be said for the CSA stamps, too. They were printed under often horrible conditions and, thus, there are countless varieties. We pay tribute to this unique specialty for two reasons: Those who collect CSA material are careful custodians of some of our nation’s most important historical artifacts and they are to be thanked—and collecting CSA material has, over the years, proved to also be a wise investment. Over the years, we at Harmers have auctioned some of the greatest Confederate collections ever formed—owned by such legends as Alfred H. Caspary. If you’re a Confederate specialist, remember there is no firm in philately who will serve you better when it comes time to sell. Selling? Let’s have a chat.

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U.S. NOTES BY JOHN M. HOTCHNER

National Federation of Post Office Clerks created card for 1943 The National Federation of Post Office Clerks no longer exists, but recently I found one of its artifacts — what looks like a cover imprinted with faux stamp. The stamp fea-

shows the union label once again, this time with Earth in front of it and ringed with a wreath of holly. The card, signed by union officers, reads, “United in fraternity and purpose, Although

Figure 1. Front of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks Christmas card sent in 1943, “To our members everywhere.” The card bears a faux stamplike imprint representing the union seal.

separated by the seven seas, May we soon be reunited in peace.” The union dates to at least 1906 when it was chartered. Its locals were in seven cities, as far apart as Nashville and San Francisco. For this reason, it is considered to be the first truly national postal workers union. Ultimately it joined with other unions in 1971 to form the American Postal Workers Union, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO. Another dozen or so postal employee organizations existed on the way to the establishment of the American Postal Workers Union. Among them are units for railway postal clerks, special delivery messengers, postal mechanics and custodial employees. As units merged, changed names and gradually grew in strength, a multitude of envelope corner cards, stationery and commemorative items such as the Christmas card pictured here would have been created. Wouldn’t it be a challenge Figure 2. Opened up, the card shown in Figure 1 turns into a to search for evidence of Christmas greeting signed by postal worker union history to be able to put together the officers of the union. tures the union label and a mock cancellation “Christmas 1943.” The item is pictured in Figure 1. Figure 2 shows the item opened up, and what appears to be an envelope turns out to be a Christmas card sent by the officers of the union. The card is addressed “To our members everywhere,” which in 1943 included members who had been drafted and were serving in the United States Armed Forces around the world. The inside of the card

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a showing on the antecedents of the American Postal Workers Union?

Christmas dinner

If you can laugh at yourself, chances are you have peace of mind. This gift was certainly possessed by “Tiny” Thorn, a resident of the California State Veterans Home in 1939. According to the letter enclosed in the cover shown in Figure 3, “Tiny” was a Navy veteran. But the illustration on the cover shows clearly he was no longer in shape to be climbing ladders or masts. However, he did know how to enjoy a good meal. The cover proclaims, “I’ve just had Xmas Dinner at the California State Veterans Home . . . Oh, Boy! Do they Feed? And How!” Note that the veterans home had its own postmark when this cover was sent Jan. 19, 1939. Christmas had long since passed, but apparently the memory lingered on.

Figure 3. Christmas dinner is an unusual subject for a cover to celebrate. This cover sent Jan. 19, 1939, pictures a hefty man named “Tiny” Thorn. The cover was canceled at the California State Veterans Home.

The stamp was issued in morous twist have the best April 1983 for the 1984 Los chance of winning a prize. Put your entry (or enAngeles Olympic Games. Put yourself in the mind tries) on a postcard if posof one of the competitors sible and send it to me, John on this stamp and tell me Hotchner, Cartoon Contest, what you think she might in care of Linn’s Editor, Box be saying or thinking as 29, Sidney, OH 45365. For each winner, the prize she contemplates stuffing the volleyball past the out- will be the book Linn’s U.S. stretched hands of the op- Stamp Facts 19th Century, published by Linn’s (a retail position. There will be two win- value of $14.95), or a 13ners: one for a philatelic week subscription to Linn’s line and one for a nonphila- (a new subscription or an telic line. The subject can extension). To be considered for a be stamps or anything else prize, entries must reach that occurs to you. The important thing is Linn’s not later than Jan. 15. Cartoon contest Why not enter now while to use your sense of humor, Although the Beijing because entries with a hu- you’re thinking about it? n Summer Olympics is some time off (August), I always think of an Olympic year as special. It gets me to thinking why I recall spending untold hours sitting in front of the television watching the competitions while I work on stamp projects. Television enhances the drama of the events with background on the athletes, the locales and the surrounding events. It is easy to get lost in it all as the hours slip away. Transferring stamps into new album or doing some long-neglected stamp soaking makes the hours productive and enjoyable. But I digress. Getting an early start on the Olympics, I am using the 35¢ Women’s Volleyball airmail Figure 4. The U.S. Notes cartoon contest stamp for January is the 35¢ stamp shown in Figure 4 as Women’s Volleyball airmail stamp of 1983. Think about what the playthe cartoon caption contest ers might be saying or thinking about stamps or any other subject. stamp for January. Entries must be received at Linn’s by Jan. 15 for a chance at prizes. www.linns.com

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Israelis to vote on stamp design to celebrate 60th anniversary selves.” The winning design will appear on a stamp to be issued later this year. Dozens of artists and art students participated in the competition. A committee narrowed the selection down to three for the Internet vote. One design depicts nine smiley faces with different expressions. Each smiley face is wearing a blue hat. The hat takes various shapes, some of which resemble Israeli’s national hat, the kova tempel. The second design shows a young man waving a flag in one hand and holding an olive branch in the other.

Israelis with an Internet connection can vote on their favorite design for a stamp honoring the 60th anniversary of Israel’s independence, according to a report by Judy Siegel-Itzkovich in Dec. 13, 2007, issue of the newspaper Jerusalem Post. The poll opened Tuesday, Dec. 18, and only Israelis are permitted to place votes. Avi Hochman, directorgeneral of Israel Post, said: “The stamp will serve as a model for history in the making. We chose to make it possible for Israelis to choose their new image by them-

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Siegel-Itzkovich describes the youth as wearing a sports fan scarf, sandals and army shorts. His T-shirt has an @ sign on it. The third design depicts a young man using a cell phone. Siegel-Itzkovich reports that “he is wearing an Israeli flag as a cape; half an IDF [Israel Defense Forces) uniform and a T-shirt with a Srulik [a cartoon character that represents Israel] image on it, while holding a world globe under the other arm.” Srulik, created by cartoonist Dosh (Kariel Gordosh) in 1956, was featured on stamps

Israelis can vote for one of these three designs to appear on an upcoming stamp to mark the 60th anniversary of independence.

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Mystic Stamp Company 85 Years of Buying Stamps

Many other examples of Mystic’s high prices paid have been documented in the pages of Linn’s, as well. For example, when the National Postal Museum held two auctions to sell deaccessioned U.S. Revenue stamps, Mystic was the main buyer. Mystic spent over $3 million on the revenue stamps and paid over 60% of the prices realized. In recent years, Mystic has focused even more on buying worldwide stamps. Mystic acquired the rare China #64 stamp (less than 10 are known to exist) for over $85,000 – over three times the stamp’s S c o t t Catalogue value at the time. Mystic was also the highest bidder at a private sale for the rare “Levante Italiano” 1874 5 centesimi without overMystic Stamp Company began buying stamps in 1923. Now – 85 print. This years later – Mystic has grown to become America’s leading stamp stamp is dealer. The company spent more than $15 million on stamps last believed to year alone. If you’re looking to sell stamps, contact Mystic’s expert be unique. stamp buyers by calling 1-800-835-3609. Mystic paid $84,232 for Mystic’s President – and the stamp, winning the the last three years. Mystic has earned a the stamp was the 1868 1¢ stamp in a highly competitive auction. solid reputation for paying Z Grill. Since then, Mystic has Many collectors were collectors and stamp dealers more for their stamps. made headlines acquiring pleasantly surprised to hear In fact, the statement many more rare stamps. In Mystic purchased world“Mystic Pays More For fact, Mystic traded the 1¢ Z wide stamps, as they too Your Stamps” has become Grill for the unique Jenny could benefit from the the company’s motto in ads Inverted Error Plate- firm’s remarkable high for this newspaper and Number Block. This “Big prices paid. Trade” fascinated the pubAlthough high-profile other stamp publications. As readers know, lic when it was featured by philatelic acquisitions are a Mystic often prints adver- major TV, radio, print and great way to demonstrate tisements featuring testi- Internet news outlets how Mystic pays more for monials from the people around the world in 2005. stamps, the vast majority of According to Mystic, its the firm’s purchases are who have sold stamps to Mystic. stamp-buying hotline – 1- made quietly, from individMany times these ads 800-835-3609 – was ual collectors and small are accompanied by the extremely busy during this dealers. stories published in Linn’s time. Mystic’s ads are packed America’s leading stamp dealer, Mystic Stamp Company of Camden, New York, is celebrating its 85th year in 2008. Mystic was founded in 1923 by Lawrence K. Shaver. Shaver sold his collection of U.S. 3¢ 1851’s for two hundred dollars, using the funds to buy stamps for resale. That humble start sits in stark contrast to the current Mystic, which today spends over $15 million a year buying stamps. In fact, the company reports it has spent between $45 and $50 million on stamps over

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coveri n g the important stamp acquisitions Mystic has made. The market for the world’s rarest stamps has always been highly competitive. In this well-documented and publicly observed arena, it’s easy to demonstrate how Mystic certainly lives up to its reputation of paying more for stamps. Do you recall the images of a young boy raising an auction paddle to purchase a stamp of a little under a million dollars in 1998? The boy was Zachary Sundman, the son of Donald Sundman,

full of facts, which help individuals in the stamp hobby make an informed decision about selling their stamps to Mystic. The man leading Mystic’s aggressive buying program is Mark Morrow, a world-renowned expert on stamps and the stamp market. Over the past 35 years, Mark has likely spent more money on stamps than any other American buyer! Mark and his team are constantly traveling the U.S. purchasing stamps. Mystic receives hundreds of letters from collectors and dealers describing how pleased they are with the professionalism and convenience of Mark’s stamp-buying service and high buying prices. For a longtime stamp collector, the decision to sell stamps can be very stressful. Mystic’s buyers understand this and are considerate of the needs of the seller. Mark Morrow explains the process of selling stamps to collectors and makes them comfortable with the decision to sell. Best of all, Mystic pays the highest prices for stamps the market will allow. So whether Mystic’s buying team is dealing with a savvy dealer or an individual who has simply inherited stamps, they pay high prices every time. This is great news for collectors with stamps for sale. By simply calling 1800-835-3609, you can get honest advice on the best way to proceed with the sale of your collection. Mystic’s impressive retail business continues to grow. So its need to buy more stamps continues to grow, as well. In the next few years, Mystic will focus even more on purchasing stamps from around the world. Particular interest is

Donald Sundman, President of Mystic, is proud of the high prices paid to collectors and dealers selling their stamps.

being paid to former British Colonies and other former European Colonies. The stamps of Asia, and specifically of China and Japan, are of special interest as well. Mystic is also interested in acquiring more high-end collections from private dealers and smaller dealers. The company’s buyers are prepared to make generous offers for impressive collections... and back them up with a check “on the spot.” But, no matter what type of philatelic material you have for sale, it would be smart to contact Mystic. The company needs all types of stamps and stamprelated products. And with its proven reputation for paying more, any stamp seller should definitely make the toll-free call to 1800-835-3609. Simply make that call and Mystic’s expert stamp buyers will guide you, helping you to make a confident decision about the sale of your stamps. After 85 years of buying stamps and serving stamp collectors, Mystic has the expertise to correctly value all of your stamps, and the resources to purchase them all. Call 1-800-385-3609 and see why it’s easier to deal with the best.

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Laurence’s 1869s win Collectors Club one-frame competition The grand award for the annual one-frame competition for members of the Collectors Club of New York went to Michael Laurence for his display “10¢ 1869 Covers via German Mails.” Pictured nearby is one of the covers in Laurence’s exhibit. The cover was posted in 1871 and pays twice the 10¢ via-England rate from Sandy Hook, Conn., to Hamburg. It bears three stamps: the 10¢ 1869 Shield and Eagle stamp (Scott 116), 2¢ red brown Andrew Jackson (146) and a 5¢ brown Thomas Jefferson (76), all affixed to a 3¢ green Wash-

ington Reay envelope (U84). Laurence’s exhibit illustrated the complex web of rates and routes that characterized letter-post correspondence from the United States to Germany (and onward destinations via the German mails) during the years leading up to the Universal Postal Union. The reserve grand award went to Richard Maisel for his exhibit “The Gambia 1902 Issue.” The competition was held Nov. 7 at the club. Five exhibits garnered awards of merit: I.J. Gibbs,

Cover from Michael Laurence’s one-frame exhibit “10¢ 1869 Covers via German Mails.” It was sent from Connecticut to Hamburg.

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SPEND $25.00 OR MORE AND Cat # Condition Price MALTA 184-7 MLH $19.00 191-205 MLH $41.00 201 MLH $7.50 203 USED $4.75 205 MLH $12.50 205 USED $12.50 208-22 MNH $82.65 208-22,235-40 USED $45.00 208-22 USED $41.25 220-2 USED $32.75 221,222 MNH $22.50 221 MNH $22.50 221 USED $5.00 222 USED $25.00 223-4 USED $40.20 224 MNH $45.00 225-8 BLOCKS MNH $21.00 246-62 MNH $156.00 246-62 USED $55.30 261 MNH $42.50 261 BLOCKS MNH $170.00 262 MNH $42.50 263-5 MNH $0.60 275-80 MNH $3.80 275-80 MNH $3.80 303-8 MNH $8.60 312-330 MNH $17.20 324-30 MNH $13.70 341-3 MNH $2.10 353-4 MNH $0.55 358-60 MNH $0.60 361-3 MNH $0.70 364-66 MNH $0.80 367-70 MNH $0.90 371-4 MNH $0.90 375-7 MNH $0.70 378-80 MNH $0.70 381-3 MNH $0.65 384-6 BLOCKS MNH $3.20 397 MNH $0.35 398-9 MNH $0.40 417-9 MNH $0.85 417-9 BLOCKS MNH $3.40 450-3 MNH $1.15 454-68 MNH $22.55 484-7 MNH $3.65 484-7 BLOCKS MNH $14.60 504 USED $10.00 547-8 SHEETS MNH $18.00 549-51 BLOCK MNH $6.60 552-7 BLOCKS MNH $13.60 552-7 MNH $3.40 558-9 MNH $1.80 560-2 MNH $1.20 563-6 MNH $2.30 563-6 MNH $2.30 57A MNH $0.20 575-6 SHEETS MNH $22.00 592-7 MNH $32.40 592-607BLOCKS MNH $130.00 616-8 MNH $1.80 618a MNH $2.40 620-2 BLOCKS MNH $12.80 637-40BLOCKS MNH $13.20 674-6 MNH $4.15 696-9 MNH $4.70 700-02 MNH $4.70 723-6 MNH $3.45 763a MNH $2.10 768 MNH $0.70 795 MNH $1.05 805-8 MNH $3.75 809-10 MNH $2.40 815-8 MNH $3.25

Cat # Condition Price MALTA 831-5 MNH $4.50 839-42 MNH $3.90 843 MNH $0.85 852-56 MNH $4.20 857-8 MNH $2.55 859-61 MNH $3.30 878-81 MNH $3.95 882-5 MNH $4.65 B1-3 MNH $0.60 B3a MNH $0.50 B30-3 BLOCKS MNH $7.40 B38-41 MNH $2.00 B42-4 MNH $2.00 B45-7 MNH $2.00 B66-8 MNH $2.80 B-75-7 MNH $3.20 C1 PAIR USED $13.50 C1 MLH $5.50 C2-8 BLOCKS MNH $22.40 C9-14 MNH $7.60 C9-14 BLOCKS MNH $30.40 J1-4,J8-9 MLH $31.40 J3 MNH $3.50 J7-10 MLH $36.00 J1-10 MLH $66.90 J10 MLH $45.00 J11-20 MLH $58.05 J40-3 MNH $1.25 MR2 MNH $3.00 MR2 MLH $3.00 ST. HELENA 7 USED $5.50 11 MLH $50.00 24 USED $70.00 26 USED $57.50 31 MLH $22.50 33-8 MLH $49.00 35 USED $3.75 36 USED $7.25 37 USED $10.50 37 MLH $7.25 40-6 MLH $83.75 43 MLH $5.75 44 MLH $13.50 45 MLH $12.50 46 USED $70.00 50-5 MLH $115.90 54 MLH $25.00 61,62,64 USED $15.00 61-70 MLH $140.50 73 MLH $9.00 76 USED $30.00 79-87 MLH $36.00 90 MLH $16.00 111-4 MLH $19.25 111-4 MNH $37.50 114 MLH $10.00 118-27,136-8 MLH $88.00 118-27 MLH $85.05 118-27,136-8 USED $69.55 140-52 USED $51.20 140-52 MNH $87.85 141-52 MNH $87.45 150 USED $5.25 151 USED $11.00 152 USED $30.00 153-5 MNH $1.10 156-8 MNH $1.30 159-72 MNH $67.35 173 MNH $3.00 182-3 MNH $1.20 184-7 MNH $2.00 201-4 MNH $0.85 205-8 MNH $0.90

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Cat # Condition Price ST. HELENA 209-223 MNH $17.15 228-31 MNH $2.45 232-5 MNH $2.65 236-9 MNH $1.00 240-3 MNH $2.25 244-56 MNH $21.50 261-2 MNH $3.00 263-70 MNH $7.75 273-6 MNH $5.00 284a MNH $1.00 293-4 MNH $1.25 295-7 MNH $1.00 310 MNH $4.50 311-3 MNH $0.75 314-6 MNH $2.25 318-23 MNH $1.80 324-7 MNH $2.00 324-7 MNH $2.00 324-7 MNH $4.00 324-7 BLOCKS MNH $8.00 328-31 MNH $1.10 335-7 MNH $1.50 338-40 MNH $1.10 341 MNH $0.50 342-3 MNH $0.95 342-3 MNH $0.95 342-3 SHEETS MNH $9.50 344-7 MNH $1.10 348-51 MNH $1.40 352 MNH $0.65 353-5 USED $1.10 356-9 MNH $2.65 360-3 MNH $1.90 364-7 MNH $1.90 368-71 MNH $2.20 372-5 MNH $3.20 376-7 MNH $0.90 382-5 MNH $2.15 390-3 MNH $2.55 398a-b MNH $0.70 399-409 MNH $10.10 410-11 MNH $1.80 412-5 MNH $2.50 416-9 MNH $2.85 420-3 MNH $3.00 428-31 MNH $2.65 433-37 MNH $4.00 438-41 MNH $3.60 446-50 MNH $3.00 451-5 MNH $4.00 456-9 MNH $3.70 462-74 MNH $15.40 501-04 MNH $7.00 511-4 MNH $7.70 515-8 MNH $8.10 519-22 MNH $9.30 524-7 MNH $7.20 528-31 MNH $6.00 532-3 MNH $5.50 534 MNH $4.25 535-8 MNH $11.85 540-4 MNH $5.80 539 MNH $12.50 549-53 MNH $11.75 556-60 MNH $10.75 561-4 MNH $10.70 565 MNH $11.00 566-9 MNH $12.85 575-8 MNH $7.60 580-3 MNH $9.40 588-92 MNH $10.75 607a MNH $2.50 611-5 MNH $8.50 672-5 MNH $7.50

PRICES LISTED. Cat # ST. KITTS 677-80 702 25-37 25a-37 38-43 44 45-8 49-66 67-74 75-80 82-5 86-9 90-1 92 S/S 93-5 96-8 99-101 102-5 106-7 108-11 112-22 123-6 127-30 126a S/S 153-6 157-60 161-4 165-8 169-72 185-88 193-6 197 198-203 203a S/S 204-5 206-9 215-8 219-22 223-9 230-1 234 S/S 235-8 239-44 245-7 248-51 252 269-72 273-6 285-8 305a 308-11 312-5 316-7 320-3 324 328-31 343-46 347-50 351-4 356-9 360-3 364-5 366-8 406 407-8 409-12 414-7 423-8 429

Condition Price MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH MNH

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Continued from page 1 Year of the Rat stamp features an illustration of a row of red lanterns. He also designed the other 11 stamps in the series, which will show various illustrations, such as firecrackers, fruit and a dragon head. There will be a new design each year. The design for the Year of the

Rat stamp also includes the small paper-cut rat that was used for the previous series of New Year stamps. Clarence Lee of Hawaii created the paper cuts. The lengthy description printed on the reverse of the Year of the Rat pane was quoted in Linn’s Nov. 12, page 19. The first 32¢ Year of the Rat

41¢ Year of the Rat stamp

FIRST DAY— Jan. 9, 2008; city— San Francisco, Calif., and nationwide. DESIGN: artist— Kam Mak, Brooklyn, N.Y.; designer, art director and typographer— Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, Md.; modeler— Avery Dennison; engraver— WRE Color Tech. PRINTING: process— gravure; printer and processor— Avery Dennison, Clinton, S.C.; press— Dia Nippon Kiko; inks— yellow, magenta, Pantone Matching System red 187, PMS gold 872, PMS blue 533, PMS brown 132; paper— nonphosphored, type III, overall tagging; gum— self-adhesive; issue quantity— 72 million stamps (6 million panes); format— pane of 12, from 144-subject cylinders; size— 1.42 inches by 0.85 inches (image); 1.56 inches by 0.98 inches (overall); 7.25 inches by 5.85 inches (pane); plate numbers— none; marginal markings— Header “Celebrating Lunar New Year!,” depiction of 12 different paper-cut animals of the lunisolar new year on each side of pane, enlarged partial image of the rat as background (front); “Celebrating Lunar New Year,” USPS logo, ©2007 USPS, price, bar code 571300 (back); USPS item No.— 571340.

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Standard ordering instructions apply. Collectors are encouraged to purchase their own stamps and affix them to envelopes. Envelopes should be addressed for return and placed in a larger envelope addressed using all capital letters and no punctuation, except the hyphen in the ZIP+4 code, and be sent to Year of the Rat Stamp, Postmaster, Special Cancellations, Box 880066, San Francisco, CA 94188-0066. Requests for first-day cancels must be postmarked by March 8. Instructions to order the Postal Service’s uncacheted first-day cover for the 41¢ Year of the Rat stamp (USPS item No. 571361 at 79¢) are near the end of Linn’s 2008 U.S. Stamp Program on page 50.

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stamp (Scott 3060) is pictured nearby. It was issued Feb. 8, 1996, also in San Francisco. The same design was also used on 37¢ and 39¢ stamps (Scott 3985a, 3997a). A total of 72 million 41¢ Year of the Rat stamps, 6 million panes manufactured by Avery Dennison of Clinton, S.C., will be issued. The Postal Service also is selling uncut press sheets of the stamp.

Digital color postmark for the 41¢ Year of the Rat stamp to be issued Jan. 9.

A press sheet that consists of nine panes will sell for its face value of $44.28. A standard four-bar first-day-of-issue cancel will be available at the firstday event and by mail afterwards. Also, a first-day digital color postmark also will be offered on a Postal Service envelope, at $1.50. The design of the digital color postmark is pictured nearby. The large cancel’s dimensions are 3.7 inches by 1.6 inches. The first Year of the Rat stamp issued Collectors also can submit their by the Postal Service in February 1996. own covers to receive the digital color postmark. The cancels are 50¢ each, with a minimum of 10 covers per order. Address color postmark requests to “DCP: Year of the Rat Stamp” at the first-day address in the box on page 12. Technical specifications and first-day cancel ordering information for the 41¢ Year of the Rat stamp are presented in the same box. Collectors have a 60-day grace period to mail-in requests for the Pane of 12 of the Year of the Rat stamp. first-day postmarks. n

THE OFFICIALLY SEALED PLATE PROOFS OF NEWFOUNDLAND SPECIAL OFFER #L2347 One of the more interesting auction lots in the 1990 sale of the American Bank Note company archives was a grouping of officially sealed material. The lot was listed under the Canada section and did include a few of Canadian items, but mainly it contained plate proofs and specimen overprints of Newfoundland #OX1. As a result most Newfoundland enthusiasts missed it entirely. All of the items in the lot related to officially sealed (also known as dead letter office) stamps. The purpose of these stamps is to enable the post office to reseal letters in the Dead Letter Office Department before they are redelivered. Newfoundland issued only one such stamp. It bore the image of King Edward VII and was released in 1905. The plate proofs were prepared by the printer for approval and correction before the printing of the actual stamps. They were done on special india paper, with a thin card backing to bear the weight of the printing press. These proofs really are fabulous examples of the engraver’s art. They were printed in black, the same color as the issued stamps. The engraving is deep and sharp with brilliant impressions. If you haven’t seen these proofs before you’re in for a treat. Let’s get back to auction. The whole lot of officially sealed material was estimated at $750. But Canadian dealers knew better. Two of them bid the lot up and up. The hammer finally fell at an astounding $46,000, over sixty times the auctioneer’s estimate! How many plate proofs exist? The auction catalogue description doesn’t provide much help. Why? Before the auction, part of the lot was taken by the Canadian Government and given to the postal museum. In addition many of the remaining proofs were faulty. Luckily I took a few notes when I viewed the lot. Of the Newfoundland plates proofs there were only 207 remaining. And of these only about 150 were in truly very fine condition. With a tiny supply like this it’s easy to see why you rarely see these items offered in the marketplace.

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Postal Museum programs for January The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum will present the following programs in January. On Jan. 12 from 1:30 to 4 p.m., the museum will offer a showing of Charade (1963) followed by a discussion of the film. The comedy thriller stars Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant in a story of spies and romance revolving around rare classic stamps. The film is unrated but contains some violence. Following the screening of the movie, museum research chair Daniel Piazza will lead a discussion of the film’s many stamp collecting connections. On Jan. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the museum will host Ben’s Birthday Bash family day. The event will celebrate the 302nd birthday of Benjamin Franklin, the innovative and eccentric inventor, postmaster and founding father, with geographic, journalistic and revolutionary activities. Participants will learn how Franklin cut mail delivery time in half in the colonies and how his improvements are still relevant now and in the future.

On Jan. 29 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. the museum will host Postal History is Cool: the Polar Post Curator Talk. Museum assistant curators Lynn Heidelbaugh and Allison Marsh hold a mail call from the North Pole to Little America, Antarctica, to explore postal operations at the ends of the earth. Images, objects and discussion, will be used to learn about Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd’s polar flights and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s involvement in sharing polar exploration with the world through stamps. Visitors to the National Postal Museum can also explore galleries and exhibits that showcase America’s postal history from colonial times to the present. The museum is located at 2 Massachusetts Ave. N.E., Washington, D.C., next to Union Station. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., every day except Dec. 25. Admission to the museum and its programs is free of charge. For more information, call 202633-5555 or visit the museum web site at www.postalmuseum.si.edu. n

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Cherrystone offers Russian and Soviet rarities Jan. 8 in NYC By Rick Miller On Jan. 8, Cherrystone Inc. will conduct an auction of Russian and Soviet stamps and covers. The

rate miniature sheet of eight 10-kopek 20th Anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova’s Spaceflight stamps (Scott 5153a variety) shown in Figure 1. Only six intact imperforate miniature sheets of the original eight remain, two having been cut up into single stamps. The neverhinged miniature sheet has natural gum wrinkles and fingerprints, with printer’s color control marks at left. The miniature sheet has great topical appeal, as Tereshkova was the first woman to fly in space, aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963. The opening bid for this item is $72,500. The 1,200-mark-on-50k airmail Official stamp (Scott CO6) shown in Figure 2 has an opening bid of $47,500. The stamp has the type I surcharge and is from position 22 in the sheet. The Figure 1. Cherrystone Inc. will offer this 1983 imperforate miniature well-centered original gum sheet of eight 10-kopek 20th Anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova’s stamp has a small hinge Spaceflight stamps (Scott 5153a variety) Jan. 8 in New York City. The remnant near the top. The Russian airmail Ofopening bid for the miniature, one of only six known, is $72,500. auction will begin at 11 a.m. on the premises at 119 W. 57th St., New York, N.Y. Among the items to be offered is the 1983 imperfo-

Figure 2. This 1,200-mark-on50k airmail Official stamp (Scott CO6) is offered with a starting bid of $47,500.

ficial stamps (Scott CO1-8) were created by surcharging Russian consular fee stamps in German marks. They were used on Russian Embassy mail from Berlin to Moscow. The 1884 3.50-ruble black and gray Imperial Eagle and Post Horns stamp on horizontally laid paper (Scott 39a) shown in Figure 3 is offered with an opening bid of $25,000 against a Scott catalog value of $100,000. The stamp is unused with disturbed original gum and heavy hinge remnant. It is well centered but has small faults. Only five unused ex-

Figure 3. This 1884 3.50-ruble black and gray Imperial Eagle and Post Horns stamp on horizontally laid paper (Scott 39a) is offered with an opening bid of $25,000.

amples of this rare stamp are known to exist and all but one have faults. Bids will also be accepted by phone to 800-886-9313 and online from the firm’s web site. For more information, write to Cherrystone Inc., 119 W. 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019-2392. View the auction catalog online at www.cherrystoneauctions .com. n

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Scott India Proof 3P-4P each .......................... $225.00 40P-47P set ......................... $575.00 68P, 69P, 71P, 72P, 76P ea. ... $75.00 65P....................................... $90.00 70P....................................... — 73P....................................... $95.00 78P....................................... $85.00 PR9P-PR32P set .................. $600.00 112P-122P set ..................... $1,100.00 O1-O93 set........................... $1,000.00

SELLING Card Proof $175.00 $450.00 $50.00 $125.00 $450.00 $75.00 $75.00 $375.00 $825.00 $800.00

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P.O. Box 46, New Milford, NJ 07646 January 7, 2008 LINN’S STAMP NEWS 15

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Supply limited: 41¢ Polar Lights going out The United States 41¢ Polar Lights stamps were removed from sale from the Postal Service’s web site in early December 2007, approximately two months after they were issued. The Polar Lights stamps were issued Oct. 1, 2007, in Washington, D.C. The issue consists of two different designs printed together in a pane of 20. Postal Service spokesman Mark Saunders told Linn’s that as of Dec. 13 the stamps were also sold out through the Stamp Fulfillment Services mail-order center. He said that panes of the stamps packaged with two

The United States 41¢ Polar Lights stamps are sold out at the Postal Service mail-order center.

first-day covers (both regular and digital color postmark sets) remain available for sale but that quantities

UNITED STATES USED FINE

All stamps are sound with fine (perforations clearing the design) or better centering after the year 1890, and average to fine before this. PRICE PRICE Sc# PRICE Sc# Sc# PRICE Sc# 7 ............. 85.00 121........... 275.00 230........... .20 298........... 29.00 9 ............. 66.00 122......... 1000.00 231........... .10 299........... 14.00 PR............ 140.00 124........... 275.00 231v......... .25 300........... .10 10............. 60.00 134........... 95.00 232........... 7.50 301........... .20 11............. 5.50 135........... 40.00 233........... 2.50 302........... 1.30 12............. 475.00 136........... 13.00 234........... 3.00 303........... 1.15 PR.......... 1400.00 138........... 265.00 235........... 12.00 304........... 1.00 13............. 450.00 144........... 995.00 236........... 5.00 305........... 1.20 14............. 110.00 145........... 10.00 237........... 4.00 306........... .90 PR............ 269.00 146........... 6.00 238........... 35.00 307........... .80 15............. 100.00 147........... .85 239........... 45.00 308........... 4.50 17............. 115.00 148........... 10.00 240........... 90.00 309........... 2.90 24............. 20.00 149........... 49.00 242........... 350.00 310........... 11.00 25............. 50.00 150........... 15.00 244........... 650.00 311........... 37.50 26............. 3.00 151........... 65.00 245........... 900.00 315........... 245.00 26a........... 37.50 152........... 70.00 246........... 2.50 319........... .10 27............. 850.00 153........... 70.00 247........... .80 319b......... .20 33............. 149.00 154........... 90.00 248........... 3.75 319c......... .20 36............. 139.00 155........... 175.00 249........... 2.20 319f.......... .20 36 pen ..... 75.00 156........... 2.50 250........... 1.00 319i.......... 25.00 36b........... 112.00 157........... 8.00 251........... 5.50 320........... 8.75 38............. 260.00 158........... .50 252........... 3.00 323........... 2.50 63............. 16.00 159........... 7.00 253........... 5.00 324........... 1.00 64b........... 40.00 160........... 45.00 254........... 3.50 325........... 15.00 65............. 1.50 161........... 12.50 255........... 2.70 326........... 12.25 67............. 475.00 162........... 62.00 256........... 12.00 327........... 15.00 68............. 22.00 PR............ 125.00 257........... 9.25 328........... 1.40 68a........... 22.00 163........... 70.00 258........... 7.00 329........... 1.40 69............. 50.00 165........... 60.00 259........... 30.00 330........... 15.00 PR............ 130.00 166........... 139.00 260........... 70.00 331........... .10 70............. 90.00 178........... 6.00 264........... .20 332........... .10 70b........... 360.00 179........... 10.00 265........... 1.40 333........... 1.50 70c........... 590.00 182........... 1.40 267........... .10 334........... .75 71............. 100.00 183........... .55 268........... .85 335........... 1.30 72............. 195.00 184........... .40 269........... 1.50 336........... 3.20 73............. 20.00 185........... 6.00 270........... 1.25 337........... 1.50 75............. 250.00 186........... 11.00 271........... 2.80 338........... 1.00 76............. 75.00 188........... 13.75 272........... .45 340........... 3.25 76a........... 138.00 189........... 12.50 272a......... 350.00 341........... 10.00 77............. 70.00 190........... 40.00 273........... .80 342........... 50.00 78............. 99.00 205........... 1.80 274........... 7.50 343........... 2.25 78a........... 99.00 206........... .20 275........... 17.50 344........... 1.50 78b........... 99.00 207........... .30 275a......... 21.00 352........... 45.00 84........... 1875.00 208........... 50.00 279........... .25 PR............ 215.00 85............. 450.00 209........... 3.00 279B ........ .20 367........... 1.25 85B .......... 575.00 209b......... 130.00 279Bc ...... 50.00 368........... 12.00 86............. 175.00 210........... .10 279Bd ...... .30 PR............ 25.00 87............. 85.00 211........... 5.00 279Bf ....... .20 370........... .90 88............. 13.00 212........... .75 280........... 1.50 371........... 18.00 89............. 120.00 213........... .10 280a......... 1.00 372........... 1.85 90............. 140.00 214........... 22.00 280b......... .40 374........... .10 91............. 275.00 215........... 10.00 281........... .30 375........... .10 92............. 250.00 216........... 6.00 282........... 2.00 376........... 1.00 93............. 27.50 217........... 55.00 282a......... 5.00 377........... .25 94............. 4.50 218........... 130.00 282C........ 3.00 378........... .20 95............. 175.00 219........... .20 283........... .80 379........... .30 96............. 115.00 219D........ .80 284........... 4.00 380........... 8.00 97............. 120.00 220........... .10 285........... 2.50 381........... 2.00 98............. 150.00 220a......... 1.50 286........... .70 382........... 9.00 100........... 425.00 220c......... 11.00 287........... 12.00 383........... 1.50 112........... 65.00 221........... 3.75 288........... 10.50 PR............ 3.50 113........... 40.00 222........... .80 289........... 21.00 384........... .90 114........... 8.50 223........... .80 290........... 15.00 393........... 7.00 115........... 96.00 224........... 10.00 291........... 90.00 395........... 32.00 116........... 60.00 225........... 4.25 293........... 595.00 397........... .55 117........... 65.00 226........... .90 294........... 1.65 398........... .25 118........... 325.00 227........... 11.25 295........... .45 399........... 4.75 119........... 100.00 228........... 16.00 296........... 7.50 400........... 12.00 120........... 380.00 229........... 70.00 297........... 8.75 400A ........ 9.00

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Sc# PRICE 401........... 3.30 402........... 1.25 403........... 11.50 404........... 40.00 405........... .10 406........... .10 407........... 6.25 408........... .35 409........... .35 413........... 1.00 414........... .80 415........... 9.00 416........... .40 417........... 2.40 418........... 2.20 419........... 10.00 420........... 9.00 421........... 11.00 423........... 50.00 424........... .10 425........... .10 426........... .90 427........... .25 428........... .30 429........... .80 430........... 2.50 431........... 1.50 432........... 4.50 434........... 4.50 435a......... 3.75 437........... 3.60 438........... 3.00 439........... 8.00 443........... 20.00 444........... 12.50 446........... 70.00 STRP-3.... 300.00 STRP-4.... 480.00 447 PR .... 210.00 LPR.......... 475.00 LPR in STRP-... 495.00 452........... 5.00 453........... 7.50 454........... 10.00 455........... .70 460........... 79.00 463........... .20 464........... 8.50 465........... 1.25 466........... 1.25 469........... 7.50 470........... 4.00 472........... 1.25 473........... 10.00 476........... 8.75 478........... 13.00 479........... 30.00 482........... .70 486........... .40 PR............ 1.20 488........... 1.10 489........... 1.00 LPR.......... 11.25 490........... .25 PR............ 1.00 492........... .20 493........... 1.20 494........... .70 495........... 3.50 PR............ 8.00 496........... .70 498........... .10

are “very, very low and probably will be removed from sale this week [Dec. 17-21].” Collectors looking for the stamps might be able to obtain them from a local post office even if Stamp Fulfillment Services does sell out. Some philatelic windows nationwide also might still have the stamps in stock. In February 2007, the Postal Service also issued a souvenir sheet of two stamps using the same artwork as the Polar Lights stamps. This $1.68 International Polar Year souvenir sheet remains on sale and is available only through the mailorder center. n

Sc# PRICE 499........... .10 500 ave.... 70.00 501........... .10 503........... .20 504........... .10 506........... .20 507........... .65 508........... .30 509........... 1.10 510........... .10 511........... 1.70 512........... .20 512a......... .25 513........... 3.25 514........... .75 515........... .20 516........... .50 517........... .35 518........... .75 524........... 20.00 525........... .20 526........... 2.00 528........... .20 528A ........ 1.00 528B ........ .25 529........... .25 530........... .15 537........... 1.50 542........... .50 543........... .15 547........... 20.00 548........... 1.10 549........... .80 550........... 7.00 551........... .10 552........... .10 553........... .10 554........... .10 555........... .60 556........... .25 557........... .15 558........... .50 559........... .40 560........... .50 561........... .70 562........... .20 563........... .30 564........... .10 565........... .45 566........... .15 567........... .10 568........... .40 569........... .20 570........... .20 571........... .40 572........... 5.50 573........... 8.50 575........... 2.50 576........... .75 PR............ 1.85 577........... .65 579........... 85.00 581........... .40 582........... .35 583........... .10 584........... 1.50 585........... .40 586........... .20 587........... .30 588........... 3.20 589........... 1.75 590........... 1.60 591........... .25

Sc# PRICE 597........... .10 PR............ .20 598........... .10 PR............ .20 599........... .10 PR............ .20 LPR.......... .25 599A ........ 7.00 PR............ 20.00 600........... .10 PR............ .20 601........... .25 PR............ .50 602........... .10 PR............ .20 603........... .10 604........... .10 PR............ .20 606........... .10 PR............ .20 610........... .10 611........... 2.00 PR............ 5.00 612........... .90 614........... 1.60 615........... 1.50 616........... 8.50 617........... 1.75 618........... 2.50 619........... 6.50 620........... 2.25 622........... .40 623........... .20 627........... .30 628........... 2.20 629........... .90 632........... .10 633........... .10 634........... .10 634A ........ 7.00 635........... .10 636........... .10 637........... .10 638........... .10 639........... .10 640........... .10 641........... .10 642........... .10 643........... .40 644........... 1.50 645........... .30 646........... .55 647........... 2.95 648........... 8.75 649........... .50 650........... 2.00 651........... .40 653........... .10 655........... .15 656........... 1.00 657........... .35 658........... 1.00 660........... .40 663........... 5.00 664........... 10.00 666........... 45.00 667........... 6.00 668........... 6.00 670........... 1.30 671........... .35 674........... 7.50 675........... 12.00 679........... 12.00

Sc# PRICE 680........... .40 681........... .30 682........... .25 683........... .70 684........... .10 685........... .10 686 LPR .. .50 686 PR .... .40 687........... .30 688........... .50 689........... .30 690........... .10 692........... .10 693........... .10 694........... .10 695........... .25 696........... .15 697........... .15 698........... .10 699........... .10 700........... .10 701........... .10 702........... .10 703........... .20 704........... .10 705........... .10 706........... .10 707........... .10 708........... .10 709........... .10 710........... .10 711........... .10 712........... .15 713........... .30 714........... .10 715........... .10 716........... .15 717........... .10 718........... .10 719........... .15 720........... .10 721........... .10 PR............ .20 LPR.......... .50 722........... .15 723........... .20 PR............ .40 724........... .15 725........... .20 726........... .15 727........... .10 728........... .05 729........... .05 730a......... .30 731a......... .30 732........... .05 733........... .40 734........... .15 736........... .10 740-49 ..... 3.50 750a......... 2.40 751a......... .80 752........... .10 753........... .20 754........... .30 755........... .40 756........... .15 757........... .15 758........... .40 761........... 1.15 772-7 ....... .60 778........... 1.50 778a-d ..... 1.30

FIFTY YEARS AGO Linn’s issue of Jan. 6, 1958, carried a story about two new stamps in the Liberty Series of definitives: the 15¢ John Jay stamp and the 25¢ Paul Revere stamp. In his editor’s column, Linn’s founder George W. Linn commented on the newly formed Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee. He specifically addressed the new guidelines established for issuing stamps: “A study of the seven rules as put forth by the stamp advisory committee seem very good at a glance, for they definitely eliminate political and commercial issues which have been so frequent in the past that the Post Office department is justly accused of playing politics.” Superior Stamp Co. of Los Angeles advertised mint singles of United States Scott C4-6, the 8¢, 16¢ and 24¢ airmail stamps of 1923, for $14. Today a mint, never-hinged set catalogs $365.

Sc# PRICE 782-4 ....... .15 785-94 ..... .80 795........... .05 796........... .20 797........... .40 798........... .05 799-02 ..... .20 803-15 ..... 1.00 816........... .10 817........... .10 819........... .10 820........... .10 821........... .35 822........... .10 823........... .10 824........... .40 825........... .10 826........... .10 827........... .50 828........... .15 829........... .10 830........... .10 831........... .10 833........... 2.50 834........... 2.10 839........... .10 PR............ .20 LPR.......... .25 840........... .10 PR............ .20 LPR.......... .40 841........... .10 PR............ .20 LPR.......... .20 842........... .10 PR............ .20 LPR.......... .30 843........... .25 PR............ .50 LPR.......... 3.00 844........... .25 PR............ .50 LPR.......... 1.50 845........... .20 PR............ .40 LPR.......... 3.00 846........... .10 PR............ .20 LPR.......... .90 847........... .50 PR............ 1.00 LPR.......... 2.70 848........... .10 PR............ .20 LPR.......... .40 849........... .20 PR............ .40 LPR.......... 1.00 850........... .25 PR............ .50 LPR.......... 1.75 851........... .25 PR............ .50 LPR.......... 2.25 859-93 .... 9.00 903-08 ..... .50 909-21 ..... 1.80 927-47 ..... 1.60 948........... .70 1030-40 ... .90 1041......... .15 1042......... .10 1042A ...... .10

Sc# PRICE 1043......... .10 1044......... .10 1044A ...... .10 1045......... .10 1046......... .10 1047......... .10 1048......... .30 1049......... .10 1050......... .10 1051......... .10 1052......... .10 1053......... 6.50 1059......... .80 1075......... .75 1213a (sl3) 1.00 1295......... 1.50 1341......... 1.90 1345-54 .. 2.20 1415a-18a .40 2122......... 7.00 2193......... .40 2194......... .30 2195......... .40 2196......... .50 2419......... 1.00 2468......... .30 PR............ .60 2482......... .50 2540......... 2.00 2541......... 5.00 2543......... 1.50 2544......... 1.50 2544b....... 1.50 2544A ...... 5.50 2590......... .25 2592......... 1.50 3036......... .20 3472......... 2.00 3647......... 2.75 C1............ 20.00 C2............ 22.00 C3............ 24.00 C4............ 10.00 C5............ 20.00 C6............ 20.00 C7............ .20 C8............ 1.30 C9............ 1.00 C10.......... .90 C11.......... .40 C12.......... .20 C16.......... .40 C17.......... .20 C18.......... 60.00 C19.......... .10 C20.......... .50 C21.......... 1.25 C22.......... 3.75 C23.......... .10 C24.......... .95 C25.......... .10 C26.......... .10 C27.......... .10 C28.......... .25 C29.......... .20 C30.......... .20 C31.......... 1.75 C32.......... .10 C33.......... .10 C34-6....... .15 C37.......... .50 PR............ 1.25 LPR.......... 2.10

Sc# PRICE Sc# PRICE Sc# PRICE Sc# PRICE C38.......... .10 E11 .......... .40 O3............ 8.00 Q11.......... 28.00 C39.......... .10 E12 .......... .30 O21.......... 10.00 Q12.......... 23.00 C40.......... .10 E14 .......... .50 O22.......... 10.00 JQ1.......... 3.00 C41.......... .10 E15 .......... .10 O23.......... 10.00 JQ2.......... 9.00 PR............ .20 E16 .......... .10 O24.......... 25.00 JQ3.......... 2.75 LPR.......... .70 E17 .......... .10 O25.......... 50.00 JQ5.......... 2.50 C42.......... .15 E18 .......... 1.15 O26.......... 55.00 QE1 ......... .50 C43.......... .20 E19 .......... .10 O27.......... 17.50 QE4a ....... 3.00 C44.......... .40 E20 .......... .10 O31.......... 100.00 RW5......... 32.00 C46.......... .90 E21 .......... .10 O36.......... 13.00 RW6......... 25.00 C49.......... .10 E23 .......... .15 O37.......... 7.50 RW9......... 25.00 C50.......... .10 F1 ............ 2.30 O38.......... 12.50 RW11....... 20.00 C51.......... .10 FA1 .......... .20 O49.......... .45 RW13....... 10.00 C52.......... .10 J1............. 7.00 O50.......... 3.50 RW15....... 8.00 PR............ .20 J3............. 3.00 O51.......... 29.00 RW16....... 8.00 C53.......... .10 J4............. 32.00 O62.......... 27.50 RW17....... 8.00 C54.......... .10 J5............. 30.00 O73.......... 4.00 RW18....... 8.00 C55.......... .10 J15........... 3.50 O74.......... .65 RW19....... 8.00 C57.......... .75 J16........... 1.65 O75.......... 1.50 RW20....... 8.00 C59.......... .05 J18........... 20.00 O76.......... 17.50 RW21....... 6.00 C60.......... .05 J19........... 15.00 O77.......... 4.50 RW22....... 6.00 C61.......... .20 J22........... .75 O78.......... 2.50 RW23....... 6.00 PR............ .40 J23........... .35 O79.......... 3.25 RW24....... 6.00 C63.......... .10 J26........... 13.00 O80.......... 45.00 RW25....... 6.00 C64.......... .10 J27........... 115.00 O81.......... 4.75 RW26....... 5.50 C65.......... .10 J32........... 5.00 O82.......... 5.50 RW29....... 6.00 PR............ .20 J38........... .40 O83.......... 6.00 RW30....... 6.00 C66.......... .50 J39........... .35 O84.......... 7.50 RW31....... 7.00 C69.......... .10 J40........... 2.00 O85.......... 2.20 RW32....... 8.00 C71.......... .10 J46........... .75 O88.......... 12.50 RW33....... 7.00 C72.......... .10 J52........... 7.00 O89.......... 5.00 RW34....... 7.00 C73.......... .10 J53........... .25 O91.......... 6.00 RW35....... 7.00 PR............ .20 J54........... 28.00 O92.......... 5.50 RW36....... 5.00 C74.......... .10 J56........... 2.00 O97.......... 1.50 RW37....... 5.00 C75.......... .10 J60........... 30.00 O98.......... .75 RW38....... 5.00 C78.......... .10 J61........... .10 O115........ 2.00 RW39....... 5.00 C79.......... .05 J62........... .10 O116........ .55 RW40....... 5.00 C80.......... .10 J63........... .20 O117........ 1.25 RW41....... 5.00 C81.......... .10 J64........... .40 O118........ 25.00 RW42....... 5.00 C82.......... .05 J65........... .50 O119........ 6.60 RW43....... 5.00 PR............ .10 J67........... .10 O128........ .15 RW46....... 5.00 C83.......... .10 J68........... .10 O130........ .25 RW47....... 5.00 PR............ .20 J71........... .10 O136........ 1.00 RW51....... 6.00 C88.......... .15 J72........... 1.00 PR............ 2.00 CONFEDERATE STATES C91.......... .15 J76........... .75 O138B ..... .50 C92.......... .15 J77........... .10 PR............ 1.00 1c PR....... 240.00 C105........ .25 J78........... .20 PR115...... 7.50 7 ............. 10.00 C106........ .25 J79........... .10 PR116...... 20.00 8 ............. 150.00 C107........ .25 J80........... .10 PR117...... 7.50 11d........... 37.50 C108........ .25 J81........... .10 PR119...... 37.00 13............. 190.00 C115........ .20 J82........... .10 PR122...... 80.00 CANAL ZONE CE1.......... .50 J83........... .10 Q1............ .45 13d........... 15.00 CE2.......... .15 J84........... .10 Q2............ .40 17a........... 1.40 E2 ........... 12.00 J85........... .10 Q3............ 3.50 22............. .80 E3 ............ 17.00 J86........... .10 Q4............ 1.65 23............. 1.00 E5 ............ 2.00 J87........... .15 Q5............ .70 24............. 1.75 E6 ............ 2.00 J89-97...... .90 Q6............ .90 27............. 5.00 E7 ............ 28.00 J98........... .10 Q7............ 7.50 31............. 1.00 E8 ............ 4.00 K1 ............ 22.00 Q8............ 15.00 32............. 1.00 E9 ............ 6.00 K2 ............ 22.50 Q9............ 2.40 33............. 2.25 E10 .......... 22.50 LO2.......... 26.00 Q10.......... 30.00 34............. 2.75 TERMS: Payment with order please. 5 day return privilege. Alternate choices appreciated. Checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and full gum U.S. postage at face value accepted for payment. Add $3.00 for insurance. California residents include 7.75% sales tax. Free price list included or upon request.

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12/19/07 9:46:27 AM

STAMP SOAKER BY J.A. WATERCUTTER

Ten United States stamps of 2007 will crack or fail to soak off After reading the news that one of the United States Postal Service’s stamp paper suppliers is eliminating the water-soluble layer in the self-adhesive laminate of recent stamp issues, I felt dizzy and even sick. Jay Bigalke’s story was in Linn’s Nov. 12 issue, page 8. This water-soluble layer allows a stamp to be soaked in water to remove it from an envelope clipping. I live to soak stamps, so this change really is a low blow. The news so frustrated me that I took a break from soaking some of the new stamps that have piled up since. But with the snow falling hard outside, I decided to attempt again to approach that pile of used stamps. The long time needed to soak some of the most recent stamps allowed me to compile a list of problematic U.S. stamps, beginning with the self-adhesive stamp issued in 1974. I might have missed a few, but the list nearby is a good start, I think. Some of the listed stamps

Watercutter’s list of United States stamps that are problem soakers

Scott No. 1552

Description 10¢ Dove Weather Vane stamp

Year issued 1974

Problem gum stains; does not soak

3052E 3293 3317-20 3398 3409-13 3506 3537a-40a 3855-56 3863 3945-48 3980 4000 4120 4122 4160-63 4164 4197 4199 4200 4201 4203-04 4220

33¢ Pink Rose stamp w/ “2000” date 33¢ Sonoran Desert stamps 33¢ Aquarium Fish stamps 33¢ Adoption stamp World Stamp Expo souvenir sheets 34¢ Great Plains Prairie stamps 34¢ Santa stamps 37¢ Lewis and Clark stamps 37¢ Summer Olympic Games stamp 37¢ Constellations stamps 39¢ Liberty and Flag coil w/rounded die cuts 39¢ Madonna and Child by Chacon stamp 39¢ Ella Fitzgerald stamp $1.68 International Polar Year souvenir sheet 41¢ Vintage Mahogany Speedboats stamps 41¢ Purple Heart stamp 41¢ James Stewart stamp 41¢ Gerald R. Ford stamp 41¢ Jury Duty stamp 41¢ Mendez v. Westminster stamp 41¢ Polar Lights stamps 41¢ Kwanzaa

1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2001 2001 2004 2004 2004 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

does not soak difficult to soak difficult to soak difficult to soak holograms can come off difficult to soak do not soak inside portrait ink can flake off ink flakes off and cracks ink flakes off and cracks difficult to soak ink flakes off and cracks ink cracks ink cracks does not soak does not soak ink flakes off and cracks does not soak does not soak does not soak does not soak possibly does not soak

seem to have become more difficult to soak after they have remained on piece for nearly a decade. There might be others, but these are the stamps that give me trouble. The last stamp on the list is the 41¢ Kwanzaa stamp. I have no examples of this stamp yet to soak, but it fits the bill for production characteristics similar to those stamps that do not soak. The list of problem soakers proposes a solution for each stamp: leaving it on paper or a warning to use care in soaking. There is a bit of fairly good news for one recent stamp. Stamp printer and manufacturer Ashton Potter must have changed something with the way it made the 2007 41¢ Madonna and Child by Luini stamp with a gold frame. The similar Ashton Potter 39¢ United States 41¢ Madonna and Madonna and Child With Child by Luini stamp does not Bird by Chacon stamp of soak well. It can take hours to 2006 has ink that cracks and flakes off when it is soaked. remove using a wet sponge.

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The 2007 stamp pictured nearby had a small ding at bottom from its travels through the mailstream, but it worked perfectly for a soaking experiment. After three hours under a wet sponge, a significant amount of adhesive was still holding tight to the stamp and envelope paper, but I let it sit for 24 hours and the stamp easily came off. The solution for most recent difficult-to-soak stamps requires a large industrialsize wet sponge measuring about 6 inches by 4 inches by 2 inches. Clip the stamps fairly closely and place the clippings face down on a nonporous surface such as a kitchen or bathroom counter or in a flat plastic pan. Spread the stamps out so they do not touch each other and cover them with the wet sponge. The key to the sponge method is to keep the stamps flat while the

water slowly permeates the clipping and the stamp. The sponge needs to be pretty wet but not dripping wet. If it is only damp, the process will take way too long. Water at room temperature works best. Let the stamps sit for a few hours, even overnight, so the water in the sponge has enough time to migrate through the clipping paper and the self-stick laminate to the stamp paper. Then lift off the sponge and gently separate the clipping paper from each stamp. It usually glides right

off, but I use stamp tongs and do my best to keep the stamp flat. This helps prevent the stamp’s ink from cracking. Rinse your stamps and remove excess water from them before placing them in a stamp drying book to keep the stamp flat. Make sure you clean up the area where you soak your stamps or the lady of the house might get upset with you. Then it doesn’t matter if a stamp is soakable or not. If she’s upset, it might bring an end to your soaking adventures. n

April 22 first day for 41¢ Journalists

The five United States 41¢ American Journalists stamps honoring Martha Gellhorn, Eric Sevareid, Ruben Salazar, George Polk and John Hersey are scheduled to be issued Tuesday, April 22, in Washington, D.C., according to Postal Service spokeswoman Joanne Veto. The first-day ceremony is to take place in conjunction with the National Press Club’s centennial celebration events. A specific time for the event is to be determined. Publicity images of the stamp designs were shown in Linn’s Oct. 29, 2007, issue, on page 2.

