Any postcard having to do with transportation will appeal to some segment of the market. The only information that i have seen about them are that they were discontinued by 1. The only information that i have seen about them are that they were discontinued by 1958. Order stamps, shipping supplies, and unique items only available from the united states postal service. New salesspecials must be in a new topic and comply with the 7 day. What is the value of a green 1 cent stamp on a postcard with. What is the value of a thomas jefferson 1cent stamp. Imagine how much that collection would be worth now. The postcard rate was increased from 1 cent to 2 cents as a wartime measure. Values of postcards depend on not the condition and the general collectors interest.
The value of old postcards is dependent on a number of factors, including their condition, rarity, age, and subject matter. Here i am soaking, separating, and pressing these two highly collectible stamps. Jefferson represented albemarle county at the first virginia convention, which was held to elect virginia delegates to the first continental congress. The purple 3 cent value of the 1938 presidential series features an image of thomas jefferson 17431826, one of the most influential founders of the united states and the nations third president 180109. What is the value of a cancelled 8 cent, us wildlife conservation stamp with an alligator on it. While a cancel on a postcard should provide it with definitive dating, at least to when it was sent, many postmarks are smudged well beyond readability. The value is going to require a lot more information. While this website does not normally encourage the use of price guides for postcards, the specific category of government issued postal cards have been well documented and collected by those with philatelic interests for many years. It is not a rare stamp and thus is not worth a great deal more than its face value. Lot 25 vintage postcards uk canada us london california travel in sleeves rppc. Millions of these stamps were issued, and they were. However, he became ill and was unable to attend, but sent a letter stating his beliefs. Governmentprinted postcards during this time required onecent postage and have preprinted stamps of grant or jefferson. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Used gw 2 cent red stamp very rare george washington red 2 cent stamp excellent condition 2 cent red used united states stamps for sale this stamp is in great condition. Post card history and dating methods webfooters post card club. This 1909 vintage postcard was one of the early divided back post cards. The 19011907 regular and commemorative issues inlcudes panamerican, lousiana purchase, and jamestown commemoratives. Residents of nebraska will be charged sales tax appropriate to there shipping location. Home history glossary publishers artists techniques topicals warfare blog contact.
How to find the value of old postcards rare, old, postmarks. Although the worlds first picture postcards date from the 1860s to the. Pioneer postcards, which were printed before july 1, 1898 in the u. George washington 1cent stamp rare perforation 10 at bottom. There are many books and price guides about antique and vintage postcards. A bust on display in the congressional library inspired the stamps vignette. When world war i ended at the end of 1918, the rate was lowered to its prewar level of one cent. Postcards have a serious and dedicated following of collectors. The official identification and price guide to postcards by diane allmer new york.
Referring to value, you can have 1 cent, 2 cents, 10 cents, 50 cents, etc. Values are for unused cards as sold by the post office, without printed or written. You will have to completely identify the stamp to find a. It is a very comprehensive reference and is completely updated with new values and listings in. Consult a stamp catalog, look under postal stationary and narrow it down to a specific card. The ultimate guide to vintage postcards estate sale blog. He is the author of, among other things, several books about postcards, and. Please only ask questions about stamps and price offers in my collection. The sets have never been opened and they are in mint condition. Beach public library notice notifying recipient that his book is reserved until mar. Old antique postcards for sale from collection of 2 million vintage collectible post cards for all collecting interests including halloween, sports, ships and artist signed. Value is a very subjective thing since value is in the eye of the beholder, says emery.
Highlights of the 195480 liberty series include benjamin franklin, george washington, palacegovernors, mount vernon, thomas jefferson, bunker hill, statue of liberty, abraham lincoln, and james monroe. George washington 3cent stamp 1910 used perforations 10. A standard size of 3 1 2 by 5 12 inches 90 by 140 mm was established for government issued postals. How to find the value of a stamp with pictures wikihow.
