What is a 1912 stamp worth?
1912 Single Line Watermark Imperforate
| Denom. | Description | Mint |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cent | Washington green | $1.65 |
| 2 cent | Carmine | $1.65 |
Are Canadian stamp collections worth anything?
Stamp collections only rarely contain extremely rare and valuable stamps. The classic stamps of some countries continue to increase in value. For example, Canadian stamps of the 1930’s are highly regarded for their design and production quality. Generally, the value of stamps mainly depends upon rarity and condition.
What is the rarest stamp in Canada?
Large Queen on laid paper
The 2¢ Large Queen on laid paper is the rarest postage stamp of Canada. Printed in 1868, it was not discovered until 1925, and so far only three have been found, all used.
How do I sell my old stamp collection?
If you know you have rare stamps, you can sell them through several means:
- Local Dealer: Dealers handle both collections and individual stamps.
- Mail Order Dealer: If you’re not going local, consider working with a mail order dealer.
- American Philatelic Society Circuit Sales:
- Auction House:
What Year stamps are valuable?
Most Valuable Stamps in the World
- 1904 6d Pale Dull Purple I.R. Official. Value: $535,204.
- 1897 Red Revenue One Dollar Small. Value: $889,765.
- 1868 George Washington B-Grill. Value: $1.035 million.
- 1918 Inverted Jenny. Value: $1.593 million.
- 1859 Sicilian Error of Color. Value: $2.6 million.
When did they start issuing stamps in Canada?
All of the Canada stamps issued between 1911 and 1926, with only one exception, are part of what Canadian philatelists refer to as the “Admiral Series” of definitive postage stamps. This series is one of the favorite collecting specialties of Canadian philatelists, and the existing varieties are immense.
When was the first coil format Canada stamp issued?
The booklet stamps of King George V were issued in much greater quantities than in previous reigns, thus all of the booklet panes of this era are relatively affordable. The first coil format Canada stamps, for use in vending machines, were issued between 1912 and 1924.
When did the first Admiral Stamp come out?
The initial Admiral stamps issued between 1911 and 1917 consisted of the following seven denominations: 1¢ green, 2¢ carmine, 5¢ blue, 7¢ bistre, 10¢ plum, 20¢ olive and 50¢ black. The 3¢ brown (the consolidated war tax rate) was added in 1918, followed by the 4¢ bistre in 1922, the $1 orange in 1923 and the 8¢ blue in 1925.
What are precancelled stamps and what are they called?
Precancelled stamps are stamps that have been cancelled with an overprint before being sold by the post office. They were only available at certain post offices for bulk mailings to reduce post office handling and shorten delivery time. The early designs starting in 1889 consisted of straight or wavy lines and are known as bar style precancels.