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12/20/07 9:52:30 AM

THE INSIDER BY LES WINICK

Semirobotic concept car created to deliver the U.S. mail In the future, will United States postal workers be replaced by a car? Shown nearby is a drawing of SARA, a semirobotic postal delivery concept car designed by Stanford University professors. Information about the car appeared on the web sites www.ideawicket.com based in New Delhi, India, and www.postalreporter.com, a web site that provides news and other information for United States postal workers. The web sites describe the car: “SARA is a semiautomated postal delivery robotic vehicle. The concept is a proposal for a robotic vehicle for delivery of letters and flats in residential areas. “Using state-of-the-art navigation and positioning systems, a robot could be developed to more efficiently deliver common goods and handle easy transactions

such as billing and charging for outgoing mail.” The car would work under human supervision. That is why it is considered semiautomated instead of automated. • The U.S. Postal Service is increasingly catering to popular culture with its commemorative postage stamps featuring various comic book covers and superhero characters. I believe that the trend started when the Postal Service issued the 29¢ Elvis Presley stamps in 1993. Bugs Bunny made his stamp debut in 1997, followed by other Warner Bros. cartoon characters. Starting in 2004, the Postal Service issued a set of four stamps each year depicting Disney characters. Jim Henson and the Muppets followed in 2005, DC Comic Superheroes in 2006 and

Drawing of a semirobotic postal delivery concept car, called SARA.

Marvel Comics Superheroes and Star Wars in 2007. To the dismay of the Postal Service, however, the people who are buying these stamps are using them on mail and not collecting them. The Postal Service has a deficit of more than $5 billion and is fighting to de-

crease it. Part of the problem is that many collectors are turned off with the popular culture and youth image apparent in the Postal Service’s commemorative stamp program. Also, the huge volume of stamps being issued has made stamp collecting an expensive hobby when

pages and albums also need to be purchased to house all the new issues. Many collectors have stopped saving new U.S. stamps. Their stamp collections consist of what they have already accumulated. The big question is whether any of the new collectors attracted by the popular culture stamps will stay with the hobby as time goes by. I wish the answer were yes, but I doubt it, because there are so many new electronic toys and other items to attract attention. • The U.S. Postal Service introduced a new category of mail called “Medical Profession Packaging” Sept. 25. The category is for mailing medical waste, such as used needles, in packages weighing up to 35 pounds. Despite the category’s name, it is not limited to medical professionals. n

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UNPA 2008 program to include stamps for Olympics, Earth The United Nations Postal Administration will begin its 2008 stamp program with an issue called Remembrance and Beyond. The scheduled issue date is Jan. 27, according to information on the United Nations Postal Administration’s web site. Earlier the UNPA had given Feb. 1 as the release date (Linn’s, Dec. 3, page 12). The Remembrance and Beyond stamps are a joint issue with Israel to mark the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. The UNPA part of the joint issue will include three stamps: a 41¢ stamp

for the UNPA office in New York City; an 85-centime stamp for the office in Geneva, Switzerland; and a 0.65-euro stamp for the office in Vienna, Austria. Also on Jan. 27, the UNPA will issue four definitive (regular-issue) stamps for UNPA/Vienna: 0.10e, 0.65e, 1.15e and 1.40e. On March 6, the UNPA will continue its Endangered Species series with 12 stamps, four for each UNPA office. The designs will be se-tenant (side-by-side) in panes of 16. The Coin and Flag series will continue May 8 with 24 stamps, eight for each UNPA office.

WORLDWIDE MINT

MALAWI

ss=VF NEVER HINGED, s=VF LIGHTLY HINGED

LIECHTENSTEIN

ss391-3 ......... 1.00 ss424a-b ....... 1.30 ss430-3,34-41 4.30 ss452 ............ 1.65 ss471 ............ 1.45 ss472-3 ......... 2.55 ss557 ............ 5.20 ss816,a,b,c ... 5.50 ss872 ............ 1.45 ss1185-8 ....... 3.70 ss1229-31 ..... 3.40 ssB14 ............ 26.25 ssB19-21....... 19.50 ssC6.............. 73.95 ssC24-33 (sC33 one stamp hinged) shts of 9 ..........299.00 sJ5 imp............ 5.00 sO2.................. 18.75

LITHUANIA

ss277 imp ..... 1.10

LUXEMBOURG

ss218-34 ....... ss242-5 ......... ss261-4 ......... ss278-9 ......... ss280-5 ......... ss293-4 ......... ss298 ............ ss300-3 ......... ss304 ............ ss304-5 ......... ss305 ............ ss306-9 ......... ss310-3 ......... ss315-7 ......... s315-7 ............. s318-20 ........... ss321 ............ ss322-3 ......... s324-5 ............. ss326-8 ......... s326-8 ............. s362-70,2-3 ..... s369-71,73 ...... s373 ................ ss473 ............ ss603 ............ ss607 ............ ss608 ............ ss624-5 ......... ss630 ............ s630 ................ ss650 ............ ss672-3 ......... ss680-2 ......... ss703-6 ......... ss708-9 ......... ss710-3 ......... ss718-20 ....... ss721-4 ......... ss725-7 ......... ss729-30 ....... ss731 ............ ss732-5 ......... ss736-8 ......... ss739-42 ....... ss743-5 .........

9.10 10.90 21.00 49.00 28.00 6.55 3.40 6.60 1.05 2.30 1.45 8.25 7.50 41.00 33.00 80.00 1.70 2.80 1.75 3.90 3.90 5.85 4.00 1.40 1.10 3.95 1.50 3.20 20.25 3.25 2.50 1.90 7.50 1.05 1.50 11.25 3.00 1.30 2.25 1.45 15.00 2.05 2.95 1.15 2.80 1.70

LUXEMBOURG

ss751-2 ......... 10.90 ss753-5 ......... 4.65 ss756a, 7a, b bklt................... 3.35 ss757a,b ....... 2.40 ss758-60 ....... 1.55 ss758-62 ....... 3.30 ss763-6 ......... 4.15 ss769-70 ....... 16.50 ss771-2 ......... 1.50 ss773-4 ......... 1.15 ss775-7 ......... 4.60 ss780-3 ......... 3.85 ss786 ............ 4.15 ss787-8 ......... 12.00 ss789-90 ....... 1.00 ss792-4 ......... 3.40 ss795-8 ......... 1.90 ss799-800 ..... 1.45 ss803-4 ......... 7.50 ss803-5 ......... 4.15 ss805-8 ......... 1.75 ss810a, 1a, b bklt................... 2.15 ss821-3 ......... 2.10 ss824-5 ......... 1.15 ss826-9 ......... 2.60 ss830-2 ......... 1.50 ss833-4 ......... 18.75 ss835-7 ......... 1.15 ss838-40 ....... 2.80 ss844-6 ......... 1.90 ss847-50 ....... 2.70 ss851-2 ......... 14.25 ss853-6 ......... 2.10 ss857a,8a bklt 3.00 ss860-2 ......... 2.80 ss863-5 ......... 1.60 ss866-7 ......... 1.35 ss868-9 ......... 12.00 ss870-1 ......... 1.05 ss874-6 ......... 2.70 ss880-2 ......... 1.50 ss881-2 ......... 1.05 ss883-94 ....... 7.65 ss884, 5, 7, 90, 2, 3, 957 .................. 3.60 ss896-97 ....... 3.40 ss898-900 ..... 2.80 ss901-3 ......... 1.35 ss904-6 ......... 3.00 ss909-11 ....... 4.75 ss910-1 ......... 4.30 ss912-4 ......... 1.70 ss915-7 ......... 2.25 ss919-21 ....... 3.00 ss927-9 ......... 2.50 ss930-2 ......... 4.05 ss931 ............ 1.05 ss933-5 ......... 3.75 ss940 ............ 1.70 ss941a bklt ... 3.75 ss942-3 ......... 1.05 ss944-5 ......... 2.35 ss946-9 ......... 3.15 ss950-2 ......... 1.60 ss951-2 ......... 1.05 ss953-5 ......... 3.85 ss956 ............ 1.05

LUXEMBOURG

ss965-6 ......... 3.60 ss967-9 ......... 1.70 ss973-4 ......... 2.10 ss975-7 ......... 4.30 ss978 ............ 1.15 ss989-90 ....... 2.25 ss994 ............ 3.95 ss999-1000 ... 3.10 ss1001-3 ....... 2.75 ss1004-6 ....... 4.60 ss1007 .......... 3.20 ss1008-9 ....... 1.70 ss1010-4 ....... 6.40 ss1015-6 ....... 1.40 ss1017-9 ....... 4.60 ss1023-4 ....... 1.90 ss1044 .......... 3.20 ss1055-7 ....... 4.15 ss1074-81 ..... 7.25 ssB131 .......... 18.75 ssB132 .......... 9.75 ssB156-61..... 67.50 ssB162-5....... 20.65 sB166 .............. 8.10 ssB170-3....... 24.40 ssB174-9....... 21.00 ssB180-5....... 24.40 ssB186-91..... 16.90 ssB204-9....... 8.25 ssB210-5....... 5.55 sB228-33 ......... 2.85 ssB240-5....... 2.00 ssB246-51..... 1.65 sB246-51 ......... 1.25 ssB252-7....... 1.35 sB252-7 ........... 1.05 ssB258-63..... 1.55 ssB258-69..... 3.50 ssB264-9....... 1.95 ssB292-6....... 3.10 ssB302 .......... 2.65 ssB308-12..... 3.40 ssB313-7....... 3.45 ssB332-6....... 3.15 ssB337-41..... 3.15 ssB342-6....... 3.70 ssB347-51..... 4.05 ssB352-6....... 3.50 ssB357-61..... 3.10 ssB362-6....... 3.45 ssB367-70..... 2.95 ssB371-4....... 2.95 ssB375-8....... 3.55 ssB379-82..... 3.70 ssB383-6....... 3.75 ssB387-90..... 3.50 ssB391-4....... 3.85 ssB400-3....... 4.15 ssB405-8....... 4.15 ssC16-20 ...... 75.00 ssN30............ 1.50 ssO1a ...........113.75

MACAO

372,4-6 .............. ss426 ............ ss663-6 ......... ss678-81 ....... ss704-6 .........

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1.10 2.30 6.70 4.80 2.35

MACAO

ss724-7 ......... ss731-4 ......... ss735-8 ......... ss751-6 ......... ss781-5 ......... ss812-5 ......... ss855-8 ......... ss859 ............ ss872a .......... ss873 ............ ss874-6 ......... ss876a .......... ss877 ............ ss886-91 ....... ss891a .......... ss909-14 ....... ss914a .......... ss916-9 ......... ss957-60 ....... ss989-98 ....... sJ50-1 ............. sRA2-3 ............

Two personalized stamp panes to be issued May 8 will commemorate the Essen stamp show in Germany and the Israel world philatelic exhibition. The panes will include 10 UNPA stamps with preprinted se-tenant labels honoring the shows. A similar personalized stamp pane for Hungary’s Efiro 2008 world philatelic exhibition will be released June 6. In addition, June 6 is the planned release date for six stamps saluting the Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons. The theme of the UNPA’s six stamps and souvenir card

2.75 2.95 3.10 3.20 2.70 2.30 2.60 3.90 1.95 2.95 1.70 1.70 3.25 1.75 1.75 2.35 2.35 1.65 2.10 6.85 1.40 3.90

MALI

ss64a ............ ss72-3 shtlts . ss750 sht of 8 sC3,5-8............ sC9-11............. MALAYA ssC328a........ s83-90 ............. 1.70 ssC483 imp... MALAYA-JOHORE ssO12-22 ...... s168 ................ 18.00 MALTA ss314a .......... ss442-5 ......... ss482-5 ......... ss485a ..........

1.30 3.85 3.35 5.85

1.30 5.70 4.70 32.00 2.75 3.25 3.00 4.45

MALAYA-KEDAH s9,a ................. 48.25 s93 .................. 21.00 s131-4 ............. 3.20 MALAYA-KELANTAN s153 ................ 2.10 s193 ................ 1.75 s6 .................... 21.00 s235-42 ........... 1.30 MALAYA-PAHANG ss291 ............ 1.45 ss15 .............. 20.30 ss309-11 ....... 1.10 MALAYA-PERAK ss341-3 ......... 1.35 ss356a .......... 3.45 s132-3 ............. 1.60 ss444-63 ....... 4.90 MALAYA-PERLIS ss539-40 ....... 1.00 s21 .................. 24.00 ss718-9 shts of 10 ................ 22.90 MALAYAssB57-9......... 2.40 SELANGOR sC1 .................. 2.75 s27 specimen .. 45.00 sJ11-4,6-7 ....... 16.45 s31 .................. 33.00 ssJ14 ............ 8.15 MADAGASCAR sJ14................. 6.25 MALAYA(FRENCH) sJ17................. 6.25 TRENGGANU (MALAGASY) s11 .................. 3.45 ssMR2 blk ..... 7.80 sMR2 ............... 1.50 s18 .................. 32.50 MALAYSIA s21 .................. 50.00 MANCHUKUO ss898 ............ 3.10 ss20-2 ........... 1.65 ss154b .......... 1.00 ss1001C-J..... 5.45 s20-7 ............... 50.00 MARSHALL ISLAND ss1014-21 ..... 4.00 ss66-71 ......... 7.60 ss1037-43 ..... 4.00 ss182a .......... 16.80 ss34a ............ 1.30 ss39a ............ 5.20 ss1064-71 ..... 3.50 MALDIVE ISLANDS ss1080-7 ....... 4.00 ss10 .............. 4.85 ss42a ............ 6.20 ss42b ............ 6.85 ss1106-13 ..... 6.50 ss77-86 ......... 1.60 ss1114-20 ..... 4.70 ss86a ............ 1.30 ss49A ............ 1.30 ss53a ............ 1.55 ss1114-21 ..... 7.50 s86a ................ 1.00 ss1122-8 ....... 4.90 ss146a .......... 2.60 ss57a ............ 1.00 ss1182-8 ....... 1.95 ss172-86 ....... 56.00 ss64a,C2a..... 1.95 ss1192-8 ....... 1.95 ss298-301 ..... 3.00 ss69a ............ 1.40 ss1200-7 ....... 2.85 ss345x .......... 1.45 ss73a ............ 1.00 ss1208-14 ..... 2.30 ss496-501 ..... 5.00 ss77a ............ 1.35 ss1216-22 ..... 1.95 ss630 imp ..... 4.00 ss107 ............ 2.95 ss1224 .......... 3.55 ss662-7 ......... 1.35 ss108 ............ 6.20 ss1248-54 ..... 1.95 ss668 ............ 2.95 ss127a .......... 1.20 ss1264-70 ..... 2.60 ss704,5,6,8 imp 2.55 ss141a .......... 1.00 ss1280-6 ....... 1.95 ss749 ............ 1.70 ss171a .......... 2.95 sC11 ................ 17.50 ss743-8 ......... 1.75 ss173a .......... 3.25 ssC72-4 ........ 9.50 ss758-64 ....... 7.95 ss174a .......... 4.70 ssC140 imp... 4.00 ss766-71 ....... 1.35 ss174b .......... 4.70 ss212a .......... 1.95 ssC167 imp... 4.00 ss794-8 ......... 1.25 ss239-337, 467-524 ss799 imp ..... 8.40 MALAWI w/tabs.............130.00 ss25a ............ 1.00 ss815-9 ......... 1.80 ss245a .......... 2.10 ss32a ............ 4.05 ss875 ............ 1.45 ss344a .......... 2.15 ss36a ............ 2.75 ss882-5 ......... 2.40 ss361a .......... 1.40 ss57a ............ 2.95 ss912 ............ 1.30 ss441, 3-57, 9, ss61a ............ 1.30 ss929-32 ....... 3.65 61-6 ................. 25.35 ss114-7 ......... 1.30 ss952-4 ......... 2.95 ss499a .......... 1.30 ss117a .......... 2.45 ss1050,2,4 imp 6.00 ss606 ............ 2.60 ss121a .......... 1.30 ss1216-9 ....... 2.10 ss615 ............ 3.90 ss142-6,6a .... 1.60 ss1239 .......... 1.65 ss627 ............ 13.50 ss171a,2a ..... 1.95 ss1287 .......... 3.20 ss629 ............ 1.60 ss224a .......... 1.00 ss1288-90 ..... 2.85 ss680 ............ 12.00 ss264-7,7a .... 1.95 ss1411-3 ....... 2.15 ss713 ............ 1.80 ss284a .......... 1.00 ss1414 .......... 2.30 ss714-21 ....... 17.10 ss295-8,8a .... 1.75 ss1757-72 ..... 45.00 ss723 ............ 11.70 ss302a .......... 1.15 ss1846 .......... 8.80 ss726 ............ 11.70 ss311-4,4a .... 2.20 ss2077 .......... 2.90 ss730 ............ 11.70

for the Beijing Summer Olympics is “Sport for Peace.” A personalized stamp pane for the event will include 10 UNPA/ New York international-rate stamps. The UNPA will relay the message “We can end poverty” on six miniature sheets of six stamps each and three souvenir sheets to be issued Sept. 18. The UNPA will end the

year with six stamps and three booklets celebrating the International Year of Planet Earth. The set, which is scheduled for release in October, will feature a theme of climate change. The booklets will be prestige booklets, with text and illustrations in addition to the stamps. The UNPA’s 2008 program is tentative and subject to change. n

Frespex prospectus available The exhibitor’s prospectus is available for the Frespex 2008 stamp show, to be held March 15-16, 2008, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave., Clovis, Calif. For a copy of the prospectus, write to Art Olney, 6326 N. 10th St., Fresno, CA 93710.

MARSHALL ISLAND

MEXICO

MICRONESIA

MONGOLIA

ssC22-5 ........ 1.90 ss1444 .......... 3.25 ssC4-6 .......... 1.80 ss575-81 ....... 1.25 ss1769-75 ..... 2.75 ssC24 block .. 2.40 ssC42a.......... 1.80 ss602-9 ......... 1.45 ss1777-83 ..... 2.60 MARTINIQUE ss624-30 ....... 2.45 ss1802-8 ....... 2.60 MONACO s190-4 ............. 2.00 sC65-73........... 12.50 sC68 ................ 1.50 s4,5 .................176.20 ss650-7 ......... 1.45 ss1809 .......... 2.75 MAURITANIA ss659-66 ....... 1.30 ss1813-9 ....... 2.45 ssC184.......... 1.30 ss372 ............ 1.95 sC184 .............. 1.00 ss198-202, ss676-83 ....... 1.80 ss1821-7 ....... 2.50 ss499 imp ..... 6.00 ssC187.......... 2.05 C14-5, CB6 ..... 4.65 ss686-92 ....... 1.30 ss1837 .......... 2.45 s204-7 ............. 1.55 ssC16 europa sC188-9........... 1.25 s204-8 ............. 4.10 ss699-705 ..... 1.15 ss1845 .......... 2.45 ovpt ................. 7.00 ssC189,93..... 3.25 s209-13 ........... 5.20 ss707-14 ....... 1.60 ss1851-4 ....... 1.55 ssC29-31 imp trial ssC191.......... 2.05 s228-9 imp ...... 10.00 ss752-9 ......... 2.40 ss1855-61 ..... 2.75 color proofs ..... 75.00 ssC192 blk .... 5.85 ss231 ............ 3.75 ss760-6 ......... 1.35 ss1895 .......... 3.25 ssC71a.......... 1.95 sC192 .............. 1.10 s245A .............. 2.50 ss781-7 ......... 1.20 ss1903 .......... 2.95 ssC193.......... 2.45 MAURITIUS s245-6 ............. 3.00 ss788-94 ....... 1.65 ss1904-10 ..... 3.20 s261 ................ 4.25 ssC194.......... 1.70 s283,321 ......... 1.25 ss795-801 ..... 1.70 ss1911 .......... 3.00 ssC195.......... 1.05 s287 ................ 2.15 ss295-300 ..... 2.75 ss818-23, C66 1.45 ss1921-2 ....... 4.55 ss357-62 ....... 1.95 ssC199.......... 1.95 s295-300 ......... 3.10 ss834-40 ....... 1.65 ss1923-31 ..... 3.95 ss362a .......... 5.35 sC199 .............. 1.50 ss364 ............ 1.00 ss850A-G ...... 8.25 ss1932-3 ....... 4.25 ss363-7 ......... 1.15 ssC199-200 .. 2.10 ss366-70 ....... 1.75 ss851-7 ......... 2.00 ss1934-42 ..... 5.20 ss433-5 ......... 1.00 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................ 11.70 ss961 ............ 1.30 ss2013-8 ....... 4.75 ss962-8 ......... 1.90 ss2037-43 ..... 3.20 ssC310a-1a .. 1.95 ss851-4 ......... 1.55 ss712-20 ....... 1.75 ss982-8 ......... 1.30 ss2044 .......... 2.60 ssJ8-13 ......... 1.10 ssC311a........ 1.00 ss1851 .......... 1.25 ss997-1003 ... 1.30 ss2066 .......... 3.10 ssJ8-13 blk.... 4.40 ssC320a........ 1.95 ss1998 .......... 1.00 ssC329,31..... 1.25 sB1 .................. 3.10 ss1004-10 ..... 3.75 ss2067 .......... 3.10 MEXICO ss1012-8 ....... 1.40 ss2070 .......... 3.10 ssC329a,31a 6.85 ss471,2-80 .... 16.10 ssC336a,8a... 5.20 ssC20a.......... 9.75 ss1027 .......... 1.80 ss2071 .......... 6.00 s707-20 ........... 15.75 ssC345.......... 1.95 sC20a .............. 8.00 ss1028-36 ..... 3.10 ss2084 .......... 6.15 s746,C91-3...... 2.85 ssC374 blk 4 . 13.00 ssC65............ 1.80 ss1038 .......... 1.80 ss2086-93 ..... 3.50 s747,C94-6...... 3.35 ssC444-51 .... 20.45 sCB1-5 ............ 1.60 ss1039 .......... 1.45 ss2094 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............ 4.25 ss351-8 ......... 1.45 ss1562H........ 1.95 ss2147-57 ..... 9.40 ss856-67 ....... 39.00 ss36b ............ 4.90 ss359 ............ 1.60 ss1563 .......... 2.60 ss2169 .......... 4.70 ss858 ............ 2.30 ss58,C31-3 ... 2.15 ss361-8 ......... 1.25 ss1591 .......... 1.95 ss2170-3 ....... 1.80 s858 ................ 1.75 ss150 ............ 1.90 s376-83 ........... 1.15 ss1620 .......... 1.95 ss2173a ........ 1.80 s860 ................ 7.00 ss151 ............ 3.75 ss432-8 ......... 1.25 ss1646 .......... 1.95 ss2175 .......... 3.25 ss869,905-6,8 1.15 ss178 ............ 4.40 ss439-46 ....... 1.25 ss1659 .......... 1.95 ss2176-9 ....... 7.15 s875,7,9-80 ..... 1.60 ss191 ............ 3.75 ss459-65 ....... 1.25 ss1661-7 ....... 1.90 ss2182-6 ....... 2.30 ss876a .......... 1.65 ss200 ............ 4.40 ss467-74 ....... 1.50 ss1668 .......... 1.95 ss2187 .......... 2.30 ss878a .......... 2.30 ss210 ............ 3.45 ss475-82 ....... 1.65 ss1670-6 ....... 2.60 ss2201-7 ....... 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June 1, United Nations Emblem. Single 84¢ stamp in pane of 10 with se-tenant labels showing artwork from the Peaceful Visions stamps. Linn’s, May 28, page 1. Scott New York 931. Aug. 9, Peacekeeping. A 90¢ definitive stamp showing blue U.N. peacekeeping helmet. Linn’s, Sept. 3, page 28. Scott New York 940. Aug. 9, World Heritage/South America. Six stamps (41¢, 90¢, 1fr, 1.80fr, 0.55e, 0.75e) and three prestige (souvenir) booklets each with 24 stamps, 12 each of two denominations (26¢, 41¢, 20c, 50c, 0.25e, 0.30e) and related text. Linn’s, July 30, page 1. Scott New York 94143a-j; Geneva 472-74a-j; Vienna 400-02a-j. Aug. 9, United Nations Emblem. Standard and large 41¢ postal envelopes. Linn’s, Sept. 3, page 28. Scott New York U24-25. Aug. 9, Stylized Airplane. Single 90¢ aerogram. Linn’s, Sept. 3, page 28. Scott New York UC26. Sept. 3, U.N. Flag, Dove With Olive Branch and Vienna International Center. Surcharge of 0.65e (0.55e+0.10e) on 2004 0.55e U.N. Flag postal envelope and 0.55e Vienna International Center postal card; surcharge of 1.40e (1.25e+0.15e) on 1.25e Dove With Olive Branch envelope. Scott Vienna U10-11, UX17. Sept. 6, Universal Postal Union. Three stamps (90¢, 1.80fr, 0.75e) and a souvenir card, joint issue with Switzerland on the theme of humanitarian mail. Linn’s, Sept. 3, page 2. Scott New York 944; Geneva 475; Vienna 403. Oct. 1, World Space Week personalized pane. Single 0.65-euro stamp in a pane of 10 that can be personalized. Oct. 25, Space for Humanity. Six stamps (41¢, 90¢ 1fr, 1.80fr, 0.65e, 1.15e) in panes of six and four souvenir sheets ($1, 3fr and 2.10e), one with a World Space Week overprint, and a personalized 41¢ stamp pane for Space Week. Linn’s, Oct. 22, page 50. • Details of each issue have been given in the Linn’s issues referred to in the listings. Scott catalog numbers are reported as received.

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1060.......... .06 1209.......... .05 1928-31 PB .75 2819-28a .. 3.60 3345-50A .. 2.70 C18 ........... 35.00 799............ .15 872............ .20 910............ .05 978............ .07 1061.......... .06 1225.......... .05 1953-02 .... 10.50 2829-33a .. 1.45 3345-50 Sh. 7.50 800............ .15 873............ .75 911............ .05 981............ .04 1063.......... .07 1232.......... .09 2014.......... .30 2837 s/s .... 1.25 3356-59 .... 2.25 C21 ........... 1.50 801............ .06 874............ .03 912............ .05 985............ .07 1065.......... .05 1242.......... .07 2019-22a .. .85 2838A........ 7.00 3356-59 Sh. 11.00 C24 ........... 1.50 802............ .06 875............ .04 916............ .21 987............ .09 1068.......... .05 1243.......... .10 2059-62 .... .80 2838 Sh..... 14.00 3360-63 Sh. 10.00 C31 ........... 2.00 C36 ........... .46 806............ .10 876............ .03 917............ .10 990............ .08 1069.......... .05 1248.......... .06 2089.......... .30 2843-7a .... 1.45 BK276B ..... 8.00 808............ .21 1251.......... .06 2106.......... .20 2854-61 Sh. 11.50 C44 ........... .35 877............ .08 918............ .06 992............ .08 1077.......... .09 3377 Bk .... 12.50 809............ .12 1253.......... .12 2109.......... .22 2870 Sh..... 140.00 C45 ........... .06 810............ .15 878............ .40 919............ .06 994............ .06 1078.......... .05 1260.......... .13 2133.......... .22 2870 Env. .. 150.00 3378 Sh..... 3.40 C46 ........... 1.00 811............ .17 879............ .03 920............ .05 995............ .06 1080.......... .05 1276.......... .10 2135.......... .20 2973a........ 2.00 3409.......... 4.00 C49 ........... .08 812............ .20 882............ .29 921............ .05 996............ .07 1084.......... .04 1286.......... .14 2142.......... .30 2975s ........ 1.75 3410.......... 6.00 C53 ........... .13 813............ .22 883............ 1.10 909-921 .... 1.00 997............ .06 1092.......... .05 1286a........ .13 2144.......... .43 2975 Sh..... 9.00 3411.......... 8.25 814............ .20 884............ .10 909-921 Sh.. 50.00 999............ .07 1094.......... .06 1287.......... .16 2152.......... .23 2981a........ 4.50 3412.......... 16.50 C54 ........... .10 815............ .20 1291.......... .30 2160-3 PB . .90 2981 Sh..... 9.00 3413.......... 16.20 C55 ........... .13 816............ .35 1314.......... .11 2177.......... .18 2983-92a .. 6.50 3409-13 .... 50.00 C56 ........... .10 817............ .35 1318.......... .11 2183.......... .34 2983-92 Sh. 13.00 3438.......... .35 C61 ........... .50 818............ .30 1328.......... .13 2204.......... .25 3002.......... .45 3446.......... .35 C70 ........... .12 1331-2 ...... .20 2216-19 Sh.. 9.00 3024.......... .45 3446 Sh..... 10.00 C88 ........... .28 819............ .35 1355.......... .09 2220-3 ...... 1.15 820............ .16 3072-6a .... 1.75 3506 Sh..... 3.75 C95-6 ........ .60 1358.......... .06 2283.......... .40 821............ .35 3082 Sh..... 7.00 3523Sh...... 7.50 C126 ......... 1.60 1360.......... .10 2286-35 Sh. 15.00 822............ .35 3536.......... .35 RW65 ........ 15.00 1362.......... .08 2359a........ 1.20 3090.......... .35 3537-40 Sh. 8.00 823............ 1.32 1364.......... .10 2369.......... .35 BK254 ....... 10.50 3611 Sh..... 6.00 Q3 Lh ........ 2.00 824............ .35 1371.......... .11 2372-5 ...... .95 3138.......... 70.00 3650.......... .40 Q4 Lh ........ 4.00 825............ .30 Any Full Sheets, Booklets and Rolls Q5 Lh ........ 7.00 1371 PB .... .45 2386-9 ...... 1.15 3152 Sh..... 6.50 826............ .30 Any denomination – Paying 82% face value. 3675.......... .35 Q6 Lh ........ 14.00 1371 Sh..... 6.00 2401.......... .30 3158-65a .. 2.95 827............ .30 3676-9 Sh. 8.00 3158-65 Sh. 7.00 Fractional & pre-cancelled – Paying 65% face value. 1381.......... .10 2403.......... .30 Q7 Lh ........ 20.50 828............ .90 1382.......... .08 2404.......... .30 3180.......... .40 3748.......... .42 Q8 Lh ........ 42.00 829............ .30 830............ .80 886............ .05 922............ .15 1001.......... .06 1105 ........ .12 1383.......... .07 2416.......... .31 3182.......... 4.80 3782.......... .42 Q9 Lh ........ 20.50 831............ 1.50 887............ .15 927............ .05 1009.......... .06 1106.......... .06 1392.......... .15 2433.......... 4.00 3183.......... 4.80 3787-91 Sh. 10.00 Q10 Lh ...... 85.00 803-31 ...... 7.50 888............ .40 929............ .08 1011.......... .08 1109.......... .05 1406.......... .06 2438.......... 1.20 3184.......... 4.80 3865-8 Sh. 8.00 Q11 Lh ...... 30.00 832............ 2.00 889............ .10 930............ .02 1019.......... .05 1122.......... .05 1409.......... .06 2439.......... .30 3185.......... 4.80 3873.......... 5.50 832C ......... 2.00 890............ .20 935............ .04 1027.......... .05 1124.......... .07 1427-30 .... .40 2444.......... .40 3186.......... 5.00 C1 ............. 30.00 Q12 Lh ...... 100.00 833............ 5.00 891............ .05 938............ .05 1028.......... .10 1130.......... .06 1453.......... .11 2445-48a .. 1.50 3187.......... 5.00 C2 ............. 43.00 QE4 ........... 5.00 834............ 40.00 892............ .25 941............ .05 1031.......... .03 1133.......... .06 1454.......... .13 2449.......... .30 3188.......... 5.00 C3 ............. 43.00 O151 ......... 1.50 838............ .20 893............ 3.00 942............ .06 1032.......... .03 1139.......... .06 1464-7 ...... .79 2470-74a .. 2.75 3189.......... 5.00 C5 ............. 40.00 CSA6 or 7 .. 4.50 852............ .10 859-93 ...... 8.00 944............ .08 1033.......... .03 1141.......... .08 1499.......... .08 2505a........ 6.00 3190.......... 5.00 C6 ............. 45.00 CSA8 ......... 15.00 855............ .20 894............ .20 950............ .10 1036.......... .05 1144.......... .06 1503.......... .09 2523.......... .31 3191.......... 4.50 C7-9 .......... 3.50 CSA11 or 12 4.50 858............ .08 895............ .04 952............ .04 1037.......... .06 1145.......... .05 1506.......... .12 2560.......... .30 3209.......... 3.80 C10 ........... 1.50 UN10 ......... 1.50 859............ .05 896............ .15 954............ .05 1038.......... .15 1150.......... .05 1510.......... .13 2568-77a .. 3.00 3209c ........ .50 860............ .15 897............ .15 956............ .04 1039.......... .10 1153.......... .07 1554.......... .12 2647-96 Sh. 16.00 3226 Sh..... 6.50 Selling Discount Postage Assorted Values 862............ .08 898............ .15 957............ .05 1040.......... .10 1167.......... .06 1633-82 Sh. 6.50 2700-03 .... 1.65 3249-52a .. 2.00 863............ .40 899............ .03 959............ .04 1042a........ .12 1176.......... .05 1686-9 ...... 4.00 2723.......... .50 3249-52 Sh. 10.00 $550.00 Face for $500.00 864............ .15 902............ .07 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2008

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2010

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May 8-15 London, England London 2010. World philatelic exhibition. Business Design Centre in Islington and other locations. London 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Festival of Stamps, 107 Charterhouse St., London EC1M 6PT, England; e-mail chairman@London2010.org. uk; web: www.London2010.org.uk. September New Delhi, India World philatelic exhibition.

April 10-16 Luoyang, China China 2009. World philatelic exhibition. May 6-10 Essen, Germany Ibra 2009. FIP recognition. Messe Eisen. Contact: Jan Billion, Messeagentur, Box 10 82

Dec. 4-6 Monte Carlo, Monaco Monacophil 2009. Club de Monte-Carlo, c/o Musee des Timbres et des Monnaies, 11 Terrasses de Fontvieille, 98000 Monaco, Principality of Monaco; telephone 377-9315-41-50.

2009

OTHER SHOWS 2008

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Fresh sheets, LIMITED SUPPLY, ORDER TODAY # 630 F/VF OG Hr, repaired, nice looking ............................................................. # 630 Fine+ OG NH, no bends or skips, Fresh...................................................... # 630 F/VF OG NH, nice and fresh White Plains Sheet........................................... # 630 VF+ OG NH, nice and fresh......................................................................... # 630 VF/XF OG NH, Dot Over 'S', (photo) CHOICE! ............................................. # 630 XF-SUPERB OG NH, select sheet, TOP OF THE LINE SHEET! ......................

$275.00 $395.00 $425.00 $495.00 $595.00 $650.00

# 93 SUPERB, w/PF (08/99) CERT, SHOWPIECE!............................. $995.00

# 122 Fine / Fresh, Liter cancel, great color ......................................... $1,534.50

# 163 F/VF+, well centered, Super

$95.00

# 214 SUPERB OG NH, w/PSE (09/06)) CERT, PSE calls out light overall toning, which makes little sense to us........... $795.00

# 128 F/VF OG H, very nice reissue...................................... $2,686.00

# 165 XF JUMBO, small thin, blue cancel...............................

$64.90

# 215 F/VF OG VLH, nice stamp...

$145.00

# 23 S # 70 XF-SUPERB, w/PF (07/91) & (02/03) CERTS, Stellar!.......................... $1,150.00

# 95 F/VF, light cancel, priced right..........................................

$467.50

# 131 F/VF+ OG H, w/APS (08/06) CERT, partially disturbed OG............... $2,150.00

# 166 XF JUMBO, w/APS (06/04) CERT, light cancel, GEM! ............................ $325.00

# 218 XF-SUPERB, w/PSE (10/06) CERT, GEM!......................................... $599.00

# 24 # 1 F/VF, fresh grid cancel.........

$390.50

# 27 Fine+, mint, RG over a couple small thins. Super tough stamp to find mint Cats $30,000 w/OG .................. $3,657.00

# 73 SUPERB JUMBO, w/PF (03/82), CERT, Wow! ........................................ $995.00

# 99 Fine, minor perf problems, Cats $950.00 ............................

$275.00

# 140 VF for issue, w/PF (06/78) CERT, light cancel, Scarce!........................ $2,995.00

# 179 VF+ OG H, nicely centered, CHOICE ..................................... $519.00

# 219d VF/XF JUMBO OG NH, Choice! .....................................

$795.00

# 24 G # 1 VF/XF barely canceled, Choice! .....................................

$525.00

# 7 XF+ OG LH, w/PSE (GRADED 85 (03/06)) and w/PF (12/03) CERTS, Certificate calls out redistributed part OG, looks like full OG to us. GEM!... $2,175.00

# 11 MONSTER JUMBO, deep rich color, GEM!......................................... $95.00

# 28A VF/XF, deep rich Indian Red Color, Stellar stamp!........................... $2,495.00

# 30A SUPERB, w/PSE (01/94) CERT, town cancel....................................... $675.00

# 34 VF/XF, w/PF (02/95) CERT, Quality stamp ....................................... $2,850.00

# 75 F/VF for this issue, light cancel, Choice! ..................................... $299.00

# 75 F/VF, some gum, Fresh, SCARCE STAMP!!.................................... $1,923.00

# 100 VF/XF, Minor perf faults. Nice for the price ......................................... $467.50

# 112 F/VF OG H, nicely centered. Fresh ........................................ $519.00

# 144 F/VF, fresh color, small perf tear, Super........................................ $1,094.50

# 148 XF/SUPERB, nice light cancel, fresh stamp.............................. $40.00

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# 184 MONSTER JUMBO, Bottom left arrow, Huge ........................................ $135.00

# 185 MONSTER JUMBO, tiny thin, faint cancel............................... $175.00

# 189 VF/XF OG NH, w/PSE (11/02) CERT, Super Stamp! ........................... $1,575.00

# 13 F/VF, used, nice light red cancel.......................................

$764.50

# 37 XF OG H, w/PSE (07/07) CERT, nibbled perf Select! ............................ $2,750.00

# 77 F/VF, translucent cancel, nicer centered, Fresh!............................. $119.00

# 112 SUPERB, w/PF (02/92) CERT, light cancel, CHOICE!................ $595.00

# 17 F/VF, light town cancel .......

$192.50

$236.50

# 19 SUPERB, w/PF (06/04) CERT, small corner crease, toned spot, both minor Super!....................................... $4,975.00

# 20 VF+ OG LH, w/PSE (2/94) CERT......................................... $1,300.00

# 40 XF for issue, NH, w/PSE (GRADED 80 (09/05)), CHOICE!..................... $1,325.00

# 56 VF/XF OG VLH, Very Nice ...

# 62B F-VF, terrific color, Scarce stamp .......................................

$695.00

$950.00

# 67 VF large part OG, w/CERT, a few exist with OG and less this nice! ...... $8,950.00

# 78 VF/XF no gum, w/PSE (GRADED 80 (07/07)) CERT, Select!.............. $999.00

# 84 Fine+ , better than usual, Scarce Stamp!...................................... $3,550.00

# 85 SUPERB, w/PF (08/00) CERT, fancy pinwheel cancel. ONE OF THE FINEST!..................................... $1,995.00

# 117 VF JUMBO, lite cancel........

$295.00

# 119 VF, no gum, w/CERT, Stunning Color.......................... $1,250.00

# 120 F/VF, nice margins, fresh...

# 24 C

# 227 MONSTER JUMBO OG VLH, w/PF (10/96) CERT, GEM! ................. $950.00

# 229 F/VF, very fresh, light cancel.......................................

$115.50

# 24

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# 148 XF-SUPERB OG LH, SHOWPIECE!............................. $1,595.00 # 189 VF/XF rich color, Choice!....

# 14 VF light cancel....................

# 224 MONSTER JUMBO OG LH, w/PF (09/06) CERT, GEM! ................. $295.00

# 150 MONSTER JUMBO, Huge stamp, GEM.......................................... $93.50

# 151 VF+ used choice, light cancel, Nice Stamp............................... $132.00

$39.95

# 230 F/VF OG NH, wonderfully fresh stamp ....................................... $29.00

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# 191 F/VF JUMBO, w/APS (11/02) CERT, slightly toned............................ $195.00

# 231 SUPERB JUMBO OG NH, Choice! .....................................

$135.00

# 207 VF/XF, lighter cancel, nice

# 231v VF/XF OG NH, Broken Hat, Select! ......................................

$265.00

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# 233 VF/XF OG NH, nice and fresh.........................................

$325.00

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# 237 F/VF OG NH, fresh color.....

$185.00

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$39.00

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$539.00 # 153 SUPERB JUMBO, Perfect centering, Choice! ..................................... $250.00

# 210 XF OG NH, w/PSE (04/07) & (03/07) CERTS, Choice!......................... $325.00

# 121 XF-SUPERB JUMBO, w/PF (03/01) CERT, Choice............................. $725.00 # 89 XF-SUPERB JUMBO, w/PF (08/05)) CERT, oversized margins, Super!....................................... $895.00

# 155 VF/XF, w/PF (12/00) CERT, color cancel, EYE CATCHER!.............. $425.00

# 213 F/VF OG NH, full OG, never hinged, Fresh ........................................ $103.00

Te A # 122 F/VF, part OG, Cats $10,000, Fresh! ....................................... $4,853.00 # 27 SUPERB, w/PF (08/02) & (01/81) CERTS, lighter cancel. SHOWPIECE!............................. $2,995.00

# 69 SUPERB regummed, w/PSE (07/07) CERT, regummed over tiny thins (minor), GEM!......................................... $750.00

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# 91 XF, w/PF (03/05) CERT, light cancel, Choice! ..................................... $1,350.00

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# 159 VF/XF, no gum, Choice......

$160.00

# 214 F/VF+ 'Boston, Ma' cancel, fresh color................................

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# 324 XF OG VLH, Choice .............

$45.00

# 397 VF JUMBO OG NH ..............

$30.00

# 400 F/VF+ OG NH, fresh ...........

$225.00 # 456 VF OG NH/H pair, w/APS (06/05) CERT ......................................... $765.00

.00 # 238 VF OG LH, wonderful color, Select .......................................

$175.00

# 272 SUPERB OG VLH, Perfectly centered, ..................................

# 353 VF/XF OG H, pair, w/PSE (09/03) CERT, CHOICE! .................................... $575.00

$175.00 # 296 XF-SUPERB OG NH, nice ....

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# 325 SUPERB JUMBO OG NH, w/PSE (10/01) CERT ......................................... $325.00

# 400A XF-SUPERB OG NH, w/PSE (10/04) CERT, Choice............................. $795.00 # 459 SUPERB OG NH, Line Pair, w/PSE (5/03) CERT, Usual crease ........ $1,495.00

.00 # 240 F/VF OG LH, nice and fresh . $399.00 # 276A XF-SUPERB, w/PF (04/05) CERT, light cancel, Choice .................. $525.00

# 299 MONSTER JUMBO OG LH, w/PSE (10/92) CERT............................. $345.00

# 367 XF-SUPERB JUMBO OG VLH, GEM! .........................................

$43.00

# 327 F/VF OG NH, nice & fresh . $250.00

# 402 XF-SUPERB OG NH, Select! ......................................

$325.00 # 478 VF OG LH, w/PSE (07/03) CERT .........................................

.00 # 240 SUPERB JUMBO, light cancel, GEM! ......................................... $295.00 # 277 F/VF w/APS (03/82) CERT, fresh .........................................

$308.00

# 302 SUPERB OG NH, w/PF (9/91) CERT ......................................... $425.00

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$22.00

# 372 SUPERB OG NH, large margins ....................................

$65.00

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# 404 XF OG H, w/PF (08/84) CERT .........................................

$895.00 # 480 SUPERB OG NH, w/PF (7/97) CERT ......................................... $790.00

# 241 XF-SUPERB JUMBO, w/PF (09/79) CERT, Jumbo margins, GEM! .... $995.00 # 277 SUPERB OG LH, CHOICE! .................................... $1,200.00

# 242 VF, minor fault, low price ...

$299.00

# 278 VF/XF, barely canceled, CHOICE! ....................................

$577.50

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F/VF OG H $225.00 $450.00 $699.00 $1,195.00 $47.00

VF/XF OG H $325.00 $595.00 $950.00 $1,695.00 $69.00

# 282C XF-SUPERB OG NH, w/PSE (11/04) CERT, Rare find. ........................ $1,750.00 # 245 F/VF OG Hr, a few shallow thins, Nice for the price.............................. $1,325.00

# 287 XF-SUPERB OG LH .............

$275.00

# 380 F/VF OG NH ........................

$85.00 # 497 VF+ OG NH, Line Pair, w/PSE (6/04) CERT ......................................... $295.00

# 420 VF/XF OG Hr, nice color......

$99.00

# 429 VF/XF JUMBO OG NH, choice .......................................

$145.00

# 435 SUPERB JUMBO OG LH ......

$110.00

$165.00 # 504 XF OG NH, corner margin single w/initials................................... $90.00

# 391 VF/XF, Line Pair, w/PSE (05/05) CERT, Rare ......... $1,250.00

$115.00

# 290 XF OG VLH, w/PF (06/03) CERT .........................................

# 334 MONSTER JUMBO OG H, light pencil on gum GEM!........................... $99.00

$160.00

# 514 VF/XF OG VLH.....................

$50.00

$400.00

# 336 VF OG NH,Choice ..............

# 262 Fine+ OG Hr (cats $3100).. $1,075.00

# 291 VF/XF, light cancel, Super Stamp .......................................

$275.00

# 315 XF-SUPERB OG H, Pair.......

# 263 F/VF, bold color, shallow thin, Cats $2600.00 .......................... $1,430.00

# 292 XF-SUPERB OG VLH, Choice! ..................................... $1,850.00

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# 310 VF/XF OG H, w/PSE (01/02) CERT ...... $675.00

# 311 F/VF+, light cancel, fresh ...... $49.00

# 495 SUPERB JUMBO GEM, Line Pair, w/PF (09/02) CERT, THE FINEST 495! $399.00

F/VF OG NH $395.00 $810.00 $1,080.00 $2,095.00 $79.00

# 307 SUPERB JUMBO OG VLH, CHOICE! ... $175.00 # 330 SUPERB OG VVLH, GEM! ... $292.00

# 259 XF JUMBO OG H, rich color! ........................................

# 412 SUPERB OG NH, w/PSE (6/04) CERT ......................................... $125.00

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# 244a SUPERB OG VLH, w/PF (01/05) & (08/96) CERTS, A TRUE SHOWPIECE! ................ $3,800.00

# 254 F/VF OG Hr, nice color........

$765.00

# 523 F/VF OG LH, Scarce stamp . $499.00 # 439 XF-SUPERB JUMBO OG LH, Choice! ..................................... $375.00

# 446 VF/XF OG NH, w/PSE (03/07) CERT ......................................... $395.00

# 537a F/VF OG NH, w/PSE (09/05)), CERT, better than normally centered, light toning and gum wrinkle, SCARCE .................................... $1,495.00

# 447 VF pair, light cancel, Scarce ......................................

# 546 XF, w/PSE (09/00) CERT, RARITY!.....................................

$340.00

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$459.00

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# 393 VF/XF OG NH, w/PSE (11/06) CERT ......................................... $125.00

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Schindler, Kafka stamps in Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2008 stamp program By Michael Baadke A new German 1.45-euro postage stamp to be issued in April will celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Oskar Schindler (1908-74). Schindlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sacrifices to save European Jews from harm during World War II were portrayed in the 1993 Steven Spielberg motion picture Schindlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List. The stamp is one of 52 announced commemorative and semipostal stamps scheduled for issuance in 2008 by Deutsche Post, the postal service of Germany. A 0.55e stamp in July paying the standard letter rate will commemorate writer Franz Kafka (1883-1924), the prominent Germanlanguage author best known for his story The Metamorphosis and the novels The Trial and The Castle. Kafka, who was born in Prague, was previously honored on his birth centennial with the German 80-pfennig Signature and Church

stamp in 1983 (Scott 1395). At least a dozen other famous individuals will be commemorated on German stamps in 2008, including goldsmith and engraver

This 1983 German stamp marks the birth centennial of author Franz Kafka. The German postal service Deutsche Post plans to issue a new stamp in 2008 for Kafkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 125th birth anniversary.