Nov 09, 2007 the penny postcard is completely blank on one side. Lot of 20 thomas jefferson 1 cent post cards unused. The first stamp was created in great britain on may 1, 1840. Old postcards, no matter their value, offer a glimpse into the past. Hobbizine stamp value guides list prices in new and used condition. This 4th edition of the postcard price guide, is the 10th postcard price guide by author j. If there is an indication of the amount of postage required in the stamp box on the back of the postcard, this chart of postcard postage rates may be helpful in determining the age of your card. Usps prepaid postcard rhode island block island light house 1997 20 cent uncirculated 2 sets of 50 postcards, 100 total. Usps post cards booklet of 20 old glory patriotic designs 2003. Determining postcard age age, value, postcard history and. It is a very comprehensive reference and is completely updated with new values and listings in all chapters.
The government postal cards included a printed 1cent stamp. Postal cards have developed more stable and uniformly recognized prices than ordinary. What is the value of a post card with a 1 cent jefferson stamp on it. What is the value of a post card with a 1 cent jefferson. Old postcards vintage and antique post cards for collecting. The 1861 1cent benjamin franklin stamps, for example, arent very valuable because about. As of 2014, the mystic stamp company states that the 1968 thomas jefferson green 1 cent stamp is valued at about 20 cents in mint condition and 15 cents if used. Rare stamps worth money details about thomas jefferson 1c. See playles guide to real photo postcard stamp box marking to help identify real photo postcard ages. United states stamp values the liberty series of 19541968. This green 1 cent george washington stamp was the first stamp of the presidential series of 1938 issued.
This green 1cent george washington stamp was the first. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. An image of the nations third president, thomas jefferson 17431826, is featured on the 1cent stamp. I have a post card in my possession with a 1 cent stamp on it that was dated oct. On the other side, to the far right, is a stamp of jefferson and to the left of that, are the words this side of card is for address.
Prior to that time, there were trade cards and postal cards, which usually carried advertising or printed messages. Consult a stamp reference book or online resource to determine value. The value of this in mint condition is from 20 to 40 cents while in used condition from 15 to 20 centsus dollar, this stamp value is the same as last years which shows that collectors. The united states postal card catalogue notes only one is known used, but we. The thomas jefferson one cent stamp was only issued on january 12th 1968. What is the value of a vintage 1 cent postcard answers. Because it was only issued in 1968, the 1 cent thomas jefferson green 1 cent stamp is extremely common and collectors do not really find it hard to find these. What is the value of a green 1 cent stamp on a postcard with george washington on it.
Although the worlds first picture post cards date from the 1860s to the mid1870s, post cards, as we know them, came into being in the united states about 1901. Jefferson held the view that settlers in america had used their natural rights. The first thing youll need to do if you have older postcards is determine the age of each of them. Metropostcard guide to historic postcard mailing rates. Postals would also be allowed to cross international borders at the same rate of postage, and each country would accept the value of the issuing nations cards. Similar to other types of vintage and antique collectibles, postcard values are based. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This could be a little confusing, so pay attention.
The lowest denomination, the 1851 two cent version, is the most interesting of the set, with only about 16 copies known to exist today. Jefferson studied law at the college of william and mary and served in the virginia house of burgesses and the continental congress. What is the value of a thomas jefferson green 1c stamp worth. Scott ux9 1886 1cent us postal card, jefferson, used, addressed with message. A 1907 postcard s value could be much higher than one from just a decade or two ago, depending on the type of card it is. Stamp community advertisers only active stamp community advertisers may start topics here to share sales, promotions, etc.
Actually, the 1 cent postage on postcards was from july 1, 1898 to jan. You can see all the perforations around the stamp and they are still looking good. Advertiser replies in topics must be to answer questions related to that topic only. Unfollow 1 cent stamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Factors affecting value similar to other types of vintage and antique collectibles, postcard values are based on a specific set of criteria that affect the value of antique and vintage postcards.
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