Wenzel Jamnitzer (150885), social reformer Johann Hinrich Wichern (1808-81), illustrator and photographer Heinrich Zille (18581929), physicist Max Planck (1858-1947), and NobelPrize-winning author Selma Lagerlof (1858-1940). Preliminary artwork for the Zille stamp shows a color illustration of six in-

2008 Germany Stamp Program

Jan. 2, 0.45-euro Monastic Island of Reichenau; 1.45e 1,100 anniversary of Eichstatt; 2.20e 500th birth anniversary of goldsmith and engraver Wenzel Jamnitzer (1508-85); 0.55e 150th birth anniversary of illustrator and photographer Heinrich Zille (1858-1929); 0.90e 50th anniversary of the Federal Cartel Office. Feb. 7, 0.55e Good Wishes and 0.55e Heartfelt Greetings (Post series); 1.45e 1,000th anniversary of the Bochum-Stiepel church; 0.55e 200th birth anniversary of painter and poet Carl Spitzweg (1808-85). March 13, 0.45e+0.20e World Gliding Championship in Berlin, 0.55e+0.25e European Soccer Championship in Austria and Switzerland, 0.55e+0.25e Chess Olympiad in Dresden, and 1.45e+0.55e Olympic Summer Games in Beijing (Sport series); 0.65e 150th anniversary of the Frankfurt Zoo; 0.55e 100th birth anniversary of film director Helmut Kautner (1908-80). April 10, 0.55e+0.25e Global nature protection (Environmental series); 0.55e 200th birth anniversary of theologian and social reformer Johann Hinrich Wichern (1808-81); 0.55e 150th birth anniversary of physicist Max Planck (1858-1947); 1.70e 100th anniversary of German soccer leagues; 1.45e 100th birth anniversary of humanitarian Oskar Schindler (1908-74); 0.45e 100th anniversary of the Seebach bird sanctuary. May 8, 0.55e Letters: Heartfelt Greetings (Europa series); 0.55e Greetings for every occasion: Thanks (Post series); 0.55e 100th anniversary of the Christoffel Mission for the Blind. June 12, 0.45e+0.20e, 0.55e+0.25e (two), 1.45e+0.55e Aircraft (Welfare series); 0.55e Voluntary Service (Ehrenamt). July 10, 0.45e Warnemunde Lighthouse, 0.55e Amrum Lighthouse (Lighthouse series); 1.45e 150th birth anniversary of artist Lovis Corinth (1858-1925); 0.55e 125th birth anniversary of author Franz Kafka; 0.45e 125th anniversary of the Drachenfels mountain railway. Aug. 7, 0.90e 200th birth anniversary of economist Hermann Schulze-Delitzsch (1808-83); 0.85e 125th birth anniversary of author and artist Joachim Ringelnatz (1883-1934); 0.55e 50th anniversary of tall ship Gorch Fock. Sept. 4, 0.45e+0.20e, 0.55e+0.25e (two), 1.45e+0.55e Dinosaurs (For Youth series); 0.70e Bridge at Bad Sackingen-Stein/Aargau (joint issue with Switzerland); 0.55 Treasures of Philately (Day of the Stamp series); 0.55 single stamp in the For Us Children series (no subject listed). Oct. 9, 0.55e Nebra Sky Disk (Archeology in Germany series); 0.45e 500th anniversary of the folk festival Gallimarkt in Leer (Customs and Traditions series); 0.55e 150th birth anniversary of social reformer Lorenz Werthmann (1858-1921); 1.45e 100th anniversary of first powered flight by German aviation pioneer Hans Grade (1879-1946). Nov. 13, 50th anniversary of the Federal Union of Life Assistance; 0.45e+0.20e, 0.55e+0.25e Museum items from Germany and Vatican City (Christmas series, joint issue with Vatican City); 1.00e 150th birth anniversary of author Selma Lagerlof (1858-1940).

dividuals around a dining was featured on a 5-pfennig als being honored in 2008 table, with plates and bever- stamp in 1969, Germany- have previously appeared on German stamps, includages set out. A Zille illustra- Berlin Scott 9N267. Many of the individution of a horse and carriage Please turn to page 30

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his week we are once again featuring a nice selection of different countries. We don’t think that you will find too many listing like this of these countries. Though we may have duplication on many issues, some of them are in limited supply therefore alternate choices are greatly appreciated and will only be used when necessary. The prices shown are our low NET prices. The numbers shown are Scott Catalog Numbers. All orders are filled on a first come, first served basis. Therefore we encourage an early response to this ad before the prices go even higher. Orders by Fax or phone increase your chance to obtain the items you desire. There are plenty of bargains on this list. At these prices you cannot go wrong whether you buy MD, (those items marked as MD) or sound copies. Satisfaction as always is guaranteed. KEY: U= Used, H= Hinged, NH= Never Hinged, MD= Minor Defect, BLK= Block, NG= No Gum, SS= Souvenir Sheet. In addition, for even faster service, you can e-mail your order to Lyle@LCSTAMPS.com. PORTUGUESE COLONIES ANGOLA— 1-2 NG 10.00 1 NG 1.00 1U 1.00 2H 12.00 2 NG 8.00 2U 10.00 3H 1.50 3U 1.25 4-7 H 100.00 4-6 U 85.00 4U 5.00 4c U 35.00 4d H 10.00 4d H 10.00 4d U 4.00 5a H 125.00 5a U 85.00 6U 9.00 6a U 30.00 7-9 H 8.00 7-9 NG 5.00 7H 2.75 7 NG 1.50 7U 2.00 7a H 2.50 7a NG 1.50 8-11 H 20.00 8H 2.50 8 NG 1.50 8U 1.25 8a H 2.50 9H 3.00 9U 2.00 9a H 4.25 9a NG 2.25 9a U 1.50 10-12 H 20.00 10 H 4.50 10 NG 3.00 10 U 2.75 10a H 7.50 11 H 11.00 11 NG 6.00 11 U 9.00 12 H 7.00 12 NG 5.00 12 U 3.00 12a H 10.00 12a NG 6.00 12a U 3.00 13 H 6.00 13 NG 3.50 13 U 3.00 13a H 6.00 13a NG 4.50 15 U 6.00 5a U 4.50 16-24 U 160.00 16 H 9.00 16 NG 6.00 16 U 4.00 16a H 15.00 17 H 9.00 17 NG 5.00 17 U 4.00 17a H 20.00 17a NG 12.00 18 U 8.00 18a H 14.00 19-20 H 20.00 19 NG 5.00 19 U 2.50 20 U 5.00 21 H 15.00 21 U 2.50 22 H 20.00 22 U 6.50 23 NG 20.00 24 U 9.00 25-35 U 40.00 25-30b U 9.00 25-26 H 4.00 25 H 1.75 25 NG 1.25 26-31 U 13.50 26 H 2.50 26 NG 1.50 27a-30b U6.00 27a-29c U 3.50 27a H 3.00 28-29C U 3.00 28 U 1.50 29c-30b U3.00 29c H 1.75 29c U 1.25 30b H 3.25 30b NG 2.00

30b U 2.00 31-32 H 15.00 31 H 6.50 31 NG 5.00 32 H 8.00 32 NG 5.00 33-36 H 40.00 33 H 8.00 33 U 4.00 34-36 H 40.00 35 H 13.50 36 U 9.00 37 U 40.00 38-60 U 50.00 38-45 U 3.75 39-46 U 4.00 40, 44-45 U 1.00 41-42 U 2.00 41 H 1.75 42-43 U 1.25 43-46 U 1.50 43-44 H 1.35 44 H 1.00 46-47 U 3.00 46 H 1.75 46 NG 1.00 47 NG 3.00 47 U 2.25 48 H 5.00 49-52 U 8.00 49-50 U 5.00 49 NG 4.00 49 U 3.50 50-52 U 4.00 50 U 1.25 51-52 NG 5.00 51 NG 3.50 52 H 1.15 53-55 H 20.00 54 H 6.50 55 U 3.75 56-57 U 4.00 56 U 1.15 57-58 H 7.00 57 U 3.00 58 NG 2.50 58 U 2.25 59-60 U 12.00 59 H 4.00 60 NG 12.00 61-66 NG 25.00 61-62 H 15.00 61 NG 4.50 61 U 4.00 62 H 6.25 62 U 4.00 63b H 30.00 64-69 H 100.00 64-66 U 9.00 64 U 3.00 67 NG 40.00 67 U 30.00 68 H 12.00 69 H 7.50 69 U 8.50 70-73 U 15.00 70-71 NG 6.00 70 U 4.00 71-72 H 10.00 71c U 4.00 72-74 U 12.00 72 H 6.25 73-80 NG 30.00 73 NG 2.00 73 U 3.00 73a U 7.50 74-75 H 17.50 75-76 H 17.50 75-76 NG 12.00 75 H 8.00 76 H 10.00 76 U 8.50 77-82 H 33.00 77-80 U 20.00 77 H 3.75 78 U 5.00 79-82 H 20.00 79 H 11.00 80-82 H 12.00 80 H 5.00 81-82 H 6.00 81 H 5.00 82 H 1.00 82 U 1.00 82a H 1.00 83-86 U 5.50

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83 H 1.25 84-86 U 5.00 84-85 U 1.75 85 U 1.15 86 H 3.75 86 U 3.25 87 H 3.00 87 NG 2.00 87 U 1.75 88-102 H 22.00 88-98 U 8.00 90-93 H 1.35 94-95 H 4.00 94 H 1.50 94 U 1.00 95-98 H 9.00 96 H 3.00 96 NG 2.00 96 U 2.00 97 H 1.75 97 U 1.00 98-99H 4.00 98 H 1.75 99-101 U 3.00 99 U 1.15 100-02 U 3.25 100 H 2.00 100 U 1.00 101-02 U 2.50 101 H 2.00 103-12 U 6.00 103-05 H 1.00 106-08 H 1.50 107-09 H 2.25 108-09 H 2.00 108-09 U 1.50 109-10 H 2.75 109 H 1.00 110-12 U 3.00 110-11 H 4.00 111-12 NG 2.00 111 H 1.75 111 U 1.00 112 H 1.75 112 NG 1.25 112 U 1.00 113-15 H 8.00 113-15 U 5.00 113 H 3.00 113v H, invtd surcharge 4.50 114-15 H 5.00 116-17 H 50.00 117 H 3.00 117 NG 2.00 117 U 3.00 118-35 H 2.75 118-34 H 2.50 118-32 H 2.00 118-32 U 1.25 118-23 U 1.00 121-31 H 1.65 121-26 H 1.00 122-37 H 3.00 124-30 H 1.00 125-46 U 7.00 139-42, 44 U 2.00 145 H 1.35 146, 48, + 51 U 1.00 147 H 4.50 149-50 H 41.00 149 H 40.00 151-57 U 30.00 152 H 3.50 152 NG 2.00 153-56 U 9.00 153, 55-58 U 65.00 153-54 U 1.50 154-55 H 2.75 154 H 1.75 155-56 U 7.00 155 H 1.00 156 U 7.00 159 U 12.50 159-63 H 8.00 159 H 3.00 159 U 2.50 160-61 U 3.50 160 H 3.00 160 NG 2.00 161 H 1.25 161 U 1.00 163-64 U 2.25

163 H 1.25 164, 167 U 3.00 164 U 1.75 165, 169 H 75.00 167 H 1.25 169-70 NG 17.50 170 H 3.00 170 U 3.00 171 H 15.00 172-77 H 400.00 172 H 10.00 172 NG 6.00 173 U 15.00 175 U 100.00 176 NG 90.00 178-80 U 6.50 178 NG 1.50 178 U 2.00 179-80 H 5.00 179a NG 5.00 181-83 H 7.00 181-83 U 5.00 181 U 1.00 182-83 H 5.00 184-89 H 12.00 185-91 H 15.00 187 U 1.00 189-91 U 6.50 189-90 H 7.00 189 H 5.00 190 U 1.25 191 H 2.00 192-94 H 2.00 192-93 H 1.25 193-99 H 9.00 193-99 U 7.00 196-99 H 7.00 196-97 U 3.50 197-99 U 5.50 198-99 H 2.50 198 U 1.00 199 H 1.50 200-07 H 17.50 200-06 H 14.00 200 H 1.50 200 U 1.25 201-07 H 15.00 201-04 H 6.00 203-07 U 8.00 205 H 5.00 206 H 2.00 207 U 1.50 208-16 H 10.00 208-09 H 2.25 208-09 NG 1.50 208 H 1.25 209 H 1.00 209 U 1.25 210-12 NG 2.00 210 H 1.00 210 U 1.25 211-12 NG 1.50 213 H 1.00 214-16 NG 2.50 214a H 4.00 214a NG 2.50 215-16 U 2.50 2125 H 1.50 215 U 1.25 2126 H 1.00 217-22 H 8.00 217-18 H 3.00 217-18 U 3.00 217 H 1.50 219-20 H 2.25 220 U 1.25 221-22 H 2.00 221 H 1.00 223-27, 29 H 200.00 224 H 1.25 224 U 1.00 226-27 H 1.75 226 H 1.00 228-29 NG 2.00 228 U 1.00

234-35 H 1.00 236-39 U 5.00 236-38 H 6.50 236 H 1.15 236 U 1.00 237 H 2.25 237 U 1.50 238-39 U 2.75 238 NG 1.75 239 H 1.75 239 U 1.00 243-62 U 15.00 243-48 U 1.00 246-52 U 3.50 250-58 H 12.00 250-55 U 1.50 256 H 2.75 256 U 1.25 257-58 U 1.15 258 H 6.00 258A-62 U 10.00 258A-61 U 6.50 258A U 2.75 259-62 U 6.00 259-61 U 4.00 259 H 3.00 261-62 H 50.00 260 U 1.00 261-62 H 35.00 261 U 3.00 262 H 25.00 262 U 3.00 263-67 H 13.00 263-65 H 5.50 263-64, 66 U 4.00 263-64 H 4.00 263 U 1.40 263 U 1.40 264 H 1.75 264 U 1.40 265, 267 H 7.00 265 U 1.25 266 U 1.50 267 H 5.00 267 U 1.50 268-70 U 2.50 268-69 H 3.00 268-69 U 1.50 268 H 1.25 269-70 H 2.50 269 H 1.25 271-73 H 2.50 271-72 H 1.40 272-73 U 1.00 273 H 1.25 274-91 U 6.50 274-78 H 1.00 278-87 U 2.25 279-84 U 1.10 283-91 U 5.00 285-86 H 1.15 286-90 U 2.50 286-88 U 1.15 287-91 U 4.50 287-88 U 1.00 287 H 1.15 288 H 1.75 289-91 H 45.00 289 H 7.50 290-91 U 2.50 291 H 20.00 291 U 2.00 292-94 U 20.00 292-93 NH 20.00 292-93 H 13.00 292-93 U 4.50 292 H 1.75 292 U 1.00 293 U 3.25 294A-300 H 10.00 294A-99 U 3.50 294A-96 H 2.50 297-99 U 2.00 301-04 H 2.00 301-03 U 1.00

305-14 H 17.50 305-14 U 5.00 307-14 U 4.25 308-14 U 4.25 309-14 U 4.00 309-13 U 1.15 310-13 U 1.00 314 U 3.00 314a NH 75.00 315-18 H 35.00 315-18 U 8.50 317 U 2.50 318 H 20.00 318 NG 15.00 318 U 4.00 319-24 H 75.00 319-24 U 6.50 323A-24 U 5.50 323A H 10.00 323A U 1.35 324 U 4.00 325-26 H 12.50 326 U 1.25 327 NH 7.50 327 H 5.50 327 U 1.50 328-30 H 4.50 328-30 U 1.25 330 H 3.00 330a NH 15.00 330a H 12.50 330a U 13.00 331-32 H 4.00 333-56 H 110.00 333-56 U 50.00 333-51 H 27.50 333-37 H 2.00 333-36 H 1.50 336-56 U 45.00 341 H 1.00 345-47 U 1.50 345 H 1.25 346 H 1.75 348 U 1.25 349 NG 20.00 350-55 U 25.00 352 U 5.00 354 U 4.75 355 H 40.00 355 U 6.50 356 NH 100.00 357 H 2.25 359-61 H 2.25 360-61 H 2.00 361 H 1.75 362-81 NH 30.00 362-81 H 12.00 362-81 U 7.25 365-78 U 1.75 366-78 U 2.00 367-71 H 1.00 370-78 U 1.25 373-81 H 27.50 378 H 1.25 379 H 3.50 380-81 H 10.00 380 H 4.50 381 H 6.00 386-94 U 1.25 386-93 H 5.00 386-93 U 1.25 387-93 U 1.00 395-406 H 6.00 395-406 U 1.75 401-06 U 1.10 408-09 H 1.75 409 NH 1.75 409 H 1.50 410-12 NH 2.25 410-12 H 2.00 410-12 U 1.00 411-12 H 1.75 413-16 NH 6.00

413-16 H 5.50 413-16 U 2.25 416 NH 2.75 416 H 1.00 416 U 1.00 419-32B NH 15.00 419-32B H 12.50 419-32B U 5.50 432A-32B U 2.00 432B U 1.50 433-38 H 3.50 433-38 U 1.75 439 NH 1.00 448-88 H 30.00 464-65 H 2.25 465 H 2.00 467-68 NH 1.15 467-68 H 1.00 476-88 H 16.00 483 U 1.25 485 U 1.00 486 U 1.75 487 U 1.75 488 U 1.25 491-508 H 5.50 513-24 NH 5.00 513-24 H 4.00 527-28 H 1.00 532-41 NH 3.50 532-41 H 3.00 532-39 U 1.00 542-45 H 1.25 551-62 H 7.50 551-58 U 2.00 552-60 U 2.50 565-66 H 1.50 573-92 H 15.00 604-07 NH 7.00 604 H 1.00 608 NH 2.50 616A-16B NH 1.25 616B H 1.00 617-30 H 7.50 632-37 H 1.75 638 NH 1.15 639-41 NH 1.75 639-40 H 1.50 642-45 NH 2.00 642-45 H 1.75 646 NH 1.50 647-53 NH 7.00 653a NH 6.00 659-61 H 2.50 670-74 H 2.75 674a NH 5.00 675-81 NH 4.00 682 NH 1.75 689-95 H 6.00 696-700 NH 5.00 759-61 H 1.00 769 U 2.00 777-78 NH 1.00 781-84 H, blk 2.50 795-98 NH 1.75 798b NH 3.00 799a-d NH 1.40 800-03 NH 3.75 816-19 NH 1.40 821-24 NH 1.40 825-28 NH 4.00 829-32 H 4.00 833-36 NH 2.50 837-40 NH 2.25

842-45 NH 2.00 846-49 NH 1.00 854-57 NH 1.25 858-59 NH 2.00 860-62 NH 3.00 863-67 NH 2.50 868-71 NH 3.00 872-75 NH 4.00 877-80 NH 3.00 882a-d NH 3.00 883-86 NH 5.00 887-90 NH 5.00 891-94 NH 5.00 899-901 NH 3.50 902-05 NH 4.00 906-09 NH 3.00 911-14 NH 4.00 915-18 NH 4.00 919-22 NH 4.50 923 NH 3.00 924-29 NH 4.00 930-33 NH 2.25 938-39 NH 2.50 940 NH 1.00 973-76 NH 4.50 978-81 NH 2.25 992-96 NH 17.50 992-94 NH 12.00 1008-09 NH 6.00 1017-19 NH 11.00 1023-24 NH 9.50 1028 NH, sheet of 2 strips 7.00 1038-43 H 3.25 1086 NH 4.00 1087 NH 2.50 1091-04 NH 8.00 1107-10 NH 18.00 1116-17 NH 6.00 C1-9 H 13.50 C3, 5-9 U 4.00 C5-6 H 1.50 C8 U 1.00 C9 H 5.00 C9 U 1.50 C10 U 1.00 C13 U 2.50 C21-25 H 7.50 C21-25 U 2.00 C23-25 U 1.75 C25 NG 1.75 C25 U 1.25 C26-35 NH 6.00 C26-35 H 5.00 C26-33 U 1.00 C26-27 H 1.00 C36a NH 1.50 J1-10 H 20.00 J1-10 U 15.00 J6 NG 3.50 J11-20 H 4.50 J11-16 H 1.50 J14-1 H 3.00 J18-20 H 3.00 J18-19 H 1.50 J20 H 1.00

J21-30 H 2.50 J21-30 U 2.00 J21-29 H 2.25 J21-26 H 1.00 J31-34 H 1.25 J36 H 1.75 J37-42 H 1.25 RA1-3 H 1.35 RA4 U 3.00 RA1-2 H 1.00 RA5 H 1.50 RA6 U 1.00 RA7-9 H 1.00 RAJ1-3 H 1.35 RAJ1-3 U 1.25 ANGRA— 1b H 2.00 2 NG 1.50 2U 1.25 2a NG 2.00 5a U 4.00 5b NG 2.50 8 NG 4.00 10-11 U 35.00 10 H 30.00 10 NG 20.00 13a H 40.00 13a NG 30.00 14-15 H 1.00 17-25 U 20.00 17 NG 4.00 17 U 4.50 19-23 U 10.00 19-21 U 2.00 19 U 1.00 20-22 U 3.00 20-21 U 1.25 20 U 1.00 22 NG 2.50 22 U 1.25 23 H 10.00 25 U 1.25 27-32 H 10.00 27-31 U 6.50 27 H 1.00 29-30 H 4.00 29 NG 1.25 30 H 1.75 33-35 U 20.00 33 U 3.50 35 U 10.00 PORTUGUESE GUINEA— 1U 400.00 8U 1.50 9H 75.00 10-14 H 15.00 10-14 U 10.00 10-13 U 8.00 10 H 3.50 10 NG 2.50 11 H 1.50 11 NG 1.25 11 U 1.25 12-13 H 5.00 12 H 4.00 12 NG 2.00 12 U 3.00 13-14 H 3.25 13 H 1.50 13 U 1.00 13a H 35.00 14 H 2.00 14 NG 1.25

14 U 1.25 15 U 60.00 16 NH 1.35 16 H 1.15 16 U 1.00 16a H 30.00 18-21 U 17.50 18 H 3.50 19-21 NG 14.00 19 H 5.00 19 NG 3.50 20 U 5.00 21 NG 5.00 21 U 7.00 22-25 H 20.00 22-23 H 8.00 22-23 NG 4.50 22 H 3.50 22 NG 2.50 22 U 3.50 23 NG 3.50 23a H 5.00 23a NG 3.00 24-25 U 6.50 24 U 2.50 25 H 6.00 27 NG 8.00 27 U 4.00 28 H 10.00 30 H 22.50 30 NG 15.00 31 H 30.00 32-33 H 2.25 32a H 1.25 33-34 H 2.50 34-36 U 3.00 36-37 U 3.00 39-40 H 15.00 43 H 12.00 43 U 10.00 44-66 H 100.00 44-52 U 5.50 46-49 U 3.00 46-47 NG 1.50 46-47 U 1.75 49-51 H 2.50 50 H 1.00 51-53 U 3.00 53 NG 1.25 55-58 U 10.00 57 NG 1.25 59-60 NG 8.50 61-63 U 6.50 64 H 8.00 66 NG 8.00 67-75 H 40.00 67-68 H 8.00 70 NG 2.50 71 H 3.25 73a H 8.50 73 NG 3.50 74 H 5.00 77-86 NG 22.50 78-80 H 9.50 80-89 H 30.00 80 H 1.75 81b U 27.50 82-83 H 8.00 84-89 H 15.00 86-89 H 9.00 86-88 H 7.00 86 H 2.75 86 NG 2.00

87 H 1.75 88-89 NG 3.50 88 H 2.50 88 NG 1.50 89 U 2.00 90-92 U 3.00 90 H 1.50 91 U 1.00 92 H 1.75 93 H 4.00 94 U 1.50 95-109 U 10.00 95-100 H 2.25 95-998H 1.35 97-99 H 1.25 101-05 NG 2.00 104-06 NG 4.00 104-05 NG 1.25 106 H 4.00 107 NG 1.00 108 H 1.75 109 NG 1.50 109 U 1.25 110-11 H 10.00 111 H 5.50 114 H 5.00 116-23 H 9.00 117 H 1.00 118 H 1.00 121 H 2.00 121 U 2.00 123 H 1.50 123 U 1.75 124-31 H 9.00 124-31 U 10.00 124-26 H 2.50 128-31 H 6.50 128-30 NG 2.25 128-29 H 2.50 129-31 H 5.00 129 H 1.75 132-39 H 9.00 132-37 H 6.50 132-33 U 2.00 133 H 1.00 136 H 1.00 139 H 1.75 140-58 H 3.50 140-57 H 3.25 140-54 H 2.75 140-48 H 1.75 140-43 H 1.25 140-42 U 1.00 142-57 H 2.50 143-58 H 3.00 143-50 H 1.00 146-54 H 1.50 160-63 H 3.00 162-64 H 7.00 166-68 H 5.00 168-69 H 4.00 170-72 U 2.50 173-74 H 4.00 173 H 2.50 174 U 1.00 178-79H 50.00 180-92 H 12.00 180a H 8.00

184a H 3.00 185-86 U 1.00 189a U 7.00 190-91 H 1.00 193-94 H 35.00 195-97 H 7.50 203-05 H 1.50 211-13 H 8.00 212 U 1.25 214-32 H 65.00 222-29 U 6.00 222-25 U 1.75 229 U 1.25 233-50 H 32.50 233-39 H 1.10 239-41 H 1.75 247 U 1.00 251-57 H 20.00 258-70 H 20.00 270 H 7.00 271 H 2.00 272 NH 3.00 272 H 2.75 272 U 1.75 273-74 H 2.00 277-79 H 2.00 281-90 H 7.00 281-86 H 1.00 284-90 NH 7.00 288-90 NH 6.00 288-90 H 5.50 295 NH 1.50 295 H 1.25 299-304 H 3.00 306-17 H 7.50 320 H 1.15 321-28 NH 6.00 321-28 H 5.50 C1-9 H 15.00 C1-4 H 1.25 C1-3 H 1.00 C5 U 2.25 C7 H 2.50 J1-5 H 3.50 J7 H 2.50 J9 H 3.00 J11-20 H 5.50 J14-20 H 5.00 J17-20 H 4.00 J18 H 1.00 J40-45 H 1.50 RA1-3 H 1.00 RA4 U 2.50 RA5 U 2.00 RA6 H 3.50 RA9-12 H 3.00 RA13-16 H 2.75 RA23 NH 3.00 RAJ1-3 H 1.00

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bird sanctuary at Seebach in the southwestern state of Baden-Wurttemberg. Preliminary artwork for the stamp shows eight varieties of birds, as well as the moated 13thcentury castle on the site, which is modified to contain bird habitats within its walls. The 50th anniversary of the Germany navy tall ship Gorch Fock will be commemorated in August with a 0.55e stamp. The shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rigging previously featured in the design of the 1980 60pf Gorch Fock stamp, Germany Scott 1337. The schedule of German issues for 2008 includes stamp releases in every month from January through November. The Jan. 2 issue date will bring a 0.45e stamp for a UNESCO World Heritage site, the monastic island of Reichenau on Lake Constance; a 1.45e stamp for the 1,100th anniversary of the Bavarian city of Eichstatt; the commemoratives for Jamnitzer and Zille; and a 0.90e stamp for the 50th anniversary of the Federal Cartel Office or Bundeskartellamt, the federal agency protecting market competition. Additional stamps will be issued throughout the year for a variety of subjects. A full schedule of Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 52 announced 2008 stamp issues appears in the box on page 28. n

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Preliminary art for a 2008 German 0.45euro stamp marking the 100th anniversary of the bird sanctuary at Seebach. Eight birds are shown, along with the castle that is part of the sanctuary. The issued stamp likely will appear different from this image digitally modified by Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Continued from page 28 ing Wichern, who is often credited with creating the first advent wreath (Germany Scott B313 in 1949), Zille (Germany-Berlin 9N149 in 1958) and Planck (Germany-Berlin 9N92 in 1953). A four-stamp semipostal set with a dinosaurs theme will be issued in September in the ongoing For Youth series, with funds designated to benefit juvenile welfare services. Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas semipostal issue for 2008 will be a two-stamp joint issue with Vatican City depicting items from German and Vatican museums. Other forthcoming semipostal sets in continuing series will offer four stamps in March for the Sports series (including one to commemorate the upcoming Olympic Summer Games in Beijing), one stamp in April with a global theme for the Environmental (Umweltschutz) series, and four stamps on the subject of aircraft in June for the Welfare series. Aviation will be featured again in October when the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight by Hans Grade (1879-1946) will be the subject of a single 1.45e stamp. Gradeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic flight previously was the subject of a 1978 semipostal, the 70pf+35pf Grade Monoplane stamp, Germany Scott B552. The Lighthouses commemorative series will continue with two stamps depicting structures from Warnemunde (on the Baltic) and Amrum (on the North Sea). It will be the second recent appearance for the Amrum lighthouse, which appears in the background on the 2005 0.55e Postman on Bicycle stamp, Germany Scott 2332. Philatelic treasures will be the subject of a single 0.55e stamp in September marking the German national Stamp Day. Birds will be featured on a new 0.45e stamp commemorating the

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Sc.# Price 85/86............... 100.00 85/86 LH......... 25.00 87/90............... 155.00 87/90LH.......... 65.00 91/108............. 700.00 91/108 LH....... 250.00 109.................. 26.00 109 LH............ 9.00 110.................. 120.00 110 LH............ 39.00 111/12............. 120.00 111/12 LH....... 35.00 113/14.......... 2,000.00 113/14 LH.... 1,000.00 115/25.......... 1,500.00 115/25 LH....... 800.00 127/45............. 420.00 127/45 LH....... 250.00 146/47.......... 1,000.00 146/47............. 550.00 148/51............. 75.00 148/51 LH....... 20.00 152/54............. 900.00 152/54 LH....... 375.00 155/58............. 40.00 155/58 LH....... 15.00

159/60............. 161/62............. 163/66............. 163/66 LH....... 167/70............. 167/70 LH....... 171/76............. 171/76 LH....... 177/78............. 177/78 LH....... 179/87............. 179/87 LH....... 188/89............. 188/89 LH....... 190/93............. 190/93 LH....... 194/97............. 194/97 LH....... 198/201........... 198/201 LH..... 202/05............. 202/05 LH....... 206/7............... 208/9............... 210/11............. 212.................. 213..................

13.00 5.00 350.00 125.00 100.00 40.00 85.00 35.00 32.00 9.00 130.00 75.00 750.00 400.00 97.50 35.00 30.00 9.00 150.00 66.55 7.00 3.10 2.50 4.75 4.00 11.50 14.00

CHINA PRC Sc.# 12/20............... 60/64............... 74/76............... 85/94............... 95/100............. 108/110........... 117/21............. 124/27............. 141/50............. 245a/48a......... 278a................ 304/05............. 313/16............. 321/25............. 326/29............. 344a................ 351/54............. 355/57............. 357a................ 364/65............. 398/401........... 416/17............. 418/19.............

Price 18.50 45.00 105.00 120.00 2750 11.50 10.00 7.50 150.00 50.00 125.00 10.00 13.00 10.00 16.00 65.00 16.00 13.50 110.00 10.00 8.00 11.00 17.50

438/40............. 456.................. 467/82............. 487/89............. 506/17 u........ 506/17............. 518/22............. 523.................. 524.................. 525/6............... 527/8............... 529/30............. 531/5............... 536/7............... 538/9............... 540/1............... 542/59............. 542/59 u........ 561/2............... 563/6............... 566a................ 566a u........... 567/8...............

KOREA LH 200.00 9,000.00 2.25 30.00 5,000.00 23.50 350.00 9,000.00 60.00 350.00 45.00 350.00 9,550.00 6.50 45.00 2,200.00 150.00 3,800.00 140.00 350.00 32.50 250.00 3,800.00 75.00 250.00 8,000.00 1.00 65.00 2,500.00 12.00 60.00 2,200.00 7.25 60.00 2,000.00 60.00 2,200.00 37.50

NO GUM 150.00 7,000.00 1.75 20.00 3,500.00 15.00 250.00 7,000.00 35.00 275.00 30.00 250.00 7,000.00 4.00 30.00 1,700.00 115.00 2,800.00 65.00 250.00 12.50 100.00 2,800.00 30.00 200.00 6,000.00 5.00 40.00 1,700.00 7.50 40.00 1,700.00 4.50 40.00 1,700.00 40.00 1,700.00 15.00

285/88............. 288A ............... 290/93............. 293A ............... 295/98............. 299/302........... 303/06............. 306A ............... 308/11............. 311A ............... 313/14............. 315/18............. 318A ............... 320/23............. 323A ............... 343/46............. 347.................. 349/50............. 351/61 (12) ..... 358a................ 362/68 (7) ....... 369.................. 370.................. 371.................. 372.................. 375/78............. 378A ............... 381a................ 382/83............. 385a................

18.00 32.50 47.50 85.00 18.50 5.50 18.50 190.00 21.00 200.00 1.20 22.00 85.00 16.00 85.00 3.75 2.00 3.30 48.00 4.50 7.30 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 8.25 75.00 3.00 3.10 90.00

388.................. 389/93............. 394.................. 395.................. 396.................. 400A ............... 401.................. 402.................. 405.................. 407.................. 408.................. 409.................. 410.................. 411.................. 412.................. 413/14............. 415.................. 416.................. 417, 421A ....... 422.................. 422A ............... 422 LH............ 423.................. 424.................. 425/36............. 425/36 LH....... 435.................. 436.................. 437.................. 438..................

20.00 10.00 1.80 1.80 7.00 27.00 6.25 7.30 6.70 31.50 12.20 6.10 8.50 8.50 1.00 3.75 16.00 1.60 20.00 39.00 292.00 15.00 22.00 2.20 665.50 345.00 291.00 261.00 14.00 26.00

439/42............. 444/45............. 446/47............. 448.................. 448B ............... 449.................. 450/53............. 453A ............... 455.................. 456.................. 456 LH............ 457.................. 457 LH............ 458.................. 459.................. 460/63............. 463A ............... 465/6............... 467.................. 468.................. 469, 473A ....... 474/77............. 477A ............... 478.................. 479.................. 479A ............... 479A LH.......... 480/97............. 480/97 LH....... 498..................

54.00 3.10 2.75 1.10 33.00 5.00 16.75 15.75 2.50 220.00 80.00 66.75 30.00 1.45 1.45 7.30 23.00 5.50 3.25 2.75 14.25 11.00 2.25 1.20 56.00 425.00 250.00 122.00 55.00 3.35

569/73............. 35.00 574/85............. 22.00 586/7............... 20.00 586/7 u.......... 1.10 588/9............... 28.00 590/1............... 16.00 592/9............... 28.00 600/04............. 52.00 606/09............. 14.00 610/11............. 13.00 612/4............... 17.00 615/7............... 62.00 618/9............... 0.40 620/7............... 290.00 620/7 u.......... 27.50 620/27 perfect corners (not rounded) imperf singles..... 1,450.00 620/7 slightly rounded corners imperf singles........ 900.00 620/27 perfect corners (not rounded) used imperf singles........ 176.00

628 VF perfect no rounded corners.... 3,750.00 628 u............. 770.00 628 H.............. 900.00 629/34............. 2.75 635/6............... 22.00 639/46............. 13.20 647/54............. 2.20 655/60............. 145.00 661/80 u........ 8.47 661/80............. 125.00 681/3............... 4.95 684/95............. 4.95 684/95 imperf pair............. 70.40 696/701........... 2.04 702/7............... 3.30 708/10............. 31.00 708/10 imperf pair............. 120.00 711/12............. 7.15 713/5............... 12.00 713/5 imperf pair............. 120.00 716/31............. 255.00

716/31 u........ 732/6............... 737/45............. 746/7............... 748/9............... 750/5............... 756/7............... 758/9............... 760/5............... 766.................. 767/81 u........ 767/81............. 782.................. 782 u............. 783/90............. 791/4............... 795.................. 795 u............. 796/8 Strip ...... 798a................ 798a u........... 799/803........... 804/5............... 806/09............. 810/7............... 818/20.............

33.00 21.00 1.38 1.65 15.00 1.32 0.40 6.88 22.00 4.13 16.50 130.00 660.00 132.00 25.00 1.43 14.00 3.85 38.50 965.00 250.00 95.00 7.15 90.00 5.50 32.50

821/2............... 823.................. 827a................ 828/32............. 833.................. 834/41............. 842/9............... 850/4............... 855/8............... 859/62............. 863/73............. 874/85............. 886/90............. 891/8............... 899/906........... 907/16............. 917/8............... 919.................. 920/3............... 924/6............... 927/9............... 930/5............... 936/7............... 938/48 Strip Unfolded.....

0.66 4.40 1.21 7.15 4.24 55.00 55.00 2.20 1.43 18.00 110.00 3.30 15.50 1.54 52.00 1.54 2.64 13.50 35.00 44.00 33.00 60.00 30.00

LH 107 IMPERF PR. 185.00 107 P/S............... 3,200.00 108...................... 5.00 108 IMPERF PR. 70.00 108 P/S............... 2,200.00 114/15................. 11.00 114/15 P/S.......... 4,500.00 116/17................. 14.50 116/17 P/S.......... 4,500.00 118...................... 4.50 118 P/S............... 2,200.00 119/21................. 3.25 119/21 IMPERF PR 25.00 119/21 P/S.......... 2,200.00 122/26................. 18.00 122/26 IMPERF PR 50.00 122/26 P/S.......... 375.00 127/31................. 25.00 132/73(44) .......... 230.00 132/73(22) P/S ... 265.00 174/81................. 5.50 176A ................... 1,025.00 182...................... 1.80 185/86 IMPERF PR 22.00 185/86 P/S.......... 140.00 185A/86A P/S..... 165.00 187/87C.............. 55.00 189A ................... 5.00 190/94................. 2.00 195A IMPERF PR 16.00 195 P/S............... 180.00 196/99................. 52.50 197/99 IMPERF PR 175.00 197/99 P/S.......... 600.00 200/02 P/S.......... 150.00 202A/3 IMPERF PR 22.00 203A/03 P/S ....... 75.00 203A/03E............ 9.00 203E ................... 90.00

NO GUM 140.00 2,500.00 3.00 45.00 1,700.00 7.00 3,200.00 8.00 3,200.00 2.75 1,700.00 2.00 17.50 1,500.00 12.00 35.00 275.00 15.00 150.00 200.00 3.50 750.00 1.25 17.50 100.00 135.00 30.00 2.50 1.25 12.00 135.00 30.00 125.00 450.00 100.00 17.50 55.00 5.00 70.00

NH 204/05 IMPERF PR 16.00 204/05 P/S.......... 110.00 206/08................. 2.50 206/08 IMPERF PR 55.00 206/08 P/S.......... 160.00 211...................... 275.00 209/12 IMPERF PR 25.00 209/12 P/S.......... 125.00 212A/12C............ 2.50 212D/F................ 2.25 213/15................. 2.25 213/15 P/S.......... 35.00 217...................... 3.50 217 IMPERF PR. 15.00 217 P/S............... 60.00 218/19................. 1.75 218/19 P/S.......... 130.00 221/22................. 1.75 221/22 P/S.......... 150.00 223/24................. 2.00 223/24 P/S.......... 265.00 225...................... 1.20 225 P/S............... 85.00 227/28................. 28.00 227/28 P/S.......... 85.00 229/30 P/S.......... 1,150.00 232/34................. 4.00 232/34 P/S.......... 235.00 235/39................. 15.00 235/39 P/S.......... 155.00 243/44................. 0.70 243/44 P/S.......... 175.00 245/46................. 0.70 245/46 P/S.......... 750.00 249/62................. 65.50 249/62 P/S.......... 200.00 264A ................... 450.00 265/67................. 4.00 265A/67A............ 1,225.00 268/82................. 80.00

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LH 12.00 80.00 1.65 35.00 125.00 150.00 20.00 100.00 1.25 1.20 1.25 25.00 1.75 10.00 40.00 — 95.00 — 120.00 1.00 185.00 — 65.00 10.00 50.00 850.00 2.00 160.00 7.00 125.00 — 130.00 — 450.00 32.50 135.00 300.00 2.25 550.00 30.00

283A ................... 285a.................... 286a.................... 287/89................. 287a/89a............. 290a.................... 291a.................... 292a.................... 293a.................... 294a.................... 296a.................... 297a.................... 298a/300a........... 301a.................... 304a.................... 305a.................... 310a.................... 318a/20a............. 325a.................... 338/42................. 353/55................. 353a/55a............. 353b/55b............. postage errors .... 356/57................. 358a/59a............. 360/70................. 360a/74a............. 376a.................... 377/78................. 377a/78a............. 379/80................. 384a.................... 385/96................. 400/9................... 411a.................... 411b.................... 417/26................. 427...................... 428a....................

498A Sheet..... 140.00 498A Sheet LH 60.00 499.................. 1.20 500.................. 1.20 501/04............. 13.00 504A ............... 23.50 505/08............. 115.00 505/08 Sht ...... 660.00 509/21B (17)... 950.00 509/21B LH (17)............. 425.00 509A ............... 4.00 510A ............... 8.00 517A ............... 34.50 519A ............... 21.00 521.................. 79.00 521A ............... 200.00 521A LH.......... 75.00 521B ............... 200.00 521B LH.......... 75.00 521c................ 190.00 521c LH .......... 60.00 522.................. 2.50 522 S/S........... 22.00 523/40 (18) ..... 155.00 523/24............. 16.75 525/26............. 65.50 527/28............. 8.25 529/30............. 12.25 531/32............. 7.30

938/48 folded Strip ........... 510.00 938/48 Strip u 85.25 938/48 u........ 25.34 938/48............. 176.00 949/56 u........ 44.00 949/56............. 300.00 957/9 u.......... 33.00 957/9............... 300.00 960/4 u.......... 26.40 960/4............... 105.00 965/6 u.......... 7.15 965/6............... 50.00 967/80 u........ 125.00 967/80............. 870.00 981.................. 12.10 982/90 u........ 27.50 982/90............. 204.00 991.................. 40.00 991 u............. 3.30 992/6 unfolded Strip used... 165.00 992/6 unfolded Strip ........ 1,630.00 992/6 Folded 870.00 Strip ........... 900.00 NH 650.00 120.00 40.00 1.25 50.00 22.50 1.00 1.00 1.20 1.50 3.60 1.60 12.50 2.40 9.00 6.50 2.50 3.00 1.20 3.00 4.00 8.00 42.00 40.00 3.00 1.00 45.00 45.00 1.25 2.00 15.00 4.00 1.50 53.00 8.00 1.10 1.25 6.50 10.00 25.00

LH 400.00 60.00 20.00 0.65 25.00 10.00 — — — — 1.60 — 7.00 1.20 5.00 3.25 1.25 1.50 — 1.50 2.00 4.00 18.00 20.00 1.50 — 18.00 25.00 — 1.00 7.50 2.00 — 26.00 4.00 — — 2.50 5.00 —

533/34............. 535/36............. 537/38............. 539/40............. 541.................. 542/5............... 545A ............... 546/48............. 550A ............... 551.................. 551 S/S........... 552/53............. 554/5............... 556.................. 558.................. 561/4............... 564A ............... 565.................. 568A ............... 569/72............. 572A ............... 573/75............. 575A ............... 576.................. 576 S/S........... 577.................. 578/79............. 580A ............... 580B ............... 581/82.............

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7.00 10.30 9.75 12.20 10.30 15.25 23.00 13.30 3.70 4.85 60.50 10.90 8.45 4.75 2.10 24.20 48.40 8.50 12.10 19.50 48.50 9.10 48.50 3.35 40.00 3.05 6.30 111.50 48.50 5.70

582A ............... 585/86............. 586A ............... 587/8............... 590A ............... 591.................. 592/3............... 593A ............... 594.................. 594 S/S........... 595.................. 597.................. 599.................. 600/01............. 601A ............... 602/03A .......... 604/05............. 606.................. 606 S/S........... 607/08............. 608A ............... 609.................. 610.................. 612/3............... 613A ............... 616.................. 621.................. 622.................. 630.................. 636..................

18.20 3.20 9.70 3.65 8.50 2.45 2.85 8.50 1.55 18.15 1.85 1.85 1.05 1.85 8.00 3.05 2.90 1.55 18.15 2.45 9.70 45.50 1.40 1.85 10.30 3.50 6.70 4.55 3.20 8.50

636A ............... 18.15 641.................. 0.50 656.................. 0.75 692.................. 0.70 704.................. 2.45 B11 ................. 26.75 C1/2 LH Expert ........ 375.00 C1/2 NH Expert ........ 800.00 C3/7 LH .......... 27.50 C3/7 .............. 105.00 C8 LH ............. 7.75 C8 ............... 1,440.00 C9/13 LH ........ 55.00 C9/13.............. 210.00 C14/24 LH ...... 175.00 C14/24............ 475.00 C25/38 LH ...... 100.00 C25/30............ 330.00 C39/42............ 22.00 C43................. 20.50 BUYING JAPANESE POSTAGE. PAYING 55C PER 100 YEN IN SHEETS OR 52C PER 100 YEN SCRAP

992/6 u.......... 55.00 992/6............... 165.00 997.................. 4.13 998.................. 17.50 999.................. 40.00 999a........... 13,250.00 999a u........ 1,100.00 1000................ 6.05 1001/4............. 16.50 1005/6............. 40.00 1007/10........... 40.00 1011/5............. 18.70 1016/8............. 0.50 1019/37........... 4.40 1045................ 5.78 1046................ 1.98 1047/52........... 30.00 1054/7............. 100.00 1059/64........... 3.30 1067/75 unfolded ..... 55.00 1076/9............. 7.70 1080/3............. 11.00 1084/9............. 15.00 1090/4............. 12.00 1095/8............. 25.00

1099/102......... 1103................ 1104/7............. 1108/13........... 1114/6............. 1117/21........... 1122/5............. 1126/9............. 1130................ 1131/42........... 1143/8............. 1149/54........... 1163/78........... 1181/6............. 1187/9............. 1190/3............. 1194/8............. 1199/203......... 1204/7............. 1208................ 1209/10........... 1211/4............. 1215/7............. 1218/21........... 1222/7............. 1228/31...........

2.48 1.10 1.93 75.00 2.48 2.48 2.97 4.40 0.90 3.30 25.00 13.00 4.40 3.30 5.50 1.76 1.98 1.98 3.63 1.00 1.93 75.00 3.30 13.00 11.00 11.00

1232/8............. 3.30 1354/6............. 3.30 1444/6............. 0.45 1540................ 68.00 1239/41........... 0.66 1357/62........... 1.98 1447/51........... 1.00 1541 u........... 16.50 1242/4............. 3.30 1363/4............. 1.49 1452 u........... 38.50 1541................ 123.00 1245/9............. 3.30 1365/70........... 1.32 1452................ 125.00 1547/54........... 15.00 1250/4............. 3.30 1371/2............. 0.60 1453/7............. 6.60 1557/72........... 12.50 1255/70........... 22.00 1373/5............. 0.60 1457a.............. 11.00 1573................ 70.00 1271/4............. 3.63 1376/8............. 1.00 1458/60........... 1.00 1586................ 300.00 1275/7............. 1.65 1379/80........... 0.25 1461/4............. 1.00 1607 booklet... 85.00 1278/80........... 1.65 1381/3............. 0.25 1465/7............. 1.87 1613/16........... 12.00 1281/5............. 3.30 1383a u......... 66.00 1468................ 0.75 1617................ 78.00 1383a.............. 155.00 1469/70........... 0.80 1626a/27a....... 315.00 1286/9............. 3.30 1384/8............. 0.90 1471/3............. 1.21 1632/35........... 30.00 1290/2............. 4.40 1389/98........... 10.00 1477/8............. 1.76 1645a/46a....... 12.00 1293/8............. 3.30 1399 u........... 27.50 1479/82........... 2.48 1647a.............. 15.00 1299/302......... 1.65 1399................ 160.00 1303/6............. 2.31 1400/4............. 0.50 1483 u........... 19.80 1749/50........... 10.00 1307/9............. 3.30 1409a Strip ..... 0.60 1483................ 52.00 1761................ 50.00 1310/11........... 1.00 1412/4............. 0.60 1484/6............. 1.38 1810................ 7.00 1312/4............. 4.13 1415/9............. 0.60 1487/91........... 1.38 1832a.............. 10.00 1315/28........... 1.38 1420/2............. 0.50 1492 u........... 29.70 1844................ 46.00 1329/32........... 1.21 1423/32........... 2.75 1492................ 255.00 1862a/63a....... 20.00 1333/6............. 1.98 1433 u........... 41.25 1496a.............. 0.65 1863................ 16.50 1337/9............. 0.75 1433................ 140.00 1497................ 25.00 1900a.............. 10.00 1340/2............. 1.21 1434................ 0.25 1501................ 20.00 1904................ 55.00 1343/4............. 0.35 1435/9............. 0.70 1518 u........... 110.00 2095................ 8.00 1345/8............. 0.75 1440................ 0.50 1518................ 620.00 2566a imperf... 17.50 1349/53........... 2.48 1441/3............. 0.35 1530/9............. 4.95 3275 sheet...... 40.00

432/33................. 433a.................... 434/43................. 439a/43a............. 449/53................. 449a/53a............. 456/67................. 456a/67a............. 473/77................. 473a/77a............. 485a/86a............. 487/88................. 491/92................. 492a.................... 493/95................. 492a/95a............. 496/98................. 496a/98a............. 499/501............... 499a/501a........... 502/4................... 502a/04a............. 508/9................... 516/25................. 534 Ovpt. Missing 544/45................. 545a.................... 547a/48a............. 552/54................. 552a/54a............. 555/57................. 555a/57a............. 558/60................. 558a/60a............. 561/63................. 561a/63a............. 566/67................. 567a.................... 569/78................. 579......................

NH 6.50 11.00 8.00 9.00 2.00 2.50 2.75 3.50 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.75 2.50 1.20 1.50 1.20 1.50 1.20 1.50 1.20 1.50 1.50 7.00 300.00 1.75 2.00 1.20 1.00 1.25 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 1.25 1.50 2.75 2.50 3.50 2.50

LH 3.50 6.00 4.00 4.50 1.00 1.25 1.40 1.75 — — — — — 1.25 — — — — — — — — — 3.50 250.00 — 1.00 — — — — — — 1.00 — — 1.35 1.25 1.75 1.25

579a.................... 580a/81a............. 582/84................. 586a/87a............. 592a/93a............. 601a.................... 614a.................... 617a/23a............. 617b/23b............. 628/29................. 628a/29a............. 634a.................... 635/53................. 656a.................... 663a.................... 663b.................... 664/67................. 664a/67a............. 668/71................. 668a/71a............. 672/75................. 672a/75a............. 676/79................. 676a/79a............. 680/83................. 680a/83a............. 686/87................. 690a.................... 691/95................. 699...................... 704/07................. 713a.................... 715/17................. 715a/17a............. 718/20................. 718/20 Imp. Pr..... 718a/20a Perf ..... 718a/20a Imp...... 721/23................. 721a/23a Perf. ....

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NH 10.00 1.50 17.50 1.00 1.20 1.20 5.00 5.50 14.00 2.00 1.50 10.00 30.00 1.00 4.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 2.25 2.75 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.50 4.50 1.00 1.25 2.00 1.75 1.35 16.50 1.00 1.50 3.00 70.00 25.00 12.50 1.00 4.00

LH 5.00 — 6.00 — — — 2.50 2.75 7.00 1.00 — 5.00 15.00 — 2.00 1.25 1.00 1.75 1.15 1.35 1.00 1.25 1.00 1.25 1.25 2.25 — — 1.00 — — 8.50 — — 1.50 35.00 12.50 6.25 — 2.00

UNITED NATIONS: New York issues scrap - 8% of face value. Full sheets pay 10% of face value. Geneva Full Sheets, complete sets only 10¢ per Franc Vienna Full Sheets, complete sets only 2¢ per Schilling AUSTRALIA 35¢ per Dollar. CANADA 52¢ per Dollar. GREAT BRITAIN $1.20 per Pound Sterling. JERSEY, GUERNSEY, ISLE OF MAN - pay 75¢ per Pound. NEW ZEALAND 30¢ per Dollar. EURO DENOMINATED POSTAGE 77¢ per Euro. JAPAN 55¢ per 100 Yen. SWITZERLAND 47¢ per Franc. FRANCE 6¢ per Franc. UNITED STATES full sheets pay 18% below face (no postage dues or officials). Scrap pay 25% below face.

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85 dealers at Ameristamp Expo in Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 11-13 The American Philatelic Society will hold Ameristamp Expo, its annual winter show, Jan. 11-13 at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., Charlotte, N.C. Show hours are 10 a.m. to

6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The show will feature a giveaway of an error stamp by Internet auction site StampWants.com of Williamstown, N.J.

The firm announced a promotion in late 2006 that will give away the 24¢ United States Jenny Invert stamp (Scott C3a), pictured nearby, position No. 30 from the pane of 100 found in 1918. The winner will be

Ameristamp show schedule The American Philatelic Society will present the Ameristamp Expo 2008 show Jan. 11-13 at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., Charlotte, N.C. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. FRIDAY, JAN. 11 9 a.m. — American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors board of directors meeting, Hilton Graves Room 10 a.m. — Show opens, Hall C1 — “Collecting Portugal Classics” by Stephen S. Washburne, Room 201A — “Stamps In Your Attic,” National Stamp Dealers Association, Booth 106 11 a.m. — “The Rapidly Expanding Specialty of Flag Over Porch Collecting” by Todd Uebele, Room 205 — Auxiliary Markings Club show and tell, Room 201A Noon — “Beginning Exhibitors Workshop for Women” by Janet Klug and Ruth Caswell, Room 205 — “So You Want to be an Apprentice Judge?” by David McNamee, Room 204 1 p.m. — “Exhibiting and Judging Postcards” by Tim Bartshe, Room 204 — “How to Protect Yourself from Buying Altered and Doctored Stamps and Covers” by Jacques C. Schiff Jr., Room 210A — “Philatelic Librarians Roundtable” by David Straight, Room 209A — “United States Stamp Subject and Design Selection: An Inside Perspective” by John M. Hotchner, Room 202A 2 p.m. — American First Day Cover Society regional meeting, Room 204 — American Philatelic Research Library board meeting, Room 209A — Exhibit tour, Frame 101 — “Exhibiting and Judging Traditional Exhibits” by Kent Wilson, Room 201A — “The Fun of Exhibiting” by Elizabeth Hisey, Room 206A 3 p.m. — American First Day Cover Society slide presentation, Room 201A — “Exhibiting and Judging One-Frame Exhibits” by Janet Klug and Ann Triggle, Room 205 4 p.m. — “Exhibiting and Judging Illustrated Mail” by Alan Warren, Room 201A 6 p.m. — Show closes 6:30 p.m. — Tiffany dinner no host reception (ticket required), Hilton Promenade Room

7:15 p.m. — Tiffany dinner (ticket required), Hilton, Promenade Room SATURDAY, JAN. 12 7 a.m. — Committee for Accreditation of National Exhibitions and Judges meeting, Room 201A 9 a.m. — American Philatelic Society general meeting, Room 203A 10 a.m. — Show opens — Stamp Saturday, adult beginner program (ticket required), Room 202B — Boy Scout Merit Badge class (ticket required), Room 201A — “Stamps In Your Attic” National Stamp Dealers Association, Booth 106 11 a.m. — “Buying and Selling Through the American Philatelic Society” (Circuit Sales and StampStore) by Ken Martin, Room 201B — “EFOs From Outer Space?” by Jim McDevitt, Room 204 — Europa Study Unit meeting, Room 205 — “Exhibiting and Judging Display Class” by Phil Stager, Room 206A Noon — “Interacting with Judges” by Patricia Walker, Women Exhibitors, Room 205 — Judging criteria (part 1): “Treatment and Philatelic Significance” by Tim Bartshe and Peter McCann, Room 204 — Universal Ship Cancellation Society “ ‘Postal Clerk Aboard,’ the Beginning of USN Ship Cancels” by Paul Helman, Room 201B 1 p.m. — American Society of Philatelic Exhibitors general meeting/team competition results, Room 210B — American Ceremony Program Society regional meeting, Room 201B — “Chess-on-Stamps A Wise Move” by Jim McDevitt, Room 204 — “How to Participate in a Stamp Auction for Buyers and Sellers” by Jacques C. Schiff Jr., Room 202A — Judging criteria (part 2): “Philatelic and Related Knowledge, Personal Study and Research, Condition & Difficulty of Acquisition” by James Graue, Room 210A — Roundtable for show chairmen, Room 207A — Universal Ship Cancellation Society general membership meeting, Room 209B 1:30 p.m. — Ebony Society of Philatelic Reflections and Events North Carolina meeting, Room 205

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2 p.m. — American Philatelic Society publications meeting, Room 202A — “All About Precancels” by Phil Cayford, Room 209B — Exhibit tour, Frame 101 — International Philippine Philatelic Society meeting, Room 204 — Stamp Wants C3a Jenny Invert giveaway, Hall C1 — U.S. Specialized Yahoo Group business meeting, Room 201B 2:30 p.m. — “The Rapidly Expanding Specialty of Flag Over Porch Collecting” by Todd Uebele, Room 205 3 p.m. — American Philatelic Center virtual tour by Gini Horn, Room 210B — “Chattanooga ‘Straight-Line’ 1863-1864 Provisional Union Army Field Cancellations” by James Cate, Room 209B 3:30 p.m. — American Philatelic Society chapters and affiliates roundtable, Wendy Masorti, Room 201A 4 p.m. — “ABCs of Collecting Perfins” by Gerald R. Hejduk, Room 204 4:15 p.m. — Exhibit Critique: multiframe by Peter McCann, Room 203A 4:30 p.m. — Plate Number Coil Collectors Club regional meeting, Room 205 6 p.m. — Show closes 6:30 p.m. — Awards banquet (no-host reception), Hilton, Promenade Room 7:15 p.m. — Awards banquet, Hilton, Charlotte Mecklenburg Room SUNDAY, JAN. 13 8 a.m. — Dealer breakfast, Dana Guyer, Hilton, Charlotte Room 8:30 a.m. — American Philatelic Society Writers Unit 30 breakfast, “Sources to Help You Research Postal History” by Meg Ausman, U.S. Postal Service historian, Hilton 10 a.m. — Show opens — EFO Collectors Club business meeting, Room 210B — Judges roundtable by Stephen Reinhard, Room 207A — “Stamps In Your Attic,” National Stamp Dealers Association, Booth 106 — Teacher workshop (ticket required), Room 201A Noon — Estate planning by Ken Martin, Room 201B 1 p.m. — Virtual Stamp Club meeting, Room 205 — Young Stamp Collectors of America meeting by Janet Houser, Room 204 2 p.m. — Exhibit tour, Frame 101 4 p.m. — Show closes

announced Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at a ceremony in hall C1. The Ameristamp Expo show will feature a bourse (sales area) with more than 85 dealers, a youth area, a two-and-one-half-hour stamp collecting course for adult beginners on Saturday, and approximately 4,000 pages of exhibits. Postal administrations, including the United States Postal Service and the United Nations Postal Administration, will be on hand selling new-issue stamps at face value. There will be a booth for new collectors and a youth area staffed on all three days. An APS Tiffany Society donors dinner will take place Friday evening. The cost is $125, which includes a $50 donation. Information is available at the society web site or call 814-9333803, extension 217, for more information. Meetings at the show will include the APS general meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. Other meetings will take place for many other national stamp collecting organizations. Organizations participating in the show include the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors; the American Ceremony Pro-

Jenny Invert stamp, position No. 30, is being given away Jan. 12 in a promotion held by online company StampWants.com.

gram Society; the American First Day Cover Society; the Charlotte Philatelic Society; the Chess-On-Stamps Study Unit; Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections; the Errors, Freaks, and Oddities Collectors Club; the Europa Study Unit; the International Philippine Philatelic Society; the International Society for Portuguese Philately; the Perfins Club; the Plate Number Coil Collectors Club; the Precancel Stamp Society; Stamp Camp USA; the Universal Ship Cancellation Society; the Virtual Stamp Club; and Women Exhibitors. For more information, call Fred Baumann at 814933-3803 or send an e-mail to fred@stamps.org. Visit the society web site at www.stamps.org. n

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MEXICO BY DALE PULVER

Mexican postage due stamps rarely used for that purpose Mexico issued its first and only postage due stamps 100 years ago in 1908. The London firm of Bradbury & Wilkinson Co. designed and printed the postage dues. The same firm also printed Mexico’s 1899 definitive (regular-issue) stamps. The design of the postage dues consists of elaborate machine work with a central oval containing one of five denominations: 1 centavo, 2c, 4c, 5c and 10c, all in a deep blue hue and printed on watermarked paper (Scott J1-5). Unused stamps are plentiful, selling for a $1 or less each. Legitimately used examples are somewhat more elusive, usually fetching $2$5 each. The catch is that unless the stamp bears a dated postmark of 1908-13, you cannot be sure whether it was used as a postage due stamp or as a substitute for regular postage during the 1913-15 civil war period.

The postal card shown nearby bears a 2c postage due stamp used for its intended purpose in 1908. It confirms payment of a franking shortage on a drop card mailed at Mexico City. Close examination provides clues to the mechanism used to collect postage due on underpaid items. The shortage was noted at the main post office, and the card was marked with a rectangular box with the letter “T” and space for a handwritten number showing the amount due. The postage due stamp, which partially obscures the name of the addressee, is tied with a double-ring magenta postmark. The postmark is inscribed “Cartero (letter carrier) Mexico, D.F.” with the carrier’s registry number, 122, in the center. This suggests that the carrier collected the 2c due upon delivery, affixed the postage

A 2-centavo blue Mexican postage due stamp used on an underpaid drop-rate postal card mailed in 1908 at Mexico City.

due stamp and canceled it on the spot. In my many years of browsing through cover boxes at bourses and perusing auction catalogs, I have encountered few such covers. Because of this, I believe they are quite scarce. I do not know why the postage dues were not more widely used as receipts for postage collected on short-

paid envelopes. Perhaps the postmasters felt that keeping the necessary accounts was too cumbersome and time-consuming. The postage due stamps were widely distributed and eventually were pressed into service during the civil war when stocks of regular stamps ran out. If you look at the footnote in the Scott Standard Postage

Stamp Catalogue below the listing of the postage dues, you will find the catalog numbers of postage dues that were overprinted so they could be used as regular postage. Various overprints were applied to the postage dues to validate them for postage during the reigns of whichever general held the upper hand in the Mexican government. Genuine examples of the overprinted postage due stamps fetch good prices. Be warned that many counterfeits of the overprints exist. In-period usage is important for used stamps. In 1916, at the start of a period of rapid inflation in Mexico, the postage due stamps were overprinted with surcharges to match soaring postal rates (Scott 593-607). Keep an eye out for legitimate postage due uses on cover. They might be lurking in the cheap cover boxes at your local dealer or show. n

Zillions of Stamps LEGEND s = Mint ss = Mint/Never Hinged (s) = No Gum u = Used 2301-2312ss 2315-2318ss 2321-2326ss 2327-2329ss 2349-2352ss 2353-2357ss 2358-2361ss 2371-2374ss 2380............ u 2382-2385ss 2386-2389ss 2392-2395ss 2397-2398ss 2403-2404ss 2405-2409ss 2411-2412ss 2414-2417ss 2418........ss 2421-2424ss 2424a......ss 2428-2431ss 2435-2438ss 2440-2441ss 2442-2445ss 2447-2448ss 2456-2457ss 2458-2461ss 2465-2468ss 2469-2470ss 2472-2475ss

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TURKEY 2477-2480ss 12.20 2481-2484ss 7.90 2494a......ss 2.20 2495-2498ss 2.20 2502-2503ss 27.00 2520-2523ss 2.00 2524-2525ss 14.40 2538-2544ss 16.00 2541........ss 4.70 2546-2549ss 2.20 2556-2559ss 2.70 2560-2564ss 2.70 2565-2568ss 2.90 2569-2570ss 2.50 2572-2575ss 2.20 2577-2581ss 2.90 2613-2616ss 3.60 2622-2623ss 2.20 2631-2634ss 3.00 2644-2645ss 3.20 2647-2650ss 2.60 2664-2665ss 2.70 2666........ss 5.40 2671-2675ss 3.90 2676-2679ss 3.40 2680-2681ss 2.00 2682-2685ss 5.00 2688-2691ss 4.00 2693a......ss 3.10 2697-2698ss 2.50 2699-2702ss 3.60 2703........ss 2.90 2704-2706ss 2.20 B25 ............. u 108.00 B30 ...........s 1,035.00 B30 ............. u 54.00

B54-B68..ss 441.00 B54-B68...... s 247.50 B120-B121ss 2.20 B173a .....ss 3.20 B190-B194ss 2.50 B196-B200ss 3.40 B201-B204ss 3.20 B205-B207ss 2.10 B208-B211ss 4.00 B213-B216ss 3.50 B218-B221ss 3.60 C1-C5 ......... s 2.50 C6-C8 .....ss 36.00 C6-C8 ......... s 31.50 C6-C8 ......... u 11.70 C7............... u 9.90 C7............... s 19.80 C7...........ss 25.20 C9-C11 ...ss 11.70 C9-C11 ....... s 8.10 C12-C17 .ss 4.10 C18............. u 6.30 C18.........ss 14.40 C19-C21 .ss 3.80 C22-C27 ..... s 3.80 C31-C38 .ss 6.30 C44-C48 .ss 4.00 C49-C54 .ss 5.60 J1................ u 18.00 J1-J4........... u 119.00 J2................ u 13.50 J3................ u 45.00 J4................ u 54.00 J6-J10.....ss 90.00 J6............ss 2.90 J6-J10......... s 40.50

J9................ u 14.40 J10.............. s 24.30 J10..........ss 54.00 J11-J14....... s 63.00 J13.............. s 43.20 J14.............. s 10.40 J26.............. u 27.00 J31C ........... u 21.60 J33.............. u 4.50 J34.............. u 10.80 J34..........ss 2.70 J36-J38....... u 21.60 J36-J38...ss 22.50 J36-J38....... s 8.10 J46..........ss 2.70 J47-J48....... u 14.40 J47.............. u 5.40 J47-J48...ss 14.40 J48..........ss 7.20 J48.............. s 3.60 J59-J62....... s 27.00 J59-J62....... u 7.20 J62.............. u 6.10 J63-J66....... s 2.70 J63-J66....... u 18.00 J63-J66...ss 6.80 J63.............. u 5.40 J64.............. u 5.40 J65.............. u 5.40 J66.............. u 5.40 J76.............. s 27.00 J87.............. s 72.00 J88-J91...ss 117.00 M1-M5 ....ss 81.00 M1-M5 ........ u 21.60 M1-M5 ........ s 28.80

O1-O12...ss 43.20 O1-O12....... s 30.60 O1-O12....... u 3.20 O17-O23..... s 3.20 O17-O23.ss 6.80 O24-O37.ss 7.40 O25a-O34ss 2.10 O54-O62.ss 2.20 O63-O75.ss 5.00 O89-O97.ss 10.80 O101-O106ss 3.30 O145-O150ss 2.80 O153-O160ss 2.90 O161-O166ss 16.20 O178-O182ss 4.50 O191-O192ss 5.80 O193-O194ss 3.60 O195-O197ss 4.70 O198-O199ss 2.70 O202.......ss 2.30 O204-O207ss 5.00 O209-O210ss 2.90 P10b ........... u 5.40 P10b-P12a.. u 405.00 P10 ............. u 7.20 P10-P14...... u 720.00 P11a ........... u 135.00 P11 ............. u 8.10 P12a ........... u 211.50 P12 ............. u 81.00 P13 ............. s 292.50 P13 ............. u 216.00 P14 ............. u 405.00 P25-P29...u 1,125.00 P25 ............. u 54.00 P25 ............. u 63.00

P26 ............. u 216.00 P27 ............. u 81.00 P28 ............. u 103.50 P29 ............. u 720.00 P30-P34...... u 54.00 P31b ........... u 8.10 P33 ............. u 6.80 P34 .........ss 108.00 P34 ............. s 49.50 P36 .........ss 4.30 P38 ............. u 3.60 P40 ............. u 12.60 P41 ............. u 21.60 P42 ............. u 49.50 P43-P48...... u 21.60 P46 ............. s 13.50 P47 ............. u 2.20 P47 .........ss 157.50 P48 ............. u 13.50 P49-P54...... u 19.80 P50 ............. s 16.20 P53 ............. u 5.40 P54 ............. s 103.50 P55-P60...... u 16.20 P55 ............. s 5.80 P56 ............. s 9.90 P58 ............. s 58.50 P60 ............. u 10.40 P65 ............. u 16.20 P121 ........... s 3.20 P126 ........... s 10.80 P150 .......ss 3.60 P160 ........... u 18.00 RA7............. s 2.20 RA107RA108 .ss 19.80 RA146.....ss 6.30

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Commem. Singles (1893-1939) Part 1.......................... $26.45 Commem. Singles (1940-1949) Part 2............................ 19.80 Commem. Singles (1950-1970) Part 3............................ 48.40 Commem. Singles (1971-1979) Part 4............................ 43.10 Commem. Singles (1980-1986) Part 5............................ 45.10 Commem. Singles (1987-1992) Part 6............................ 49.70 Commem. Singles (1993-1995) Part 7............................ 47.75 Commem. Singles (1996-1997) Part 8............................ 37.10 Commem. Singles (1998-1999) Part 9............................ 49.70 Commem. Singles (2000-2001) Part 10.......................... 41.10 Commem. Singles (2002-2004) Part 11.......................... 46.40 Commem. Singles (2005-2006) Part 12.......................... 43.75 Commem. Plate Blks (1932-1939) Part 1 ...................... 36.40 Commem. Plate Blks (1940-1947) Part 2 ...................... 34.45 Commem. Plate Blks (1948-1952) Part 3 ...................... 28.45 Commem. Plate Blks (1953-1958) Part 4 ...................... 29.75 Commem. Plate Blks (1959-1964) Part 5 ...................... 44.40 Commem. Plate Blks (1965-1970) Part 6 ...................... 48.40 Commem. Plate Blks (1971-1974) Part 7 ...................... 49.10 Commem. Plate Blks (1975-1976) Part 8 ...................... 39.10 Commem. Plate Blks (1977-1978) Part 9 ...................... 35.10 Commem. Plate Blks (1979-1981) Part 10 .................... 53.10 Commem. Plate Blks (1982-1983) Part 11 .................... 34.45 Commem. Plate Blks (1984-1986) Part 12 .................... 41.10 Commem. Plate Blks (1987-1990) Part 13 .................... 47.75 Commem. Plate Blks (1991-1992) Part 14 .................... 34.45 Commem. Plate Blks (1993-1994) Part 15 .................... 42.40 Commem. Plate Blks (1995-1996) Part 16 .................... 41.75 Commem. Plate Blks (1997-1998) Part 17 .................... 40.40 Commem. Plate Blks (1999-2000) Part 18 .................... 41.10 Commem. Plate Blks (2001-2003) Part 19 .................... 48.40 Commem. Plate Blks (2004-2005) Part 20 .................... 33.75 Commem. Plate Blks (2006) Part 21.............................. 24.15 Commem. Postal Cards & Envelopes (1876-1983) Part 1 ........................................................................52.40 Commem. Postal Cards & Envelopes (1984-1993) Part 2 ........................................................................44.40 Commem. Postal Cards & Envelopes( 1994-1997) Part 3 ........................................................................49.10 Commem. Postal Cards & Envelopes (1998-2002) Part 4 ........................................................................45.75 Commem. Postal Cards & Envelopes (2003-2006) Part 5 ........................................................................45.10 Commem. Blank Pages-Style S-200 (15) ........................ 7.25 Commem. Blank Pages-Style S-201 (15) ........................ 7.25 Commem. Blank Pages-Style S-205 (15) ........................ 7.25 Air Mail Singles (1918-2006) .......................................... 21.15 Air Mail Plate Blocks (1918-2006) .................................. 49.10 Air Mail Blank Pages (10) .................................................. 5.65 Reg. Postage Sing (1847-1990) Simp. Part 1 ................ 46.40 Reg. Postage Sing (1991-2006) Simp. Part 2 ................ 29.10 Reg. Postage Singles (1847-1899) COMPLETE Part 1 ..33.10 Reg. Postage Singles (1900-1986) COMPLETE Part 2 ..47.10 Reg. Postage Singles (1987-2005) COMPLETE Part 3 45.10 Reg. Postage Singles (2006) COMPLETE Part 4 ............ 4.95 Reg. Postage Plate Blocks (1922-69) Part 1 ................ 37.75 Reg. Postage Plate Blocks (1970-88) Part 2 ................ 47.10 Reg. Postage Plate Blocks (1989-98) Part 3 ................ 50.40 Reg. Postage Plate Blocks (1999-05) Part 4 ................ 47.75 Reg. Postage Plate Blocks (2006) Part 5 ........................ 8.55

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CANADA—Commem. and Air (1897-1977) Part 1 ........ 45.10 CANADA—Commem. and Air (1978-1987) Part 2 ........ 46.40 CANADA—Commem. and Air (1988-1994) Part 3 ........ 47.75 CANADA—Commem. and Air (1995-1998) Part 4 ........ 47.10 CANADA—Commem. and Air (1999-2001) Part 5 ........ 40.40 CANADA—Commem. and Air (2002-2005) Part 6 ........ 45.75 CANADA—Commem. and Air (2006) Part 7 .................. 15.50 CANADA-Regular Issues-SIMPLIFIED Part 1 (1851-2005) ..................................................45.10 CANADA-Regular Issues-SIMPLIFIED Part 2 (2006) ...... 3.00 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 Large Border Blank Pages (10) ................................ 5.65 NEWFOUNDLAND-SIMPLIFIED .................................... 27.75 Blank Pgs (w/Canada heading) (10) ........................ 5.65 CHANNEL ISLANDSGUERNSEY & JERSEY (1969-79) Part 1.............. 45.75 GUERNSEY & JERSEY (1980-86) Part 2.............. 44.40 GUERNSEY & JERSEY (1987-93) Part 3.............. 50.40 GUERNSEY & JERSEY (1994-97) Part 4.............. 42.40 GUERNSEY & JERSEY (1998-00) Part 5.............. 42.40 GUERNSEY & JERSEY (2001-03) Part 6.............. 48.40 GUERNSEY & JERSEY (2004-05) Part 7 ..............32.45 GUERNSEY & JERSEY (2006) Part 8....................24.15 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 EUROPA (1956-1970) Part 1 .......................................... 43.10 EUROPA (1971-1978) Part 2 .......................................... 45.75 EUROPA (1979-1983) Part 3 .......................................... 47.10 EUROPA (1984-1987) Part 4 .......................................... 39.75 EUROPA (1988-1991) Part 5 .......................................... 42.40 EUROPA (1992-1994) Part 6 .......................................... 45.75 EUROPA (1995-1997) Part 7 .......................................... 41.10 EUROPA (1998-2000) Part 8 .......................................... 37.10 EUROPA (2001-2003) Part 9 .......................................... 44.40 EUROPA (2004-2005) Part 10 ........................................ 35.75 EUROPA (2006) Part 11.................................................. 22.55 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 FAROE ISLANDS (1975-2002) Part 1 .......................... 47.10 FAROE ISLANDS (2003-2006) Part 2 .......................... 17.80 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 IRELAND SIMPLIFIED (1922-1978) Part 1 .................... 45.75 IRELAND SIMPLIFIED (1979-1991) Part 2 .................... 47.10 IRELAND SIMPLIFIED (1992-1998) Part 3 .................... 49.10 IRELAND SIMPLIFIED (1999-2002) Part 4 .................... 44.40 IRELAND SIMPLIFIED (2003-2006) Part 5 .................... 39.10 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 ISLE OF MAN (1973-1989) Part 1 .................................. 45.75 ISLE OF MAN (1990-1999) Part 2 .................................. 47.75 ISLE OF MAN (2000-2005) Part 3 .................................. 47.10 ISLE OF MAN (2006) Part 4............................................ 12.00 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 ISRAEL SINGLES (1948-1953) Part 1............................ 15.80 ISRAEL SINGLES (1954-1969) Part 2............................ 39.10 ISRAEL SINGLES (1970-1982) Part 3............................ 49.10 ISRAEL SINGLES (1983-1992) Part 4............................ 47.10 ISRAEL SINGLES (1993-2000) Part 5............................ 43.10 ISRAEL SINGLES (2001-2006) Part 6............................ 40.40 ISRAEL TAB SINGLES (1948-1952) Part 1 .................. 17.15 ISRAEL TAB SINGLES (1953-1963) Part 2 .................. 33.10 ISRAEL TAB SINGLES (1964-1974) Part 3 .................. 43.75 ISRAEL TAB SINGLES (1975-1986) Part 4 .................. 51.10 ISRAEL TAB SINGLES (1987-1995) Part 5 .................. 43.75 ISRAEL TAB SINGLES (1996-2003) Part 6 .................. 45.75 ISRAEL TAB SINGLES (2004-2006) Part 7 ....................23.10 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 JAPAN (1871-1939) Part 1.............................................. 21.15 JAPAN (1940-1954) Part 2.............................................. 42.40 JAPAN (1955-1969) Part 3.............................................. 41.10 JAPAN (1970-1978) Part 4.............................................. 35.75 JAPAN (1979-1986) Part 5.............................................. 45.10 JAPAN (1987-1991) Part 6.............................................. 43.75 JAPAN (1992-1997) Part 7.............................................. 51.10 JAPAN (1998-1999) Part 8.............................................. 34.45

JAPAN (2000-2002) Part 9.............................................. 49.70 JAPAN (2003-2005) Part 10............................................ 46.40 JAPAN (2006) Part 11 .................................................... 24.90 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 MARSHALL ISLANDS (1984-1989) Part 1 .................... 42.40 MARSHALL ISLANDS (1990-1994) Part 2 .................... 46.40 MARSHALL ISLANDS (1995-1998) Part 3 .................... 50.40 MARSHALL ISLANDS (1999-2001) Part 4 .................... 45.75 MARSHALL ISLANDS (2002-2004) Part 5 .................... 39.75 MARSHALL ISLANDS (2005-2006) Part 6 .................... 23.80 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 MICRONESIA (1984-1994) Part 1 .................................. 49.10 MICRONESIA (1995-1998) Part 2 .................................. 51.70 MICRONESIA (1999-2000) Part 3 .................................. 39.75 MICRONESIA (2001-2002) Part 4 .................................. 46.40 MICRONESIA (2003-2004) Part 5 .................................. 39.75 MICRONESIA (2005-2006) Part 6 .................................. 28.45 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 NETHERLANDS (1852-1940) Part 1 .............................. 28.45 NETHERLANDS (1941-1971) Part 2 .............................. 45.25 NETHERLANDS (1972-1988) Part 3 .............................. 47.30 NETHERLANDS (1989-1998) Part 4 .............................. 48.00 NETHERLANDS (1999-2003) Part 5 .............................. 45.95 NETHERLANDS (2004-2006) Part 6 ..............................31.25 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 NEW ZEALAND (1953-1983) Part 1 .............................. 45.95 NEW ZEALAND (1984-1992) Part 2 .............................. 48.70 NEW ZEALAND (1993-1997) Part 3 .............................. 51.50 NEW ZEALAND (1998-2001) Part 4 .............................. 50.80 NEW ZEALAND (2002-2004) Part 5 .............................. 44.55 NEW ZEALAND (2005-2006) Part 6 .............................. 28.45 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 PALAU (1983-1990) Part 1.............................................. 47.75 PALAU (1991-1994) Part 2.............................................. 39.75 PALAU (1995-1997) Part 3.............................................. 47.10 PALAU (1998-1999) Part 4.............................................. 37.75 PALAU (2000) Part 5 ...................................................... 39.75 PALAU (2001-2002) Part 6.............................................. 41.10 PALAU (2003-2004) Part 7 ............................................ 45.10 PALAU (2005-2006) Part 8 ............................................ 30.45 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 U.N. SINGLES (1951-1969) Part 1 ................................ 31.75 U.N. SINGLES (1970-1981) Part 2 ................................ 53.70 U.N. SINGLES (1982-1986) Part 3 ................................ 46.40 U.N. SINGLES (1987-1990) Part 4 ................................ 47.10 U.N. SINGLES (1991-1993) Part 5 ................................ 39.75 U.N. SINGLES (1994-1996) Part 6 ................................ 35.75 U.N. SINGLES (1997-1999) Part 7 ................................ 48.40 U.N. SINGLES (2000-2002) Part 8 ................................ 45.75 U.N. SINGLES (2003-2005) Part 9 ................................ 37.10 U.N. SINGLES (2006) Part 10 ........................................ 16.30 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1951-58) Part 1 .................. 28.45 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1959-68) Part 2 .................. 48.40 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1969-74) Part 3 .................. 43.75 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1975-79) Part 4 .................. 40.40 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1980-82) Part 5 .................. 41.75

Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65 U.N. Souvenir Card Blank Pages (10) ......................5.65 VATICAN CITY (1929-1950) Part 1 ................................ 24.45 VATICAN CITY (1951-1965) Part 2 ................................ 33.75 VATICAN CITY (1966-1983) Part 3 ................................ 39.75 VATICAN CITY (1984-1997) Part 4 ................................ 47.10 VATICAN CITY (1998-2005) Part 5 ................................ 44.40 VATICAN CITY (2006) Part 6............................................ 6.75 Blank Pages (10) ...................................................... 5.65

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Topical Pages 12 Pages to a Package

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Cover Albums and Cover Album Pages

ALLSYTE Standard COVER ALBUM100 cover capacity .................................................. 47.50 ALLSYTE DUST CASE for above .................................. 14.95 ALLSYTE MONARCH COVER ALBUM holds 100 envelopes 7fi" x 4" ..................................52.95 ALLSYTE JUMBO COVER ALBUM, for No. 10 Commercial size covers. Capacity for 50 covers ........................44.25 ALLSYTE CANADA COVER ALBUM-Holds 100 .......... 47.50 ALLSYTE DUST CASE in black for above .................... 14.95 ALLSYTE CANADA for Large Covers ............................ 51.25 ALLSYTE UN COVER ALBUM-Holds 100 .................... 47.50 ALLSYTE DUST CASE in black for above .................... 14.95 ALLSYTE ISRAEL COVER ALBUM- Holds 100 ............ 48.25 ALLSYTE CONTINENTAL COVER ALBUM for foreign covers. Capacity 50 covers .......................................... 44.25 ALLSYTE POST CARD ALBUM for 5fi" x 3fi" picture postal cards-Capacity 100.................................................. 47.50 ALLSYTE JUMBO POSTCARD ALBUM for cards to 6 5/8" x 49/16" - Capacity 100 ..............................................51.60

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U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1983-85) Part 6 .................. 45.75 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1986-88) Part 7 .................. 49.10 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1989-91) Part 8 .................. 44.40 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1992-94) Part 9 .................. 37.10 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1995-97) Part 10 ................ 49.70 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (1998-00) Part 11 ................ 47.10 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (2001-03) Part 12 ................ 43.75 U.N. INSCRIPTION BLKS (2004-06) Part 13 ..................41.10

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January 7, 2008 LINN’S STAMP NEWS 37

12/19/07 3:58:18 PM

KITCHEN TABLE PHILATELY Mixture in review: “$10 and SASE [addressed, stamped envelope] gets $100 in foreign with no CTOs [canceled-to-order] or junk. Nothing under 50¢ catalog using 2005 catalog prices.” Total stamps: 67; nine faulty Scott 2008 catalog value: $106.45 (faulty not counted) Price: $10.41 Source: McWilliams (Florida), from a September advertisement in Linn’s

Contents (Numbers are from Scott catalog; unused stamps are indicated by an asterisk): Barbados 249; Bermuda 323; Canada 727, 1084; Cayman Islands *31; Cyprus 130, 462; Denmark 896, 905, 951, 963, 1034, 1040, 1076, 1079, 1133,

WORLDWIDE - McWILLIAMS. Definitives Commemoratives and Specials Others Totals

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Average cost = 8.8 percent of Scott value

1154; Ethiopia 1248, 1273, 1322, 1340, 1487; Finland C9a; France 250, 1055, C6, C40; Germany 720, 2124, 2142, 2173, 2225; Great Britain 279, 1877, 1933, 2085, 2170, MH174; Ireland 303, C6; Japan 2874; Kenya 356, 357, 361, 438, 762; Kuwait 866; Malawi 531; Oman 183, 199, 233; Pakistan 475A; South Africa 1195, 1234; Switzerland 409, B474; United Arab Emirates 152; Zimbabwe 734.

I like to check out any advertisement that promises foreign stamps at 10 percent of Scott catalog value with no junk. The ad from McWilliams also promised that no stamps valued below 50¢ would be included, so this offer sounded good to me. The mixture was in my mailbox in short or-

der, and my initial FACE DIFFERENT BY YEAR OF ISSUE look-through was posiQuantity % tive. McWilliams also 1 1.7 included a bonus gift 1908 1931-49 4 6.9 packet. Because the gift 1953-63 7 12.1 included some stamps 1971-79 6 10.4 14 24.1 that did not qualify for 1980-89 14 24.1 his claim of nothing be- 1990-99 2000-03 12 20.7 low 50¢ catalog value, I Totals 58 100 did not include the contents of the gift packet along with the reviewed stamps. However, it was a nice bonus. McWilliams mentioned in the enclosed literature that he always includes a little extra in case of some inadvertent damage. This is a very pleasing idea, and he was true to his word. There were nine faulty stamps, 13.4 percent, but the total catalog value still exceeded the promised $100 by a good margin. Some recent mixes I have reviewed contained many older stamps from the 1860s to the 1940s. This mix was different because it contained more stamps from the last 50 years or so, so I did not run into the problem of having to evaluate older stamps for their centering. One of the more recent stamps, from 2003, was a Japanese 80-yen Year of the Monkey stamp (Scott This 1980 stamp from 2874) honoring the 2004 Oman was in the re- lunisolar new year. An interesting stamp that viewed mixture.

I had difficulty identifying was the stamp from Oman pictured nearby. I determined it is the 150baisa Pilgrimage Year, Scott 199, issued in 1980. So many mixtures I review contain many classic stamps, and one expects them to contain many older definitives. This mix consisted of more commemoratives and special stamps, both in quantity and in value. Stamps labeled as “Others” in the “WorldCOLLECTIBLE STAMPS BY wide–McWilliams” SCOTT CATALOG VALUE box here consisted CV Quantity % of one semipostal 30¢ 2 3.4 90¢ - $1 7 12.1 and four airmails. 41 70.7 Seller McWilliams $1.19 - $3 $3.25 - $8 8 13.8 promised all stamps Totals 58 100 in the mix would have values of 50¢ and up, and he was pretty much true to his word. The one stamp with a catalog value of 30¢ was a Danish definitive stamp, but its Scott catalog value has dropped since the 2005 values that McWilliams used. The highest-valued stamp in mix, at $8, was a Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II definitive (Scott MH174). This £1.60 stamp is usually difficult to find nicely canceled and was much appreciated. More than 90 percent of the stamps in the mixture were valued at $1 and higher. The average stamp cost 17.9¢ and was valued at $1.83. This gives a cost-to-value ratio of 8.8 percent of Scott catalog value. I will consider giving McWilliams another try soon, and I would recommend you do the same if you see another of his ads. This lot was fun to work with, and I spent a productive few hours at my kitchen table. — E. Rawolik V As a service to Linn’s readers, Kitchen Table Philately analyzes the content of stamp mixtures offered to collectors. The pseudonym “E. Rawolik” is used to protect the identities of our reviewers. Most reviewed material is purchased through third parties to obscure the intent of the purchase. Though most of the mixtures reviewed here are advertised in Linn’s, KTP tries to screen material from all possible sources. Readers are cautioned that mixtures that have not been advertised in Linn’s do not fall under the protective guidelines of Linn’s basic advertising policy. The basic catalog used by the reviewers is the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. n

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Italy and Italian Colonies, San Marino, Vatican City, S.M.O.M. Top prices paid for collections, sets, accumulations, dealers’ stock. I specialize in this area and will pay more. Will also buy Italy used 1948 to date. Interested in Europa CEPT and better sets of Western Europe.

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January 7, 2008 LINNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STAMP NEWS 39

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Prospectus for July 12-13 Reno show An exhibitor’s prospectus is available for the Greater Reno Stamp and Cover Show sponsored by the Nevada Stamp Study Society. The show will be held July 12-13 at the National Bowling Stadium, 300 N. Center St., Reno, Nev. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. There will be a 15-dealer bourse and a United States Postal Service substation. The show will feature local and national exhibits with thematic and historical elements. Exhibits will be critiqued for story, originality, scarcity or rarity of material, and presentation.

The exhibit area will have 60 frames with a maximum of 10 frames per exhibitor. Exhibit frames are standard vertical 16-page Ameripex-style frames. Exhibits that have received vermeil or higher awards at a World Series of Philately show will compete in the silver state challenge. Interested exhibitors are encouraged to request a prospectus. For more information call Harvey Edwards at 775-246-4769, or e-mail renostamp@earthlink.net. Information about the show and the society is also available online at http://home.earthlink.net/~renostamp or write a letter to Nevada Stamp Study Society, Box 2907, Sparks, NV 89432. n

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LINN’S U.S. STAMP MARKET INDEX - DECEMBER 2007 1000

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 197 197 197 197 197 197 197 197 197 197 198 198 198 198 198 198 198 198 198 198 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200

900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100

Linn’s U.S. Stamp Market Index first appeared in the issue for Jan. 3, 1983. Beginning in the issue for July 4, 1983, the composite index was extended back to 1970, with percentage changes converted to an index arbitrarily set at 100 for 1970. The principles used in the construction and presentation of Linn's U.S. Stamp Market Index are the same principles used in developing other widely followed indexes, such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

780 770 760 750 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 650 640

Linn’s U.S. Stamp Market Index (the large chart above and the detail chart) is a weighted average of the three graphs at the right, with 19th century and 20th century each counted twice. ©2008 by Linn’s Stamp News, Box 29, Sidney, OH 45365.

Compiled by the staff of Linn’s Stamp News Prices for United States stamps in the grade of fine-very fine, the general grade used with this index, decreased in December. Linn’s U.S. Stamp Market Composite Index declined to 752.3, down 0.1 percent from November but up 3.8 percent from the December 2006 level. These indexes are primarily based on the values of fine-very fine stamps, while Scott catalog values are based on VF stamps. When you buy, use the illustrated guide to stamp grading in the introduction to the Scott stamp catalogs. In December, prices for 19th-century stamps decreased slightly. The decline was by 0.1 percent, with small decreases for the older used stamps in the group. Nineteenth-century stamps are up 4.9 percent from the level of December 2006. Twentieth-century stamp prices were up for the 18th month in a row, with increases among the mint, never-hinged and very fine stamps in the group. Overall, the increase for the month was 0.1 percent. Twentieth-century stamps are up 3.2 percent over the past 12 months. The market for airmail stamps remains stalled, showing a slight 0.1 percent decrease. Airmail prices are down 0.5 percent from the December 2006 level. Any collector satisfied with average centering or slightly faulty stamps should be able to buy them at substantial reductions from Scott catalog levels for sound, VF stamps. For accurately described and graded stamps, collectors should expect to pay a substantial percentage of Scott value for F-VF centering, about 70 percent to 85 percent of Scott value 42 LINN’S STAMP NEWS January 7, 2008

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(less for most modern issues), and full Scott retail value for VF centering. Collectors desiring superbly centered stamps in sound condition — mint or used — should expect to pay, in some cases, a substantial multiple of Scott value. The Scott Valuing Supplement for U.S. stamps provides guidance. The specific movement of prices in the component index groups in December was as follows: 19th-century stamps decreased 0.1 percent, moving from 1098.0 to 1096.6; 20th-century stamps increased 0.1 percent to 620.8 from 620.3; and airmails decreased 0.1 percent from 327.0 to 326.6. The three component charts have separate scales. These averages are based on current retail prices for component stamps (shown by Scott numbers in the inset for each chart) in the condition in which they are most commonly bought and sold. Collectors should always remember that average or defective stamps will invariably sell for less, and extremely fine or better stamps will sell for more. The trend line for these stamps might vary greatly from that shown in Linn’s U.S. Stamp Market Index. Linn’s U.S. Stamp Market Index is published in the first issue of each month and represents a weighted average of three different component groups. Each group reflects the average change in prices for each of its component stamps or sets. The component stamps in each group — 19th century, 20th century and airmails — were chosen based on their popularity and available pricing information. Some singles and sets not represented in each group invariably perform better or poorer on average.

U.S. 19th Century 1110 1100 1090 1080 1070 1060 1050 1040 1030 1020 1010 1000 990 980 970 960

COMPONENTS—Fine-very fine used: 1, 11, 68, 73, 77, 113, 119, 179; fine-very fine unused: 207, 224, 233, 239, 280, 288, 292; fine-very fine mint: 230, 285

U.S. 20th Century 650 640 630 620 610 600 590 580 570 560 550 540 530 520 510 500

COMPONENTS—Fine-very fine unused: 299, 306, 339, 523, 573; fine-very fine mint: 325, 328, 372, 374, 400A, 548-50, 617-19, 630, 704-15, 730-31; very fine mint: 859-93, 3138, 3377a

U.S. Airmails 440 430 420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 300 290

COMPONENTS—Fine-very fIne unused: C1, C3, C6, C13-15; fine-very fine mint: C7-9, C18; very fine mint: C20-22, C24, C25-31, C46, C61 (LP)

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EXCEPT IF MARKED “H” FOR HINGED OR u FOR USED 65C-74 H .... 250.00 75-78 H....... 350.00 105-08 ......... 2.00 105-08 u .... 2.00 111-14 u .... 3.00 118-32 ......... 8.00 118-32 u .... 7.50 133-36 ......... 2.25 156-60 ......... 2.50 198-209 ....... 4.50 212-17 u .... 8.00 237-38 ......... 1.00 280-99 ......... 5.50 330-36 ........ 185.00 337-39 ........ 120.00 340-43 ......... 65.00 347-49 ......... 28.00 351-62 ........ 575.00 363-65 ........ 130.00 366-84 ........ 695.00 398-400 ...... 170.00 401-14 ........ 660.00 415-31 ......... 49.00 432-35 ........ 110.00 442-43 ......... 50.00 444-45 ......... 50.00 446-47 ......... 65.00 448-51 ......... 68.00 452-53 ......... 12.50 454-55 ......... 14.00 456-58 ......... 17.50 459-62 ......... 75.00 465-66 ......... 13.50 467-68 ......... 9.50 469............... 30.00 470-71 ......... 9.50 473-76 ......... 11.00 477-78 ......... 10.00 479-80 ......... 8.50 481-83 ......... 8.75 484-85 ......... 1.80 486-89 ......... 9.50 490-91 ......... 15.00 492-93 ......... 3.00 494-97 ......... 6.00 498-501 ....... 7.00 502-05 ......... 8.00 506-27 ......... 19.50 530-56 ......... 4.00 539a............. 9.00 557-77 ......... 4.00 578-85 ......... 1.00 600-16 ......... 18.00 617-33 ......... 15.00 662-64 ......... 7.50 664a SS....... 65.00 665-66 ......... 70.00 667-8, B309. 70.00 669............... 45.00 670-85 H..... 330.00 670-85 u .... 19.50 686............... 60.00 686 H........... 19.00 687............... .85 688............... 22.00 689............... 9.50 690............... 12.00 691............... 14.00 692............... 5.50 693............... 35.00 693 u.......... 9.00 694............... 12.50 695............... 35.00 695 u.......... 10.00 696............... 14.50 697............... 4.50 698-701 ....... 55.00 702-21 ........ 155.00 Fluor(8)........ 40.00 722............... 8.00 724............... 5.75 724 u.......... 2.50 725............... 3.75 726............... 3.50 727............... 10.75 728............... 7.50 728 u.......... 2.75 729-30 ......... 7.50 731............... 7.50 732............... 6.75 733............... 3.00 734............... 6.75 734 u.......... 1.10 735............... 2.75 736............... 3.00 737A ............ 6.50 738............... 5.75 738 u.......... 1.25 740............... 2.50 741............... 6.00 741 u.......... 4.50 742-43 ......... 1.10

744-45 ......... 746............... 747............... 748-49 ......... 750............... 750 u.......... 751............... 751 u.......... 752-54 ......... 755-61 ......... 762............... 767-68 ......... 769-70 ......... 771-72 ......... 772A ............ 773-75 ......... 776............... 777............... 778-79 ......... 780-82 ......... 783-89 ......... 790-92 ......... 793-97 ......... 798-803 ....... 804 SS......... 805-06 ......... 807-08 ......... 809-12 ......... 813-16 ......... 818-20 ......... 821-23 ......... 824-39 ......... 840-56 ......... 857-68 ......... 869-82 ......... 883-90 SS.... Same, u ..... 891-901 ....... 903-12 ......... 917-35 ......... 936-51 ......... 952-56 ......... 959-81 ......... 982 SS......... 983-92 ......... 993-99 ......... 1000-06 ....... 1008-21 ....... 1022-27 ....... 1028-44 ....... 1028-44 u .. 1055-62 ....... 1063-73 ....... 1074-85 ....... 1087-1105 ... 1106-10 ....... 1114-18 ....... 1119-22 ....... 1123-34 ....... 1135-40 ....... 1141-44 ....... 1145 SS....... Same, u ..... 1146-54 ....... 1155-58 ....... 1159-69 ....... 1170-92 ....... 1196-1202 ... 1203 SS....... 1204-10 ....... 1211-17 ....... 1218-21 ....... 1222-30 ....... 1231-42 ....... 1243 SS....... 1143 u........ 1244-51 ....... 1252-57 ....... 1258-60 ....... 1261-66 ....... 1267 SS....... 1268-74 ....... 1275-76 ....... 1277-82 ....... 1283-85 ....... 1286-94 ....... 1295-1305 ... 1308-15 ....... 1321-31 ....... 1332-40 ....... 1341-47 ....... 1348-57 ....... 1358-65 ....... 1366-75 ....... 1376-83 ....... 1384 SS....... 1385-93 ....... 1394-1401 ... 1402-08 ....... 1409-19 ....... 1420 SS....... 1421-31 .......

6.00 2.50 2.00 6.00 2.10 1.10 2.40 1.25 3.00 28.00 1.00 1.20 1.30 3.75 5.50 1.50 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35 2.75 4.50 12.50 2.50 16.50 1.35 1.85 2.40 2.00 2.00 2.50 6.00 3.00 2.20 3.20 5.00 7.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 10.50 8.75 3.25 1.85 1.75 2.50 2.50 5.25 2.40 16.50 5.00 2.50 4.00 10.00 9.75 2.75 2.10 2.25 6.75 4.25 2.25 1.00 .75 5.50 2.35 7.50 27.50 3.50 1.50 5.00 4.25 2.80 5.85 11.75 1.70 1.30 5.00 3.25 3.25 3.25 1.50 5.25 3.00 3.00 2.40 5.50 8.50 9.75 8.50 6.80 4.90 7.75 5.75 9.50 8.00 4.00 9.25 8.50 9.25 10.50 3.00 11.75

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1432-37 ....... 1438-44 ....... 1445-52 ....... 1453-59 ....... 1460-65 ....... 1466 SS....... 1467-74 ....... 1475-94A..... 1495-1506 ... 1507-15 ....... 1541-50 ....... 1551-58 ....... 1559-67 ....... 1568-79 ....... 1580-90 ....... 1591-98 ....... 1599-1609 ... 1611-18 ....... 1619 SS....... 1620-25 ....... 1626 SS....... 1627-34 ....... 1635-41 ....... 1642-46 ....... 1647-48a ..... 1649-53 ....... 1670-77 ....... 1678-84 ....... 1685 SS....... 1686-90 ....... 1691 SS....... 1692-98 ....... 1699-1714 ... 1723-35 ....... 1736-42 ....... 1743-49 ....... 1750-52 ....... 1753-62 ....... 1763-69 ....... 1770-77 ....... 1778-80 ....... 1781-92 ....... 1793-95 ....... 1796-99 ....... 1800-03 ....... 1804-07 ....... 1808-12 ....... 1813 SS....... 1814-19 ....... 1820-30 ....... 1831 SS....... 1832-35 ....... 1836 SS....... 1838-60 ....... 1862-68 ....... 1869 SS....... 1870-77 ....... 1878-80 ....... 1881-87 ....... 1888-95 ....... 1896-97 SS.. 1898-1905 ... 1906 SS....... 1908 SS....... 1909-14 ....... 1915-21 ....... 1922-24 ....... 1925 SS....... 1926-36 ....... 1937 SS....... 1938-45 ....... 1946-51 ....... 1952-58 ....... 1959 SS....... 1960-67 ....... 1968 SS....... 1969-70 ....... 1971 SS....... 1973 SS....... 1974-76 ....... 1977-78 ....... 1979-86 ....... 1987-93 ....... 1994-97 ....... 1998-99 ....... 2000 SS....... 2001-04 ....... 2005 SS....... 2006-09 ....... 2009A SS .... 2010-13 ....... 2014 SS....... 2015-19 ....... 2020-23 ....... 2024-33 ....... 2034-39 ....... 2040 SS....... 2041 SS....... 2042 SS....... 2043-45 ....... 2046-50 ....... 2051 SS....... 2054-59 .......

7.50 7.50 11.00 7.50 8.25 3.20 11.00 34.00 14.00 9.50 9.75 7.75 8.75 14.75 12.00 9.50 12.00 8.75 2.50 7.00 1.60 8.50 7.25 5.00 2.00 5.00 6.30 8.00 1.90 5.75 1.90 7.50 17.00 26.00 9.25 7.75 3.25 8.25 8.75 8.50 3.25 12.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.25 1.00 7.50 11.50 2.75 7.50 1.35 45.50 8.25 1.25 7.00 5.50 7.50 8.25 3.25 9.00 3.50 1.10 5.00 6.50 4.75 1.00 9.75 6.50 7.75 7.00 5.75 3.75 7.50 2.75 1.70 3.75 1.00 2.85 4.75 6.25 6.00 3.50 1.80 1.00 5.00 2.80 3.75 2.90 3.50 3.80 4.75 6.00 10.50 4.75 1.20 1.10 3.75 4.25 7.00 3.75 6.80

2060-66 ....... 6.00 2067-71 ....... 6.00 2072-78 ....... 5.20 2079 SS....... 1.00 2080-82 ....... 3.20 2083............. 4.50 2084-89 ....... 7.25 2090-97 ....... 7.50 2098 SS....... 1.00 2099-2105 ... 7.25 2106-12 ....... 7.00 2113-16 ....... 3.50 2117-30 ....... 13.50 2131 SS....... 4.50 2132-39 ....... 9.50 2140 SS....... 1.00 2141-42 ....... 3.25 2143 SS....... 3.00 2146A .......... 2.00 For later issues see cpl. year sets 2002-2007 SEMI-POSTALS B1-2............. 2.20 B3-4............. 1.30 B5-7............. 4.75 B8-11........... 95.00 B19-22......... 60.00 BB28-32...... 135.00 B32 H........... 35.00 B34-37......... 80.00 B34-37 u.... 75.00 BB56 H ........ 20.00 B55a ........... 470.00 B59-67........ 295.00 B69-78........ 120.00 B69-78 H ..... 25.00 B79-81......... 38.00 B82-89......... 72.00 B90 SS ........ 19.50 B90 SS u ... 12.50 B91-92 SS .. 125.00 B93-101....... 47.50 B102 SS ...... 42.00 B102 SS u . 9.50 B103 SS ..... 125.00 B104 SS ..... 175.00 B105 SS ..... 110.00 B105 SS H... 52.00 B106 SS ..... 185.00 B106 SS u . 39.00 B107-15....... 60.00 B116-17....... 11.00 B118 ............ 8.00 B119 ............ 88.00 B119 reg. cover special cancel (Euro 85 = $120)......... 48.00 B120 ............ 12.50 B121-22....... 16.00 B123-31....... 60.00 B132-33....... 20.00 B134-36....... 58.00 B137 ............ 7.00 B138-39....... 9.50 B140 ............ 8.00 B141-43...... 150.00 B144 ............ 50.00 B144 H......... 11.00 B145 ............ 50.00 B146 ............ 21.00 B147 ............ 14.50 B148-59 (12) 50.00 B151A-8A (6) 35.00 B160-68....... 35.00 B169 ............ 20.00 B170 ............ 9.00 B171 ............ 1.00 B172 ............ 15.00 B173 ............ 70.00 B174-75....... 7.00 B176 ............ 17.50 B177-85....... 24.00 B186-87....... 9.00 B188 ............ 3.75 B189 ............ 4.75 B190 ............ 6.25 B191 ............ 9.50 B192 ............ 6.50 B193 ............ 8.50 B194-97....... 12.50 B198-99....... 7.50 B200-91....... 96.00 BB200.......... .60 B201 ............ 2.40 B202 ............ 1.40 B203 ............ 9.00 B204 ............ 12.00 B205 ............ 6.00 B206-07....... 2.30 B208 ............ 1.25

SEMI-POSTALS B209-11....... 2.80 B212-14....... 5.75 B215 ............ .60 B216 ............ 1.75 B217 ............ .50 B218-29....... 12.50 B230 ............ .80 B231-36....... 8.50 B237-40....... 1.90 B241-45....... 3.40 B246-52....... 4.25 B252A-C...... 2.00 B253-56....... 1.10 B257-69....... 11.00 B270-71....... 1.50 B272-77....... 2.30 B278-83....... 2.75 B284-87....... 1.70 B288-91....... 2.75 B292-93....... 55.00 Imperf........... 55.00 B298-301..... 9.00 B304-05....... 14.00 B306-08....... 24.00 B310-13....... 98.00 B314-15....... 98.00 B316-17...... 135.00 B318-19....... 65.00 B320-23...... 100.00 B324 ............ 12.50 B325-26....... 29.00 B327-30....... 78.00 B331 ............ 20.00 B332-33....... 35.00 B334-37....... 58.00 B338-41....... 35.00 B342-43....... 12.00 B344-47....... 28.00 B348-49....... 6.50 B350-53....... 13.75 B354-55....... 2.75 B356-59....... 14.00 B360-61....... 3.25 B362-65....... 5.50 B366-67a..... 1.50 B368-71....... 3.00 B372-75....... 2.75 B376-79....... 1.25 B380-83....... 2.20 B384-87....... 1.10 B388-91....... 2.00 B392-95....... 1.00 B396-99....... 1.35 B430-33....... 2.25 B434-37....... 1.50 B438-41....... 1.00 B442-45....... 2.25 B446-49....... 1.75 B450-54....... 1.50 B455-58....... 2.75 B459-62....... 1.80 B463-67....... 1.75 B468-71....... 2.00 B472-75....... 3.00 B475a SS .... 3.00 B475a SS O. 2.00 B476-80....... 2.00 B481-84....... 2.50 B485-88....... 2.25 B489 SS ...... 4.00 B490 ............ 4.00 B491-95....... 3.20 B496-99....... 5.25 B500-01....... 1.50 B502 SS ...... 3.00 B503-07....... 3.50 B508-11....... 4.75 B512-16....... 2.75 B517-20....... 3.25 B521-25....... 3.00 B526-29....... 3.00 B530-31....... 1.50 B532 SS ...... 1.50 B532 SS O... 1.00 B533-36....... 2.35 B537 SS ...... .70 B538-41....... 3.00 B542-45....... 2.00 B546 SS ...... .70 B547-48....... 3.50 B549-52....... 2.50 B553-56....... 2.20 B558-61....... 2.75 B562-63....... 2.00 B564 ............ .90 Sheet (10).... 9.00 565-68 ......... 2.40 B570-73....... 2.50 B574-76....... 2.20 B577-80....... 2.65 B583-86....... 3.00 B587-88....... 1.90 B589-92....... 2.60 B593 ............ .80 B594-97....... 3.00 B598-99....... 1.90 B600-03....... 3.20 B604 ............ 1.25 B605-08....... 3.50 B609-10....... 2.40 B311-14....... 3.50 B615 ............ 1.35 B616-19....... 4.25

SEMI-POSTALS B620-22....... 4.40 B623-26....... 4.00 B627 ............ 1.10 B628-29....... 2.60 B630-33....... 4.50 B634-35....... 3.75 B635a .......... 5.00 B636-39....... 3.75 B640 ............ 1.20 B641-42....... 3.10 B643-46....... 4.40 B647-50....... 3.25 B651 ............ 1.10 B652-53....... 2.80 B654-57....... 5.50 B658-61....... 4.00 B662 ............ 1.25 B663-65....... 4.40 B666-69....... 5.25 B670-73....... 3.25 B674 ............ 1.10 B675-76....... 3.75 B677 ............ 2.25 B678-81....... 8.50 B682-84....... 4.40 B685-86....... 2.25 B687-88....... 4.50 B689-92....... 5.00 B693 SS ...... 13.50 B693a .......... 2.25 B694-96....... 3.50 B697-700..... 3.75 B701-04....... 6.25 B705-12....... 7.50 B713 SS ...... 2.50 B714-19....... 6.25 B720-23....... 6.00 B724-27....... 6.00 B728-32....... 7.50 B733 ............ 1.50 B734-38....... 6.00 B739-40....... 2.20 B741-44....... 7.00 B745-49....... 7.50 B750 ............ 1.35 B751-55....... 7.00 B756-57....... 2.20 B758-61....... 6.00 B762-66....... 6.50 B767 ............ 1.35 B768-72....... 6.50 B773-74....... 2.40 B775-78....... 5.50 B779-83....... 7.00 B784 ............ 2.50 B785-89....... 6.75 B790-91....... 2.25 B792-96....... 7.25 B797-800..... 8.00 B801 ............ 1.40 B802-06....... 7.00 B807-08....... 2.25 B809-12....... 6.00 B813-17....... 6.75 B818 ............ 1.65 B819 SS ...... 5.00 B820-24....... 8.75 B825-26....... 2.90 B827-30....... 7.50 B831 ............ 1.50

SEMI-POSTALS B832-36....... 8.00 B837-41....... 8.00 B842-43....... 3.00 B844-47....... 8.25 B848 ............ 1.90 B849 SS ...... 4.00 B850-54....... 8.00 B855-59....... 9.50 B860-61....... 3.00 B862-65....... 7.00 B866 ............ 1.50 B867-72....... 9.00 B873-77....... 8.50 B878-79....... 3.00 B880-83....... 8.00 B884 ............ 1.50 B885-89....... 8.75 B890-94....... 9.50 B895-96....... 3.00 B896a SS .... 4.50 For later issues see cpl. year sets 2002-2007 AIRMAILS C20-26 H .... 140.00 C27-34........ 600.00 C35-37........ 280.00 C38-39 H .... 350.00 C46-56........ 395.00 C59-60......... 32.00 C61-64......... 22.50 MQ2-3.......... 2.00 P1-2............. 3.50 O80-91......... 30.00 O92-103....... 28.00 S1-11 H ....... 14.00 S12-22......... 30.00 Rollenservice Mi. 1............. 4.50 Mi. 2............. 3.50 FRENCH ZONE 4N1-13......... 12.50 5N14-27....... 21.00 5N28-40...... 105.00 5N41............ 16.50 5N41a......... 370.00 5N42............ 2.50 5N43-44....... 7.50 5N45-46....... 8.00 5NB4a SS.... 72.00 5NB5-8 ........ 39.00 5NB8a+b SS 82.00 5NB9-11 ...... 24.00 5NB12-14 .... 22.00 6N16-29....... 22.00 6N30-38....... 90.00 6N39-40....... 14.00 6N41-42....... 8.00 6NB1-2 ........ 2.50 6NB3-6 ........ 53.00 6NB6a SS.... 65.00 6NB7-9 ........ 19.00 8N14-27....... 22.00 8N38-39....... 9.50 8N40-41....... 8.00 8NB1-4 ........ 98.00 8NB4a SS.... 90.00 8NB5-6 ........ 10.00 8NB7-8 ........ 8.00 8NB9-11 ...... 20.00

WEST GERMANY COMPLETE YEAR SETS 1970............. 1971............. 1972............. 1973............. 1974............. 1975............. 1976............. 1977............. 1978............. 1979............. 1980............. 1981............. 1982............. 1983............. 1984............. 1985............. 1986............. 1987............. 1988.............

22.00 39.00 36.00 28.00 26.00 34.00 26.00 30.00 39.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 55.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 47.00 53.00

1989............. 75.00 1990............. 68.00 1991............ 110.00 1992............. 85.00 1993............. 84.00 1994............. 80.00 1995............. 75.00 1996............. 80.00 1997............. 82.00 1998............. 82.00 1999............. 78.00 2000............. 82.00 2001............ 110.00 2002............ 115.00 2003............ 135.00 2004............. 95.00 2005............ 125.00 2006............ 139.00 2007............ 106.00

DDR – EAST GERMANY COMPLETE YEAR SETS 1956............. 1958............. 1959............. 1960............. 1961............. 1963............. 1964............. 1965............. 1966............. 1967............. 1968............. 1969............. 1970............. 1971............. 1972............. 1973............. 1974.............

50.00 60.00 33.00 30.00 38.00 28.00 98.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 30.00 23.00 23.00 23.00 23.00

1975............. 1976............. 1977............. 1978............. 1979............. 1980............. 1981............. 1982............. 1983............. 1984............. 1985............. 1986............. 1987............. 1988............. 1989............. 1990.............

23.00 23.00 25.00 28.00 28.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 28.00 25.00 25.00 23.00 25.00 25.00 32.00

BERLIN 9N35-41...... 475.00 9N35-41 H .. 135.00 9N42-60...... 450.00 9N42-60 H .. 110.00 9N61-63...... 210.00 9N68............ 70.00 9N69............ 42.00 9N70-74....... 66.00 9N75-79....... 85.00 9N75-79 H ... 35.00 9N80............ 33.00 9N81-83....... 22.00 9N84-93....... 95.00 9N94-98....... 63.00 9N99-100..... 28.00 9N101-02..... 55.00 9N103.......... 6.50 9N104.......... 6.50 9N105.......... 2.40 9N106.......... 3.50 9N107.......... 4.00 9N108-10..... 95.00 9N111.......... 9.50 9N112.......... 6.50 9N113-14..... 7.50 9N115.......... 17.00 9N115 H ...... 7.50 9N116-17..... 4.75 9N118-19..... 4.75 9N120-36..... 42.00 9N140-41..... 4.75 9N142.......... 2.25 9N143.......... 4.75 9N144-47..... 2.75 9N148-56..... 7.00 9N157-59..... 3.00 9N160-64..... 3.25 9N165-69..... 9.25 9N170-75..... 2.50 9N176-90..... 7.00 9N192-95..... .80 9N196-207... 3.00 9N208-14..... 2.00 9N215-22..... 5.50 9N223-34..... 3.00 9N235-50..... 9.50 9N251-55..... 4.00 9N256-61..... 1.75 9N262-66..... 1.00 9N267-74..... 2.50 9N275 SS .... 1.50 9N276-83..... 3.25 9N284-301... 19.50 9N302-04..... 1.20 9N305-10..... 4.00 9N311-14..... 2.00 9N315 SS .... 1.25 9N316-25..... 11.50 9N326-34..... 4.00 9N335-40..... 4.25 9N341-42..... 1.10 9N343 SS .... 3.30 9N344-49..... 4.00 9N350-53..... 2.20 9N354-58..... 4.00 9N359-76..... 30.00 9N379-83..... 3.00 9N384-90..... 4.00 9N391-403... 9.00 9N404-10..... 5.00 9N411-14..... 2.75 9N415-24..... 7.50 9N425-29..... 5.00 9N430-33..... 2.75 9N434-35..... 1.75 9N438-45..... 8.75 9N451-56..... 4.75 9N457-59..... 2.40 9N460-67..... 5.75 9N468-70..... 2.20 9N471-75..... 4.25 9N476-79..... 4.25 9N480-83..... 5.25 9N484-87..... 4.25 9N488-91..... 5.00 9N492-97..... 6.00 9N7498-502. 4.75 9N503-06..... 4.50 9N507-11..... 5.75 9N512-15..... 4.60 9N516-32..... 43.00 9N536.......... 1.50 9N537 SS .... 3.50 9N538-42..... 4.20

9N543-57..... 25.00 9N568-74..... 6.25 9N575-83..... 9.75 9N584-88..... 8.75 9N589-92..... 8.00 9NB1-3 ....... 200.00 9NB4-5 ....... 105.00 9NB6-7 ........ 40.00 9NB8-11 ...... 17.50 9NB12.......... 12.00 9NB13.......... 5.00 9NB14-16 .... 2.75 9NB17.......... 2.00 9NB18.......... 2.00 9NB20.......... 1.10 9NB21-24 .... 1.50 9NB25-28 .... 1.00 9NB53-56 .... 2.20 9NB57-60 .... .90 9NB61-64 .... 1.75 9NB65-69 .... 1.50 9NB70-73 .... 2.00 9NB74-78 .... 1.80 9NB79-82 .... 2.00 9NB83-87 .... 2.00 9NB88-91 .... 2.00 9NB92-95 .... 3.50 9NB97-100 .. 3.00 9NB101-05 .. 3.00 9NB106-09 .. 2.50 9NB110-14 .. 3.10 9NB115-18 .. 4.50 9NB119-23 .. 3.00 9NB124-27 .. 3.00 9NB128-31 .. 2.20 9NB132 SS.. .60 9NB133-36 .. 2.75 9NB137-40 .. 2.20 9NB141 SS.. .60 9NB142-45 .. 2.50 9NB146-47 .. 1.75 9NB148-51 .. 2.20 9NB152 SS.. .60 9NB153-56 .. 3.20 9NB157-58 .. 1.75 9NB159-63 .. 4.00 9NB164-67 .. 3.25 9NB168-70 .. 2.20 9NB171-75 .. 4.00 9NB176-79 .. 3.20 9NB180-81 .. 2.00 9NB182-86 .. 4.20 9NB187-90 .. 3.00 9NB191-92 .. 2.00 9N193-97..... 5.75 9NB198-201 5.00 9N202-03..... 3.00 9NB204-08 .. 5.50 9NB209-12 .. 5.00 9NB213-15 .. 5.00 9NB216-19 .. 9.00 9NB220-22 .. 4.00 9NB223-26 .. 6.00 9NB227-31 .. 6.25 9NB232-33 .. 3.00 9NB234-37 .. 5.00 9NB238-42 .. 5.50 9NB243-44 .. 3.15 9NB245-48 .. 4.50 9NB249.53... 5.00 9NB254-56 .. 4.00 9NB257-60 .. 5.25 9NB261-65 .. 5.20 9NB266-67 .. 4.25 9NB268-71 .. 7.50 9NB272-74 .. 7.50 9NB275-76 .. 2.50 9NB277-78 .. 7.00 9NB279-82 .. 7.50 9NB283-85 .. 7.00 BOOKLETS Michel Numbers MH1............ 390.00 MH3............. 8.50 MH4a........... 5.00 MH4b........... 7.00 MH8a........... 8.00 MH9c II ........ 20.00 MH10........... 5.00 MH11........... 3.00 MH12........... 10.00 MH13........... 7.00 MH14mZ...... 25.00

DANZIG 143............... 1.00 200-10 H expert.. ..... 110.00 219-20 ......... 4.50 221 & C41 2 sheets..... 17.50 222-24 ......... 14.00 238-40 ......... 4.50 241-54 ........ 130.00 B12-14......... 8.50 B15-19......... 42.00 B20-21......... 14.50 B21a SS u . 68.00 B23-27 u.... 29.50 C1-3............. 7.50

EAST GERMANY DDR 1ON1-16...... 8.00 1ON17-21.... 3.00 1ON22-28.... 2.25 1ON29-44.... 27.00 1ON45-47.... 2.60 48................. 6.00 49-50 ........... 13.00 51-52 ........... 9.00 53................. 12.50 58-67 ........... 90.00 70................. 10.00 71-74 ........... 12.00 76-77 ........... 12.00 78-79 ........... 22.00 80-81 ........... 25.00 82-84 .......... 170.00 85-88 ........... 36.00 89................. 2.75 90................. 2.75 91................. 2.75 92-93 ........... 5.25 94-95 ........... 7.00 96-97 ........... 2.75 98................. 2.00 99................. 2.00 100-102 ....... 4.75

103-06 ......... 9.75 108-09 ......... 2.20 110............... 1.10 111............... 1.10 112............... 1.25 113-17 ......... 65.00 118-19 ......... 2.00 120-21 ......... 15.00 120a............. 13.00 122-36 H...... 80.00 134a............. 3.50 137-46 ......... 16.00 144a-46a perf & imperf. 4 sheets.... 220.00 147-50 ......... 2.90 151-54 ......... 3.25 155-71 ......... 75.00 172-73 ......... 2.80 174-75 ......... 2.20 176............... 1.90 177............... 1.60 178............... 1.50 179............... 1.20 180-85 ......... 5.90 186............... 2.00

187-204 ...... 110.00 205............... 1.35 206............... 1.20 207............... 1.80 208-09 ......... 1.80 210-11 ......... 1.30 212............... 1.10 213............... .65 214-15 ......... .90 216-23A....... 12.00 224-25 ......... 2.50 226............... .95 226a SS....... 27.00 227-30A....... 21.00 231-32 ......... 1.35 233-34 ......... 1.15 235............... .60 236-37 ......... 1.20 237a SS....... 11.50 238............... .85 239-40 ......... 1.00 241-43 ......... 2.00 243a SS....... 13.50 244-50 ......... 5.75 253-54 ......... .75 255-57 ......... 3.75

258-64 ......... 8.00 265-70 ......... 8.50 272-77 ......... 19.50 278-79 ......... 9.00 280-83 ......... 8.50 284-85 ......... 8.50 286-88 ......... 1.30 288a SS....... 5.75 289-90 ......... .70 291-94 ......... 1.70 295-96 ......... 1.75 297-300 ....... 1.60 301-02 ......... 1.20 303-04 ......... 4.50 305-08 ......... .90 309-13 ......... .90 314-16 ......... .90 317-22 ......... 3.25 323-29 ......... 2.65 346-49 ......... 1.60 350-54 ......... 1.25 355-60 ......... 3.00 All later DDR issues available, Request Pricelist

GERMAN LOCALS Michel Numbers BERLINBRANDENBURG 1A-7A........... 1.10 1B-7B........... 60.00 MECKLENBURG 8-19 (12)...... 22.50 20-22 ........... 63.00 23-25a ......... 17.50 23-25b ......... 17.50 26-28 ........... 9.75 29-36x (7) .... 98.00 29-40y (11) .. 19.50 OST-SACHSEN 42-50 ........... 11.50 43Ab ............ 10.00 43Bb pair ..... 16.00 51-53 (13).... 4.50 51-63 (13) u 14.00 58b............... 2.00 64-65 ........... .75 PROVINZ SACHSEN 66-71 ........... 3.00 72................. 5.50 73-84x (11) .. 4.50

PROVINZ SACHSEN 85-86 ........... .60 87-89A......... .60 87-89B......... 1.25 90-91 ........... .50 THURINGEN 92-99X (10).. 9.75 92-99Y (10).. 15.50 Block 3A ...... 14.00 Block 3B ...... 42.50 112-15 ......... 1.00 WEST-SACHSEN 116-19X....... .90 116-19Y....... 25.00 120-23X....... 38.00 120-23X u.. 60.00 124-25X....... 40.00 124-25Y....... .90 126-37x (12) 5.50 126-37Y (11) 5.00 138-49 ......... 4.50 150-55Y....... 1.50 156-61x........ 1.50 162-65AX..... 1.50 162-65AY..... 1.75

WEST SACHSEN 162-65BX..... 3.00 162-65BY..... 29.00 162-64Z ....... 2.00 “Grossblock” Block 5SX... 240.00 COTTBUS 1-34 ............. 60.00 DESSAU I-IIIA............. 6.50 ¨ DOBELN 1b................. 12.50 FALKENSEE 1-6 ............... 25.00 FINSTERWALDE 1-12 ............. 3.50 3b, 9b........... 13.50 Block 1-2...... 90.00 ¨ GORLITZ 1-4 ............... 26.00 9-12x............ 10.50 13-16 ........... 7.50 ¨ GROSS-RASCHEN 13-24A......... 19.50 31-42 ........... 6.00 43-46A......... 3.00

¨ GROSS-RASCHEN 43-46B........ 7.00 LAUTERBACH 1 .................. 19.50 ¨ LUBBENAU 1-12A........... 9.50 1-12B........... 75.00 MEISSEN 32b, 34 (2) ... 3.00 35-38A......... 5.50 Block 1........ 125.00 PLAUEN 1-7 ............... 13.50 2v, 3v ........... 7.75 ROSSWEIN 1-2 ............... 65.00 SPREMBERG 7-14A & B .... 5.50 15-16A......... 26.00 17-22A & B .. 13.50 STORKOW 1-8 ............... 6.50 9-14A........... 9.00 Block 1A ...... 13.50 Block 2AY .... 23.50

GERMAN OCCUPATIONS ALLENSTEIN Mi. 4bI exp.... 48.00 Mi. 18b exp... 88.00 BOHEMIAMORAVIA 1-19 ............. 49.50 20-53C......... 7.50 54-5 w. label. .90 58-61 ........... 1.50 62-83 ........... 5.00 84-89 ........... 1.00 B1-2 w. label 2.50 B3-4 w. label 1.50 B5-8 w. label 1.75 B9-19........... 2.00 B20-28......... 2.00 EX1-2........... 2.25 J1-14............ 7.50 O1-12........... 6.00 O13-24......... 1.50 P1-19........... 1.90 BOHEMIA COMPLETE 1 through P19 181 vls. ........ 92.00

BOHEMIAMORAVIA Mi. 20-24ZW, 38ZW, 55ZW, 64ZW........ 13.00 ESTONIA Mi. 1-3.......... 25.00 Mi. 4-9.......... 3.50 DORPAT 1918 Mi. 1-2 exp. .. 88.00 FRANCE N27-42......... 19.50 FRENCH LEGION Mi. VI-X ........ 10.00 w. label......... 16.00 GUERNSEY Mi. 4-5.......... 29.00 JERSEY Mi. 3-8.......... 23.00 KURLAND Mi. 1-4AB (5) expert.. ..... 140.00 LAIBACH Mi. 31-32 H .. 40.00 Mi. 45-60..... 165.00

LITHUANIA Mi. 1-9.......... 65.00 LUXEMBOURG N1-16........... 12.50 N17-32......... 7.00 NB1-9 .......... 5.00 POLAND N17-29......... 13.00 N30-55........ 100.00 N56-72......... 11.00 N73-75......... 3.50 N76-96......... 7.50 NN94-96a .... 3.50 Hitler, 15 vls. Imperf........ 22.00 N100-03....... 1.20 NB1-4 .......... 11.00 NB5-7 .......... 6.75 NB8-11 ........ 5.50 NB12-14 ...... 1.50 NB15-18 ...... 1.25 NB19-23 ...... .85 NB24-26 ...... 1.00 NB27............ .75 NB28-32 ...... .85 NB33-35 ...... .60

POLAND N36-40......... .85 NB41............ 11.00 NL1-4........... 3.00 NO1-15........ 40.00 NO16-24...... 11.00 NO25-36...... 3.00 SLOVAKIA 62-64 ........... 13.00 70-73 ........... 3.50 74-76 ........... 2.50 77-82 ........... 2.00 89-92 ........... 1.50 95-102 ......... 3.50 B1 ................ 2.50 B2-4............. 2.50 B5-7............. 2.25 B8-10........... 2.50 B14-16......... 2.50 B17-20......... 1.50 B21-24......... 2.50 B27 .............. 3.00 C1-6............. 3.75 C7-9............. 4.00 EX1-2........... 1.35 P20-30......... 4.00 P31-36......... 2.50

BUNDESREPUBLIK BOOKLETS Michel Numbers MH 1........... 395.00 MH 2........... 145.00 MH 3............ 21.00 MH 4X.......... 19.00 MH 6d.......... 7.50 MH 6e.......... 19.00 MH 7a.......... 13.00 MH 10.......... 9.50 MH 11.......... 9.50 MH 12.......... 5.00 MH 13c ........ 3.00 MH 14.......... 3.00 MH 17.......... 8.00 MH 22 II....... 3.00

MH 23.......... 7.50 MH 25-26a... 8.00 MH 26b........ 5.00 MH 28a........ 3.00 MH 28b........ 2.50 MH 29b........ 2.75 MH 30.......... 9.00 MH 31.......... 5.00 MH 32.......... 13.00 MH 33.......... 9.50 MH 34 (1996) 5.50 MH 35 (1997) 8.50 MH 36 (1998) 9.00 MH 37 (1998) 10.00

MH 38 (1999) 9.50 MH 39 (1999) 9.50 MH 41 (2000) 13.00 MH 42 (2000) 10.00 MH 44 (2001) 13.00 MH 46 (2001) 12.00 MH 47 (2002) 10.00 MH 48 (2002) 15.00 MH 49 (2002) 20.00 MH 50 (2002) 12.00 MH 51 (2003) 10.50 MH 52 (2003) 21.00 MH 53 (2004) 9.00 MH 54 (2004) 28.00

MH 55 (2004) 11.00 MH 56 (2004) 21.00 MH 57 (2005) 18.00 MH 58 (2005) 8.50 MH 59 (2005) 42.00 MH 60 (2005) 16.00 MH 61 (2006) 19.50 MH 62 (2006) 30.00 MH 63 (2006) 12.00 MH 64 (2006) 17.00 MH 65 (2006) 24.00 MH 66 (2007) 10.00 MH 67 (2007) 11.50 MH 68 (2007) 30.00

C1-3 H ......... 2.50 C22-25......... 3.00 C22-25 H ..... 1.00 C36-40 u.... 19.50 C42-45......... 26.00 C42-45 H ..... 7.50 All stamps are in MINT NEVER HINGED condition except those marked “H” for C42-45 u.... 35.00 Hinged or u for Used. Money promptly refunded, if not completely satisfied. J39............... 22.00 Please add for postage: 60¢ to orders up to $20.00 $2.00 to orders up to $50.00 J46............... 14.00 $3.00 to orders over $50.00 $9.50 for registry to orders from outside the USA. J47............... 19.00 New York state residents please add sales tax. O28.............. .50 O29.............. 9.00 PORT GDANSK Mi. 32-33...... 2.50 P.O. Box 20111, Dag Hammarskjold Sta., New York, NY 10017-0008 Mi. 34-37...... 8.00 Member ASDA since 1954, APS, GPS E-mail: hstuempel@nyc.rr.com

HELMUT STUEMPEL

January 7, 2008 LINN’S STAMP NEWS 43

12/20/07 9:36:39 AM

COLLECTORS’ FORUM Propaganda labels I have several stamps in my Romanian collection that I have not been able to identify. They are plainly inscribed “Romania Posta,” but I do not find

without postal validity have been and continue to be produced for various Russian regions. Novaya Zemlya is part of the Arkhangelsk Oblast and boasts a population of nearly 3,000 hardy souls. It does not have the authority to issue postage stamps.

Intact Belgian tax stamp

Although this stamp is inscribed “Romania Posta” it is not postal. It is a propaganda label produced in the 1950s by an expatriate Romanian group.

them listed in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. Can any reader of Linn’s identify these stamps for me? Rolland H. Campbell 6134 Blue Ash Drive Ooltewah, TN 37363 Despite the inscription, your stamps are not postage stamps. They are propaganda labels issued in the 1940s and 1950s by expatriate Romanian groups opposed to Romania’s communist government. There are a number of such colorful propaganda labels issued in this period for several other Iron Curtain countries or regions, including Croatia and Albania.

Novaya Zemlya I have been unable to identify this 1-ruble stamp. It is inscribed “New Earth” in English, and it also bears an inscription in Cyrillic letters. This item purporting The design to be a 1-ruble New shows the or- Earth stamp from nate stern of a Novaya Zemlaya is a bogus issue. sailing vessel. Is this really a postage stamp? Lawrence Segel 33 Livingston Ave. Valhalla, NY 10595-2015 Your item is a bogus issue purporting to come from the Russian archipelago of Novaya Zemlya in the Arctic Ocean. “New Land” is a better translation of the island’s name than “New Earth.” In the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union, a host of bogus issues

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I have what I take to be a Belgian revenue stamp. The stamp is green and is inscribed “Belgique Taxes Fiscales Belgie Fiscale Taxen” across the middle of the stamp, dividing it into two parts. The upper half of the stamp has a helmeted Mercury design. The lower half has a Belgian Royal Lion design. Both halves of A used intact Belgian the stamp are 20-centime green denominated and red Mercury and “0.20” in red, Lion revenue stamp and both bear designed to be torn the same se- or cut in two when rial number in used. The intact stamp is worth three black. The stamp times as much as a bears a boxed detached half. cancel dated Dec. 6, 1941. I am surprised to find this stamp intact, because it looks like it was designed to be torn or cut in two when used, probably with half affixed to the taxed document and half affixed to a receipt or record book. Is this stamp worth more because it is still in one piece? Joe Kennedy 6015 Brown Road Oxford, OH 45056 Your stamp is a Belgian general revenue stamp issued in 1936. It is listed in Benelux Revenues by J. Barefoot as No. 259. Your surmise is correct. According to Barefoot, an intact stamp is worth three times as much as a detached half.

Lighter fluid

I really appreciated Jay Bigalke’s news story in the Nov. 12 Linn’s regarding the missing water-soluble layer for paper used for some recent United States stamps. I find it very frustrating that the U.S. Postal Service would allow that change in the manufacturing specifications. I have tried soaking recent U.S. stamps in lighter fluid and have had

success in removing the stamps from the paper without apparent damage. My question is this: Other than the obvious risk of using such a highly flammable liquid and the risk of breathing the accompanying fumes, does the use of lighter fluid as a solvent for stamp gum present any longterm risks for storage or mounting of stamps so treated? Tom Zuercher 1509 Township Road 655 Ashland, OH 44805 No one yet knows the answer to that question. The long-term effects of lighter fluid on stamp ink and paper have not to our knowledge been conclusively researched or tested. The safest route for now is to save such unsoakable stamps on piece. If at some later date a solvent is found to be safe for use on stamps, you can always remove them from paper at that time. But

once you have used lighter fluid as a solvent, you are stuck with the results — whatever they might be. For many decades, some advanced collectors and stamp experts have used Ronsonol brand lighter fluid for watermarking stamps, and they report no adverse effects. Because of the number of queries received and the small size of the Linn’s staff, the editors of Collectors’ Forum regret they cannot answer questions personally through the mail. Not all questions received will appear in Forum, but attempts will be made to include as many as possible. There is no need to submit an addressed, stamped reply envelope unless you wish stamps or covers returned. The intent of this column is the publication of letters and requests for the exchange of information within the hobby. Linn’s editors give answers or partial answers when known. We reserve the right to edit letters received. Letters must include the writer’s full address (post office box numbers may be used). Address queries to Collectors’ Forum, Box 29, Sidney, OH 45365. ■

PUZZLE BY D.E. RUBIN The Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue uses a number of words to describe the color of stamps. Some of the words are simple, such as “black” or “blue.” Other are more esoteric, such as “heliotrope” (moderate to reddish purple) or “bister” (grayish to yellowish brown). The color of the 1864 10¢ King William II Netherlands Indies (stamp Scott 1) is described as “lake.” The origin of the red color’s name is explained by Rutherford J. Gettens and George L. Stout in Printing Materials: A Short Encyclopedia: “Lac, lac lake (Indian lake) is a natural red organic dyestuff prepared from the resin-like secretion of the larvae of the lac insect, Coccus lacca, which lives on certain tree species, Croton ficus, in India, Burma, and the Far East . . .” Also in the Scott catalog, a number of words are used to

modify color names, such as “deep” and “dull.” There are 29 clues from the names of stamp colors and modifiers hidden in the puzzle grid.

The clues run in all directions: up, down, forward, backward, diagonally. The objective is to find and circle each one. Words are listed alphabetically in the following paragraphs in capital letters, as they appear in the grid.

AMBER, AZURE, BISTER, BLACK, BLUE, CARMINE, CERISE, DEEP, DARK, DRAB, DULL,

The Scott catalog describes this 1864 Netherlands Indies stamp as being the color “lake.”

EMERALD, GOLDEN, GREEN, HELIOTROPE, INDIGO, LAKE, LEMON, LILAC, MAGENTA, OLIVE, PEACOCK, PURPLE, ROYAL, SEPIA, SLATE, STEEL.

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NEW ISSUES — WESTERN HEMISPHERE ANTIGUA & BARBUDA—Oct. 1: Flowers, Fruits and Trees definitives, 15¢, bird-ofparadise (Strelitzia parvifolia); 20¢, seaside mahoe (Thespesia populnea); 30¢, hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis); 50¢, agave (Agave karatto); 70¢, barringtonia (Barringtonia asiatica); 75¢, coconut (Cocos nucifera); 90¢, mesquite (Prosopis chilensis); $1, tamarind (Tamarindus indica); $1.50, black willow (Capparis cynophallophora); $1.80, baobab; $2, petrea sp. (Petrea volubilis); $2.50, cactus (Opumtia cochenillifera); $5, locust fruit (Hymenaea courbaril); $10, Barbuda black warri (Caesalpinia cillata); $20, castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). Offset, printer not reported. ARGENTINA—Oct. 13: Beatification of Ceferino Namuncura, 1 peso, portrait and

signature of the student of the Salesian order of priests. Designer, Magdalena Perez del Cerro; offset in sheets of 20, Letra Viva; 60,000. Oct. 27: Argentine Contemporary Art, four 1p stamps, Corrientes equina Uruguay, photograph by Horacio Coppola; detail of Imaginado el estupor, Venetian tile on glass by Marta Minujin; detail of

This Argentine Contemporary Art stamp shows Dialogo, a digital photograph by Liliana Porter.

Dialogo, digital photograph by Liliana Porter; detail of O611, painting by Pablo Siquier. Designer, USINA 1811; photographers, Gustavo Sosa Pinilla, Jesus Etxarte; offset in sheets of four, Letra Viva; 50,000 sets. . 10: Christmas, 25 centavos, three wise men from stained glass window by Felix Bunge, 300,000; birth of Jesus with Mary, Joseph, star from same stained glass window, 400,000. Designer, Finx Duvey; offset in sheets of 16, Letra Viva. ARUBA—Feb. 15: Year of the Pig, souvenir sheet with two se-tenant stamps, 205¢, pig, other New Year’s decorations; 215¢, dragon. Offset, printer not reported. April 4: Casa Cuna Children’s Home Foundation 50th Anniversary, 50¢, original build-

ing, Luciana Maria Koolman; 125¢, hands, children; 150¢, new building, playground. Offset, printer not reported. July 2: Museums in Oranjestad, 70¢, early phonograph, lamp, other items, Museum of Antiquities; 85¢, coins, shell currency, Numismatic Museum; 100¢, pottery, Archeological Museum; 135¢, picture of man on donkey, ornate carving, History Museum. Offset, printer not reported. Sept. 3: Wrecks and Reefs, pane of four setenant stamps, 200¢, cannon, fish, coral; 300¢, Corvair 400 wreck off Sonesta Island; two 500¢ stamps, turtle, fish, diver; Jane sea fighter. Designer, Rhona Lemminga; offset, Enschede. Oct. 17: Christmas and New Year, 70¢, Mary and baby Jesus; 100¢, girl and gifts; 150¢, boy

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with “Happy New Year” headband, balloon. Designer, Nigel Matthew; offset, Enschede. Nov. 8: Catamaran Regatta, 40¢, catamarans on beach before race; 80¢, 125¢, 130¢, different sailing scenes from regatta. Designer, Elvis Tromp; offset, Enschede. BEQUIA—2007: Pope Benedict XVI 80th Birthday, $1, the pope. Offset in sheets of eight, printer not reported. BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS—2007: Charles Wesley 300th Birth Anniversary, 20¢, coat of arms; 50¢, $1.75, different views of portrait of the leader of the Methodist movement and hymn writer. Designer, CASCO Studio; offset in sheets of 20, BDT International. 2007: Princess Diana 10th Death Anniversary, 60¢, photograph of Diana; souvenir sheet

with $3.50 stamp, different photograph. Designer, CASCO Studio; offset in sheets of 20 and miniature sheets of six, BDT International. CHILE—Nov. 5: America/Education For All, five 250-peso stamps representing different types of education and regions of Chile, student, computer, church, snow-covered mountains; scientific research; runners, building on hill; musicians, houses; person, globe. Designer, Roberto Supulveda B.; offset in sheets of 50, State Mint. Nov. 16: Christmas, four 250p stamps, Santa Claus and chimney; Santa driving car with antlers; Santa, sleigh, bag of toys; Santa and dog cool off by fan. Designer, Roberto Supulveda B.; offset, State Mint; 200,000 sets. Dec. 7: La Nacion Newspaper 90th Anni-

versary, two se-tenant 250p stamps, different scenes of buildings. Designer, Roberto Supulveda B.; offset, State Mint; 50,000 sets. COLOMBIA—Dec. 6: Christmas, 3,300 pesos, Colombian-style Nativity scene, animals, basket of fruit and vegetables, guitar. Offset, printer not reported; 50,000. GRENADA—Oct. 26: Bernard Vidal, souvenir sheet with $6 stamp, Vidal’s painting Susan Bristol. Offset, printer not reported. Oct. 26: St. George’s University 30th Anniversary, souvenir sheet with $6 stamp, aerial view. Offset, printer not reported. Oct. 26: First Helicopter Flight 100th Anniversary, pane of four se-tenant $2 stamps, S-65/R 53D hostage rescue helicopter; bird, autogyro; BK 117 multi-role military heli-

copter; AS-61 anti-ship missiles helicopter; souvenir sheet with $6 stamp, AH 64 Apache tank destroyer. Offset, printer not re- Grenada marks the ported. 30th anniversary of St. Oct. 26: Victoria Cross 150th George’s University on Anniversary of this $6 stamp issued Oct. First Presenta- 26 in a souvenir sheet. tion, pane of six se-tenant $1.50 stamps, Cpl. Bryan Budd; Pvt. Johnson Beharry; Sgt. William J. Gordon; Please turn to page 48

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NEW ISSUES — WESTERN HEMISPHERE Guinea-Bissau; Samuel Rudolph Insanally, Guyana; Leo Merores, Haiti; Ivan Romero-Martinez, Honduras; Gabor Brodi, Hungary; Hjalmar W. Hannesson, Iceland; Don Gillerman, Israel; pane 3, Colin Beck, Solomon Islands; Dumisani S. Kumalo, South Africa; Juan Antonio YanezBarnuevo, Spain; Anders Liden, Sweden; Peter Maurer, Switzerland; K. Laxanachantorn Laohaphan, Thailand; Jose Luis Guterres, TimorLeste; Fekitamoeloa Utoikamanu, Tonga; pane 4, Srgjan Kerim, president of the U.N. 62nd session; Andrei Dapkiunas, Belarus; Jean-Marie Ehouzou, Benin; Milos Prica, Bosnia & Herzegovina; Samuel O. Outlule, Botswana; Francis K. Butagira, Uganda; Valeriy P. Kuchinsky,

Continued from page 47 Pvt. Henry Tandey; Pvt. Jorgen Christian Jensen; souvenir sheet with $6 stamp, Jack Mantel, seaman, firing pod of anti-aircraft guns. Offset, printer not reported. Oct. 26: Holocaust Remembrance, four panes of eight se-tenant $1.40 stamps each honoring U.N. Resolution 60/7, pane 1, Erasmo Lara-Pena, Dominican Republic; Diego Cordovez, Ecuador; Carmen M. Gallardo Hernandez, El Salvador; Lino Sima Ekua Avomo, Equatorial Guinea; Tina Intelmann, Estonia; Dawit Yohannes, Ethiopia; Isikia Rabiei Savua, Fiji; Lars Wide, chief of the U.N. 60th session; pane 2, Angus Friday, Grenada; Alfredo Lopes Cabral,

Ukraine; Jean Ping, president of the U.N. 59th session. Offset, printer not reported. Nov. 1: Christmas/Paintings, 25¢, 50¢, 75¢, $1, different details of Nativity With the Annunciation to the Shepherds by a follower of Jan Joest. Offset, BDT International. MEXICO—Nov. 4: Cuauhtemoc Sail Training Vessel, 7.50 pesos, the ship, compass. Designer, Martha Leon; offset, TIEV. Nov. 9: Day of the Letter Carrier, four setenant 6.50p stamps with cartoon images, letter carrier on bicycle, fence, woman diving for letter, dog; woman mailing letter, man driving with dog in car; letter carrier on bicycle; woman and boy receive letter; 10.50p, person with let-

ter, stamp-on-stamp design; pane of nine with three designs, 6.50p, 7p, 10.50p, different views of letter carriers. Designers, Priscila Escalante, Rodolfo Espindola Betancourt, Ricardo Venegas; offset, TIEV. This 6.50-peso stamp Nov. 22: Moun- is part of Mexico’s tains (joint issue with Nov. 9 Day of the LetChina), se-tenant pair ter Carrier set. of 6.50p stamps, PoPlease turn to page 49

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Continued from page 48 pocateptel; Konka. Designers, Hector Tenorio, Xia Jingqiu; offset, TIEV. Nov. 26: International Day of No Violence Against Women, 7p, woman, birds. Designer, Luis Gabriel Ordonez; offset, TIEV. Nov. 27: Jucio de Amparo, Constitutional Defense of the Citizens, 10.50p, portrait, scene of hand sheltering people. Designer, Ricardo Venegas; offset, TIEV. MONTSERRAT—May 14: Officials, “OHMS” overprinted on Flower definitives also issued May 14. (Denominations and designs listed in July 2 Linn’s, page 48). Oct. 11: Parrots of the Caribbean, pane of four se-tenant $3.40 stamps, green-winged macaw (Ara chloroptera); mitred conure (Aratinga mitrata); sun conure (Aratinga solstitalis); blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna); souvenir sheet with $7 stamp, hyacinth macaw (Anodorhyrichus hyacinthinus). Offset, printer not reported. Oct. 11: Lilies of Montserrat, pane of four se-tenant $3.40 stamps, Hippeastrum puniceum; Hymenocallis caribaea; Zephyranthes puerotoricensis: Belamcanda chinensis; souvenir sheet with $7 stamp, Crinum erubescens. Offset, printer not reported. NETHERLANDS ANTILLES—Sept. 20: Art/Frans Hals, two 104¢ stamps, Portrait of a Man, believed to be Nicolaes Hasselaer; Married Couple in a Garden; two 155¢, The Merry Drinker; portrait of man playing musical instrument; souvenir sheet with 550¢ stamp, The Meager Company. Designer, Studio Labranda; offset, Enschede. Oct. 10: Women of the Dutch Royal Family, 50¢, Queen Emma; 104¢, Queen Wilhelmina; 155¢, 285¢, Queen Beatrix; 380¢, Princess Maxima; 550¢, Princess Caharina-Amalia. Designer, Studio Labranda; offset, Enschede. NEVIS—Oct. 24: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 60th Wedding Anniversary, pane of six se-tenant $1.20 stamps, different photographs of the royal couple, including one with car. Offset, printer not reported. Oct. 24: Pope Benedict XVI 80th Birthday, $1, the pope. Offset in sheets of eight, printer not reported. ST. KITTS—Aug. 16: Basketball All-stars, four silver-foil souvenir sheets, each with two $8 stamps, one showing a player and one showing team emblem; Dwyane Wada; Miami Heat; Shaquille O’Neal; Miami Heat; Steve Nash; Phoenix Suns; Yao Ming; Houston Rockets. Offset, printer not reported. Oct. 26: Elvis Presley 30th Death Anniversary, pane of six se-tenant $1.60 stamps showing photographs of Presley, three with microphone and one with guitar. Offset, printer not reported. ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON—Nov. 10: Passenger Boats, pane of four se-tenant 0.54euro stamps, Le Petit Miquelon; Le Marguerite H; L’Ile aux Marins; Le Mousse. Designer, R. Goineau; offset, Philaposte. Nov. 21: Tele- Santa Claus wears a thon/Design Con- fisherman’s hat on this test, 0.54e+0.16e, Christmas stamp from painting by Amelie Poulain show- St. Pierre & Miquelon. ing two kayakers, birds. Offset in sheets of 20, Philaposte. Nov. 28: Christmas, 0.54e, Santa Claus

in red fisherman’s hat sitting on bench on beach, elves, bag of toys, boat, lighthouse. Designer, Francine Langlois; offset in sheets of 40, Philaposte. ST. VINCENT—Oct. 24: Victoria Cross 150th Anniversary of First Presentation, pane of six se-tenant $1.40 stamps, Capt. Havildar Lachhiman Gurung, flag of Nepal; Ernest Alvia “Smokey” Smith, flag of Canada; Naik Yeshwant Ghadge, flag of India; Lt. Col. Eric Charles Twelves Wilson, Union Jack; Warrant Officer Class 2 Keith Payne, flag of Australia; Lance Cpl. Rambahadur Limbu, flag of Nepal; souvenir sheet with $6 stamp, piper James Richardson playing bagpipes. Offset, printer not reported. SURINAME—Nov. 7: Christmas/Children, $4, children at desks; $6, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus; souvenir sheet, contains two stamps, 80¢, children and letters of the alphabet; $9.20, nativity scene with sheep, flowers. Designer, Studio Labranda; offset, Austrian Government Printing Office. Dec. 3: Provisionals, $1, $1.50, $2, $3, $3.50, $4 overprinted on postage due stamps. UNION ISLAND—Oct. 24: First Helicopter Flight 100th Anniversary, 10¢, Benson autogyro single-seat lightweight helicopter; 25¢, Agusta-Sikorsky AS-61 utility helicopter; 90¢, Bell UH-1B/C Iroquois multi-role helicopter; $5, Bell UH-1 Iroquois troopcarrier helicopter; pane of four se-tenant $2 stamps, two stamps show different views of Eurocpter-Kawakaski BK 117 utility and rescue helicopter; two stamps show different views of Bell UH-1B/C Iroquois; souvenir sheet with $5 stamp, NH 90 utility helicopter. Offset, printer not reported. 2007: Elvis Presley Through the Decades, pane of four se-tenant $3 stamps, young Presley, 1946; wearing suit and tie, 1956; portrait, 1962; in Las Vegas, 1970. Offset, printer not reported. URUGUAY—Nov. 5: Torrijos-Carter Treaty 30th Anniversary, 37 pesos, United States President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian Gen. Omar Torrijos shake hands. Designer, Gabriel Zuluaga; offset, printer not reported; 15,000. Nov. 18: Occupations/The Baker, 5p+2p, baker putting bread in oven. Designer, Carlos Menck Freire; offset, printer not reported; 1 A baker is pictured million. on this 5-peso+2p Nov. 22: America/ stamp issued Nov. Education For All, 15p, 37p, symbolic 18 by Uruguay. designs. Designer, School of Fine Arts; offset, printer not reported; 30,000 sets. Dec. 5: Naval School 100th Anniversary, 12p, sailing vessel, male and female cadets. Designer, Renzo Vayra; offset, printer not reported; 15,000. New issues of the world are listed in a five-part rotation: Oceania; Western Hemisphere; Europe; Africa; and Asia. Stamps of the United States appear in the U.S. Stamp Program, the page number for which can be found in Inside this Issue on page 3. Programs for United Nations and Canada appear periodically. A listing of addresses of philatelic bureaus can be found on the Linn’s web site: www.linns.com. n

Denmark ends machine-vended stamps Post Denmark stopped production of its variable-rate machinevended stamps at the end of 2007, according to a report in the January issue of Journal, the Post Denmark publication for stamp collectors. Post Denmark reported that it is-

sued its first variable-rate machinevended stamps in 1990. The first machine was at the Kobmagergade post office in Copenhagen. Since 1998, Post Denmark has issued three different designs annually for its variable-rate stamps. January 7, 2008 LINN’S STAMP NEWS 49

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booklet format); tentatively Hartford, Conn., at the American Philatelic Society Stampshow; Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug. 27, page 1; Oct. 8, page 16. September?, Latin Jazz. Single 41Â˘ commemorative stamp, pane of 20; Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug. 27, page 1. September, Flags of Our Nation. Ten 41Â˘ commemorative coil stamps: Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky, roll of 50; ceremonies and postmarks in nine locations; Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug. 27, page 1; Nov. 26, page 8. September?, Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awareness. Single 41Â˘ commemorative stamp; Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug. 27, page 1; Nov. 19, page 2; Dec. 17, page 14. October?, Great Lakes Dunes. Ten 41Â˘ commemorative stamps, Nature of America series, pane of 10; Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug. 27, page 1. October, Christmas Nutcrackers. Various 41Â˘ special stamps (four designs): drummer, Santa, king and solider; multiple formats; Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug. 27, page 1. October, Madonna and Child by Botticelli. Single 41Â˘ special stamp, double-sided pane of 20; Linnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug. 27, page 1.

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EVENTS CALENDAR CALENDAR OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Listings in the Events Calendar are paid advertisements placed by clubs and show organizers who wish to publicize their events. The Events Calendar does not attempt to list all shows and should not be regarded as a complete schedule of upcoming events. Linn’s Stamp News assumes no responsibility for false or erroneous information. ABBREVIATIONS USED $ = Club sponsored event ± = Indicates exhibits at event FR = Free admission ADM = Admission charged DLR = Number of dealers TA = Number of tables

Arizona Jan 4-6 Mesa ARIZONAPEX. Holiday Inn & Suites, 1600 S. Country Club Dr. Hrs: Fri: 11AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Israel I. Bick, POB 854, Van Nuys, CA 91408. PH: 818-9976496. Email: iibick@sbcglobal.net or www.bick.net ADM Jan 6 Phoenix Arizona Monthly Stamp Show. Ramada Inn, I-17 and Cactus Dr. Hrs: 9AM-3PM. Arizona Stamp Dealers Group. Bill Chesser, 4301 N. 35th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018. PH: 602-956-3497. DLR: 15. FR

Arkansas Jan 18-20 Hot Springs $ ± Tri-Lakes Stamp, Coin and Sportscard Show. Hot Springs Convention Center, 100 Convention Blvd. Hrs: Fri. 2PM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-6PM, Sun. 9AM-4PM. Tri-Lakes Stamp and Coin Club. Gene Johnson, POB 2407, Hot Springs, AR 71914. 501-624-0074. Email: genojs@sbcglobal.net or www.hotspringscoinshow.com TA: 100+. FR

California Jan 5-6 Sacramento Sacramento Stamp Fair. Knights of Columbus Hall, 5961 Newman Ct. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Chris Clemens, POB 1208, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. 707-322-8483. Email: stampexpos@hotmail.com DLR: 20. FR Jan 5-6 San Bernardino ± 45th Annual Coin and Collectibles Show. Damus Building, National Orange Show Fairgrounds, Arrowhead Ave. and Mill St. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. San Bernardino County Coin Club. Kevin Akin, POB 2745, San Bernardino, CA 92406-2745. PH: 951675-2813. Email: kevinakin1950@hotmail.com or Website: www.sbcoinclub.org DRL: 50. ADM Jan 5 Arcadia INTURPEX Stamp and Cover Expo "The Place To Be". Arcadia Masonic Temple, 50 W. Duarte Rd. Hrs: 10AM-5PM. Mary Swenson/INTURPEX, POB 660955, Arcadia, CA 91006. PH: 626-574-3956. DLR: 24. FR

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Jan 6 Van Nuys The "Original" First Sunday Stamp Show. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way. Hrs: 9AM-4M. Stephen Pattillo, POB 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. PH: 888-9950548. number1banana@hotmail.com or www.stampshowsteve.com DLR: 17. FR

Jan 26-27 Englewood $ Cherrelyn Stamp Show. Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM. Cherrelyn Stamp Club. Eric Carlson, 6321 S. Harrison Ct., Centennial, CO 80121. PH: 303-694-4252. Email: margeric@comcast.net DLR: 15-20. TA: 31. FR

Jan 10 Anaheim/Garden Grove Dealers Only Bourse ORCOEXPO Stamp Show. Embassy Suites, 11767 Harbor Blvd. (just 1 mile south of Disneyland). Hrs: Thurs. 10AM-4PM. Stephen Pattillo, POB 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. PH: 888-995-0548 or email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Connecticut

Jan 11-13 Anaheim/Garden Grove 33rd Annual ORCOEXPO Stamp Show. "Don’t miss this one!" Embassy Suites, 11767 Harbor Blvd. Hrs: Fri. 11AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Stephen Pattillo, POB 604, Fullerton, CA 92832 PH: 888-995-0548. number1banana@hotmail.com or visit www.stampshowsteve.com DLR: 50+. FR. Dealer inquiries welcome.

Delaware

Jan 19-20 Playa Del Rey $ Westchester Elks Coin & Stamp Show. Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave. Westchester Elks. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Westchester Elks. Martin Trouillon, 8025 W. Manchester, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293. PH: 310-679-5697. Email: crosby693@aol.com DLR: 19. ADM Jan 19-20 San Jose Great American Stamp Expo. Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Expressway. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Chris Clemens, POB 1208, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. PH: 707-322-8483. Email: stampexpos@hotmail.com Website: www.stampexpos.com DLR: 25. FR Jan 19 Glendale 5-Star Saturday Stamp Show. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr. Hrs: 9AM-4PM. Stephen Pattillo, POB 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. PH: 888995-0548. Email: number1banana@hotmail.com or visit: www.stampshowsteve.com DLR: 13 Jan 20 Anaheim Steve’s Quality Sunday Stamp Show. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way. Hrs: 9AM-4PM. Stephen Pattillo, POB 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. 888-995-0548. Email: number1banana@hotmail.com or visit: www.stampshowsteve.com DLR: 22. FR. Validated parking. Feb 1-3 San Jose San Jose Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Show. Pavillion Hall, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. 344 Tully Rd. Hrs: Fri.-Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. San Jose Coin Club, Ray Johnson, POB 10416, San Jose, CA 95157-3201. 408-9731606. sanjosecoins@aol.com or www.sanjosecoinclub.org TA: 120. ADM. $3 or Free w/Ad, Kids Free Apr 22-27 Burlingame ± WESTPEX 2008. San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel, 1800 Old Bayshore Hwy. Hrs: Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. WESTPEX, Inc. Edward Jarvis, POB 210579, San Francisco, CA 94121-0579. PH: 415-387-1016 or email: ejarvis@westpex.com or visit www.westpex.com DLR: 75. ADM

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Jan 13 East Windsor Connecticut Stamp Collecting Festival. Best Western Colonial Inn, 161 Bridge St., 1/20 west of I-91 exit 45. Hrs: 10AM-4PM. Elaine M. Dunn, 1-800635-3351. stampnews@aol.com DLR: 20. FR

Feb 2 Wilmington 27th Annual Stamp Day. The Stamp Center, 4115 Concord Pike. Hrs: 10AM5PM. Silent auction. Hourly door prizes. The Stamp Center, 302-478-8740. FR

Florida

Jan 13 Melbourne $ 2nd Sunday Best One Day Coin, Stamp & Collectible Show in Florida. Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave. South Brevard Coin Club. Hrs: 10AM-4PM. Alysha Wilson, PH: 321751-3647. FR Jan 19-20 Tampa Tampa Stamp & Coin Expo. Holiday Inn Express, 4750 N. Dale Mabry. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-3PM. Sheldon Rogg, POB 1076, Port Richey, FL 34673-1076 PH: 727-364-6897Email: h.rogg@verizon.net www.floridastampshows.com TA: 30. FR Jan 26-27 Orlando $ Winter Central Florida Stamp Show. The Bahia Shrine Center (BSC), 2300 Pembrook Dr. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-3PM. Central Florida Stamp Club. Francis Ferguson, 407-493-0956 (cell) www.FloridaStampShows.com DLR: 1718. FR. Free parking. Youth and USPS booth. Postage stamps bought, sold, traded. Feb 23-24 Largo ± BAYPEX 2008. Minn-Reg Bldg., 6340 126th Ave. N. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-3PM. Clearwater Stamp Club. Sheldon Rogg, POB 1076, Port Richey, FL 34673-1076.PH: 727-3646897. Email: h.rogg@verizon.net or www.floridastampshows.com TA: 30 FR

Illinois

Dec 29 Carol Stream Holiday GLENEXPO. Carol Stream Holiday Inn, Gary Ave. and North Ave. Hrs: 9AM-3PM. GLENEXPO. Michael Jackson, POB 187, West Chicago, IL 60186. PH: 630-896-8938. DLR: 12. FR Jan 6 Berwyn Cicero-Berwyn Stamp Bourse. Sokol Tabor Hall, 6630 W. 16th St. Berwyn. Hrs: 8:30AM-2:30PM. Michael Jackson, POB 187, West Chicago, IL 60186. PH: 630-896-8938 Jan 26-27 Prospect Heights MSDA Winter Stamp Show. Wingate Inn, 600 Milwaukee Ave. Hrs: Sat. 10AM5PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Midwest Stamp Dealers Association. Jim Bardo, POB 5573, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. PH: 847-634-2676. FR

Indiana

Jan 12-13 Indianapolis Stamp Collectors’ Market Place. Lawrence Central High School, 7300 E. 56th St. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-3PM. S.E. Schinbeckler. Steve Schinbeckler, 614-899-1983. Email: sesatpands@aol.com FR. Youth area. Free parking

Iowa

Apr 12-13 Iowa City Iowa City Postcard, Stamp, Paper Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE. Hrs: Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-3PM. Iowa City area Postcard Club. Herb Staub, POB 5233, Coralville, IA 52241. PH: 319-4006498. herbiniowa@mchsi.com DLR: 15. FR. Dealer Space available

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Jan. 8 Anniversary Cacheted cover noting the 25th anniversary of the nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN-705). $1.50 each. Decatur Chapter 4, Universal Ship Cancellation Society, 415 Moyer Road, Souderton, PA 18964-

2319. No. 10 addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) required. Jan. 9 Anniversary Cacheted cover noting the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Navy nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN-761). $1.50 each. Decatur Chapter 4, Universal Ship Cancellation Society, 415 Moyer Road, Souderton, PA 189642319. SASE required. Jan. 23 Seizure Cacheted cover noting the seizure of the U.S. Navy auxiliary ship USS Pueblo (AGER-2). $1.50 each. Decatur Chapter 4, Universal Ship Cancellation Society, 415 Moyer Road, Souderton, PA 18964-2319. SASE required.

Jan. 23 Anniversary Computer-generated cacheted cover commemorating 40th anniversary of the seizure of U.S. Navy auxiliary ship USS Pueblo in North Korea. $2 each. USS New Jersey Chapter 90, Universal Ship Cancellation Society, Phil Schreiber, 123 S. Adelaide Ave., Apt. 3B, Highland, NJ 08904. SASE required. Jan. 26 Destroyer Cacheted cover with pictorial cancel commemorating the christening of the Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG105). $1.50 each. Decatur Chapter 4, Universal Ship Cancellation Society, 415 Moyer Road, Souderton, PA 18964-2319. SASE required.

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Jan 19-20 Louisville Stamp Collectors’ Market Place. Executive Inn, Freedom Way at the Fairgrounds (Exit 11 off I-264). Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-3PM. S.E. Schinbeckler. Steve Schinbeckler, 614899-1983. Email: sesatpands@aol.com Youth area. FR. Free parking

Jan 13 Canton Belden Village Stamp Bourse. Holiday Inn, Belden Village, 4520 Everhard St. NW. Hrs: 11AM-4PM. K.W. Buchanan, 6799 Thicket St. NW, Canton, OH 44708. PH: 330-832-5257. TA: 10. FR

Jan 26-27 Columbia CPS Winter Stamp and Postcard Show. Spring Valley High School Cafeteria, 120 Sparkleberry Ln. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Columbia Philatelic Society. Bill Mitchell, 3302 Wilmot Ave., Columbia, SC 29205. PH: 803-2543727. billmitchell@sc.rr.com DLR: 12. FR

Jan 18-20 Herndon MetroExpo DC. Hilton Washington at Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Rd. Hrs: Fri., Sat. 10AM-6OM, Sun. 10AM4PM. Elaine M. Dunn, 800-635-3351. stampnews@aol.com DLR: 40. FR

Jan 5 Stevens Point Jadeco Stamp Winter 2007. JADECO Stamp and Hobby, North Point Shopping Center, 200 Division St. #E. Hrs. 10AM4PM. J.D. Manville, POB 845, Stevens Point, WI 54481. PH: 715-341-5555. Email: jadeco@charter.net DLR: 4-6

Louisiana

Jan 4-6 Totowa $ 35th Annual Garden State Stamp & Postcard Show. The Bethwood, 38 Lackawanna Ave. Hrs: Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10:30AM-4PM. New Jersey Stamp Dealers Assoc., Inc. Larry Liebowitz, POB 412 East Brunswick, NJ 08816. PH: 732-247-1093, FAX: 732-247-1094. Email: Njshows@optonline.net DLR: 30+. FR

Jan 4-6 New Orleans New Orleans Stamp EXPO. Radisson New Orleans Airport Hotel, 2150 Veterans Blvd., Kenner. Hrs: Fri.-Sat. 10AM6PM. Sun. 10AM-3PM. Stamp Expo 21. Sy Bricker, POB 20463, Bradenton, FL 34204. PH: 941-993-0919. Email: mto.stamps@gte.net DLR: 15. FR

Jan 12 Hightstown Hightstown Stamp Bourse. 2nd Saturday. Hightstown American Legion Post, 130 N-33 E. Co-Op. Hrs: 9:30AM3:30PM. W.S. Pohl, 916 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951. PH: 215-5363008. DLR: 22. FR.

Michigan

Jan 5-6 Bloomfield Hills $ ± BIRPEX ’08. Birmingham Masonic Temple, 37357 Woodward Ave. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-3PM. Birmingham Stamp Club. John Schuelke, 2009 E. Court Ct., Flint, MI 48503. PH: 810235-2641. Email: jschuelke@webtv.net DLR: 20. TA: 26. FR

Minnesota

Jan 13 St. Paul 2nd Sunday Stamp Show. Kelly Inn, I-94 at Marion St. Hrs: 10AM-4PM. Daniel Lemke, POB 472, Northfield, MN 55057. PH: 507-663-6184 (messages) Jul 18-20 Minneapolis ± Minnesota Stamp Expo 2008. Crystal Community Center, 4800 N. Douglas Dr. Hrs: Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Commercial. Bourse. Lake Minnetonka Stamp Club, Maplewood Stamp Club, Minnesota Stamp Dealers Assn., Twin Cities Philatelic Society. Tom Eckers, 4601 Ensign Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55428. 763533-1860. tome56@earthlink.net or www.stampsminnesota.com Dealers 40. FR. Special Show Postmark.

Missouri

Jan 12 Fenton Second Saturday Bourse. Stratford Inn, 800 S. Outer Rd. Hrs: 10AM-4PM. Gene Stewart, 4729 Idaho, St. Louis, MO 63111. PH: 314-481-9098. DLR: 8. FR

Nevada

Jan 12 Las Vegas Las Vegas Stamps Only Show. American Legion Post #8, 733 Veterans Memorial Dr. Hrs: 9AM-5PM. JP Philatelics. Jerry Pitstick, POB 71548, Salt Lake City, UT 84171-0548. PH: 801-943-5824. Email: jpphil@sisna.com DLR: 4. FR Jan 25-27 Las Vegas VEGASPEX. Sahara Hotel & Casino, Golden Room, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd., S. Hrs: Fri. 11AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-5PM. Israel I. Bick, POB 854, Van Nuys, CA 91408. PH: 818997-6496. Email: iibick@sbcglobal.net or visit: www.bick.net ADM

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Jan 20 Nashua The Greater Nashua Stamp Show. Holiday Inn, RT. 3, Exit 4. Hrs: 9AM3PM. Pine Tree Stamps, POB 105, West Minot, ME 04288. PH: 207-966-2744 or email: ptstamps@megalink.net FR

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New York Jan 18-20 White Plains 150th Westchester Stamp, Coin & Paper Money Show "WESPNEX". Westchester County Center, Bronx River Pkwy. & Central Ave. Hrs: Fri. 12N-6PM, Sat. 10AM6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Mark Simon, 914-423-7957. DLR: 100. FR Jan 20 Massapequa LISPA, Long Island Stamp & Postcard Association. Massapequa Elks Hall #2162, 2162 Veterans Blvd. Hrs: 10AM3:30PM. I.J. Farber, c/o LISPA, POB 95, Islip Terrace, NY 11752. PH: 631-5817653 after 6PM or FAX: 631-277-8279. DLR: 20. FR Feb 10 Syracuse Syracuse Stamp & Coin Show. Holiday Inn, Carrier Circle, Exit 35 NYS Thruway. Hrs: 10AM-4:30PM. Ed Bailey, POB 2338, Syracuse, NY 13220. PH: 315452-0593. DLR: 12. TA: 28. FR Feb 22-24 New York MetroExpo NY. Midtown Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. Hrs: Fri. 10AM-noon dealers only wholesale bourse. Hrs: Fri. noon-6, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Elaine M. Dunn, 800-635-3351. stampnews@aol.com FR

North Carolina Jan 11-13 Charlotte AmeriStamp Expo. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College St. Hrs: FriSat. 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-4PM. American Philatelic Society, Dana Guyer or Barb Johnson, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823. PH: 814-9333803. Email: dana@stamps.org or www.stamps.org DLR: 85. FR

Ohio Jan 5-6 Dayton DAYPEX Stamp Show. Holiday Inn Dayton Mall, I-75 and SR 725, Exit 44. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Belmont Collectibles. Julie Kucharski, POB 131021, Dayton, OH 45413-1021. PH: 937-274-8094. Email belmontcol@aol.com Dealers 7. FR

Feb 1-3 Columbus ± COLOPEX. Franklin County Veterans Memorial Hall, 300 W. Broad St. Hrs: Fri. and Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. The Columbus Philatelic Club. Chuck Wooster, POB 20582, Columbus, OH 43220-0582. PH: 614-560-3689. Email: cwooster@aol.com or www.colopex.com DLR: 25. FR Mar 1-2 North Canton $ ± McKinley Stamp Show. St. George Serbian Orthodox Social Hall, 4667 Applegrove St. NW. Hrs: Sat. 10AM5PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. McKinley Stamp Club. David Pool, POB 455, Massillon, OH 44648. PH: 330-832-5992. Email: lincolnway@sssnet.com DLR: 16. TA: 24. FR

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Jan 27 Pittsburgh Cranberry Stamp and Postcard Show. Cranberry Four Points Sheraton, 910 Sheraton Dr. Hrs: 10AM-4PM. Sandra & Jan Harris, POB 431, South Park, PA 15129. PH: 412-851-1674. DLR: 8. FR

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Mar 3-4 Knoxville ± KNOXPEX 2008. Budget Inn, 323 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Knoxville Philatelic Society. Gerald Schroedl, POB 50422, Knoxville, TN 37950-0422. PH: 865577-9585. Email: gschroe1@utk.edu www.stampclubs.com/knoxville/index.ht m DLR: 12. FR. 50th Anniversary US Space Program. Mar 8-9 Nashville ± Nashville Stamp Show. Music Valley Event Center, 2416 Music Valley Dr. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Nashville Philatelic Society. Bob Picirilli, 301 Greenway Ave., Nashville, TN 37205. PH: 615-297-0183. Email: picirillir@bellsouth.net DLR: 20. FR

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Jan 6-7 Houston Houston Stamp Fair. Ramada Plaza Hotel, 7611 Katy Freeway, Antoine Exit. Hrs: Sat: 10AM-5PM, Sun: 10AM-4PM. Texas Stamp Dealers Assn. Mary Jane Menzel, POB 924243, Houston, TX 77292. PH: 713-688-5850. Email: mjmenzel@sbcglobal.net DLR: 15-16. FR

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Jan 19 Richmond Richmond StampFest. Holiday Inn West End, 2000 Staples Mill Rd. Hrs: 9:30AM-4:30PM. Jack Ott, POB 687, Glen Echo, MD 20812. (Toll-free) 888297-3536. jackott@comcast.net DLR: 10. FR

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Jan 26-27 Des Moines $± The Boeing Employees Stamp Club Winter 2008 Show. Highline Community College Student Union Bldg., 2400 S. 240th St. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Boeing Employees Stamp Club. William Messecar, POB 7750, Kent, WA 98042. PH: 253-638-9692. Email: santafe-mail@comcast.net or visit www.boeingstampclub.org DLR: 26. FR

Jan 19-20 Milwaukee TERRYPEX. Saint Alysius Gym, Gonzaga Hall, 92nd and Greenfield Ave. Hrs: Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. Terry Kurzinski, POB 5845, Rockford, IL 61125. PH: 815-262-9117 or email: tkurzinski2002@yahoo.com TA: 20. DLR: 18. FR

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Bids climb for U.S. classics Continued from page 1 Ishikawa stamp bears a deep red quartered cork cancellation used by the Baltimore foreign mail division. Not shown here, a 10¢ brown Thomas Jefferson stamp (Scott 150) with a bright red segmented cork cancel graded “XF-Superb 95J” by PSE realized $3,737 against a Scott catalog value of only $34. For complete auction results or information about future auctions, write to Matthew Bennett International, 1954 Greenspring Drive, LL18, Baltimore, MD

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ABSOLUTELY QUALITY, 50 different beautiful airmails, mint F-VF NH $14.75 includes C47-51, C67-70, C72-79, C84-90 and joined pairs C91-92, C9394, C95-96. Also available additional airmail packets. Satisfaction guaranteed. Jim Woods, POB 77C, Boystown, NE 68010-0077 MINT U.S. singles, plate blocks, sheets. Send SASE with Scott numbers requested for price list: Hanover Stamps, 14 Holly Ct., Hanover, PA 17331

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1633-82 50 State flags ... Same in 50 singles....... Same in 50 used.......... 1953-2002 50 Birds & Flowers......................... Same in 50 singles....... Same in 50 used.......... 2286-2335 50 Wildlife..... Same in 50 singles....... 2647-96 50 Wildflowers .. Same in 50 singles.......

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Box 546, Valley Stream, NY 11582

516-872-5921

E-mail: saulshmil@aol.com

U.S. SHEETS, PL. BL. & SINGLES MNH F-VF Sheets Pl. Bl. Sgl. Sheets Pl. Bl. Sgl. Sc. # Sc. # Sheets Pl. Bl. Sgl. Sc. # 2348....... 38.00 4.00 .80 2422-5 ... 33.00 4.20 3.50 2542......... 550.00 120.00 28.00 2349....... 22.00 2.00 .40 2426....... 30.00 3.00 .62 2543....... 275.00 34.00 7.00 2350....... 33.00 3.20 .70 2427....... 25.00 2.50 .55 2544....... 115.00 26.00 6.00 2351-4 ... 26.00 3.70 2.90 2428....... 25.00 2.50 .55 2546....... 120.00 28.00 6.50 2360....... 40.00 3.70 .80 2434-7 ... 33.00 4.20 3.50 2544A .... 420.00 99.00 23.00 2361....... 60.00 6.00 1.35 2439....... 47.00 4.70 .90 2550....... 30.00 3.00 .70 2367....... 40.00 2.00 .42 2440....... 25.00 2.50 .50 2551....... 30.00 3.00 .70 2368....... 40.00 2.00 .42\ 2442....... 50.00 5.00 1.10 2553-7 ... 25.00 7.50 3.50 2369....... 48.00 4.50 1.00 2444....... 50.00 5.00 1.10 2558....... 39.00 4.00 .85 2370....... 17.00 2.00 .40 2445-8 ... 54.00 6.50 5.75 2559....... 16.00 8.60 7.00 2371....... 33.00 3.30 .70 2449....... 44.00 4.25 .90 2560....... 40.00 4.00 .85 2372-5 ... 2.70 4.00 3.00 2476....... 7.00 .60 .14 2561....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2375....... 33.00 3.30 .70 2477....... 7.00 .65 .14 2567....... 39.00 4.00 .85 2377....... 36.00 3.50 .80 2478....... 10.00 .65 .14 2578....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2378....... 48.00 2.75 .50 2479....... 40.00 2.10 .42 2579....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2379....... 45.00 4.50 .90 2480....... 59.00 3.10 .63 2587....... 63.00 3.25 .65 2380....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2481....... 90.00 4.75 .95 2590....... 39.00 9.00 2.00 2386-9 ... 40.00 4.50 3.75 2482....... 73.00 17.00 4.00 2592....... 190.00 42.00 9.00 2390-3 ... 36.00 3.75 3.00 2496-00 . 27.00 9.00 4.20 2611-15 . 24.00 7.50 3.50 2394....... 300.00 68.00 17.00 2507-7 ... 32.00 3.50 1.40 2616....... 29.00 3.00 .63 2399....... 22.00 2.20 .50 2508-11 . 26.00 3.50 2.80 2617....... 39.00 4.00 .85 2400....... 22.00 2.20 .50 2512....... 30.00 3.00 .70 2618....... 29.00 3.00 .63 2401....... 50.00 5.00 1.10 2513....... 30.00 4.00 .90 2619....... 39.00 4.00 .85 2402....... 36.00 3.50 .80 2514....... 25.00 2.50 .50 2620-3 ... 26.00 3.35 2.80 2403....... 50.00 5.00 1.10 2515....... 25.00 2.50 .50 2630....... 24.00 2.90 .63 2404....... 50.00 5.00 1.10 2517....... 60.00 3.00 .63 2631-4 ... 33.00 3.50 .63 2410....... 24.00 2.50 .50 2521....... 11.00 .70 .14 2635....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2411....... 24.00 2.50 .50 2524....... 59.00 3.00 .62 2636....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2412....... 29.00 3.00 .60 2531....... 66.00 3.50 .70 2637-41 . 23.00 8.00 3.50 2413....... 32.00 3.25 .70 2532....... 43.00 5.00 1.10 2647-96 . 45.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 42.00 2414....... 32.00 3.25 .70 2533....... 50.00 5.00 1.10 2697....... 16.00 8.75 7.00 2415....... 28.00 2.80 .60 2534....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2698....... 29.00 3.00 .63 2416....... 56.00 5.50 1.15 2535....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2699....... 29.00 3.00 .63 2417....... 38.00 3.75 .80 2537....... 56.00 5.60 1.10 2700-3 ... 38.00 5.00 .63 2418....... 26.00 2.75 .60 2538....... 30.00 3.00 .63 2704....... 29.00 3.00 .63 2419....... 125.00 30.00 6.00 2539....... 43.00 10.00 2.20 2710....... 29.00 3.00 .63 2420....... 20.00 2.50 .50 2540....... 130.00 29.00 6.50 2711-14 . 35.00 3.50 3.00 2421....... 28.00 2.75 .60 2541....... 399.00 90.00 20.00 2720....... 17.00 4.00 1.10 Also available in quantity at reduced prices. Please list alternate choices. NY residents add proper tax. P&H $4 Extra. VISA, M.C., PayPal accepted. Prices subject to change.

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ONLINE STAMP bourse. Singles, sheets, plate blocks, coils, covers. Accurate, detailed descriptions, photos front and back. High quality, low prices. www.yankeestamps.com, Milwaukee, WI U.S. MINT price list free. Early issues through current singles. Year sets 1932present. Airmails, B-O-B, illustrated grading. 55 pages, color photos, credit cards, discounts, 48 hour service. Iowa Stamps, POB 77H, Ankeny, IA 50021. 515-964-1202. Email: iowasc@netins.net or www.iowastamps.com

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+',2 3 1 $ 4$ ,& 13.#0 1 *# C1 ........ 59.00 C2 ........ 89.00 C3 ........ 89.00 C4 ........ 24.95 C5 ........ 80.00 C6 ........ 90.00 C7-9 ..... 11.95 C10-12 . 18.75 C13 ...... 350.00 C14 ...... 650.00 C15 ...... 950.00 C1315.......1,795.00 C16 ...... 4.50 C17 ...... 1.95 C18 ...... 74.95 C19 ...... 2.00 C20-22 . 12.95 C24 ...... 6.75 C25-31 . 11.00 C37 ...... .70 C37 LP.. 6.75 C41 ...... 2.50 C41 LP.. 9.75 C52 ...... 1.75 C52 LP.. 11.75 C61 ...... 3.25 C61 LP.. 25.00 C126 S/S 3.95 E1 ........ 495.00 E2 ........ 495.00 E3 ........ 295.00 E4 ........ 995.00

E5 ........ 215.00 E6 ........ 195.00 E7 ........ 75.00 E8 ........ 140.00 E9 ........ 265.00 E10 ...... 405.00 E11 ...... 22.50 E12 ...... 43.75 E13 ...... 24.95 J61 ....... 3.00 J622 ..... 3.00 J63 ....... 13.00 J64 ....... 13.00 J65 ....... 19.25 J66 ....... 93.75 J67 ....... 131.25 J69 ....... 5.00 J70 ....... 3.25 J71 ....... 4.50 J72 ....... 26.00 J73 ....... 22.95 J74 ....... 60.00 J75 ....... 156.00 J76 ....... 220.00 J77 ....... 33.00 J78 ....... 42.00 J85 ....... 6.95 J86 ....... 11.00 J87 ....... 29.95 J88-109 11.95 X1 ........ 26.75 X2 ........ 26.75 K3 ........ 60.00

K4 ........ 64.00 K5 ........ 70.00 K6 ........ 96.00 K7 ........ 96.00 K8 ........ 76.00 K9 ........ 76.50 K10 ...... 68.00 K11 ...... 80.00 K12 ...... 98.00 K13 ...... 153.00 K14 ...... 136.00 K15 ...... 620.00 K16 ...... 490.00 K17 ...... 140.00 K18 ...... 120.00 Q1 ........ 6.35 Q2 ........ 7.75 Q3 ........ 14.25 Q4 ........ 41.25 Q5 ........ 37.50 Q6 ........ 60.00 Q7 ........ 82.50 Q8 ........ 165.00 Q9 ........ 75.00 Q10 ...... 390.00 Q11 ...... 112.50 Q12 ...... 440.00 QE1-4 .. 24.95 JQ1 ...... 13.00 JQ2 ...... 97.50 JQ3 ...... 18.00 JQ4 ...... 206.00 JQ5 ...... 124.00

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1,050 DIFFERENT commemoratives only 3Â¢-39Â¢ $22. 500 different regulars, Christmas, Love, BOB $7.50. Both (1,550 different) $28. 1,000 different $15. 455 different 25Â¢-39Â¢ (minimum 250 commemoratives) $11. KFE Enterprises, POB 2161, Rivervale, NJ 07675 $3.25 EACH set: 3873, 3878, 3895, 3899. $4.50 each set: 3910, 3916-25, 3937. Ron Getz, 22565 Ashton Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33980

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500 U.S. stamps for $5 all different. 5 pounds mission mix $29.95 postpaid. Richard Ricca, 26477 Valpariaso Dr., Punta Gorda, FL 33983-5355 BEGINNING TO intermediate collectors: long time collector selling surplus U.S. used. Offering very reasonably priced singles plus 18 different packets from 1800s thru 2006. Free list, fast service. Don Stouse, POB 295, Spillville, IA 52168 COMPLETE SETS, Flags 1633-1682; Birds, Flowers 1953-2002; Wildlife 2286-2335; Wildflowers 2647-2696. Only $6 each. WKR Stamps, POB 53, Waukon, IA 52172 FREE CATALOG of used U.S. early to just released issues. Great Northern Stamp, POB 41353, Plymouth, MN 554410353 FREE U.S. price list by mail or internet. Mint and used singles, plate blocks and B-O-B. Scott A. Shaulis, POB 549, Murrysville, PA 15668. Email: scott@shaulisstamps.com or visit our website: www.shaulisstamps.com FREE U.S. price list for beginners to intermediates. 100 different old to recent Japan $3.50. Rickey Hartley, 3128 Deer Lake Dr., Knoxville, TN 37912

VENDING BOOKLETS: Forever ND or Knits $14; movie monsters, Bogart, ballet, holly, heroes, dolls, Indians $10 each. 37Â¢ Cookies $20. Utah $20, Botanical $16, tropical birds $20, space $15, Snowflakes $15, reindeer $22. SASE #10. P&H $2.25. Dickler, 7210 Hearthstone Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33472

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POUND 37Â¢-41Â¢ commems $35. 3Â¢39Â¢ $20. Foreign $20. Off paper commems $40. Definitives, Love, Christmas (contains PNCs) $15. Foreign $30. All large $40. Postage $4.60 each. Stamping Grounds, 2 Bayview Rd., Niantic, CT 06357 PRICES SLASHED. All different. 555 $5; 777 $10; 999 $15; 1,222 $23; 1,555 $32; 1,777 $45. Harry Kemp, 13393 Mariposa Rd. #95, Victorville, CA 92395

400 USED commemoratives, all different, off paper plus a bonus of 100 definitives $8 postpaid. Many repeat orders. Gene Borelli, POB 4982, Foster City, CA 94404

USED USA blocks, plate blocks, strips, multiples, sheets, booklet panes. Scott #11-present. Send requests to: Hanover Stamps, 14 Holly Ct., Hanover, PA 17331 U.S. USED. 500 all different $5 postpaid. Satisfaction guaranteed. Harlan Spiller, 11790 Royal Tee Ct., Cape Coral, FL 33991-7538

Complimentary

75Â¢ EACH set: 3776-9, 3787-91, 3814-8, 3931-5, 4021-4, 4080-3, 4085-8. $1.50 each set: 3926-9, 3987-94, 4089-98. $2.75 each set: 3378, 3873, 3878. Bob Temshiv, POB 3352, Winnetka, CA 91396

28 Page Catalog OF USED UNITED STATES

ALL DIFFERENT used U.S. stamps! 500 different $5; 1,000 different $17; 25 airmails $1; 25 coil pairs $1. Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stamps, POB 4902-L, Springfield, MO 65808

Prices in all grades from Seconds to Extra Fine.

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FREE MONEY savings price list of booklets and booklet panes at very affordable prices. Send 75Â¢ SASE today. Victor Collinino, 38B Crestview, Stratham, NH 03885-2203

With a Specialty in Early Booklets & Panes Price List $2.00. Want Lists Solicited. If selling, write with Inventory.

U.S. CLASSICS price list free. Seconds, superb, early to current issues, year sets 1930 present. B-O-B, illustrated grading, discounts, credit cards, 48 hour service, 47 pages, color photos. Iowa Stamps, POB 77N, Ankeny, IA 50021. 515-9641202 Email: iowasc@netins.net or www.iowastamps.com

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GRADED QUALITY used U.S. stamps F70, F-VF-75 and VF-80. Early to current. Send for free 40-page price list with grading sheets. The Stamp Specialist of Bay Ridge Inc., PMB 272, 7304 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209. PH: 1-800758-3640

37Â¢ AND 39Â¢ commemoratives. 125 different $12. Sets 3945-48 $1; 396164 $1.60; 3987-94 $1.95. 4021-24 $1.20; 4025-48 $1; 4080-83 $1.20. Ron Getz, 22565 Ashton Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33980

50,000 U.S. definitives, Love, Christmas, non-denominational. Contains PNCs. $60 plus $8.90 postage (Washington sheet 4075 used). Sample 10,000 $15, postage $4.60. Stamping Grounds, 2 Bayview Rd., Niantic, CT 06357

U.S. BOOKLETS

SELF-ADHESIVE FOREVER ND, ATM, CB P1111, S1111, V1111 $14 each. 41Â¢ Blooms or 41Â¢ Flag $14; 39Â¢ Snowflake 20 $13. ATM $18. Knits or Madonna $14. 41Â¢ ATM Knits V1111 $15; 39Â¢ self-adhesive double sided P1111, V1111, S1111 $13 each. S&H $2.25. Dickler, 7210 Hearthstone Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33472

$1.00 Postage Appreciated. ALAN MILLER STAMPS

ALAN MILLER STAMPS P.O. Box 517 MORGANVILLE, NJ 07751

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U.S. COILS

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MINT PLATE number coils. PS1, PS3, PS5. Scott 1891 to present. Best prices with varieties and oddities no other dealer has. Send SASE for free list. Al Haake, POB 290, Germantown, IL 62245 PNC PRICE list. Used, mint, precancel and back numbers. No deposit new issue service. Generous discounts. Michael Lipson, 19365 Cypress Ridge Ter., Apt. 612, Lansdowne, VA 20176. mblipson@smartneighborhood.net or www.angelfire.com/sd2/coilnumber/We bMain.html

New PNCs F-VF PS5

Price Each 5Â¢ Sea Coast SA P8888, 9999 ....... $1.40 41Â¢ Official WA S1111 .................. $7.00 41Â¢ Flag Den SA V1111 P/V ........ $5.25 41Â¢ Flag Den SA V1111 V/P ......... $9.00 41Â¢ Flag Den SA P1111 ................ $9.00 41Â¢ Flag Den SA V1111 10K ........ $5.25 41Â¢ Blooms SA P1111 PS11 ......... $8.75 10Â¢ Banner SA V111...................... $2.15 Color Variety 10Â¢ Banner SA S111 Light color . $2.30 10Â¢ Banner SA S111 Dark Color $2.75

Mike Lipson 19365 Cypress Ridge Ter Apt 612 Lansdowne VA 20176-5161

PNC STRIPS OF 5 F-VF

New 10Â¢ ND SA S111 $2.30; V111....... $2.15 17Â¢ Sheep $2.85; 26Â¢ Panther .............. $4.00 New Non-Denom. Flag WA S1111, SA1111, V1111.............................. $5.75 ea. 41Â¢ Flag SA V1111 OR Spaces V1111 V1111 Spaces 3K or 10K; P1111 . $5.75 ea.

SPECIALSâ&#x20AC;¦

2920c CB 32Â¢ sm. Date V11111.. $75.00 BK279 Submarine booklet ........... 35.00 2602 10Â¢ E & S 33334 PNC5...... 45.00 3091-95 die cut pane of 20 .......... 195.00 C118a overall tag pl. blk. of 4 ...... 25.00 3610a 34Â¢ Greetings sheet of 50 23.00 3745a 37Â¢ Greetings sheet of 50 27.00 RW73b one signature................... 150.00 $4.50 P & H for special items.

CHARLES W. DICKLER 7210 Hearth Stone Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33472

U.S. COILS

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FREE MONEY savings price list coils and plate number coils at very affordable prices. Send 75Â¢ SASE today! Victor Collinino, C38 Crestview, Stratham, NH 03885-2203 MOST COMPREHENSIVE PS5 price list existing. Also GAPS, tagging, color, perforation varieties. Send SASE. Robert Rabinowitz, 37 Stanwick, Stamford, CT 06905. APS, ASDA. VISA, MasterCard. REQUEST FREE catalog offering mint, used, PNCs, earlier coils, line pairs and modern varieties. 75 used PNCs $11.95. Ronald Czaplicki, POB 1812, Bellflower, CA 90707-1812

.,! 3874 5c sea coast P8s or P9s... 3874 with center back number... 4188 41c Flag V11111 p/v......... 4188 41c Flag V11111 v/p......... 4188 41c Flag V11111 bell top.. 4189 41c Flag V11111 spaced.. 4186 41c Flag P11111 s/a......... 4187 41c Flag S11111 s/a......... 4187 41c Flag S11111 seam 2 Left....................................... 0162 41c official S111 ...............

PS5 1.40 5.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00

PS7 1.50 5.10 5.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 5.00 5.00

6.00 7.00 6.00 7.00

PNCs Unlimited

16085 54th Ave. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 swajek@sbcglobal.net

U.S. FEDERAL & STATE DUCKS

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DUCK STAMP mini sheets for sale: RW72b 1 gold signature, 2 black signatures of same. RW73b and RW74b POR. Call Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collectibles, 563355-3993 (IA) DUCK STAMP price list free! Full color: federal and state ducks and more. Sam Houston Duck Co., POB 820087, Houston, TX 77282. www.shduck.com

U.S. MINT SHEETS

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U.S. FEDERAL & STATE DUCKS

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FEDERAL DUCKS: RW-1 to 71. Singles and plate blocks. Mint and used. Free price list. Mountainside Stamps, POB 1116, Mountainside, NJ 07092. 908232-0539

SDUCKSS

RW7 VF LH .................... RW12 F/VF NH .............. RW15 F/VF NH .............. RW16 VF NH.................. RW19 VF/XF NH ............ RW26 F/VF+ NH ............ RW27 VF NH.................. RW29 NRVF NH............. RW31 VF NH.................. RW34 F/VF NH .............. RW35 NR VF NH............ RW36 F/VF NH .............. RW37 F/VF NH .............. RW40 F/VF NH ..............

65.00 60.00 35.00 50.00 75.00 70.00 65.00 82.00 79.00 75.00 45.00 38.00 39.00 13.00

SANDRA & JAN HARRIS P.O. Box 431-L South Park, PA 15129

QUACK! QUACK! End of year Federal & State Duck Stamp Sale Many prints on sale as well.

Request your FREE copy now.

Michael Jaffe P.O. Box 61484 Vancouver, WA 98666 (800) 782-6770 mjaffe@brookmanstamps.com www.duckstamps.com

U.S. MINT SHEETS

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Mint Sheets at Face Value!

Mint Sheets at Face Value: 1110s, 1112s, 1119s, 1132s, 1172s, 1205s, 1206s, 1208, 1231s, 1233s, 1234s, 1244, 1254s, 1263s, 1264s, 1267, 1270s, 1273, 1276, 1281s, 1307s, 1313s, 1315s, 1316s, 1320s, 1321, 1322s, 1323s, 1326s, 1330s, 1336s, 1338, 1342s, 1361s, 1363s, 1369s, 1370s, 1374s, 1384s, 1397, 1399s, 1408s, 1414a, 1419, 1420, 1425, 1431, 1432, 1433, 1434, 1436s, 1437, 1438, 1439, 1444, 1445, 1446, 1447, 1454, 1455, 1456, 1460, 1461, 1462, 1463, 1468, 1469, 1470, 1471, 1472, 1473, 1474, 1475, 1476, 1477, 1478, 1479, 1480, 1484, 1485, 1486, 1487, 1488, 1489, 1499, 1501, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1525, 1526, 1528s, 1529, 1530, 1542, 1543, 1547, 1548, 1550, 1551, 1552, 1554, 1555, 1556, 1557, 1558, 1559, 1560, 1561, 1562, 1563, 1564, 1565, 1569, 1571, 1572, 1576, 1579, 1580, 1582s, 1593s, 1596, 1597, 1629, 1632, 1633s, 1683, 1685, 1690, 1695, 1700, 1701, 1702, 1703, 1704, 1706, 1712, 1717, 1721, 1722, 1723, 1726, 1727, 1728, 1729, 1730, 1732, 1734, 1735, 1744, 1749, 1753, 1754, 1757, 1758, 1759, 1768, 1769, 1771, 1772, 1773, 1774, 1775, 1779, 1783, 1787, 1788, 1789, 1790, 1791, 1795, 1799, 1800, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1818, 1821, 1823, 1825, 1827, 1832, 1833, 1838, 1842, 1843, 1874, 1876, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1920, 1925, 1926, 1934, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1951, 2003, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2023, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2042, 2043, 2045, 2047, 2053, 2054, 2055s, 2063, 2064, 2065, 2067, 2072, 2073s, 2074, 2075, 2076, 2081, 2086, 2090, 2091, 2092, 2093, 2094, 2095, 2102, 2104, 2105, 2107, 2108, 2110, 2111, 2143, 2145, 2147, 2153, 2159, 2164, 2165, 2166, 2173, 2179, 2194, 2203, 2210, 2211, 2240, 2244, 2245, 2247, 2248, 2251, 2275, 2276, 2338, 2343, 2344, 2345, 2346, 2349, 2367, 2368, 2370, 2377, 2378, 2390, 2399, 2400, 2410, 2411, 2414, 2420, 2421, 2422, 2426, 2427, 2428, 2440, 2479, 2496, 2506, 2514, 2515, 2517, 2521, 2534, 2535, 2538, 2551, 2553, 2559, 2561, 2578, 2579, 2611, 2616, 2618, 2619, 2630, 2631, 2637, 2710, 2721, 2722, 2748, 2750, 2755, 2756, 2766s, 2783, 2789, 2804, 2805, 2806, 2835, 2836, 2839, 2848, 2863, 2871, 2872, 2876, 2935, 2936, 2948, 2951, 2957, 2961, 2966, 2974, 2976, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3019, 3059, 3060s, 3061, 3065, 3067, 3068, 3077, 3081, 3091, 3105, 3118, 3125, 3130, 3134, 3135, 3136, 3137, 3141, 3142, 3147s, 3151, 3153, 3166, 3167, 3173, 3174, 3192, 3193, 3203, 3204, 3211, 3220, 3227, 3235, 3237, 3238, 3243, 3276, 3286, 3287, 3204, 3211, 3220, 3227, 3235, 3237, 3238, 3243, 3276, 3286, 3287, 3308, 3314, 3315, 3316, 3321, 3331, 3338, 3354, 3369, 3372, 3379, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3393, 3397, 3399, 3428, 3444, 3503, 3504, 3546, 3547, 3548, 3558, 3651, 3659, 3669, 3672, 3674, 3695, 3751, 3781, 3784, 3832s, 3835, 3838, 3839, 3862, 3877, 3880, 3881, 3882, 3895, 3897, 3916, 3936, 3945, 3961, 3966, 3978, 3987, 4001, 4019, B1, B3, C42s, C74s, C79, C85s, C89s, 0-129A, 0-146A. Quantities of 1-50 of each available! But since you are competing with my 700 active buyers I highly recommend you reserve by phone to avoid disappointment: 1-801-375-7645 or email: ksastamps@aol.com. I will calculate the face values for you. All orders postpaid but you must return the cancelled stamps used to mail your order. Under $75, add $3 handling. Credit cards (min $100) add 3%. Paypal accepted: like credit cards add 3% and send payment to my email address. Questions? Please call. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m friendly 98% of the time. Condition: F-VF NH (may have minor seps), except bang(!) = VF NH, star (s) = substandard (folded, etc), (ss) = heavy fault. 32-page Pricelist of U.S. & WW Stamps & Coins with over $300,000 net value is available. Catalog is free UPON REQUEST with order from this ad, or available for just $2 cash or mint postage to cover mailing costs. Thank you!

Karl Anderson, POB 51258 Provo, UT 84605 January 7, 2008 LINNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STAMP NEWS 59

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U.S. POSSESSIONS

U.S. FEDERAL & STATE DUCKS

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NationalW ildlife.com Federal and state ducks bought, sold and traded. Best prices. Wholesale, retail. 8504 Charter Club #10, Ft. Myers FL 33919. 800-DUCK-ART (382-5278)

U.S. LOCALS

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RATTLESNAKE ISLAND buying and selling. Request free price list of colorful sets, sheets. Howard R. Lutz, POB 26, Cortland, OH 44410. (APS). howrex2@aol.com

U.S. MINT SHEETS

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COLLECTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MINT sheets, quality issues at large discounted prices. Your gain. Send your list of needs for these savings prices. H. Folkens, 5620 E. Farm Rd. #104, Strafford, MO 65757

U.S. PLATE BLOCKS

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PBS: 1480-83 40Â¢; 1341 $4.50; 2417 $1.75; 2016 $3.25; 2092 $2.50; 855 $4; 1381 $1.50; 2445-48 $2; 1274 90Â¢; 2138-41 $3; 1295 $30. Packet Voyages of Columbus $17. Single stamp 2002 IL. Habitat $5; 1 booklet Comedians $5.80. 2 singles of 2542 $15.50 each. 1 booklet 1909A $32. Add $2 postage. Arthur Zimmerman, 309 W. Northland, Peoria, IL 61614-4952. 309691-0779

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Issued between 1890 & 1941 Commems, Wash.-Franklins, C1 to 31. Sp. del., postage dues, parcel post and ducks. Price List $2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Want Lists Solicited. If selling, write w/inventory.

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POB 1116 Mountainside, NJ 07092 TEL: 908-232-0539 tjacks@verizon.net

PLATES AT FACE

1363........... (10) 1712/15 ..... (12) 1384........... (10) 1717/20 ..... (12) 1414........... (8) 1723/24 ..... (12) 1489/98 ..... (20) 1749/52 ..... (12) 1509........... (20) 1757........... (8) 1530/37 ..... (16) 1775/78 ..... (10) 1565/68 ..... (12) 1572/75 ..... (12) 1783/86 ..... (12) 1580........... (12) 1791/94 ..... (12) 1703........... (20) 1795/98 ..... (12) 1706/09 ..... (10) 1827/30 ..... (12) Payment by check or money order. NY residents must add 8Â½% sales tax. Add $4.00 for P&H.

JACKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STAMPS

Box 592, Merrick, NY 11566

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A CANAL Zone only company. Free net price list. Conroy Philatelic Co., POB 81, West Redding, CT 06896-0081. Email: czphilatelic@sbcglobal.net CANAL ZONE and DWI stamps and stationery. Extensive stock; lists available! C&H Stamps, POB 855, Dewitt, NY 13214. Email: CZCD@twcny.rr.com, www.canalzonestamps.com CANAL ZONE to Puerto Rico, U.S. and Spanish eras. Free price list. Buying all. Frank Bachenheimer, POB 230, Glenview, IL 60025. Email: frankb@astampdealer4u.com or visit: www.astampdealer4u.com HAWAII. PROBABLY the #1 dealer in the country for Hawaii. Comprehensive price list for $1. Warren Crain, POB 5954, San Antonio TX 78201

U.S. POSTAL STATIONERY 1160 70% OFF, unused U.S. postal cards or stamped envelopes, $3.30 catalog for only $1 with large SASE. Receive price list showing huge savings. Also buying. Send to: United Philatelic Service, POB 2584, Fairfield, CA 94533 U.S. POSTAL stationery from A to Z. Space fillers to exhibit quality. JOBI Philatelic Services, 312 Lower Coleville, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Online: http://jobi.bizhosting.com

_&IF?M` in your U.S. Postal Stationery collection fill quickly using our price lists of cut squares, entires and cards. PostalStationery.com PO Box 1006 Alton, NH 03809-1006

U.S. PRECANCELS

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DISCOVER PRECANCEL collecting: a fun and inexpensive hobby. SASE for details on precancel specials, pages, packets. Gunesch, 2852 Sunset Ridge Ct., Deltona, FL 32725-2131 FREE LISTS. Precancel catalogs, computer precancel databases, publications, clubs. The Precancel Stamp Society invites you to enjoy precancels. See our website at: www.precancels.com Art Damm, 176 Bent Pine Hill, North Wales, PA 19454-1132 PRECANCEL APPROVALS: Town and types 20Â¢, classics, 1922-26 general, Bicents, prexies, perfins available. Buro approvals starting at 15Â¢. Good mixed precancel lots, 2,000 $40, 10,000 $175. Dick Laetsch, 3 Shady Creek Ln., Scarborough, ME 04074 PRECANCEL COLLECTIONS. Write for price list. 100 small town precancels only $5. Ask about personalized approval service. Wyandotte Stamps, POB 567, Trenton, MI 48183

U.S. PLATE BLOCKS

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NUMBER & POSITION COLLECTORS!!!

U.S. PRECANCELS

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U.S. MISCELLANEOUS

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U.S. Revenues Quality First Third Issue Revenues New items added regularly. Visit my Ebay Store at:

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Norman C. Hinds, Jr. Philatelics P.O. Box 6504, Vero Beach, FL 32961 NCH143@AOL.COM

CONFEDERATE STATES

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CONFEDERATE STAMPS, postal history buy/ sell: retail on website: www.webuystamps.com or send want list. Trish Kaufmann, 10194 N. Old State Rd., Lincoln, DE 19960. 302-422-2656

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA Postal History and Stamps

BUYING AND SELLING

Send $1.00 postage for price list.

JOHN L. KIMBROUGH 10140 Wandering Way Benbrook, TX 76126 Tel: 817-249-2447 Fax: 817-249-5213

www.csastamps.com U.S. REVENUES

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CANADA U.S. & U.N.

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55 YEARS of selling U.S. stamps and covers by approval. Write today for an approval selection of mint, used U.S. singles, blocks, plate blocks, FDCs. Want lists filled. John Robie, POB 2-L, Linden, CA 95236 AIRLIFT SCOTT #1341 retails $2. 50Â¢ with U.S., UN, Canadian approvals. Large stock, prompt service. Our specialty filling want lists. Richard Ried, 216 Robisch Hill Rd., Callicoon, NY 12723 ARMY- NAVY set, Scott #785-94, F-VF MNH only $2 with my quality U.S. approvals. Prompt, personalized service. REM, 5803 Palmetto Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34982 FREE! 20 different U.S. stamps. Join Vistaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. Approval Stamp Club now! Unique bonus reward system. Vista, POB 1204 LUA, Station T, Toronto, ON, Canada M6B-4H2. www.vistastamps.com FREE MINT gift with U.S. approvals. MNH and used. Beginners to advanced. Want lists welcomed. Personal service. Lowest prices. Postage paid. Member APS. John Barkdoll, POB 751024, Petaluma, CA 94975 OVERRUN NATIONS set, Scott #909-21, F-VF MNH only $2 with my quality U.S. approvals. Prompt, personalized service. REM, 5803 Palmetto Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34982 QUALITY STAMPS, personalized service at reasonable prices. U.S. or UN: singles, plate blocks, mint or used on approval. My personal attention given to each customer. Want lists welcomed. Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stamps, POB 3204, Seminole, FL 33775

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FREE! 50 old Canada stamps. All pre1955. Compare our quality low priced approvals. Fast, personal service. No obligation. Arpin Philately, POB 50 LCA, Highgate Springs, VT 05460. www.vistastamps.com

BUYING CANADA & PROVINCES

Paying HUGE Prices!

Call Toll-Free: 877-663-8364 or FAX: 954-349-7701 E-mail: WIPStamps@aol.com

www.WIPSTAMPS.com P.O. Box 266677 Weston, FL USA 33326

Visit Our Web Site to Order Revenues and Cut Squares Online Assortment of revenues: 50-$4.50; 100-$11.00; 150-$17.50 Assortment of cut squares: 50-$10.00; 75-$22.50; 100-$40.00

www.JMCGUIRESTAMPS.com 2717 Ford Ave., Schenectady, NY 12306 Email: jmcguirestamps@aol.com - most credit cards accepted

MINT RED DATED HIGH VALUES WITH FULL TAB AT LEFT!! ALL 4 STAMPS for $165 310 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, PA 16335 PHONE 814-724-5824 â&#x20AC;¢ FAX 814-337-8940 EMAIL: richard@friedbergstamps.com

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PENNY NICKEL

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FILL THOSE spaces. Select from mint and used worldwide stamps at 10Â¢ each. Fantastic assortment. Arnold Kaminsky, POB 541569, Lake Worth, FL 33454. PH: 561-968-7774

PERSONALIZED

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100,000 DIFFERENT worldwide sets available! (Mostly mint and complete.) Best personal approval service, discounts, bonuses and specials. Walter, POB 1466L, South Bend, IN 46634 239 STAMPS only $1. Packet approvals included. Pick and choose. Economical. Write today with home phone number for reference. Rainbow, POB 338, Osceola, WI 54020 6 DIFFERENT Canal Zone 25Â¢. Worldwide, U.S. approvals accompany. Personal service. Thirty day return privilege. Want lists appreciated. Merkel, 30 Grandview, South Hadley, MA 01075 WORLDWIDE APPROVALS mint complete sets. Offering value and service. I want your business. Please try me! Send for first selection. Thank you. Alan Stamp Co., POB 4638, Lancaster, CA 93539 YOUR WAY approvals: sets, singles, packets, including Germany, Scandinavia, British, Russia, Poland, Mongolia, Japan, Czechoslovakia, France and Colonies, Hungary, topicals, also pre1940. How can we help you? Emporium Enterprises, POB 3157, Lacey, WA 98509-3157

CANADA, GB, CHANNEL ISLANDS, COMMONWEALTH, SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC STATES Pricelists and approvals. www.wnstamps.com

WEST NISSOURI STAMPS

P.O. Box 596155 Fort Gratiot, MI 48059-6155

Phone: (519) 474-2021

Email: dennis@wnstamps.com

Online Ebay store at: http://stores. ebay.com/fatdanes-stampsand-antiques-place?refid=store

WORLDWIDE

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100 IRAN only $2 to introduce our packet approvals. Most 5Â¢ to 15Â¢ each or save on entire packets. Emporium, POB 3157, Lacey, WA 98509-3157 100,000 DIFFERENT worldwide sets available! (Mostly mint and complete.) Best personal approval service, discounts, bonuses and specials. Walter, POB 1466L, South Bend, IN 46634 500 HUNGARY pictorials only $2 when requesting budget approvals. Please advise your area of interest. (Established 1955.) Carl Kloster, 18282 Lawson Valley, Jamul, CA 91935

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RICHARD FRIEDBERG STAMPS

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FREE! 25 different early mint Canada (all before 1970). Join Vistaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mint Canada Approval Stamp Club now! Unique bonus reward system. Vista, POB 1204 LMA, Sta. T, Toronto, ON, Canada M6B-4H2. www.vistastamps.com

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U.S. REVENUES

Our stock goes back to the 2Â¢ Reds.

P.O. Box 9232 â&#x20AC;¢ Bardonia, NY 10954 Tel: 845-638-1180 â&#x20AC;¢ Fax: 845-638-6678 E-mail: dave@davekaplan.com

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FREE 100 different Canada plus bonus of 10 different Newfoundland. Canada and, or Newfoundland approvals. Joseph Myers, 633 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068

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Almost all commemoratives and definitives are available, including scarce numbers, matched sets, tagging varieties, etc. Please send your want list for our quotes.

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service. Member APS. Littleflower Stamp Co., POB 751024, Petaluma, CA 94975

R679-682 ($30-$100 face values) VF, without gum as issued

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WORLDWIDE MOUNTED singles. We have pre-1941 to the 2000s. Worldwide and country packets to pick from. Buy what you need, return the remainder. State your interests. Barbara Mundt, 415 N. Lenfesty, Marion, IN 46952

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ORIGINAL FDC cachet designs produced in limited quantities for U.S. stamps. Send for free price list. William Lary, 40 Molino Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941 SEND $1 (refundable) for my monthly color FDC catalog. Something for everyone. Huge discounts. Let the fun begin! Douglas Alexander, 302 Havner, Houston, TX 77037

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ARMSTRONG CACHETS. Nice variety first day and commemorative covers. Write for a price list. SASE. POB 24663, Rochester, NY 14624-4663 or visit: www.geocities.com/armstrongcachets

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PEARL HARBOR attack first anniversary covers, all cancelled at every Pearl Harbor Naval District December 7, 1942. Send for free copies and information. Stampworld Ltd., POB 9313, Wilmington, DE 19809

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21 WORLDWIDE covers $5. Free list has 1,800+ commercial covers, PPCs, FDCs and stationery items, 1880s-2005. Priced from $1.50 to $40. Germany, Britain, Europe, Americas, Asia, Pacific, Africa. Bohn, POB 400, Oxford, GA 30054 PHOTOCOPY APPROVALS U.S., foreign covers; worldwide mint, used stationery; aerogrammes, Civil War, WWII Patriotics; FAMS, CAMS, worldwide flights, topical covers. Visa, MasterCard. ASDA. Bob Friedman, POB 300459, Arlington, TX 76007. covercnr@tx.rr.com

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UNUSUAL, EXHIBITABLE, neat covers. Send want lilst for postal history. Go to Ebay store: Postal History Mall U.S. STAMPLESS covers all over 140 years old. 5 different $20. Also buying and selling stampless. Approval selections available. Cortland Covers, POB 371, Homer, NY 13077. Please visit us at www.cortlandcovers.com

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1 POUND 37¢-39¢ commems on paper unpicked $39.95 plus shipping. Ron Getz, 22565 Ashton Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33980 1 POUND U.S. mixture off paper, good variety $30. Bob Edwards, 21553 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33952 BEST OFF paper USA, foreign. Small, medium, large, set, extra large, mint. 3 pounds $65, 5 pounds $105. Sent Priority; appreciate $5 S&H. Nistoran, 1595 Parkside Dr., Tracy, CA 95376 COLLECTOR SELLING 30-year accumulation 6"x9" envelope stuffed full $11. 9"x12" $22. High catalog. Good variety. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ben Lutz (APS), POB 74, Orwell, OH 44076 COMMEMORATIVE OUNCE United States off paper, great variety $7.95. One pound U.S. mixture off paper $29 postpaid. Robert Brivio, 19 Oyster Pond Ln., East Hampton, NY 11937

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5 POUNDS unsorted U.S. mission mix $30. K-Stamps, POB 25886, Tempe, AZ 85285-5886. www.kcgm.org or email: lopestoper@hotmail.com COMMEMORATIVE OUNCE U.S. off paper 275 average count. Good variety. About three cents each. $8 postpaid. Hemmalin, 234 N. Fenner Ave., Middletown, RI 02842 EXTRAVAGANZA MOSTLY Washington/ Franklins. Includes pre-1945 Scott Specialized listings; plate varieties, cancels, etc. Full ounce off paper. Single order $25, double $45, triple $60. Fresh material has been added. Podszebka, 22C Wood Creek Dr., Rome, NY 13440. 315-339-2194 U.S. COMMEMORATIVES on paper. Good variety. Five cent to thirty nine cent values. One pound $21; two pounds $39. Independence Stamp Co., POB 226, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Email: stampco26@aol.com U.S. DEFINITIVES on paper. Unpicked for PNCs. Five pounds $20, ten pounds $36 postpaid. Many repeat orders. Satisfaction guaranteed. Independence Stamp Co., 26 Constitution Dr., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 U.S. DEFINITIVES, recent unpicked for PNCs. 5 lbs. $22.50, 20 lbs. $80. Bulk rates unpicked for PNCs. 1 lb. $15, 3 lbs. $42, 5 lbs. $65. Love or Christmas or mixed. 5 lbs. $22.50, 20 lbs. $80. U.S. commemoratives with recent 1 lb. $27.50, 5 lbs. $125. Doug Dobson, POB 61855, Palm Bay, FL 32906 U.S. MISSION mixture on paper. 5 pounds $29.95. Bob Edwards, 21553 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33952 U.S. MISSION mix unpicked for PNCs 5 pounds $29.95. 25 pounds $135. Ron Getz, 22565 Ashton Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33980

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10,000 WELL mixed foreign from up to 90 countries only $45 or 3,000 large only $40. Wesley’s Stamps, POB 401, Decorah, IA 52101 1,000 SMALL worldwide stamps. Off paper. Some high value. $6. 2,000 $13. 5,000 $35. Or 1,000 large $9. 2,500 $25. 5,000 $50. Guy Sanalitro, 126 Day St., #310, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 $100 2008 Scott $10. All different from good countries. No junk or CTO or common. Quality assortment of desirable mint and used foreign stamps. Satisfaction guaranteed. APS. Don White, 1704 Fry Ct., Dunedin, FL 34698-2824 $100 CV: $10. $50: $5. Bonus each shipment. Postage paid. Ashmead Collectibles, POB 1938, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004 $100 SCV $10; $200 SCV $18. Mint, used. Cash only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Karen Moore, 154 Cooper River Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 $10 CV $1, $25 lot $2; $100 lot $10. Current catalog used. Charles Watson, RR 6, Box 6851, Keyser, WV 26726 $110 SCV worldwide all different better quality foreign mix mint, NHM, postally used. CV 35¢ to $5+. Mainly 1850 to 1980. Send $12 to: Tony’s Stamps, 8 Bay Park, Webster, NY 14580 12TH ANNIVERSARY special: treat yourself to a fine mix of mint and used off paper. $110 catalog for $12. No CTO. APS member. Gene Bujdos, POB 5649, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 300 WORLDWIDE mostly large, medium $3 cash only plus large SASE with 90¢ postage. Satisfaction guaranteed. APS member. Run Amuck Stamps, 441 Nabor St., San Leandro, CA 94578 $30 SCV worldwide mint, used, no duplicates is yours for only $2 cash plus SASE. Keith Clausen, #41D, 1605 Merion Way, Seal Beach, CA 907404947 400 DIFFERENT worldwide $5, no CTO. $140 SCV $15. 300 German area $8. 200 British area $10. 300 Canada $7. All packets include HV. BWSM, POB 210269, San Francisco, CA 94121 52 YEARS collecting, now selling. Each $10 receives minimum $100+ Scott. Most packet value in singles, sets $1$10 each Scott. U.S. mint at 80% face, $20 minimum. BLK, POB 220, Occidental, CA 95465

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1 POUND foreign off paper, nice variety $45. Bob Edwards, 21553 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33952 5 POUNDS foreign on paper $55. 1 pound foreign off paper $45 postage paid. Richard Ricca, 26477 Valpariaso Dr., Punta Gorda, FL 33983 5 POUNDS worldwide mission mix $55 postpaid. Ron Getz, 22565 Ashton Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33980 70 YEAR stamp collection. World mixtures of mint, used stamps, FDCs, S/S and cards in packets for $50. Great variety with recent and more expensive. Rosie’s Stamps, POB 3476, Kansas City, KS 66103-9998 ALL DIFFERENT used, undamaged Rawolik reviewed seven times. 95% commemorative Commonwealth, European, rest of world $20. 200 GB commemoratives $10. 200 CI/ IOM $20. U.S. funds. R. Everett, 2 Coldnailhurst Ave., Braintree, Essex, England CM72SJ A ONCE in a lifetime mixture. Each stamp and set is catalog $10 and higher. Minimum order $25 gets you $100 catalog value. Duplicates in your collection are returnable for replacement. Robert Pitchell, 3134 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031-2820 ASCENSION, FALKLANDS, Tristan, Helena, etc. Bank lots $35; Pacific $30; BWI $25. Recent commems, high values. All three $75. "Superba’’ beautiful worldwide large $55 pound, kilo $95, five ounces $17. Michael Thrasher, Harrodsburg, IN 47434 AUSTRALIAN ON paper mix odd foreign, high values, excellent variety. 2 lb. $48 U.S., 4 lb. $84 U.S. German commems on paper with latest to 2005. 1 lb. $44 U.S., 2 lb. $78 U.S. Both airlifted. Send check, cash (registered). Visa, MasterCard, Amex. Mention this ad for a free gift. Australian Bulk, POB 1840, Bacchus Marsh 3340, Australia. Email: ausbulk1@bigpond.com AUSTRALIA RECENT: 250 on paper 100% large commemoratives, many setenants, mostly 2004-2006 issues! $5. 250 New Zealand on paper, many large with recent $5. Prices include airmail postage! Turner, 5 Eskdale, Porirua 5024, New Zealand AWESOME FOREIGN mixture. Unsearched better value mostly older mix mess. That’s right, the kind that takes forever to sort! About 500 or so stamps per ounce for $30. Value galore. Including exceptionally nice bonuses. You’ll order one and hurry to order another. I’m dead serious about cleaning out 25 years worth of cobwebs. 2 orders $50, 5 ounces $100. Donald Podszebka, 22C Wood Creek Dr., Rome, NY 13440. 315339-2194 BEST BUY special. Japan with prefectures, all different to $1 SCV with 2005, 100, 150, 200 stamped lots. $2, $4, $6 each with #10 SASE. Ray’s, 19751 Gresham St., Northridge, CA 91324 BRITISH AFRICA mainly Botswana, Swaziland, Nambibia, some Ethiopia and others. $75 per pound postpaid. J.J. de Greef, POB 183, Parrish, FL 34219 CANADIAN COMMEMORATIVES mixture on paper, mostly recent, one pound $60. Worldwide mixture, pound $71. M. Neault, 116 W. Service Rd., Ste. 287, Champlain, NY 12919-4440 DEALER’S HOARD #13: Older foreign stamps on old approval sheets, sales pages, packets and old browned glassines. Mostly 1930s-60s Europe, Asia, Middle East and British/, Spanish/, French Colonies. Includes some pre-1930s and foreign revenues. Send $25, $50, $100 or $200. Francisco Guzman (APS 191999), POB 713, Little Ferry, NJ 07643. Collector serving other collectors since 1999. DOLLAR DAZE. Japan with prefectures $1 minimum with 2006 $40 and $62 SCV lots. $5 and $8 each. Ray’s, 19751 Gresham St., Northridge, CA 91324 EXCELLENT OUTSTANDINGLY popular quarter kilo Asian trading companies’ regional offices’ world business clippings mix $39. Also other customers acclaimed international trade mixes for your enjoyment. Kirk Tuttle, 14325 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

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GREAT BRITAIN on paper mixtures all per pound mission $8, Christmas $8, commemoratives no Christmas $30, high value definitives $30, regionals $20, pre-decimal $20, Channel Islands and Isle of Man $50. Airmail postpaid. Personal check or bills. Derek Dawson, 46 MacBeth Close, Huntingdon, PE291PB, England GREAT SCOTT! Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get acquainted with just good stuff! Receive only stamps with one dollar SCV or more. Send $5 for $60 SCV lot. Good Rawolik review last time. Hawley, 4300 Raymond, Brookfield, IL 60513 HIGH QUALITY mixture on single paper from all over the world including many small countries. Excellent variety, count with high values and recent. Four ounces $25, Â˝ pound $48. Yersel, POB 1131, Lyndonville, VT 05851 ICELAND 2 ounces $24, 5 ounces $49. Postage included. Stamp Center, POB 78, IS-121 Reykjavik, Iceland. Email: stamp@simnet.is INCREDIBLE OFFER. $100 CV worldwide stamps, mint, used, sets, singles. $1 minimum CV for $10 cash or check. Dennis Felton, POB 7087, Ventura, CA 93006-7087 JAPAN ALL different, all newer stamps, many complete sets. 90% catalog $1 or higher, $100+ Scott 2008 for $12. Faulty none. W.F. Tyler, POB 279, Dennis, MA 02638 JAPAN BEAUTIFUL commemoratives recent postally used 1 pound $45. Airmailed. Cash. International Postal M.O. Free price list. Akihiko Saito, Drug Saito, Minami Hakusandai 2-1-22, Hachinohesi 039-1112, Japan ZOWIE. WORLDWIDE off paper, all different, includes Western Europe, BC, Asia, older. $250 SCV $25. Also Germany off paper, includes semis, HV, recent. $125 SCV $12.50. 15 years APS. Lybarger, POB 45903, Madison, WI 53744-5903

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$35 CATALOG value mostly MNH and large pictorials. While they last only $6. Satisfaction guaranteed. Also British Colonies and worldwide singles. Free lists always included. Gage, 1125 Clarion, Holland, OH 43528 ALL DIFFERENT, 100 small/ medium or 50 large colorful, $1 and SASE. State collecting interests for lists of better sets and singles. Garden City Stamps, POB 708, Belgrade, MT 59714-0708 ALL DIFFERENT worldwide 1,000 $3; 1,500 $8. Large pictorials 500 $3; 1,000 $6.50; 1,500 $12. Carl Herman, 5600 Lakeside Dr. #254, North Margate, FL 33063 AUSPICIOUS CHINA (Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republic) parcel assortments include all different: covers, folders, stamps, postal stationery, more! One pound $35.75; three pounds $98.50; five pounds $159; ten pounds $299. Postpaid USA. Kovacs, POB 450575, Houston, TX 77245-0575 FREE STAMP album. 1,000 worldwide different $3. Carl Herman, 5600 Lakeside Dr. #254, North Margate, FL 33063 MALTA SETS and many high values in world trimmed single paper kiloware plus Thailand, Malaysia. About 500 stamps, 150 grams for U.S. $40 cash postpaid. Joseph Farrugia, Biancaville, Philip Farrugia Str., Zurrieq, ZRQ-2263, Malta SELLING OUT: a USPS flat rated Priority envelope packed with miscellaneous postal items. Lot will consist of covers, used stamps, postal stationery, picture post cards, etc. Money back guarantee. Very good mix. Priced at $10 net plus $5 postage. Milbourne, POB 16262, Fresno, CA 93755-6262

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WORLD ON paper, approx. 85% commems, great variety, much modern, many HVs, 1/2 pound $54, 1 pound $99. World genuine charity on paper, good variety, includes modern and airmail values. 1 pound $65, 2 pounds $119. Orders sent airmail, ppd. Price list free. Guaranteed full refund. Accept checks, credit cards, advise expiration date and security code. Court Philatelics, Dept-LC, POB 6198, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7-9XT, U.K. Email: courtphilatelics@aol.com ZOUNDS #2: all different selection, commemoratives, semi-postals, high values, complete sets, etc. No Iron Curtain or Dunes, just good stamps. Free list. $200 catalog $16. Harrison, 969-133 E. Flamingo, Las Vegas, NV 89119

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JAPAN, POSTALLY used. Commemoratives, prefectures with recent: 9 ounces $18, pound $29, airlift postpaid. We arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a packet maker. Not picking up interesting stamps! Banknotes remittance only. Kakizawa, 3-26-9-303, Koyama, Shinagawa, Tokyo 142-0062, Japan. APS.

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1,000 DIFFERENT. British Commonwealth and/ or worldwide $10 plus $1 postage (750 better $15, 500 superior $20). Singles catalogued $1 each: 25 $7.50; 50 $12.50; 100 $22.50 postpaid. Redgrave, 2453 Keystone, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-8622

WORLDWIDE

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HALF POUND worldwide on, off paper mix $14 ppd. Good range of countries and years. Mike Rosanna, 219 Pine St., Brockton, MA 02302 THE HAYSTACK. Over 1,000 sold. One pound trash and treasure $30 postpaid. The Stamp Farm, 1467 20Â˝ Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868

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JAPAN PREFECTURES commemoratives, specials on-paper. Lovely mix-ture. No definitives. Eight ounces $16, one pound $27, two $52, three $76. Air postpaid. Increased 5% stamps for international postal M.O., cash. Personal check acceptable. Kawanisi Setuko, 5304 Pasutoraru, Nakagawa Nagoya Japan 454-0857

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PACKETS

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100 DIFFERENT Faroe Islands $49; 100 Greenland $35; 200 Iceland $17; 500 Iceland $59; 800 Iceland $180. Postage included. Stamp Center, POB 78, IS-121 Reykjavik, Iceland. Email: stamp@simnet.is 100+ DIFFERENT foreign $2 and 41Â˘ stamp. Rawolik liked me. Also 200 different Australia $5 postpaid. Edwin Wright, 403 Morris Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ 08050-4217 200 DIFFERENT. Animals $5.05; Belgium $2.85; Bulgaria $6.45; Cuba $4.10; Great Britain $2.55; Iceland $17.15; India $2.60; Jugoslavia $5.60; transportation $5.25; Turkey $2.65. DM Stamps, 6233 Highmeadow, Warrenton, VA 20187 200 WORLDWIDE used off paper $2.97. Aspetuck Stamp Co., 21 Norton Ln., New Milford, CT 06776 300 ALL different Africa $6.94, Asia $6.58, Australia $6.08, Europe $4.27, Belgian Colonies $12.53, British Commonwealth $4.37, Canada $5.09, French Colonies $12.70, Great Britain $6.35, greater Germany $5.69, Latin America $8.18, Middle East $15.61, Netherlands $9.58, Russia $8.80, USA $6.66, worldwide $3.15. All different USA 100 $1.86, 200 $3.96, 500 $10.71, 1,000 $25.11. Worldwide 200 $2.06, 500 $4.32, 1,000 $8.60, 2,000 $16.62. Gouda Stamp, 1517 W. Lunt Ave. #2A, Chicago, IL 60626 500 DIFFERENT with pictorials $4. 200 Australia large $4, 300 $6. Britain, Colonies, worldwide 50%-60% CV. Free lists. Gage Stamps, 2720 Westcastle, Toledo, OH 43615 50 BUTTERFLIES $1.75; 100 cats and dogs $4.25; 50 Disney $5.75; 50 Belgium commems $1.50. Free packet list. Acme, 4218 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60630 ALL DIFFERENT packets: 800 Argentina $17; 500 Burundi $24.50; 500 Egypt $24; 100 Grenada & Grenadines $3; 1,500 Romania $36; 50 souvenir sheets $7.50; 500 Uruguay $19. Norman Huselton, POB 228, Ford City, PA 16226 ALL DIFFERENT stamps: 1,000 Netherlands $57.50 (compare this price); 500 Bulgaria $13.95; 500 Paraguay $24.95; 500 France $24.50; 800 India $25.95; 700 Belgium $21; 1,500 Romania $36. Norman Huselton, POB 228, Ford City, PA 16226

PACKETS

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PACKETS

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ALL DIFFERENT worldwide off paper. $20+ CV $3 cash. No minimum CVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;tinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; stamps. No junk. Mostly â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to recent. Jerome Petersen, 3102 NE 103rd Pl. #6, Portland, OR 97220

USED U.S. or worldwide packets, off paper, 150 postpaid $3 cash or check. E.G. Oakman, POB 72, Orwell, VT 05760

BEAUTIFUL JAPAN mostly large, with some attached se-tenant pairs, 100 different used only $3 plus SASE. White Knight Stamps, POB 292567, Columbus, OH 43229

90% OFF Scott. $100 catalog for $10. Name country, catalog values; will try to comply. Ted Wenk, 5803 Burkley Springs, San Antonio, TX 78233

BODACIOUS QUALITY: 100 $3.50, 200 $7.50, 300 $12. Choose: Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Orient, Australia, South Africa, USA, South Asia. Guaranteed faultless. SASE for PL. SARA, POB 540, Carlisle, PA 17013-0540. saraphil@pa.net COLLECTOR FRIENDLY packets! $75 SCV all different, used worldwide stamps, cataloging 50Â˘ or more! $7 each! 3 for $20! No duplicates! Lake Edge Stamps, 5333 Kevins Way, Madison, WI 53714 COUNTRY PACKETS A thru Z; 50 for $3; 100 for $6; 500 for $10. Common and better values. Please indicate the country or countries needed. B. Samusevich, 1904 N. Center St., Crest Hill, IL 60403 LOVELY JAPAN used medium- large sized only. All different packet. Prefectures 140 $10, 300 $22. Commemoratives 200 $10, 500 $30, 1,000 $64. Air postpaid, lists free. Kawanisi Setuko, 5-304 Pasutoraru, Nakagawa, Nagoya, Japan 454-0857 ONCE IN a while: SCV $20 and up, 5 for $35; $10 and up, 10 for $30; $5 and up, 20 for $25; $1 and up, 100 for $25. 200 worldwide all different $10. Classic era (1840-1940) 100 different $15. 50 different definitives free with each order. Montyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stamps, POB 6, Inwood, WV 25425 OUR BEST packets. 100 different Greece, catalog over $50, $7.50. Also 5 Karelia $2, 40 mint large Mexico $3.50, 75 Malta $3.75, 100 Danzig $28. Don Trahan, 282 Red Mountain Dr., Cloverdale, CA 95425 RECENT SCANDINAVIAN high catalog, high values. $20 buys a great lot. Also worldwide with high catalog sets, singles and S/S $20. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stamps, POB 28019, Moncton, NB, Canada E1C-9N4 SOMETHING FOR everyone. Send for free packet list. Very extensive. 1,000 worldwide $7.50. 500 British Empire $6. 500 Russia $11.50. Many more. Acme, 4218 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60630

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LOTS

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CLEANING OUT seventy years duplicates. Anything may show up. Covers, plates $10 lots. Postage appreciated. APS member. Ivan Olson, 34 Starr St., Vinalhaven, ME 04863 STAMP ESTATE. Selling by the carton. Stamps on album pages, stock pages, mint sets in glassines, more. One carton $75 postpaid. Satisfaction guaranteed. John Charles, POB 404, Canton, NY 13617-0404 TOO MANY foreign duplicates 1,500 different for $25; 300 different sample for $2. Warren Blye, 562 Wainee St., Lahaina, HI 96761

COLLECTIONS

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STRIPPED FROM collections. Individually custom made to your requirements. U.S., British, foreign, mint, used. Super value lots $25 each. Philip Horowitz, APS (since 1958), POB 6595, Delray, FL 33482. Toll free: 877-794-0009. PSHorowitz@aol.com COLLECTION, U.S. and foreign. 2 Legends West; mistake and correct. Full sheets, books (unpostmarked, face value $1,700) 1st day Elvis and Marilyn. Corner blocks, strips and souvenir blocks. Over 32,000 on paper backing. Albums, gold replicas, postcards, envelopes. Postal guides. All stamps from reputable company, P.O. or other. $2,000 minimum offer. Buyer pays shipping expenses. bendinur@frontiernet.net COUNTRY COLLECTIONS on album pages. Huge discount from catalogue. Excellent material from worldwide collections. Request free price list. Don Lewis, Country Collections, 800 N. Swan Rd., Ste. 102, Tucson, AZ 85711. Or order directly from Internet: www.countrycollections.com

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85 Countries 1960-2006

Aland (14+SS)...... 32.65 Alderney (31+SS). 48.60 Andorra, Fr. (13) ... 23.05 Andorra, Sp. (9) .... 23.85 Armenia (21+5SS) 49.75 Australia (77+10SS) ......... 165.15 Australia Ant. (4)... 4.25 Austria (48+4SS).. 134.95 Azerbaijan (42+4SS) ........... 129.70 Azores/Madeira (20+7SS) ........... 66.00 Belarus (50+8SS). 77.75 Belgium (65+13SS) ......... 185.65 Bosnia Rep. (40+4SS) ........... 91.00 Brit. Ant. (20+SS).. 45.15 Bulgaria (50+9SS) 126.95 Cape Verde (4+SS) 4.65 Christmas Is. (6+2SS) ............. 16.15 Cocos Is. (20) ....... 7.50 Croatia.................. POR Cyprus (17+2SS).. 28.15 Czech Rep. (40+2SS) ........... 53.95 Denmark (31+2SS) 84.70 Estonia (28+4SS) . 29.95 Faroe Is. (37+SS) . 84.10 Fiji (49+2SS)......... 69.95 Finland (42+4SS) . 92.85 France (143+5SS) 277.60 Georgia (16+6SS) 66.75 Germany (60+2SS) ........... 136.35 Gibraltar (36+6SS) 102.70 Gr. Britain (85+7SS) ........... 196.95 Greece (49+4SS) . 153.60 Greenland (18+3SS) ........... 88.65 Guernsey (43+3SS) ........... 110.50 Hong Kong (75+15SS) ......... 189.95 Hungary (54+9SS) 164.75 Iceland (31+3SS).. 89.90 Ireland (51+8SS) .. 122.20 Isle of Man (66+3SS) ........... 121.65 Israel Tab (37+3SS) 53.85

Italy (74+2SS)....... 151.65 Japan (215+SS) ... 263.60 Jersey (55+9SS)... 169.45 Kazakhstan (52) ... 127.50 Kyrgyzstan (21+3SS) ........... 61.50 Latvia (47+2SS).... 69.50 Liechtenstein (28+SS) ............. 82.80 Lithuania (25+SS). 24.50 Luxembourg (29+SS) ............. 61.85 Macao (39+11SS) 55.45 Macedonia (39+2SS) ........... 51.95 Malta (56+4SS) .... 101.85 Mexico (78+4SS).. 149.75 Monaco (59+SS) .. 122.15 Netherlands (117+6SS) ......... 163.45 New Zealand (64+8SS) ........... 138.35 Norway (36+3SS) . 114.35 Papua N.G. (50+SS) ............. 88.95 Pitcairn Is. (16+4SS) ........... 56.45 Poland (36+9SS) .. 81.50 Portugal (77+13SS) ......... 168.20 Romania (122+27SS) ....... 235.30 Ross Depend. (5) . 7.75 Russia (82+11SS) 96.50 San Marino (43+SS) ............. 109.95 Slovakia (17+2SS) 44.75 Slovenia (37+4SS) 37.95 Spain (76+13SS).. 207.50 Sweden (57+2SS) 107.90 Switzerland (38+2SS) ........... 84.75 Tokelau (4+3SS)... 23.95 Turk-Cyprus (25+4SS) ........... 39.95 Ukraine (84+5SS). 73.95 Vatican (25+2SS) . 93.75 Serbia-Montenegro (Yugoslavia) (29+2SS) ........... 68.50

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COLLECTIONS

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BREAK UP Lou’s collection. $1 plus SASE. Howard, 5623 Applewood Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72118-3661 FREE, GUARANTEED country collection list at 20%-40% of Scott catalog. Individual stamps at www.lots-astamps.com Write: Lots-A-Stamps, POB 5583, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-1583 OLDIES BUT goodies! Pre-1960 country collections at 20%-35% of Scott. Howard R. Lutz, POB 26, Cortland, OH 44410. Email: howrex2@aol.com APS member. WORLDWIDE MINT sets and souvenir sheets. No duplication. $500+ catalog value. $75 each lot. You choose the countries. Anderson, POB 309, Point Pleasant, PA 18950 CLASSIC COLLECTIONS over 60 years old! They don’t make them like this any more. Free list. W. Movius, 1096 N. Myrtle St., Coquille, OR 97423

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ONE-FOURTH SCOTT’S 2008 prices on thousands of VF MNH complete sets, British Empire and worldwide. Parkes, Seven Cambridge Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065-5500

AUSTRALIAN VARIETIES! Mint/ used stamps, booklets, panes, dues, pictorial gutters, stamp packs, strips, officials, framas, cacheted covers, specimens, pictorial envelopes, aerograms, annual albums, Antarctic Territory, specials! Complimentary list! EROStamps, POB 4861A, Martinsville, VA 24115-4861. 276-638-8572

Specialists in Fine British Commonwealth Postal History Pre-1950 Emphasis Want Lists Invited – References Required

1. AUSTRALIA 2. AUSTRALIAN TERRITORIES 3. AUSTRALIAN STATES 4. NEW ZEALAND 5. SOUTH PACIFIC A-K 6. SOUTH PACIFIC N-Z Write, phone, fax or email for your choice of our free lists.

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Member APS+APTA • MC, VISA & AMEX welcome.

ANTARCTIC TERRITORIES 1605 ANTARCTIC COLLECTORS. All Antarctic Territories, worldwide Antarctica, new and old issues MNH. FDCs, covers, polar topicals. Free newsletter. PWPB, POB 5129, Ocala, FL 34478

ASIA

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CHINA ALL periods. Mainland, Taiwan. Low prices, discounts. Illustrated price list: www.washingtonstamps.com or send wants. Washington Stamp Company, POB 34430, Bethesda, MD 20827 CHINA PEOPLE’S Republic stamp, cover list. Regionals, Cultural Revolution, FDCs, postal history, new issues service. Lists 41¢ postage. A.W. Birger, POB 560534, Miami, FL 33156

PO Box 259, Newport Beach NSW 2106 Australia Ph: 01161-2-99791561 Fax: 01161-2-99791577 Email: pittwaterstamps@ozemail.com.au www.ozemail.com.au/~pittwaterstamps

BRIT & COMMONWEALTH 1620 $200 SCV used, unused send $30. All stamps SCV $1 up, send $35. Pre-1941 send $40. Great buy $350 SCV send $75. Bob Searjeant, POB 23942A, Rochester, NY 14692 500 DIFFERENT with pictorials $4. 200 Australia large $4, 300 $6. Britain, Colonies, worldwide 50%-60% CV. Free lists. Scott Stamps, 2720 Westcastle, Toledo, OH 43615

CHINA, STAMPS of (1878-1949) on the internet. All stamps scanned in color. Williams and the Chan Catalogues for sale. Buy from a stamp store in your home. www.stampsofchina.com

Wales, AUSTRALIA, NEW South Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, New Zealand! 70 different Australia only $1 introduces attractive approvals selections. Returns postpaid. Want lists welcomed! Cheltenham Company, POB 5737-L, Bethesda, MD 20824

PHILIPPINES STAMPS, covers and custom album pages for all periods. Bob Yacano, K-Line Philippines, POB 100, Toast, NC 27049

BRITISH COLONIES at discount. Classic BWI, Cyprus, Mauritius are a specialty. Website: www.mikestamps.com POB 64, Riverside, IL 60546. APS 127606.

CHINA, JAPAN, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, LAOS

BRITISH EMPIRE: Emphasis pre-1960, mint, used. Advise specific interests. Representative stock, want lists welcome. APS, ASDA. Toga Associates, POB 396, Fairfield, CT 06824. PH: 203-2558885

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AUSTRALIA 1913-2003. Free list. Free lists also available for Great Britain (specify reign). Richard’s Stamps, POB 23083, Tigard, OR 97281. (ASDA, APS dealer.) PH: 503-590-7945

CYPRUS, CYPRUS (Turkish), Ireland, Malta, Gibraltar comprehensive (19462007) MNH/ unmounted stamps, varieties, souvenir sheets, miniature sheets, complete booklets, price list. Free personal copy. Stanley Lisica, POB One, New Baltimore, MI 48047. www.stanleylisica.com

WILLARD S. ALLMAN 828 Arrow Lane, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Fax: 201-847-8481 Member: ASDA, PTS, NZSDA

CANADA

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10,000 WELL mixed Canada off paper, from over the past 75 years, unpicked. Only $45. 20,000 for $80. Wesley’s Stamps, POB 401, Decorah, IA 52101 BUY 107 different large Canadian commemorative stamps mint never hinged at $10. Free price lists included. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.E. Stamps, 130 Wallace Ave., Ste. 102, Toronto, ON, Canada M6H-1T5 CANADA, NEWFOUNDLAND and other provinces! Mint/ used stamps. Booklets, dues, officials, coils, cacheted covers, panes, tagged, special delivery, semipostals, registration, war tax, airmail. Various topical packets. Complimentary lists! EROStamps, POB 4861C, Martinsville, VA 24115-4861. 276-6388572 CANADA, NEWFOUNDLAND, provinces. Free catalogue listing mint, used, singles, sets, booklet panes, airmails, special delivery, dues, registration, officials war tax. Philip Horowitz, (established 1956), POB 6595, Delray, FL 33482. Toll free: 877-794-0009. PSHorowitz@aol.com PRICES SLASHED. All different used. 400 $8, 600 $14, 800 $25, 900 $37, 1,000 $49, 1,200 $66. Harry Kemp, 13393 Mariposa #95, Victorville, CA 92395

CANADA SEMI OFFICIAL AIR MAILS We have a huge stock of stamps and covers. Request our latest price list or check out our website. We also buy and will pay top dollar.

E.S.J. van Dam Ltd.

P.O. Box 6698 Bloomingdale IL 60108

FREE PRICE lists for British Commonwealth stamps. Mint and used. Also have worldwide. Good prices and quick, friendly service. Holbrook, POB 15833, Richmond, VA 23227. Email: jimjih@comcast.net or www.jimjih.com

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United States and Foreign Current catalog lists almost 20,000 different items in all price ranges! Discounts for quantity purchases. Most items priced at 25-50% below Scott.

China 1878-1949, Shanghai & Treaty Ports, Japanese Occupation, PRC Liberations www.MichaelRogersInc.com

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J.A.S.C. - Dept. L P.O. Box 28484 Philadelphia, PA 19149-0814 Write/fax for a free catalog. Fax: (866) 284-1167 Email: jasc@juno.com www.jaysco.com Accepts:

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CHANNEL ISLANDS

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ALDERNEY, GUERNSEY, Jersey, IOM comprehensive (1941-2007) price list of mint never hinged/ unmounted stamps, varieties, souvenir sheets, miniature sheets, complete booklets. Free personal copy. Stanley Lisica, POB One, New Baltimore, MI 48047. www.stanleylisica.com

EUROPE

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$200 SCV used, unused send $30. Large lot $350 SCV send $75. Specify countries wanted: Italy, France, Spain, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Portugal, etc. I do not mail lists. Bob Searjeant, POB 23942G, Rochester, NY 14692 AUSTRIA, BOSNIA absolutely free 20page list includes extensive varieties, reasonably priced stamps and covers. Linn’s advertiser 34 years. Jack J. Reber, POB 2239. Ramona, CA 92065-0938. Email: jjreber@ix.netcom.com BALTIC STATES featured in our comprehensive price list. Loral Stamps, POB 740521, Rego Park, NY 11374-0521. PH: 718-261-6971. Website: www.russianstamps.com BUY, SELL, trade postally used West Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. Write first. Free lists. JAB, POB 23367, Albuquerque, NM 87192. jabasler@msn.com POSTALLY USED, Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Faroes, Finland, Iceland, Norway. Specify country(ies). Request list. XLUB, POB 1961, Madison, WI 53701. Email: nolimits@tds.net or www.nolimitsstamps.com

LEHIGH VALLEY STAMP CO. P.O. Box “C”, COPLAY, PA 18037

PH: (610) 231-1855 FAX: (610) 264-2055 E-MAIL: Lehighvlystamps@aol.com

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FREE LISTS: Austria, Germany, Poland, Baltics, Danzig, Memel, Saar, Yugoslavia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro. Huggins, 700 Greenwood Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091

FRANCE, CLASSIC to modern. See what you are buying on my easy to use illustrated website. France, Belgium, Austria, topicals, more. Visit: www.stampwants.com/stores/LandLSta mpsandCoins

HUNGARY, ROMANIA, Poland, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Western Europe: mint, used. Low prices. Free 65-page price list. Almaz Co., 2174 E. 70th St., DeptLE, Brooklyn, NY 11234 LITHUANIA, LATVIA, Estonia, Memel, Central Lithuania specialized. Mint, used, NH, errors, covers, multiples. Want lists filled. Alan Bernotas, POB 2758, New Britain, CT 06050 POLAND: DANZIG 2007 40-page price list. Mint, used FDCs, literature. Want lists welcome. Write: Poland, POB 511, Malvern, OH 44644-0511. Email: jklekotta@neo.rr.com ROMANIA 3,000 different stamps for $95. Souvenir sheet list wanted. Richard Georgescu, 16802 NE 152nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA 98606. Email: rsgeng@comcast.net

e We have a larg e stock of Triest g udin Revenues incl C’s, FD , ts en Docum rieties Stationery, Va e “A” st + Stock of Trie -VG G AM ith w ” & “B s & Bari Varietie . + Italian Area

(Established 1946) 1860 to date list: $2

BIENIECKI INT’L, INC. P.O. Box 489 Maryville, IL 62062 Tel: (618) 659-1325 FAX: (618) 659-1327 EMAIL: hank@biistamp.com Web: www.biistamp.com Est. 1914

Polonus

baltic republics! F-VF Postally Used Pre-war Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Danzig. Write for lists to:

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GERMANY

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300 ALL different mint or used Germany, FRG, GDR $12 check or MO. SASE please. E. Szalay, 5043 N. Harold Ave., Schiller Park, IL 60176-1007 500 ALL different West Germany and Berlin only $30 cash. Handling, shipping free. Top quality. Many satisfied customers worldwide. Hoff, GeorgWeierbacher-Str. 15, 55743 IdarOberstein, Germany

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FRANCE ALL periods. Low prices, discounts. Scott, Yvert. Illustrated price list: www.washingtonstamps.com or send wants. Washington Stamp Company, POB 34430, Bethesda, MD 20827

GERMANY

FRANCE, MONACO, Andorra and Polynesia and new issues. Write today for my free price list, or visit us online at Denalistamps.com Denali, 1161-L Overland Ln., Lincoln, CA 95648

FREE PRICE list Germany, Berlin, GDR, Saar, Offices, Colonies. Extensive stock. Leonhard Pahl, 328 Moonlight Bay Dr., Panama City, FL 32407. Email: lenpahl@aol.com

P.O. Box 56 566 Merrick, NY 11 83 Fax 516-364-17 FRANCE

FRANCE MAXIMUM cards, FDC, art folders, commercial covers from 1935 to 1974. State your philatelic interests. Free illustrated lists. Terins, POB 2125FF, Union, NJ 07083

EXCELLENT SELECTION of German States, Germany and area, mint, used, covers, cancels, postal stationery and more. Visit: www.stores.eBay.com/VarisellStamp Boutique

ge & Insurance

Poland Specialized

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FRANCE, BELGIUM, Austria, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Greece. Mint, used. Low prices. Free 65-page price list. Almaz Co., 2174 E. 70th St., Dept-LF, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Include Posta

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GERMANY, AUSTRIA, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Eastern Europe. Mint, used. Low prices. Free 65-page price list. Almaz Co., 2174 E. 70th St., Dept-LG, Brooklyn, NY 11234 OFFICES, COLONIES $100 SCV send $45. $200+ SCV send $95. Satisfaction by 23 year APS member. Bob Searjeant, POB 23942C, Rochester, NY 14692 POSTALLY USED, Germany, Berlin, DDR, Saar, Danzig Michel listed varieties. Request list: NLSC, POB 1961, Madison, WI 53701. Email: nolimits@tds.net, www.nolimitsstamps.com

Germany 1849-1960 Let us supply you with the hard-to-find, elusive items

We specialize in German area material including Colonies, States, WWI and II, Danzig, Memel, Saar and of course Deutsches Reich, Federal Republic, Berlin and DDR. We currently have material valued at more than

$3,000,000 in stock.

Please advise us of your collecting interests. Our lists are available at no charge and will be sent via air mail. Payment can be made by check or MasterCard.

Reinhard Fischer

Joachimstrasse 7, D-53113 Bonn, Germany

PO Box 8795 Madison, WI 53708 nlsc@nolimitsstamps.com www.nolimitsstamps.com

Phone: 011/49/228/263130 FAX: 213381 http://www.reinhardfischerauktionen.de Email: reinhardfischer@fischerstampauction.com

BELGIUM AND COLONIES SPECIALIZED

• WE MAINTAIN A VIRTUALLY COMPLETE STOCK OF THE ENTIRE GERMAN AREA. 1849 to date, mint or used, sets or singles, by Scott or by Michel. • PRICE LISTS are available for the area you collect. • ASK FOR OUR FREE MAIL AUCTION CATALOGS, always offering a wealth of interesting and seldom offered material, at reasonable estimates. • WE BUY for stock and accept better items or collections on consignment for our Mail Auctions.

GERMANY

CANADA YEAR SETS Year Scott # Vars. VF NH Used 2000-01 1835-1926 (113).. 154.00 69.00 2002-03 1927-2006 (122).. 178.00 88.00 2004-05 2008-2127 (127).. 139.00 49.00 2006 2128-2186 (59)...... 79.95 29.95 2006 Same + 8 S/S (67).... 109.00 59.00 2007 2187 to end (52)...... 73.95 28.95 2007 Same + 10 S/S (62)... 112.50 67.50 Terms: Prices in U.S. Funds. VISA & MasterCard accepted. 30 day return privilege. All Stamps are well-centered and mint are NH. Write for free Canada catalog.

EUROPE

CZECH REPUBLIC/ Slovakia year sets 1999-2006. Request price list. Also fill worldwide want lists. Stamps Unlimited, Ste. 1460, 100 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30303. 404-688-9161

Huge stock available, Singles, Covers, Booklets, pubs., precancels, specialty items. Send want list.

GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY!

Richard Pyznar

BELGIAN PHILATELIC SPECIALISTS, INC. Box 599 Larchmont, NY 10538

P.O. BOX 527, Flemington, NJ 08822

SINCE 1955

908-236-9211 • FAX 908-236-7015

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SAAR 1920-59. Largest stock in USA! Stamps, varieties. Buy and sell. Free price list. Saar Philatelist, POB 230, Glenview, IL 60025. Email: frankb@astampdealer4u.com

GREAT BRITAIN

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GB: FREE price lists: Queen Victoria; 4 kings; QE Wildings; machins (mint or used); commemoratives 1924-2004; specify please. Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stamps, POB 23083, Tigard, OR 97281. 503-590-7945. Email: richard@richardsstamps.com GREAT BRITAIN. Excellent selection of sets, singles, mint, used, covers, postal stationery, Penny Blacks, used in Peru and more. Visit: www.stores.ebay.com/VarisellStamp Boutique MANY BOOKLETS at face! Prestige booklets, too! Prices with the collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget in mind. Grow that collection! Email for list or send 2 Forevers. William Plum, 12 Glenn Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822. glassines@hotmail.com

GREAT BRITAIN and/or

WORLDWIDE

144-PAGE PRICE LISTS FREE ON REQUEST

Compare our prices and Save!

RUSHSTAMPS

PO Box 1, Lyndhurst, Hampshire England S043 7PP Tel. 011 44 23 8028 2044 Fax 011 44 23 8028 2981 E-mail: enquiries@rushstamps.co.uk Website: www.rushstamps.co.uk

GREAT BRITAIN & CHANNEL ISLANDS GB Machins a specialty. New Issue Service. In-depth stock, competitive prices. Fast, personal service. Send for our lists (specify please). Want lists welcomed.

JET STAMPS

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INDIA BUYING PRICES

Scott # NH 200-202 ........ 60% 203-206 ........ 110% 207-271 ........ 60%

LH 40% 75% 40%

5% premium over above for sheets

STAMPS INC.

PO Box 8689 â&#x20AC;˘ Cranston, RI 02920 ASDA PTS 401 490 0603 APS RPSL info@stampsinc.com

FERRIS STAMP & COIN CO. Since 1930

114 Central Ave. P.O. Box 6660 Albany, NY 12206 Email: jacksontaylor@ferristamp.com

ISRAEL

'10 #* 5&-*#1 *# .0'!# *'12

Singles, Tabs, Plate Blocks, FDCs, Used, Sheets. Free Price List Available; Israel, U.S., U.N., & Ghana. Worldwide New Issue Service Available.

&S !IB?H

P.O. Box 6701-L Delray Beach, FL 33482 Visit our web site for worldwide stamps. www.israelstamps.net PH: (561) 347-0613 FAX: (775) 719-5089 Email: hy@israelstamps.net

'10 #* Special Discount Year Sets Includes S/S, Air Mail, Postage Dues & Officials

Mint Tab Mint Tab 1948.. 375.00 -- 1978.. 7.00 8.25 1949.. 65.00 875.00 1979.. 5.25 6.50 1950.. 16.50 660.00 1980.. 9.00 13.75 1951.. 3.00 130.00 1981.. 11.75 14.25 1952.. 14.25 250.00 1982.. 16.00 22.25 1953.. 4.25 85.00 1983.. 19.00 21.25 1954.. 2.00 15.75 1984.. 13.00 20.00 1955.. 1.75 6.25 1985.. 23.00 30.00 1956.. 1.50 2.50 1986.. 21.75 30.50 1957.. 2.00 32.00 1987.. 35.00 43.00 1958.. 1.75 3.00 1988.. 21.50 27.25 1959.. 2.00 4.50 1989.. 40.00 48.00 1960.. 14.75 26.50 1990.. 27.50 33.00 1961.. 7.00 11.75 1991.. 32.00 36.50 1962.. 9.00 17.75 1992.. 37.50 54.75 1963.. 5.75 20.00 1993.. 21.00 25.00 1964.. 5.00 14.50 1994.. 27.50 32.25 1965.. 5.75 13.25 1995.. 38.75 42.00 1966.. 4.75 7.75 1996.. 33.00 35.25 1967.. 3.00 6.50 1997.. 34.00 38.50 1968.. 3.50 6.75 1998.. 41.00 48.00 1969.. 5.00 12.00 1999.. 36.75 37.50 1970.. 8.50 11.00 2000.. 30.00 33.50 1971.. 11.00 20.75 2001.. 37.50 39.75 1972.. 10.00 12.75 2002.. 37.50 40.75 1973.. 7.75 10.25 2003.. 37.50 42.50 1974.. 2.25 2.50 2004.. 29.75 37.50 1975.. 6.00 8.00 2005.. 39.25 39.75 1976.. 4.25 5.50 2006.. 42.00 42.50 1977.. 7.50 10.25 2007.. 52.00 52.50 250 Different Used Israel Stamps ........ 9.75 World Year Sets available. Terms: Please add $3.50 for all orders under $75.00. Free Pricelist on request.

% 0#* '," ',!

P.O. Box 374, Hewlett, NY 11557 Phone: (516) 374-2909 AMEX ASDA Fax: (516) 374-0467 VISA APS Email: garel374@aol.com MC

JAPAN & RYUKYUS

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Korea, JAPAN AND Occupation, Manchukuo, Ryukyus price lists free. Mint, used, Mihon. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. C. Pecorino, 45 Charles St., Lodi, NJ 07644

64 LINNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STAMP NEWS January 7, 2008

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ISRAEL INTERIM JNF Palestine our specialty. Ask for our free bi-monthly mail auction. Lots of bargains. Mosden Trading, POB 369, Williston Park, NY 11596. 516-741-0993

RYUKYU ISLANDS general price list free for 41Â˘ mint postage. Want lists solicited. Our specialty since 1955. John B. Head, POB 7, Bethel, ME 042170007

LATIN AMERICA

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CUBA ALL eras. Buying and selling since 1976. Best selection in North America. New issue service, year sets. Topics galore! Fast service. Guaranteed prices. Hunterstamps, 220 N. Main, Colfax, WA 99111. 800-890-8270, FAX: 509-3973014. lee@hunterstamps.com www.hunterstamps.com LATIN AMERICA. Free 100 page list of mint and used sets from all 20 Latin American countries for beginner or specialist. Many elusive items. APS, ASDA, NSDA. Guy Shaw, POB 27138, San Diego, CA 92198 or visit http://www.guyshaw.com

MEXICO

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MEXICAN MNH years. 1993 $129.50; 1994 $163.75; 1995 $127.50; 1996 $116.50; 1997 $109.50; 1998 $99.90; 1999 $108.50; 2000 $185.75; 2001 $77.50; 2002 $158.75; 2003 $89.50, 2004 $119.75; 2005 $314.50, 2006 $144.50. Packets: 200 $8.50; 300 $17.50; 400 $27.50; 500 $39.50; 600 $56.50; 1,000 $124.50. Mixtures: half pound $22.50; pound $39.50. Postpaid. Vackimes, 6900 San Pedro 147240, San Antonio, TX 78216 MEXICO 2006 price list #1-present. Mint, used. Gregg Nelson (APS), (MEPSI), POB 6382, Santa Rosa, CA 95406. 1-800-609-5009 gnmexstmps@aol.com www.greggnelsonstamps.com

MIDDLE EAST

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LEBANON, OMAN, Bahrain, Qatar, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Saudi, etc. Also topicals. Free price list (specify country and subject). Samir Chad, POB 11/6261, Beirut, Lebanon. Email: samircha@cyberia.net.lb

RUSSIA

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1858-2006 NEW stock Russia, semipostals, airmails, early Armenia, Azerbaijan, Batum, Crete. Far Eastern Republic, Georgia, Kharkov, North Ingermanland, Memel, Ukraine, Tuva, Transcaucasion. South Russia, Siberia, revenues and postal stationery. Price lists $5. BMW Stamps, 15603 E. Mustang Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Store/ email: www.bmwstamps.com RUSSIA AND related areas. Extensive stock: mint, used. Low prices. Free 65page worldwide price list. Almaz Co., 2174 E. 70th St., Dept-LR, Brooklyn, NY 11234 SELLING OUT thousands of Russian commemorative mint sheets, 20-50 stamps per sheet. 100 different sheets $75. Less than 10% of catalogue. 100 different mint Russian stamps plus 30 S/S $10.95. All postpaid. Dunetz, 5111 Lancelot Dr., San Antonio, TX 782182741

LENIN IS DEAD! 15 Diff. Russian stamps 25Â˘ with Russian approvals.

L. PEHR

P.O. Box 4071 Hallandale, FL 33008-

SCANDINAVIA

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ICELAND: 300 different $28, 600 different $82, 800 different $180. Iceland kiloware: 5 ounces $49. Postage included. Payment Visa, MasterCard. Free price list Iceland. Stamp Center, POB 78, IS-121, Reykjavik, Iceland. Email: stamp@simnet.is $200 SCV used, unused send $30. All stamps SCV $1 up send $35. Pre-1941 send $40. Great buy $350 SCV $75. Any country. Bob Searjeant, POB 23942B, Rochester, NY 14692

UNITED NATIONS

UNITED NATIONS free price list includes complete mint, used, folders, cards, MI4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, sheets, varieties, errors, year sets, FDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, stationery, collections. William Henry Stamp Co., POB 150010, Kew Gardens, NY 11415-0010. APS member. wmhenry@msn.com

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PENNY BLACK STAMP COMPANY

JAY SMITH

POB 78, Dexter, MI 48130-0078 Phone and fax: (734) 424-3043 www.pennyblackstamp.com

P.O. Box 650-L590, Snow Camp, NC 27349

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UNITED NATIONS

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VATICAN CITY YEAR SETS

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UNITED NATIONS

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UN AT unbelievable prices for beginner or specialists. Mint, FDCs, flights, cards, folders, special items, forerunners. NY, Geneva, Vienna. What do you need? R. Leigh, POB 14, Showell, MD 21862

SCANDINAVIA Full service since 1973

REVENUES

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#1s OF the World. Send for list or visit: www.numones.com. David Olson, POB 287, Rindge, NH 03461. PH: 603-8995141 A GREAT worldwide sale! Sample size (100) $1; 500 $5; 1,000 $10. D&L Johnson, 749 Mills St., San Bruno, CA 94066

Grand Central, New York, NY 10163-5900

FOR LOW prices on quality worldwide and U.S. stamps, visit our website at: www.stampparlor.com

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FREE ILLUSTRATED monthly catalog. Bid or buy it now. Over 3,500 items. Singles, sets, collections. Serving collectors since 1976! J. Reeves & Company, 1-800-701-7091. POB 407, Huntingdon, PA 16652

VATICAN CITY

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VATICAN NEWISSUES â&#x20AC;&#x2122;07 Mint Singles/Blocks â&#x20AC;˘ FDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Max CDS â&#x20AC;˘ OfďŹ ce Folders â&#x20AC;˘ ACTA Decreetos â&#x20AC;˘ Coins â&#x20AC;˘ Air Letters Special Events â&#x20AC;˘ Trips JP II.

2005 Mint Cpl. Year .......... $58.90 2004 Mint Cpl. Year .......... $59.50 2003 Mint Cpl. Year .......... $58.75 2002 Mint Cpl. Year .......... $47.50 2001 Mint Cpl. Year .......... $49.90 2000 Mint Cpl. Year .......... $48.75 1999 Mint Cpl. Year .......... $58.50 Free Price List. $5.00 coupon with your inquiry.

Talbot A. Fuerst P.O. Box 8896 Coral Springs, FL 33075

WORLDWIDE

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WWW.4STAMPSALES.COM

WORLDWIDE APPROVALS NEW ISSUES COLLECTIONS TOPICALS Try Us Today! Long Beach Philatelics, Inc. Box 7233, Wilmington, DE 19803 sales@4stampsales.com Fax: 302-478-3350

UNITED STATES â&#x20AC;˘ BRITISH WORLDWIDE A-Z Plus Specialized Scandinavia, Hungary, Netherlands & Zeppelin Covers

Tens of thousands of better sets, singles and covers at discount prices.

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NORTHLAND

Since 1975 International Trading, LLC Box 34 â&#x20AC;˘ Verona, NJ 07044 800-950-0058

WORLDWIDE

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RETIRED COLLECTOR disposing of 30 year worldwide accumulation. Nothing less than $1 SCV used, mint and S/S. $100 SCV for $25 cash or check. Lifetime APS member. CCS Stamps, POB 1115, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 SCOTT 45% MNH, 40% MH, 35% used. Australia, Austria, Faroe, Aland, France, Germany, Berlin, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Sweden, Switzerland, many more. Downer, 403 Ilmenite, Henderson, NV 89015-7014

FAMOUS WEEKLY LISTS! Attractive collections, accumulations, individual rarities. Now in our 65th year of publication. Try a 4 week trial for only $1.00. Full year is only $15.00. Thousands like yourself say it is the greatest bargain in philately.

MINER STAMP COMPANY

952 CITIZENS BANK CENTER WILKES-BARRE, PA 18701

1715

WORLDWIDE REVENUES buying and selling all countries and Colonies. Gordon Brooks, POB 100, Station N.D.G., Montreal, PQ, Canada H4A-3P4

WORLDWIDE

For information, call 1-800-234-UNPA Or Write to UNPA P.O. Box 5900

INDIA

sFree s Price List Available (518) 434-3860

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John & Tina Carlson P.O. Box 1389 North Kingstown, RI 02852 Tel/Fax: 401-294-9504 Email: jet9@cox.net

SELLING IRELAND

JAPAN & RYUKYUS

JAPAN Z1-765 complete set, 819 stamps MNH VF $598 (used $193). Heritage 11 sheets $102 (used 110 stamps $21). Centuries 17 sheets $166 (used 170 stamps $34). Animation 14 sheets $124 (used 56 stamps $11). Air postpaid. Discount 5% for international postal MO, cash. Japan lists free. Kawanisi Setuko, 5-304 Pasutoraru, Nakagawa Nagoya Japan 454-0857

GERMANY

THIRD REICH specialized: stamps, propaganda cards, fieldpost, KZ covers, WHW items, Occupations, labels and poster stamps. M. Hoffelner, L.ErnstGasse 16/14 1170 Wien, Austria. (ASDA). Email: mhoffelner@aon.at

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IRELAND

JOIN THE worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest association of Ireland collectors. Information on web: www.EirePhilatelicAssoc.org or contact: Dave Brennan, POB 704, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

ANIMALS

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CATS. FREE price lists. Photo list of stamps. Pre-1910-40 cat postcards. Isle of Man cat coins. Pre-1940s cat cigarette cards. #10 SASE please. Carlson Stamps, 15 W. College, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. APS member. FAUNA, FLORA thousands available. Specify your topic. Carole Murry, 26 E. Mohn St., Mohnton, PA 19540 or email for entire list to: 7cats@verizon.net

WWF

100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of authorized and unauthorized issues available. Call, fax or write.

R.D. Miner Philatelics 83 Woodgreen Drive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Southwest Calgary, Alberta T2W 4G6 CANADA

Ph: 1-403-251-6475 Fx: 1-403-251-7370 Email: rdminer@telus.net

RELIGION

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CHURCHES, BIBLE, Madonnas, icons, Christmas, Reformation, SMOM, Saints, Popes, world religions, angels. International information center: The COROS Chronicle, 425 N. Linwood, #110, Appleton, WI 54914. http://my.vbe.com/~cmfourl/coros1.htm

MISCELLANEOUS

1790

Tens of Thousands of Illustrated Topical Items can be found on our website:

www.westminsterstamp.com For a printed list of your topical interest, please contact us. Westminster Stamp Gallery, Ltd. P.O. Box 456 Foxboro, MA 02035 Phone: 1-508-384-6157 Fax: 1-508-384-3130 Email: stamps@westmin.win.net

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WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

1790

COLUMBUS- DISCOVERY of America stamps and FDCs. Send for free extensive list of worldwide stamps of Christopher Columbus and other explorers of the New World. Mr. Columbus, POB 1492, Fennville, MI 49408 SELLING OUT: inventory clearance. Check out our low prices. Name country or topical and receive free lists. J. Mathisen, POB 418, Unicoi, TN 37692

TOPICALS Bicycles NIGER 1968 C88 Bicycles, Dandy Horse 1818, Racer on two tone blue die proof by Frere, Engraver .................... $275.00 1976 359 Motorcycle, motobecane 125 France, violet die proof by J Combet Artist/Engraver ........... $265.00

E. Joseph McConnell, Inc. P.O. Box 683, Monroe, NY 10949 FAX: (845) 782-0347 Email: ejstamps@gmail.com

www.EJMcConnell.com

WANTED

1855

ACTIVELY BUYING pre-1960 picture post card collections, albums, lots. Immediate generous offer. Postage paid. Gary Ronk, 6247 Cove Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019. 540-562-2368

ACCESSORIES

1900

1800

AMAZING CHRISTMAS Seal website. Search 100+ countries by topic. Free simplified price list plus CD with printable albums and comprehensive U.S. and worldwide lists. John Denune, 234 E. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023. www.christmasseals.com

POSTAL STATIONERY

1820

AEROGRAMMES, AEROGRAMMES large worldwide stock. Also some U.S., foreign stationery. Now selling my personal aerogramme collection. Many rare and scarce items still available. Richard Heffner, 2012 Spring St., West Lawn, PA 19609

ACCESSORIES

1900

ACCESSORIES

1900

SCOTT ALBUMS, pages, miscellaneous supplies. Send #10 SASE. Newco Stamps, 2331 N. 134th St., Omaha, NE 68164. Email: stamper@tconl.com

SUPPLIES

No order too small. Fast UPS delivery to street addresses.

• HARRIS •

Liberty (U.S.) (Thru 2000) .......... Liberty 1 2001-2004 ................... Plate Block A (1901-63) ............. Plate Block B (1964-89) ............. Plate Block C (1990-2002) ......... Statesman .................................. Blank or Quad Pgs. .................... 3 1/2" Heirloom Binder ...............

Net 32.20 17.50 32.20 32.20 32.20 32.20 5.95 15.95

Global Part 1 & 2, 2003.............. Global Part 1 & 2, 2004.............. Golbel Part 1 & 2, 2005.............. Global Part 1 & 2, 2006.............. 2-Post Binder.............................. 3-Ring Binder ............................. Global Binder.............................. Slipcases .................................... Blank or Quad pages .................

Net 119.95 119.95 119.95 119.95 32.30 21.25 38.25 25.50 6.60

• MINKUS •

National Pages Only 1845-34 Part I............................. 1935-76 Part II............................ 1977-93 Part III........................... 1994-99 Part IV .......................... 2000-2004 Part V ....................... 3-Ring Binder 3’’ Size. ................ Slipcase ...................................... Minuteman 19th Century Pages. Minuteman 20th Century Album. Minuteman 21st Century Pages. Minuteman 3-ring Binder............ Intl. Jumbo Binder....................... Blank or Quad Pages A (20 pgs.).................................. B (20 pgs.).................................. C (20 pgs.).................................. Glassine Intlv. (Spec. or Int’l.).....

Net 27.95 27.95 27.95 27.95 27.95 29.40 24.00 4.99 18.75 10.40 5.60 42.40 6.20 6.20 6.20 7.15

• STAMP SUPPLEMENTS • 2007 Harris Liberty I............................. Harris Liberty III...........................

2006

Net 7.15 7.15

Net Harris Liberty II............................ 7.15 Harris Master Worldwide ............. 14.35 Harris Plate Block........................ 6.35 Harris Classic .............................. 6.35 Harris Canada ............................. 6.35 Minkus All American Part 1......... 13.60 Minkus All American Part 4......... 10.40 Minkus All American Part 5......... 9.60 Minkus All American Part 6......... 6.40 Minkus All American Part 7......... 10.40 Minkus U.S. Commem. Sgls. ....... 9.60 Minkus U.S. Pl. Block................... 9.60 Scott Commem. Pl. Block ............ 8.80 Scott National .............................. 11.99 Scott Minuteman.......................... 11.20 Scott International 41A & B......... 111.90 Scott Platinum ............................. 67.95 White Ace Commem. Sgls........... 22.50 White Ace Comm. Sgls Simp....... 11.75 White Ace Commem. Pl. Bl. ........ 19.30

ACCESSORIES

1900

AFFORDABLE ALBUM pages. 50,000 U.S. and foreign pages. British, Latin America, Europe, Asia, complete classic era and much more. All for $20 by internet. See www.stampalbums.com for details. CD disc also available.

1900

• IMPORTED PREMIUM • STOCK BOOKS Net 16 White Pages .................... 9.65 16 Black Pages..................... 11.95 32 White Pages .................... 13.65 32 Black Pages..................... 24.45 64 White Pages .................... 27.15 64 Black Pages..................... 35.25 SCOTT-PRINZ MOUNTS HAWID MOUNTS SHOWGARD MOUNTS DARK OR CLEAR All Sizes in Stock 35% Discount. New 2007 Price List.

• PRINZ MOUNTS •

Size (mm) List 22 x 25............... 3.25 25 x 22............... 3.25 25 x 40............... 3.25 40 x 25............... 3.25 106 x 55............. 6.00 105 x 57............. 6.00 25 x 215............. 7.25 36 x 215............. 7.25 41 x 215............. 7.25 63 x 240............. 9.00 188 x 264......... 13.00 198 x 264......... 13.00

Net 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 3.90 3.90 4.70 4.70 4.70 5.85 8.45 8.45

10 19.50 19.50 19.50 19.50 36.00 36.00 43.50 43.50 43.50 54.00 78.00 78.00

• APPROVAL CARDS •

# 741 Plastic 1 line .... 742 Plastic 2 line .... 703, 05 1 or 2 line .. 706 6"x8" ................ 3"x5" Manila............ 5"x8" Manila............

1900

PRINTED ALBUM pages for every country. As low as 20¢ per page. 8½x11 International, Specialized sizes. Simpson, HC79, Box 52E, Romney, WV 26757. www.albumpages.net rsimpson@141.com

BROOKLYN GALLERY COIN & STAMP, INC.

• SCOTT •

CHRISTMAS SEALS

1855

PICTURE POSTCARDS wanted. Biggest postcard buyer. Don’t care about stamp. Send postcards for check or I travel. Ernie White, POB 28766A, Richmond, VA 23228. 804-262-5230. Since 1978.

10 50 1.80 7.65 2.20 9.35 2.70 11.10 5.95 24.75 2.10 8.75 2.60 10.50

100 13.60 17.60 19.25 42.85 15.25 16.40

1..................... 1(6 "x 3"..............#1 Glassines .......................... 2..................2(6QE"x 3¾"..............#2 Glassines .......................... 3................. 2556QE"x 4 6 "..............#3 Glassines ..........................

3.65 3.95 4.20

2.95 3.15 3.35

28.80 30.60 33.00

100.35 108.60 115.50

*4 ................ 3 6 "x 5(6QE"..............#4 *5 ................. 3 6 "x 656 "..............#5 6................... 3(6 "x 6(6 "..............#6 *7 .................4 6 "x 6¾"..............#7

6.35 7.25 6.35 9.25

5.10 5.80 5.10 7.40

49.50 56.40 49.20 72.15

174.65 197.50 174.60 254.35

*NEW constructed with heavier stock cardboard or 4 1/2 Glassines............. Glassines, & Postcards ..... Glassines & FDC .............. or 8 Glassines...................

• PHILATELIC REFERENCE CATALOGUES - GENERAL & U.S. • African Americans on Stamps............................................................................ Black Book of Stamps, 2008 .............................................................................. Brookman 2008 U.S. /Canada Stamps, Auto/Post Coll. Spiral........................... Dealers Guide to Chemical Restoration of Stamps ........................................... Early Forged Stamps.......................................................................................... Guiness Book of Stamps Facts & Feats ............................................................ Harris 2007 BNA Hard Cover Spiral ........................................................SALE How to Collect Stamps ....................................................................................... Linn’s Stamp Identifier ........................................................................................ Mellone Planty Encycl. Cacheted FDC Vol. 1-16, 18 each ................................ Mellone Planty Encycl. Cacheted FDC Vol. 17................................................... Mellone USS Akron Macon Ency. Event Covers ................................................ Micarelli ID Reg. Issues 1847-1934 .................................................................. 2007 Michel Germany Specialized (in English).................................................. Penny Black, Story of ........................................................................................ Pilgrim Pope, J. Paul II on Stamps .................................................................... Postage Stamps of the U.S. 1902-1935 Max Johl ............................................. This is Philately by Wood, 3-Vol. Set.................................................................. Scott 2008 Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or U.S. Specialized each.................................... Scott 2008 Classic.............................................................................................. Scott 2008 FDC Catalog .................................................................................... Scott 2008 U.S. Pocket Catalog ........................................................................ Stamp Collecting For Dummies.......................................................................... Successful Stamp Dealing ................................................................................. The Duck Stamp Story/Dolan soft cover ............................................................ Triangular Philatelic: Green ................................................................................ Linn’s World Stamp Almanac ............................................................................. U.S. Specialized Color Guide (10, 11, 64, 65, 219d, 220, 267, 279b) ...............

• GLASSINE ENVELOPES •

Boxes in 1,000's - Dividers between each 100. Ungummed only. Made of finest quality glassine paper, carefully selected for optimum transparency and durability. Sizes compatible with stamp storage boxes. Compatible with Multi Purpose boxes. NO. SIZE HEIGHT X WIDTH 100 500 1000 5000 10,000 1 1 3/4" x 2 7/8" ......... 3.05 13.40 21.45 103.25 195.10 2 2 5/16" x 3 5/8" ....... 3.60 15.80 25.30 121.75 230.10 3 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" ......... 3.70 16.25 25.95 125.25 236.50 4 3 1/4" x 4 7/8" ......... 4.55 19.80 31.70 153.00 288.80 4 1/2 3 1/8" x 5 1/16" ....... 5.05 22.00 35.20 169.75 320.65 5 3 1/2" x 6" ............... 5.90 25.75 41.25 198.75 375.50 6 3 3/4" x 6 3/4" ......... 7.40 32.25 51.60 248.75 469.85 7 4 1/8" x 6 1/4" ......... 8.10 35.35 56.55 272.75 515.10 8 4 1/2" x 6 5/8" ......... 8.40 36.75 58.80 283.50 535.50 10 4 1/8" x 9 1/2" ......... 13.70 59.95 95.90 462.50 873.40 11 4 1/2" x 10 3/8" ....... 14.55 63.60 101.80 490.75 926.85 12 9 1/2" x 11" ............. 20.80 90.90 145.45 701.25 1324.75 STAMP ALBUMS Scott, Harris, Minkus, CWS 30% Dis.; White Ace, Lighthouse, Davo, Safe, Lindner 20% Discount; All Supplements for Scott, Harris, Minkus, KA-BE, Davo, Lindner, Lighthouse & White Ace are available at 20% Discount. Send SASE for list.

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• MINT SHEET and BLOCK FILES •

Size 24 Pocket Sheet File 9 1/8 x 11 1/2 ......... 48 Pocket Sheet File 9 1/8 x 11 1/2 ......... CMC Plate Block File 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 .......... SuperSafe Sheet Album 11 1/4 x 10........ 24 Pkt. Large Sheet File 11x13 1/4.......... Slogan Block File...................................... SuperSafe Mini Sheet Album ................... SuperSafe FDC Album ............................. Extra FDC Pages......................................

Net 3.85 5.75 2.80 33.75 6.50 5.60 14.00 20.95 10/3.85

• PERMA GUARD •

Size Small 27x215mm...................................... Block 70x265mm ......................................

List 4.95 8.20

• DEALER SALES CARDS •

102 White 102 Black 104 White 104 Black

• SALES SHEETS •

1000 25.00 27.30 31.50 35.75

5000 115.50 126.00 145.50 165.00

Net 38.25 6.30 21.70 13.50 7.00 15.95 13.00 4.50 10.80 16.95 33.10 27.95 29.95 59.40 5.00 40.00 45.00 55.95 56.10 103.95 10.40 12.75 16.50 9.75 22.45 8.45 21.25 46.70

Doz. 39.60 59.40 27.50 5/135.00 66.50 58.80 6/68.40 10/167.70 —

Net 3.20 5.35

Ten 29.70 —

1000 5000 107 White 36.55 168.75 107 Black 39.95 184.50 3 Pocket 102 Card Pages — 10/3.20

• COLLECTOR AIDS • 602 Excal Mount Cutter............. Perf Gauge ................................ Prinz or SuperSafe Hinges (your choice)............................ Prinz Tongs Spade or Round .... Super Safe Stamp Lifting Fluid . Prinz Watermark Fluid............... Watermark Tray ......................... Pocket UV Lamp, Long Wave.... Pocket UV Lamp, Short Wave ... Stamp Drying Book ................... B & L 5X Magnifier .................... B & L 10X Codd ........................ Silica Gel 40 gram ..................... 3-Ring Quadruple Pages (35) ... Roll-a-tector ............................... Gibbons Color Key ....................

Net 21.40 1.15

Dozen — 10.80

Net 2005 500 1000 5000 Net 25 Diff. W.W. ............................ 1.25 Size Harris Liberty I............................. 7.15 50 Diff. W.W. ............................ 2.10 19.50 2.25 1..................... 26.95 50.05 231.00 Harris Liberty II............................ 7.15 25 Diff. Used U.S. .................... 2.00 21.00 1.25 50.05 231.00 Harris Liberty III........................... 7.15 50 Diff. Used U.S. .................... 3.15 32.40 2.25 2..................... 26.95 Harris Master Worldwide ............. 14.35 8 oz. Stamps on paper ............ 11.20 107.40 77.15 366.50 7.95 3..................... 41.80 Harris Plate Block........................ 6.35 .75 7.15 4..................... 26.95 50.05 231.00 Harris Canada ............................. 6.35 • 8 1/2 X11 STOCK PAGES • 12.75 — Harris Classic .............................. 7.95 Type 27.95 — 5 50 100 5..................... 53.30 98.40 467.50 Minkus All American Part 1......... 11.20 Manila 12 rows .... 2.60 23.95 35.95 9.75 6/50.35 46.16 213.00 Minkus All American Part 3......... 10.40 Safe 2-8 rows ...... 4.35 41.00 76.00 6..................... 24.85 6.95 65.40 One Pocket 3-Ring Vinyl Minkus All American Part 4......... 7.20 21.45 3/50.55 Scott National .............................. 10.40 Vario 1-8 rows ..... 3.75 35.00 59.00 Page Protectors............................ 10/2.70 4.95 6/23.50 10 50 100 Scott Minuteman.......................... 10.40 Type 4.60 58.80 3-Ring Binder .......... $3.90 ea. 12/39.95 Scott International 40A & B......... 111.90 Hagner 1 Side 29.80 — 6-Ring Binder .......... $4.10 ea. 12/42.00 White Ace Commem. Sgls........... 18.50 Sizes 1-8....... 8.05 37.35 63.25 32.30 — White Ace Commem. Pl. Bl. ........ 15.60 Hagner 2 Side • SHIPPING CHARGES • White Ace Reg. Plate Block ........ 5.00 Sizes 11-88... 13.90 64.65 109.45 All orders East of the Mississippi under $60.00 add $6.00; over $60.00 add 10%. West of the Mississippi under $43.50 • WINDOW FRONT ENVELOPES • add $6.50; over $43.50 add 15%. Alaska, Hawaii add 20%. Minimum $9.50. Outside USA add 30% to 50%. Please provide Size 100 500 1000 • POLY HOLDERS 3 MILS THICK • street address for UPS shipments. Above prices reflect a cash discount whereas a check must accompany order. All other 3x5.............. 6.50 24.50 41.95 orders will be subject to a 3% handling charge. VISA & MasterCard accepted. NYC & State Residents add proper Sales Tax. Size 100 500 1000 4 1/2 x 7 ..... 8.25 31.50 54.00 6x9.............. 12.00 47.25 81.00 Postcard Reg. 3 3/4 x 6...... 2.95 13.00 22.00 Orders to APO & FPO's, add an additional $1.00 to regular shipping charges for PAL shipments. Mint U.S. regular postage Postcard Euro 4 1/4 x 6 1/8 2.95 13.00 22.00 accepted at 90% of face for payment. Prices subject to change without notice. No minimum order. To receive new 2007 • CLOSEOUT SPECIALS • FDC Reg. 3 7/8 x 6 7/8 ...... 3.20 14.00 23.50 Supply Catalog, please send $1.50. All orders under $35 must be accompanied by a check. Check out our Website at Scott 2004 FDC Cat. ..................... 3.00 www.brooklyngallery.com. The same owner serving you 37 years. Scott U.S. Spec. 2005 Val. Supp ... 6.00 FDC Euro 5 1/4 x 7 3/4 ...... 3.70 16.00 27.50 2006 Red Book U.S. coins soft cvr. 6.00 FDC #10 4 3/4 x 10............ 4.45 19.50 32.75 BROOKLYN GALLERY COIN & STAMP, INC. Comic Reg. 7 1/8 x 10 1/2.. 4.45 19.35 32.75 Friedberg U.S. Paper 17th Edition. 18.00 8725 4th Ave., Dept. LSN, Brooklyn, NY 11209-0003 2006 Scott FDC Cat. ..................... 5.50 Monster 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 ....... 5.20 22.60 38.20 2006 Scott U.S. Pocket.................. 7.00 Extra Large 11 5/16 x 16.... 8.95 40.00 69.50 718-745-5701 • Fax 718-745-2775

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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES

1900

USA HINGELESS safe, German made leather bound albums. 11 total. Six commemorative, one coil, one airmail, three regular issues. $1,300 retail slightly used with cover cases. $350 including shipping USA. Email: rkschoss@mindspring.com PH: 954491-0751

SAY YOU SAW IT FIRST IN Linn's Stamp News

HINGES 1000 PREFOLDED "IDEAL" HINGES FROM GERMANY. s Special Price s 10 packages for only $19.00

1900

BACK SUPPLEMENTS. All brands. Good prices. Dealers, collectors, contact: Stamps Unlimited, 100 Peachtree St., Ste. 1460, Atlanta, GA 30303. PH: 404688-9161

WHITE ACE HISTORICAL STAMP ALBUMS THE WASHINGTON PRESS FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932 Visit us on the World Wide Web at: http://www.washpress.com e-mail to: washpress@washpress.com

(P&H included) Ask for our free latest lists!

B. Schulze Stamps Ltd. Ph/Fax: 250-479-5745 P.O. Box 1028 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0176 MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

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SHOWGARD MOUNTS protect us!

SCOTT 2008 catalogs. Volumes 1-6 and U.S. Specialized $53.50 each. Set of six $311. Set of seven $360. Mailed as released and we pay shipping. Classic $105. Delaware Valley Stamps, 6173 Strasburg Rd., Atglen, PA 19310. Email: Devasco@epix.net

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1950

Any U.S. Stamp, Cover, Cancel, Proof, etc. Only $5 plus cost of shipping. Paper certificate also available at $10 per item. Why pay $35 or more only to find out the item isn’t what you thought it was? Speedy one-week service. 41-year APS member and 33-year Linn’s Advertiser.

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PHILATELIC LITERATURE 1910

Philatelic Literature of

Professional Stamp Experts.

EASTERN ASIA

Comprehensive annotated price of 153 different titles from 20 Eastern Asia countries. China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaya, etc. Sent for 44¢ in postage.

GEORGE ALEVIZOS

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1900 ®®

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CATALOGS

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The Grading Authority Get a free PSE submission kit and have your stamps expertised!

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PHILATELIC SOCIETIES

1965

AMERICAN AIR Mail Society: largest and oldest society for collectors of

Seite 1 and covers. Monthly jourairmail stamps

nal (sample $2 including copy of "Collecting Airmail’’ brochure), auctions, sales department, conventions, flight notices. AAMS. POB 110-L, Mineola, NY 11501-0110

ISRAEL, HOLYLAND, Judaica, Palestine philately featured in award winning journal of Society of Israel Philatelists. $2 sample copy. Information: Ben Wallace, S.I.P., POB 507, Northfield, OH 44067. www.israelstamps.com JAPAN COLLECTORS: Join the International Society for Japanese Philately. Founded 1945. Illustrated journal covering all Japanese philatelic fields, expertizing, forgeries CD-ROM. Free sample journal and brochure. ISJP, POB 1283, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. www.isjp.org PERFIN COLLECTORS! Join The Perfins Club. Benefits: monthly journal, catalogs, auctions, sales departments, library, conventions. Ken Rehfeld, POB 125, Spokane Valley, WA 99016-0125

PRICE LISTS

1970

18% FOR used, 22.5% for MH, 25%30% for MNH at Scott. Worldwide complete issues. Also any topical or countries. Free lists. Viorica Manta, POB 23, Coram, NY 11727-0023. Email: ivmanta@optonline.net EUROPE AND worldwide. Free monthly price list containing approximately 9,000 items. J. Bode, POB 328M, Markham, ON, Canada L3P-3J8

Over 35,000 Sets Order on-line

WANT LISTS FILLED

1990

WANT LISTS FILLED We stock EVERY country, mint or used. Want list specialists since 1926. Prompt service.

Downtown Stamp Co. P.O. Box 329 Whitehouse, NJ 08888 www.downtownstamp.com

or write for a complete list. P.O. Box 48252 Spokane, WA 99228 Email: eca@ecastamp.com Phone: 509-465-1157

UNITED STATES

MISCELLANEOUS

2015

SALE: COINS, stamps, covers, pin backs, medals, miscellaneous. Send 41¢ stamp for list. 50% off. Jack’s, 12907 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77079

ACCESSORIES

For Stamp Dealers Only

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We carry a complete line of Philatelic & Numismatic Accessories sold at competitive prices.

LAURENCE L. WINUM

P.O. BOX 247 WALDEN, NY 12586 APS 51900 ARA 1970

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1975

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Call: 888-837-9537 to get a quote or purchase a policy

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1985

DOWNTOWN ATLANTA, 15 minutes from airport by subway. Worldwide stocks. Full service shop. Stamps Unlimited, 100 Peachtree St., Ste. 1460, Atlanta, GA 30303. PH: 404-688-9161

WANT LISTS FILLED

1990

WANT LISTS filled, all countries and topics, sets, singles, mint or used. Huge stock, competitive prices, prompt service. Charles Schwartz, POB 165, Mora, MN 55051 WANT LISTS filled. Complete mint worldwide sets at substantial discount from Scott catalog. No U.S. References please. Anderson, POB 309, Point Pleasant, PA 18950 WANT LISTS welcome U.S. and worldwide. 55 years in the trade; fair prices; fast service. Academy Stamp Co., 139 S. Beverly Dr. #313, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. www.academystamp.com

HARRY EDELMAN Sells Wholesale Only! NOW AVAILABLE

Individual Comprehensive Catalogue for All Philatelic or Numismatic Accessories.

TO OBTAIN: Send $5.00 to cover postage. This $5.00 charge can be deducted from first order given to us above $50.00 NET.

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All Mint NH - All Modern Varieties Booklets/Booklet Panes Transportation Coils All Other Coils and Liberty Coils Large Hole/Small Hole Dry Gum/Shiny Gum, Etc. Tagged/Untagged Mint PreCancels Fair Prices. Complete Inventory 24 Hour Service, Satisfaction Guaranteed Accepting VISA & MasterCard Request our list

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USE OF this column is intended for dealers wishing to make contacts with other dealers in the U.S. and overseas. Please state what you will offer for what you want. Your initials and name, address and zip number must be published for POD guidance. Linn’s is acting solely as the medium by which offers are made via the low cost classified ad rates.

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UNITED STATES

2100

BUYING ALL U.S.

See our complete buy list for TOP PRICES PAID at: www.hgitner.com or call 1-800-9-4-STAMP HENRY GITNER PHILATELISTS, INC. PO Box 3077 Middletown, NY 10940 845-343-5151 Fax: 845-343-0068 Email: Hgitner@hgitner.com

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F-VF NH VF NH XF NH RW1................ 275. 400. 800. RW2................ 275. 400. 800. RW3................ 100. 150. 400. RW4................ 110. 165. 500. RW5................ 110. 165. 650. RW6-9............. 90. 135. 350. RW10-11 ea.... 30. 45. 150. RW12-16 ea.... 18. 33. 110. RW17-25 ea.... 30. 40. 100. RW26-34 ea.... 40. 55. 90. RW35-36 ea.... 18. 25. 65. RW37-38 ea.... 16. 22. 35. RW39, 41 ea... -5. 8. RW42-57 ea... 80% of Face Value RW58-62 ea... 90% of Face Value RW63-71 ea... 80% of Face Value RW72b Mini Sheet............. $1,100. RW73b Mini Sheet............. CALL Call for large quantities, PSA type not needed. Especially need RW65 gummed stamps. Paying $24 each! (Until needs are met.)

JUNIOR DUCKS JDS3 1995..... 85. JDS6 1998..... 150. JDS4 1996..... 65. JDS7 1999..... 150. JDS5 1997..... 75. JDS8 2000..... 200.

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$27 PER pound U.S. commems off paper. No Love, Christmas. Uncancelled U.S. no gum 60% of face. Humphries, POB 965, Los Molinos, CA 96055 BUYING CURRENT and early used, mint U.S. Request want list. W-F Heads, Kansas/ Nebraska, Zeps, Officials. ISC, POB 77, Ankeny, IA 50021. iowasc@netins.net BUYING MINT full gum 3¢ commemoratives at face value. 4¢ and 5¢ at 80%. Bill Foreyt, 101 Sommers Rd., Colfax, WA 99111. uftrader@colfax.com BUYING MINT plate number coil collections, better accumulations. Ship with confidence. If not bought, refund half postage. Al Haake, POB 290, Germantown, IL 62245. 618-523-4716 BUYING USED U.S. stamps and sets in Very Fine or better condition. All stamps must be free of faults and have light clean cancellations. Send for buy list with color grading requirement sheets or call 1-800-758-3640. The Stamp Specialist of Bay Ridge Inc., PMB 272, 7304 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209 PAYING FACE for mint compact sheets. Send up to $100 direct. Ship today with your invoice. Lyle Lueck, 305 St. Rd. 35, Osceola, WI 54020

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Stamps, collections, individual items, quality items. What can you offer me?

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Ph: 201-818-4545 Fax: 201-818-4122

2100

UNSIGNED DUCKS RW1-74, sound or faulty, any condition/ quantity. NationalWildlife.com David Boshart, APS, 8504 Charter Club #10, Fort Myers, FL 33919. 800-DUCK-ART (800382-5278) CALIFORNIA STATE Revenues 18571872 wanted (mainly the colorful square issues with margins); San Francisco poll tax receipts. Dan Martello, martellomeister@gmail.com 415-8713266 (CA) FEDERAL DUCKS. RW1-10, RW26-39, RW56-73. Mint or used. Any condition! Also all plate singles and junior ducks. NationalWildlife.com 8504 Charter Club #10, Ft. Myers FL 33919. 800-DUCKART (382-5278) BUYING U.S. stamps or collections in VF-XF NH condition prior to 1935. Buy list upon request or ship for prompt payment. Oklahoma Stamps, 1001 N. Fulton, Tulsa, OK 74115. 918-836-1681

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DAVE KAPLAN (APS, ASDA, BIA) P.O. BOX 976, New City, NY 10956 Tel: 845-638-1180 Fax: 845-638-6678 Email: dave@davekaplan.com Web: www.davekaplan.com

PAYING HIGH PRICES Scott # Paying 1 Used ........ 200.00 2 Used ........ 250.00 35 Used ...... 26.00 73................ 65.00 113 Used .... 20.00 115 Used .... 65.00 116 Used .... 35.00 292 LH/NG.. 650.00 303 LH/NG.. 16.00 305 LH/NG.. 33.00

Scott # Paying 307 LH/NG.. 28.00 367 NH ....... 4.00 367 LH........ 3.20 630 NH ....... 300.00 630 LH........ 215.00 726.............. .24 792.............. .12 799.............. .14 800.............. .18 898.............. .13

Ideal Stamp

Scott # Paying 906.............. .70 1331-2 ........ .32 1464-7 ........ .75 1633-82 Sht. 7.50 2983-92a .... 5.00 2983-92 Sht. 11.00 3873 Sheet . 7.00 C2 NH......... 55.00 C6............... 45.00

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NEW HIGH PRICES Scott# Single PB Sheet 772-905 7¢ 32¢ $5.00 907-1109 4¢ 18¢ $3.00 1113-1207 4¢ 17¢ $2.50 1230-1337 5¢ 21¢ $2.60 1339-1425 5¢ 22¢ $3.10 8¢ & up or air mail sheets up to 95% of face. C46 PB @$11.00, sheet @$130.00. Premium items & before Scott 772 are urgently needed.

BILL ATASSI 137-15 Booth Memorial Ave. Flushing, NY 11355 Please Call or Write First. Please call me at: 718-762-6646 atassistamps@hotmail.com

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Also Colonial Embossed Revenues Coins and Currency EARLY AMERICAN NUMISMATICS POB 675390 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Ph: 858-759-3290 Fax: 619-374-7280

UNITED STATES

2100

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2100

UNITED STATES

2100

U.S. MAJOR ERRORS

Imperforate, “Color” omitted. Imperf between, inverts, etc. Especially older issues, any quantity.

WANTE D

For outright purchase or for sale at unreserved Public Auction, CONTACT US with description and/or photo before shipping. Include your address and telephone number(s).

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Singles • Plateblocks • ERRORS TOP DOLLAR

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Phone 516-826-1852 • FAX 516-882-9005 2199 Legion Street, Bellmore, NY 11710 Linn’s Advertiser EACH week for over Thirty Years!! Deal with me with conﬁdence — Thousands Have!!

WANTED TO BUY: U.S. Mint, Light Hinged U.S. MINT, FINE TO VERY FINE, LIGHT HINGED

Scott # We Pay 233....... 18.00 234....... 18.00 235....... 18.00 236....... 16.00 237....... 28.00 238....... 45.00 239....... 60.00 240....... 110.00 241....... 200.00 242....... 200.00 243....... 350.00 244....... 500.00 245....... 500.00 285....... 6.00 286....... 6.00 287....... 28.00 288....... 28.00 289....... 35.00 290....... 35.00 291....... 140.00 292....... 300.00 293....... 450.00 294....... 4.00 295....... 3.00 296....... 16.00 297....... 18.00

UNITED STATES

Scott # We Pay Scott # We Pay Scott # We Pay Scott # We Pay 298....... 24.00 402....... 15.00 515....... 12.00 715....... 3.00 299....... 30.00 403....... 50.00 516....... 10.00 C1........ 20.00 300....... 2.00 404....... 260.00 517....... 18.00 C2........ 26.00 301....... 3.00 414....... 12.00 518....... 14.00 C3........ 26.00 302....... 10.00 415....... 15.00 523....... 200.00 C4........ 6.00 303....... 13.00 416....... 12.00 524....... 70.00 C5........ 26.00 304....... 10.00 417....... 13.00 536....... 4.00 C6........ 27.00 305....... 16.00 418....... 24.00 547....... 60.00 C13...... 85.00 306....... 10.00 419....... 55.00 550....... 8.00 C14...... 270.00 307....... 17.00 420....... 33.00 569....... 6.00 C15...... 375.00 308....... 11.00 421....... 100.00 570....... 10.00 C18...... 25.00 El ......... 100.00 323....... 8.00 427....... 9.00 571....... 10.00 E7 ........ 15.00 324....... 6.00 428....... 9.00 572....... 23.00 E12 ...... 7.00 325....... 18.00 429....... 13.00 573....... 60.00 E13 ...... 6.00 326....... 18.00 430....... 27.00 581-91 . 40.00 Fl ......... 15.00 327....... 40.00 431....... 9.00 599A.... 25.00 Q3........ 2.50 328....... 6.00 432....... 13.00 616....... 5.00 Q4........ 7.00 329....... 4.00 433....... 12.00 619....... 5.00 Q5........ 7.00 330....... 30.00 434....... 7.00 621....... 3.00 Q6........ 13.00 367....... 1.50 435....... 7.00 630....... 160.00 Q7........ 17.00 368....... 6.50 437....... 35.00 634A.... 75.00 Q8........ 35.00 371....... 8.00 438....... 60.00 648....... 3.00 Q9........ 17.00 373....... 8.50 439....... 70.00 658-68 . 60.00 Q10...... 85.00 399....... 20.00 440....... 150.00 669-79 . 70.00 Q11...... 30.00 400....... 35.00 479....... 80.00 700....... 3.00 Q12...... 110.00 401....... 6.00 480....... 70.00 701....... 7.00 K1-16... 550.00 Also wanted, other better U.S. mint or used. Minimum shipment $100.00 please.

J. NALBANDIAN, INC. P.O. Box 71, East Greenwich, R.I. 02818 Phone: 401-885-5020 Fax: 401-885-3040

Tropical Stamps, Inc. 5170 N. Federal Highway, Suite 2 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308-3814 Ph: 954-351-9794 Fax 954-351-0941

s WANTED s PLATE BLOCKS, PLATE # COILS & UNFOLDED BOOKLET PANES VF NH W/NO FAULTS 610.......... 12.00 700.......... 50.00 865.............. .55 1865.......... 1.50 3277........ 20.00 4073.......... 1.65 614 (Top) 35.00 704............ 4.00 886.............. .40 1868 (20) .. 8.00 3297b......... 6.75 C8 (Top).. 22.00 614 (Btm) 30.00 704-15 .. 190.00 899.............. .15 1868a........ 1.70 3325-8 C10 615 (Top) 36.00 705............ 2.50 900.............. .15 2017 (20) ... 5.00 (15) ........ 5.25 (Top) .... 55.00 615.......... 32.50 706.......... 10.50 903............ 1.00 2019-22 .... 1.00 3356-9 ...... 1.50 C10 616 708.......... 11.00 905.............. .20 2088.......... 6.00 3404-7 (Btm).... 45.00 (Top) .. 175.00 709............ 3.75 906............ 2.25 2137.......... 1.10 (PNC9)... 6.50 C11 ......... 22.50 616 710.......... 11.00 908.............. .25 2177............ .75 3413........ 15.00 C12 (Btm).. 160.00 711.......... 30.00 922.............. .50 2182............ .90 3414-17 (Top) .. 100.00 617 713.......... 27.50 924.............. .35 2183.......... 1.25 (20) ........ 6.75 (Top) .... 22.50 714.......... 20.00 925.............. .25 2184.......... 1.30 3431.......... 3.10 C12 618 (Top) 40.00 715.......... 50.00 931.............. .22 2193........... 3.75 3433.......... 3.35 (Btm).... 90.00 C19 ........... 6.50 619 717............ 3.00 935.............. .20 2196........ 18.00 3462-5 (Top) .. 150.00 718............ 7.00 937.............. .20 2239............ .90 (PNC9)... 9.00 C24 ......... 60.00 619........ 135.00 725............ 9.00 939.............. .20 2394........ 35.00 3467.......... 9.00 C33 ............. .18 620........ 120.00 727............ 2.00 940.............. .20 2444.......... 1.50 3547.......... 1.48 C36 ........... 1.10 627 (Top) 22.00 734.......... 12.00 964.............. .30 2452 3548.......... 1.48 C56 ............. .45 627 C70 ............. .35 737.............. .35 968.............. .25 (PNC3)..... .35 3552-5 (Btm).... 20.00 738............ 2.25 969.............. .20 2478............ .15 (Top 8) ... 2.80 C95-6 ........ 1.20 629 3561-3610 2496-2500 C137 .......... 2.00 740.............. .40 970.............. .25 (Btm).... 17.50 (4) .......... 1.50 J101 ........ 18.00 742.............. .75 971.............. .20 (10) ........ 2.50 629 3611........... 3.50 J102 ............ .50 2524a...... 16.00 (Top) .... 20.00 752.......... 12.00 972.............. .20 2617.......... 1.20 3614............ .15 UNFOLDED 633.......... 50.00 759............ 9.50 973.............. .20 2819-28 3616.......... 6.00 Booklet Panes 634............ 2.50 760.......... 12.00 976.............. .35 (20) ........ 7.00 3633B 762.......... 11.00 977.............. .20 2505a........ 5.00 635.......... 18.00 (PNC3)... 8.00 2849-53 636.......... 55.00 764.......... 18.00 978.............. .25 (12) ........ 6.25 3648........ 54.00 2718a......... 1.50 640............ 7.50 774.............. .70 980.............. .22 2849-53 3649 (20) .. 7.50 2886a........ 6.00 643.......... 20.00 775.............. .50 992.............. .20 (6) .......... 3.00 3661-4 (4) . 1.60 2973a........ 1.70 3252c ........ 7.40 644 (Top) 19.00 792.............. .40 995.............. .25 2878............ .15 3661-4 644.......... 16.00 806.............. .25 1009............ .15 2998a........ 3.50 (20) ........ 7.60 3278d........ 4.75 808.............. .60 1012............ .16 645 (Top) 14.00 3692 (20) ... 7.50 3297b........ 6.75 3014-7 646.......... 22.00 810.............. .40 1032............ .20 (PNC8) 10.00 3696-3745 3450a........ 7.25 647........ 110.00 811.............. .40 1038............ .20 3031A ......... .10 (4) .......... 1.70 3451a........ 7.00 648........ 200.00 821............ 3.00 1042a.......... .35 3068 (4) .... 1.40 3786 (20) .. 7.50 3482a........ 2.00 648 XF .. 225.00 823............ 5.00 1080............ .18 3121.......... 1.30 3813 (4) .... 1.50 3484d........ 2.20 650 (Top) 24.00 829............ 1.25 1084............ .20 3148........... 1.35 3819.......... 3.50 3485a........ 3.60 833.......... 45.00 1291.......... 1.10 3187.......... 5.50 3840-3 (8) 3.00 650 3624c ........ 7.00 (Btm).... 21.00 834........ 225.00 1345-54 3188.......... 5.50 3840-3 654 (Top) 13.00 837............ 1.50 (20) ........ 1.60 3191.......... 5.50 (20) ........ 7.50 3636a........ 7.40 3687b........ 7.40 657.......... 10.00 853.............. .50 1844 (20) ..... .75 3193-7 3945-8 690............. 5.00 855............ 2.50 1848............ .50 (20) ......... 6.50 (20) ........ 7.50 3824b......... 7.50 3898a......... 7.50 693.......... 14.00 856............ 1.25 1850 (20) .. 1.50 3249-52 .... 1.60 3961-4 694.......... 10.00 858.............. .50 1852........... 1.80 3262........ 45.00 (20) ........ 8.00 3929b........ 7.50 695.......... 18.00 861.............. .40 1856 (20) .. 4.00 3266 4000.......... 1.10 3956b........ 7.50 699.......... 32.00 864.............. .50 1863b........ 1.50 (PNC3)... 5.00 4021-4 ...... 1.70 BK279 ..... 10.00 We also buy collections and accumulations. Immediate Payment. Advise before shipping more than 100 of one number.

THE PLATE BLOCK STAMP CO. Box 6417, Leawood, KS 66206

1-800-829-6777

January 7, 2008 LINN’S STAMP NEWS 67

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CANAL ZONE for my collection. Need mainly better, decently centered, numbers. Top dollar paid. Robert H. Abels, 28918 Paseo Caravella, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

U.S. USED Buying List $1 cash & (2) 41Â¢ stamps

We buy all numbers BICK INTERNATIONAL P.O. Box 854 LS Van Nuys, CA 91408

818-997-6496 Fax 818-988-4337 Email iibick@sbcglobal.net www.bickinternational.net

TOP PRICES PAID U.S. SOUND MINT Sc.# Paying Sc.# Paying 216....... 40.00 586....... 5.50 249....... 35.00 678....... 15.00 288....... 45.00 766....... 11.50 290....... 45.00 767....... 10.50 294....... 8.50 E12 ...... 9.25 308....... 9.50 RW8..... 40.00 325....... 30.00 RW17... 20.00 326....... 37.50 RW23... 20.00 373....... 13.00 RW25... 20.00 385....... 15.00 RW26... 20.00 402....... 26.50 RW29... 35.00 443....... 10.00 RW30... 35.00 450....... 4.00 RW35... 17.00 462....... 3.00 RW37... 17.00 545....... 50.00 WS11 ... 25.00 Minimum shipment $50.00

Ben Art Stamp Company 9700 Mill St. â&#x20AC;¢ Camden, NY 13316

315-245-2690

Wanted U.S.

Top Prices Paid Mint, Fine or Better Hinged, No Gum or Small Faults Sc. # Sc. # #73 (Avg or #325...... 20.00 Better) . 50.00 #326...... 22.00 #285...... 7.00 #327...... 45.00 #286...... 2.00 #328...... 3.00 #287...... 25.00 #329...... 3.00 #288...... 25.00 #C1 ....... 20.00 #289...... 40.00 #C2 ....... 43.00 #290...... 45.00 #C3 ....... 38.00 #291.... 175.00 CSA #8 (Clean #292.... 525.00 face, no #294...... 5.00 spots) . 45.00 #295...... 2.00 #630 S/S #296...... 17.00 #297...... 15.00 Sound #298...... 20.00 LH ......235.00 #299...... 25.00 #630 S/S #301...... 3.00 Minor #302...... 13.00 Faults .100.00 USED #303...... 13.50 #305...... 30.00 #24........ 12.00 #306...... 10.50 #35........ 31.00 #307...... 28.00 CSA #1 . 67.00 #308...... 15.00 Great Britain #323...... 13.00 SC1 Penny #324...... 3.00 Black ... 72.00 Shipments must have nice face appearance, no severe faults or ripped. All Shipments Paid Same Day. Quantities Accepted. BUYING ALL U.S. & World Stamp Collections. We buy everything CALL NOW!

(800) 451-9645

ANTHONY'S LLC Box 1523 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

U.S. #537 NEW HIGHER PRICES!!!

PL. BLOCKS OF 6 WANTED

XF NH......$425.00 XF LH ......$250.00 VF NH ......$300.00 VF LH.......$190.00 Fine NH ...$150.00 Fine LH....$100.00

MICHAEL E. ALDRICH, INC. Box 2295 Carefree, AZ 85377 ASDA

TEXAS BUYER

U.S. and Foreign Stamp Collections Wanted Charles Deaton P.O. Box 2465 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 713-927-9948

Email: cwdeaton@aol.com

WANTED TO BUY!! Scott #2721-29c Elvis Mint Sheets of 40 OGNH Undamaged and Intact

Paying $12/Sheet

DANA OKEY (858) 243-2777

977-C Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075 Email: okeystamps@aol.com

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NEW HIGHER PRICES PAID FOR CANADA! Paying 57Â¢ U.S. for $1 CANADA FACE VALUE! Overnight payment on request.

$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR: - CANADA CLASSICS (SC #1-65) - CANADA JUBILEE ISSUE #1-65 (Any Condition) - COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS - ERRORS, VARIETIES, REVENUES - ENTIRE ESTATE LOTS CALL TOLL FREE to discuss

1-800-615-2596

or Ship for Cash Offers to:

CITY STAMP (Since 1980) R. Cooperman, Philatelist Visit our website www.citystamp.ca email: info@citystamp.ca 1134 St. Catherine W. Ste. #865. Montreal Quebec, H3B 1H4 Canada

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FEDERAL DUCKS. RW1, RW2, RW5672. Mint or used. Any condition. NationalWildlife.com David Boshart, 8504 Charter Club #10, Fort Myers, FL 33919. 800-DUCK-ART (800-3825278)

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Immediate Payment

For XF Mint & Used LQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, SQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dollar Value Jubilees, Collections & Dealer Stocks

MARK-LANE STAMPS P.O. Box 626 Haverstraw, NY 10993 Ph/Fax (845) 362-5330 Email: rws45@aol.com

ASDA â&#x20AC;¢ APS â&#x20AC;¢ CSDA â&#x20AC;¢ RPSC

We Buy Canadian Postage COLLECTIONS

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I WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR STAMPS

I need any stamps, collections, accumulations, envelopes, old postcards, or anything and everything you wish to sell. Zeppelin covers & Memorabilia also wanted. Send for immediate offer. Check sent within 24 hours.

Call: 708-749-3737

YOUNG & COMPANY 6515 West Stanley Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402

COVERS

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Where do collectors look when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a specific item? In the Classifieds.

80Â¢ HAWAII C46 wanted on cover, including any commercial use or unusual FDCs; essays or Proofs of C46; TransPacific airmail covers flown pre-12-71941. Krupnick, 700 SE Third Ave., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316. jonpac@aol.com

5# ,##" 5-0*"5'"# !-**#!2'-,1

AUSTRALIAN AND British Pacific covers wanted. FDC commercial flights stationery. Collector pays high prices especially for FDC. Feniello, 415 Laurel Oak Dr., Suwanee, GA 30024

We are strong buyers of worldwide, specialized and quality A-Z mounted collections. We are also interested in dealerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stocks and accumulations. Send us a description of what you have, or better yet, send us your holding for our prompt offer. Please include your telephone number. We will respond promptly.

2&# 0-51# &-31# P.O. Box 250421, Holly Hill, FL 32125 www.browsehouse.com email: stamps@browsehouse.com

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BUYING COVER collections, FDC accumulations, dealer stocks. Cacheted, uncacheted, addressed, unaddressed, common, rare. Free buy list. John Lundquist: 301-779-8952. Queensbury FDC, POB 6, Riverdale, MD 20738-0006. Email: queensburyfdc@yahoo.com

Where do collectors look when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a specific item?

In the Classifieds.

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COVERS, POSTCARDS, photos or cut signatures by Harriet Quimby, Bessie Coleman, General Daniel "Chappy" James, Kelly Johnson, Richard Bong, famous Army and Marine generals and famous Navy admirals. Contact: Ronald Savich, 13 Midwood Rd., Marlton, NJ 08053. 856-596-0719

QUICK MONEY for Pan-Am Pacific 1935-41 flight covers and surveys plus commercial uses registered Honolulu from Africa, Asia, Malaysia, etc. to the USA. All FDCs, too. APS 97952. Mike Damsky, POB 777745, Henderson, NV 89077. 702-614-8705; email: sdamsky2@aol.com

ITALY FDC and commercial covers pre1960 wanted. Highest prices immediately paid. Buying any quantity. Michelle Maranzana, 3780 Ranee St., Easton, PA 18045. mmaranzana@gmail.com

BUYING ALL U.S. FDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S! TOLL FREE 800-852-0076 Please contact us when selling your FDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

AUCTION CONSIGNMENT AVAILABLE

James T. McCusker, Inc. 804 Broadway Raynham, MA 02767

www.jamesmccusker.com BUS: 508-822-7787 FAX: 508-822-1230 ASDA - APS - AFDCS - ATA

CALL US LAST! We are The Ultimate Source for Buying Covers

Pack up all your better

PRE-1945 U.S. COVERS

Call us to discuss your cover holdings at:

and send them to me today. Why wait? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll repay the postage.

FAST AND FAIR PAYMENT!

(99% of our offers are acceptedâ&#x20AC;¦thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fact!) I WILL NOT KEEP YOU WAITING IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE U.S. COVERS, SEND THEM TO ME FOR MY IMMEDIATE OFFER AND INSTANT CHECK: Stampless/Classic covers, Paquebots/Maritime, Letters and Correspondences, all kinds of U.S. Military Mail, Registered/Censored, Airmails, Zeppelins, Balloons, Officials, Navals, APOs, Possessions, Territorials, Expedition mail, Locals/Confederates, Used postal stationery, Arctic & Antarctic, Civil War, World Wars I and II, Postcard lots (pre-1945)â&#x20AC;¦and please: NO FDCs and NO JUNK! SPECIAL NOTE: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be paid the highest market prices, no exceptions. Trust our 53-year reputation for paying only the top prices. No risks. We pay all postage costs. Ship fully insured by Priority Mail. Our check is in the mail to you within 24 hours of receiving your material. Immediate return including your postage costs if not satisfied. PLEASE: NO LISTS, FDCs, JUNK COVERS, STAMPS OR PHOTOCOPIES.

Feel Free to Ship Your Actual Material To Me Today! Questions? Call or E-mail meâ&#x20AC;¦Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll respond immediately.

Fred Schmitt - Since 1953

Schmitt Investors Ltd.

P.O. Box 387, Northport NY 11768 631-261-6600 (24 hours) - Fax: 631-261-7744 ASDA, APS, NSDA, PTS (London), CSDA (Canada), AAMS, etc.

E-Mail: fred@fredschmitt.com For complete Buy List, visit our website:

www.fredschmitt.com

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COAL COMPANIES or any mention of coal on cover. Describe and price. Bob Metcalf, POB 1725, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. PH: 618-244-0500

s Graf Zeppelin/Hindenburgs s US Pioneer & Early Flights s Pan American Clippers s WWII Patriotics s Autographs on Covers s Pre 1945 US FDCs

I Will Pay You Top Dollar Within 24 Hours

COVERS

BUYING CROSBY ship covers, FDC and collections. Karl Zurn, 202 Swamp Rd., Fairfield, VT 05455. Email: KZURN@aol.com

1-800-332-3383 or email: covers@coverspecialist.com

Brookman, Barrett & Worthen 10 Chestnut Drive, Bedford, NH 03110

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Buying U.S. and U.N. First Day Covers Unaddressed Cacheted standard-size FDCs. Paying 20Â¢ for U.S. and 10Â¢ for U.N. Minimum shipment of $100. Please verify when sending over 5000 of one Scott number. Clean standard-size covers. No aerogram or large-size stationery, only 6-1/4 size envelopes. Please send to:

Mystic Stamp Company 9700 Mill Street Camden, NY 13316 315-245-2690

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BUYING POSTAGE! MNH. GB: $1.15/Â£; GB booklets: $1.30/Â£; Prestige: $1.15/Â£; Guernsey/ Jersey/ IOM: 55Â¢/Â£; Japan (50y+): 55Â¢/100y; Canada: 45Â¢/$; Denmark/ Norway: 5Â¢/kr; Sweden/ Faroes/ Greenland: 3Â¢/ kr; Australia: 25Â¢/$. William Plum, 12 Glenn Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822-3322. glassines@hotmail.com BUYING SWITZERLAND and Liechtenstein singles, sets or collections in VF or better NH condition prior to 1945. Write first. WOTW, POB 909, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, drockef1@nycap.rr.com BUYING WORLDWIDE: collections, dealers stocks, accumulations, covers. Small ad, big checkbook. Send your material for instant check/ offer. Postage paid both ways on returns. Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 220 N. Main, Colfax, WA 99111. 800-8908270. lee@hunterstamps.com OUR EXTENSIVE buying lists showing what we pay for British, European and worldwide mint complete issues are yours for a long stamped, addressed envelope. Bergman, POB 231, Weymouth, MA 02188

We Buy it All! Immediate Payment Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll travel to You! Contact us before sending any material.

HlXc`kp JkXdgj

PO Box 1905-L Venice, FL 34284-1905 Ph: 941-376-5689 Fax: 941-493-1490 qualitystamps@verizon.net

ITALY WANTED We are avid buyers of Italy collections from 1850 to 1960. If you have a collection with a catalogue value of at least $1,000 for sale, it would benefit you to contact us today. Whether you call us first, last or somewhere in between we would love to submit our offer for your collection. We are buyers of U.S. and Foreign collections and better single items. Please contact us for prompt and fair offer.

Serving collectors since 1977

Southwest Stamps

Where Quality Matters

3720 Boiling Springs Rd., #F-122 â&#x20AC;¢ Spartanburg, SC 29316

(864) 578-7302

email: info@southweststamps.com

www.linns.com

12/20/07 11:11:29 AM

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PAYING $15 per pound for well mixed foreign off paper. $20 for large pictorials. No wallpaper please. Wesleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stamps, POB 401, Decorah, IA 52101

Buy-Sell P.R. China

Buy Mint, NH, XF Stamps, We pay: 245a-8a ... $50. 344a........... 65. 357a......... 110. 506-17 ..... 180. 518-22 ....... 65. 566a......... 380. 782........... 700. 798a....... 1000. 949-56 ..... 320. 957-59 ..... 310. 982-90 ..... 250.

1054-57 ... 105. 1108-13 ..... 75. 1143-48 ..... 26. 1211-14 ..... 75. 1255-70 ..... 30. 1383a....... 155. 1399......... 167. 1433......... 140. 1452......... 130. 1483........... 55. 1492......... 260.

1497........... 25. 1501........... 20. 1518......... 620. 1540........... 70. 1541......... 123. 1573........... 70. 1586......... 330. 1617........... 80. 1632-35 ..... 35. 1761........... 50. 1904........... 55.

2000~07 Year Sets. We sell:

Stamps & S/S: 2007=$31; 06=$28; 05=$26; 04=$22; 03=$28; 02=$25; 01=$27; 00=$26. S/H=$3.50 per order. Ask us for complete P.R. China Buy or Sell list.

Guanlun Hong, Jade Crown Stamps PO Box 118 â&#x20AC;¢ Blaine, WA 98231-0118 â&#x20AC;¢ USA Ph/Fax. 604-288-8815 â&#x20AC;¢ Ph. 888-482-6586 guanlun@hotmail.com â&#x20AC;¢ guanlun@shaw.ca

BUYING & SELLING

KOREA NAMCHONG STAMPS

2777 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 Tel: 773-384-3766 Fax: 847-205-1008 namchongcoin@yahoo.com

WE BUY AND SELL!

France & Monaco, Fr. Colonies, Southeast Asia, U.S. and Topicals.

MARCEL PHILATELIC

P.O. Box 93219, Los Angeles, CA 90093 Ph: 323-848-7397 Fax: 323-848-7382 Email: marphilstamp@sbcglobal.net

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BUYING WORLDWIDE (U.S., Canada and BNA, Western Europe and Japan) Airpost stamps in VF-XF NH condition prior to 1935. Write first. Buy list upon request. WOTW, POB 909, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. drockef1@nycap.rr.com

WANTED FRANCE & COLONIES Specialty Items -Please offer!

CRICKET PHILATELICS P.O. Box 2267 Stamford, CT 06906 Fax: 718-320-3201 E-mail: Kerman123@msn.com

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BUYING

JAPAN, CHINA & TAIWAN Highest Prices Paid for Mint, Used, Covers, Collections, Accumulations & Postage Stamps. SHODA ENTERPRISES INC. 455 Central Ave., #311 Scarsdale, NY 10583 Tel: (914) 725-2245 ISJP Fax: (914) 725-2249

www.nome-street.com BUYING BOOKLETS Ship Insured For Best Offer

NOME STREET

P.O. Box 2693, Columbia, MD 21045 NomeSt@aol.com

KOREA SAMPLE BUY LIST

Scott# NH 1.................. 32.50 78-79 .......... 23.50 80-84 .......... 60.00 85-86 .......... 55.00 88-89 .......... 37.50 90.............. 140.00 91-92 .......... 32.50 92a............ 250.00 94a.............. 75.00

Scott# NH 107.............. 37.50 264a.......... 450.00 265-67a .. 1200.00 283a.......... 650.00 285a.......... 120.00 286a............ 45.00 287-89a ...... 50.00 290a............ 22.50 353-55b ...... 42.50

Scott# NH 360-70 ........ 45.00 385-96 ........ 52.50 579a............ 12.00 582-84 ........ 17.50 795a............ 14.00 C23-26 ........ 25.00 C27-30 ...... 130.00 C32-34 ........ 18.00 C35-38 ........ 12.00

Send SASE to receive more complete buy list of Asian Countries.

Robin Philatelics

P.O. Box 541118, Flushing, NY 11354 Tel: 718-321-3085, Fax: 718-321-3086 email:robinphila@hotmail.com

www.zillionsofstamps.com

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WANTED: FOREIGN perfins. Looking for loose stamps and on covers. Postage returned. APS. Kurt Ottenheimer, 462 W. Walnut St., Long Beach, NY 11561 PRIVATE COLLECTOR buying collections Ottoman Turkish stamps, U.S. revenues. Midtech, POB 568, Cedar Lake, IN 46303. PH: 219-374-8135. Ship with confidence. If not bought, I will refund postage. RUSSIA URGENTLY needed now. Send the rest to the rest, send your Russia to me. Small ad, big checkbook. Absolutely highest prices paid. Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 220 N. Main St., Colfax, WA 99111. 800-8908270. lee@hunterstamps.com

37 *'12 Up to the minute Asia, Middle East & Africa. Buy lists are found on our website. www.michaelrogersinc.com

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2145

BUYING OLDER magazines and books, especially science fiction, fantasy, horror, detective, hero, spicy, mystery, etc. Bowman, POB 167, Carmel, IN 46082. 317-848-9507 CASH FOR 78RPM records! Send $2 (refundable) for illustrated booklet identifying collectible labels, numbers, with prices I pay. Docks, POB 780218-L, San Antonio, TX 78278-0218 COLLECTOR PAYS top cash for military items. Medals, uniforms, insignia cloth shoulder patch collections, swords, helmets. Kurt Andariese, 543 Leawood Ave., Toms River, NJ 08755 JEWISH THEME items worldwide bought, sold. Paper, stamps, coins, medals, antiques, books, postcards, documents. Anti-semitic, especially 1933-45. Send descriptions. Bick, POB 854-L, Van Nuys, CA 91408. 818-997-6496. iibick@sbcglobal.net Established 1955. Member ASDA, ANA. MINT STAMPS with marine seashells. Send SASE for want list. Al Lauckner, 8 Concord Rd., Milford, DE 19963-2116 MOVIE POSTERS wanted: Collector paying top $$ for old movie posters, lobby cards, movie photos, concert posters and entertainment memorabilia. Buying all sizes, any condition. Referral fees paid. Free appraisals. 800-392-4050. Ralph DeLuca, 157 Park Ave., Madison, NJ 07940. www.ralphdeluca.com PLEASE QUOTE old correspondences, accumulations or collections of letters, manuscripts, documents, ledgers, diaries, photographs (family or business). All quotes promptly answered. Mr. Carmen D. Valentino Rare Books, Drawer 3, 2956 Richmond St., Philadelphia, PA 19134-5720

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STAMP MARKET TIPS BY HENRY GITNER

Buy Croatian Scenes varieties Croatia — Croatia is a popular collecting area, especially with Americans who trace their roots back to this Balkan nation. In Europe, much demand for Croatian stamps is being generated by Croatian emigre collectors living in Germany and Austria. Friends in Europe tell me that Russian dealers interested in satisfying customer demand are attending auctions in Germany to obtain Croatian and other World War II German satellite and occupation issues. Be on the lookout for the Croatian Scenes definitive set (Scott 30-48) issued 1941-43 by the fascist Ustashi puppet government of Ante Pavelic, established after the dismemberment of Yugoslavia in 1941. The Scott catalog values the mint, never-hinged set at $12.60. Sets of well-centered stamps are in particularly short supply and worth pursuing. Subjects depicted on stamps in the set are popular among topical collectors interested in bridges, castles, waterfalls, mosques, cathedrals, and traditional clothing and culture. Postally used stamps on cover are also hard to find and very desirable. The many major variations identified for the stamps in this set make it a fertile field for specialization. Fourteen of the 19 stamps in the set also exist as tete-beche pairs. The Scott catalog values a mint set of 14 tete-beche pairs at $45. Perforation varieties and appreciably different papers and ink colors can be found on stamps in this set printed at different times by the

The many varieties and tete-beche pairs of the Croatian Scenes definitive set (Scott 30-48) of 1941-43 are in demand with specialist collectors.

State Printing Office between 1941 and 1943. Misperforated freaks are also diligently sought after by avid collectors. Some of these variations occur on stamps issued in panes of four in booklets. The booklets are hard to find and well worth the search. Also keep a keen eye peeled for stamps adorned with tiny engraver’s initials. The initials were printed on one stamp in each sheet. All command particularly substantial premiums among knowledgeable dealers and collectors. Rarer still are imperforate stamps. These were issued at various times in very small numbers in ministry books presented to top government officials and dignitaries. At least 20 different books are known. All can command prices ranging from E3,000 to E4,000. Be aware of a 500-kuna green on violet stamp sometimes included as part of the set. Printed in 1952, it is one of the many cinderella labels printed between 1951 and 1972 by Croatian nationalists in exile. A Linn’s editor found this week’s recommended stamps on the zillionsofstamps.com web site at the following price ranges: Nepal, 638-41 — not found; Croatia, 30-48 — $10, mint, never-hinged, very fine. n

Tip of the week

Nepal — The general topic of fauna and the subtopic of snakes and reptiles are popular with many topical collectors. Get the Nepalese set of four Snakes stamps (Scott 638-41) issued in 1998. The stamps depict the king cobra, golden tree snake, Asian rock python and Karan’s pit viper. The Scott catalog values the mint, never-hinged set at $1.65. A used set is valued at only 90¢. These stamps are in demand, and the set is very seldom offered for sale. If you find it for sale at a The Nepalese set of four Snakes show or online, it is easily worth stamps (Scott 638-41) issued in 1998 the paltry catalog value, and perhaps a bit more. — H.G. is in demand and seldom offered. 70 LINN’S STAMP NEWS January 7, 2008

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Linn’s 2007 U.S. Stamp Popularity Poll Select from the following list the 2007 commemorative stamps; 2007 definitive, airmail and special stamps; and 2007 postal stationery that have the best and worst designs in your opinion, as well as those you feel are the most important and least necessary in subject. VOTE BY THE NUMBER PRECEDING THE ISSUE NAME ONLY. Commemorative stamps 1. Ella Fitzgerald 2. Oklahoma Statehood 3. International Polar Year 4. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 5. Settlement of Jamestown 6. Star Wars 7. Pacific Lighthouses 8. Pollination 9. Marvel Comics

10. Vintage Mahogany Speedboats 11. Louis Comfort Tiffany 12. The Art of Disney: Magic 13. James Stewart 14. Alpine Tundra 15. Gerald Ford 16. Jury Duty 17. Mendez v. Westminster 18. Polar Lights 19. Yoda

BEST DESIGN ______

MOST IMPORTANT ______

WORST DESIGN ______

LEAST NECESSARY ______

Definitive, Airmail and Special stamps 20. Hershey’s Kiss 21. Liberty Bell Forever 22. Florida Panther 23. Big Horn Sheep 24. Okefenokee Swamp 25. Hagatna Bay Guam 26. Margaret Chase Smith 27. Harriet Beecher Stowe

28. Air Force One 29. Marine One 30. Silver Hearts 31. Patriotic Banner 32. Flower Blossoms 33. American Flag 34. Celebrate 35. Christmas 36. Christmas Knits

BEST DESIGN ______

MOST IMPORTANT ______

WORST DESIGN ______

LEAST NECESSARY ______

Postal Stationery 37. Air Force One stamped envelope 38. Marine One stamped envelope 39. Horses stamped envelope 40. Pineapple postal card

41. Star Wars picture postal cards 42. Pacific Lighthouses picture postal cards 43. Marvel Comics picture postal cards 44. The Art of Disney: Magic picture postal cards

BEST DESIGN ______

MOST IMPORTANT ______

WORST DESIGN ______

LEAST NECESSARY ______

Now vote for your single personal favorite stamp issue of 2007. Your choice can be from the commemorative, definitive-special or postal stationery categories. Se-tenant issues (different designs in one pane) are counted as one issue. MY FAVORITE 2007 STAMP (please write in number and issue name): No. ____________ Issue _________________________________________ SEND BALLOT TO: Linn’s Stamp Poll, Box 29, Sidney, OH 45365. All ballots must be postmarked by March 3, 2008. Stamps were pictured in color in the Dec. 17 issue on pages 32-33. Photocopied ballots are acceptable.

Corrections

In Linn’s Nov. 19, 2007, issue, page 8, the ship’s name in the article about a blockade-run cover from the American Civil War discovered in Australia should have been Wild Rover, not Wild Rose. Part of the text was inadvertently omitted at the end of the Stamp Market Tips column on page 62 of the Dec. 31 issue. The last sentence, about the United States 5¢ blue Lincoln imperforate issue, should have read: “United States, 315 — $375, used, very fine, not expertized.” Linn’s regrets these errors.

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MGL54 MGL56 MGL57 MGL60 MGL61 MGL62 MGL64 MGL71 MGL77 MGL78 MGL87 MGL89 MGL90 MGL92 MGL93 MGL94 MGL95 MGL196 MGL197 MGL198 MGL298 MGL199 MGL299 MGL001 MGL101 MGL102 MGL202 MGL103 MGL203 MGL104 MGL204 MGL105 MGL205 MGL106 MGL206 MGL107 MGL207 MPRCWP

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SCOTT INTERNATIONAL ALBUM SERIES The Ultimate Album for Worldwide Collectors! Pick a period in history and embark on a philatelic adventure. With the International Album, the whole world is divided chronologically into 40 parts. From the classic era of philately to present day, the International is one of the broadest and far reaching worldwide albums available. Binders are sold separately. • More than 16,000 pages with spaces for over 220,000 stamps. • Pages printed on 2 sides. Item

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Own U.S. Postage Due Stamps – Essential Postal History for Your Collection A re these historically significant Postage Due stamps missing from your U.S. collection? If so, use this handy list to order the Postage Due stamps you need in the condition

Often overlooked by collectors, the that’s right for you. In use from 1879 to 1985, these handsome stamps 1879-1985 Postage Due stamps represhowed what the addressee owed the sent an important period in U.S. phiPostal Service for the letter’s insuffi- lately. Send for yours today. cient postage.

Scott Number

Mint

Used

1879 Postage Due Stamps Printed by the American Bank Note Co. Unwatermarked, Perforated 12 J1 J2 J3 J4 J6

1¢ brown .......................... 2¢ brown .......................... 3¢ brown .......................... 5¢ brown .......................... 30¢ brown ........................

– – – $20.00 400.00 ––– 45.00 5.00 750.00 37.50 350.00 75.00

1884 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J20

1¢ red brown .................... 2¢ red brown .................... 3¢ red brown .................... 5¢ red brown .................... 10¢ red brown .................. 30¢ red brown ..................

62.50 ––– 67.50 4.25 – – – 175.00 525.00 27.50 – – – 16.00 175.00 52.50

1891 J22 J23 J24 J25 J26 J27 J28

1¢ bright claret ................. 2¢ bright claret ................. 3¢ bright claret ................. 5¢ bright claret ................. 10¢ bright claret ............... 30¢ bright claret ............... 50¢ bright claret ...............

28.50 1.25 32.50 1.10 65.00 ––– 82.50 15.00 150.00 12.50 – – – 150.00 525.00 –––

1894-95 Postage Due Stamps Printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing J29 J31 J32 J33 J34

1¢ vermilion ...................... 1¢ deep claret .................. 2¢ deep claret .................. 3¢ deep claret .................. 5¢ deep claret ..................

1,695.00 350.00 50.00 ––– – – – 10.00 180.00 ––– 295.00 –––

1895-97 Double Line Watermark Perforated 12 J38 J39 J40 J41 J42 J43 J44

1¢ deep claret .................. 2¢ deep claret .................. 3¢ deep claret .................. 5¢ deep claret .................. 10¢ deep claret ................ 30¢ deep claret ................ 50¢ deep claret ................

––– 12.50 65.00 70.00 70.00 525.00 –––

1.40 ––– ––– 2.25 ––– 47.50 50.00

1910-12 Single Line Watermark Perforated 12 J45 J46 J47 J48 J49 J50

1¢ deep claret .................. 2¢ deep claret .................. 3¢ deep claret .................. 5¢ deep claret .................. 10¢ deep claret ................ 50¢ deep claret ................

––– 6.00 35.00 ––– 525.00 32.50 95.00 5.00 120.00 14.50 950.00 125.00

1914 Single Line Watermark Perforated 10 J52 J53 J54 J55 J56 J57

1¢ carmine lake ................ 2¢ carmine lake ................ 3¢ carmine lake ................ 5¢ carmine lake ................ 10¢ carmine lake .............. 30¢ carmine lake ..............

1916 Unwatermarked Perforated 10

J60 2¢ rose .............................

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60.00 45.00 ––– 40.00 55.00 195.00

195.00

1917 Unwatermarked Perforated 11 J61 J62 J63 J64 J65 J66 J67

1¢ carmine rose................ 2¢ carmine rose................ 3¢ carmine rose................ 5¢ carmine ....................... 10¢ carmine rose.............. 30¢ carmine rose.............. 50¢ carmine rose..............

1925

J68 1/2¢ dull red .....................

27.50

Used

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$.40 .20 ––– .30 .30 ––– –––

1.00

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1930 Unwatermarked, Perforated 11 J69 J70 J71 J72 J73 J74 J75 J76 J77 J78

1/2¢ carmine .................... 1¢ carmine ....................... 2¢ carmine ....................... 3¢ carmine ....................... 5¢ carmine ....................... 10¢ carmine ..................... 30¢ carmine ..................... 50¢ carmine ..................... $1 carmine ....................... $5 carmine .......................

3.50 3.00 3.50 25.00 20.00 55.00 125.00 185.00 30.00 45.00

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1931 Rotary Press Printing Unwatermarked Perforated 11 x 10 1/2 J79-86 1/2¢-50¢ 8 Stamps, Complete. Save $2.05 Mint........................ 21.95 J79 1/2¢ dull carmine.............. 1.00 J80 1¢ dull carmine................. .25 J81 2¢ dull carmine................. .30 J82 3¢ dull carmine................. .30 J83 5¢ dull carmine................. .45

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J84 10¢ dull carmine............... J85 30¢ dull carmine............... J86 50¢ dull carmine...............

1956 Rotary Press Printing Unwatermarked Perforated 10 1/2 x 11 J87 $1 scarlet..........................

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1959 Rotary Press Printing Unwatermarked, Perf. 11 x 10 1/2 J88-104 1/2-$5 17 Stamps, Complete. Save $2.00 Mint........................ 23.95 J88-97 1/2¢-10¢ 10 Stamps. Save 35¢ Mint, 30¢ Used ......... 3.95 J88 1/2¢ carmine rose ............ 1.75 J89 1¢ carmine rose................ .20 J90 2¢ carmine rose................ .20 J91 3¢ carmine rose................ .20 J92 4¢ carmine rose................ .25 J93 5¢ carmine rose................ .25 J94 6¢ carmine rose................ .25 J95 7¢ carmine rose................ .40 J96 8¢ carmine rose................ .40 J97 10¢ carmine rose.............. .40 J98 30¢ carmine rose.............. 1.25 J99 50¢ carmine rose.............. 2.25 J100 $1 carmine rose................ 3.25 J101 $5 carmine rose................ 12.50

1978-85

J102 11¢ carmine rose.............. J103 13¢ carmine rose.............. J104 17¢ carmine rose..............

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