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This collectors mini stamp sheet Issued in conjunction with the Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition held in New York City, this souvernir sheet contained reproductions of the first two US postage stamps ever issued.  

The only changes were the differences in color. The 5cent Franklin was printed in light blue rather than the original red brown, and the 10cent Washington was changed from the original black to brown orange.  

When cut from the sheet, both stamps were valid as postage.  Some postal clerck's, not noting the color changes, wouldn't accept them.

These stamps represent the modern production now utilized.  Everything from laser printing to an electronic eye that'll weed out any errors on stamps. The backing of stamps (Gum) are not yet in use.

I purchased this "Bugs Bunny" mini sheet many years ago at the post office for collecting purposes.  There are about a small handful that are modern mistakes out there.  It's a sheet of stamps that have not been perforated.  They sell for more than $100.00. 

The next set of images show stamps that were used as airmail stamps, something that the USPS doesn't utilize anymore.  The most valuable set of 4 stamps are what's called the Zepplin issues.  

There's only four stamps in the Zepplin series.  The total amount in purchasing this set can go in the upper range of $3,000.00.  Zepplin stamps on cover/envelope with actual hand stamped cancellation is much more coveted by stamp collectors.

The cost of these covers/envelope with destination cancelation can be as high as $4,000.00 to $5,000.00.  The cancelation marks are from Europe, South America, and the USA.

This service via Zepplin ended with the Hindenburg tragedy.  The most coveted airmail stamp is the inverted Jenny that can sell at an auction depending on quality goes for a low of $250,000.00 to a high in the million dollar range.  There's only 100 known stamps available hence the extreme premium.

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Here are the last of my airmail stamps.

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These next 2 stamps consists of Special Delivery.

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This little girl was sent to her destination via USPS!

In 2012, the US Postal Service released some issues as press sheets. The sheets with die cut perforations were issued in limited quantities.

To the surprise of many collectors, officials then issued a small number of press sheets without perforations.  The uncut sheets were only available in Kansas City Missouri, yet most sold out immediately.  

In an instant, the imperforate stamp sheets became modern rarities.  For example, only 75,000 Baseball All-Star se-tenant sheets were issued compared to 118,000 Bugs Bunny sheets with the 10th stamp imperforat.

In 2013, imperforate press sheets continued to be made available to the public.  Collectors started cutting up the sheets and using individual stamps as postage, creating a new demand for used imperforate examples.

Scott Catalog finally recognized the modern imperforate stamps in 2016.  Two years later, the USPS announced there would be no more imperforate stamp issues.

I will admit that the supply and demand is huge for collectors.  It's not only difficult to find, and when once found, the cost is astronomical and very volatile in it's nature.  

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Nice collection.  I've always liked the airmail stamps 

Hi Toshi. I will get back to you on the answers to your questions. The collections that I put up belong to my wife, Jill Ferguson, so I will follow that up, but I can tell you that she is not, nor has been a member of any stamp collecting group. Jill started out collecting used Aussie stamps and then changed over to mint. Her collection of first day covers came to her mostly from her dad, who was a postal worker with the Royal Mail at the time.

Now. I'm about to show you an album that I picked up somewhere, no idea where. The cover reads "Stanley Gibbons, Stamps of the British Empire", which is very old fashioned and kind of nice. Some pages are empty, some have only a few stamps on them and some pages are full.

They all appear to be glued in and are all used. I have no idea of their worth, but I suspect it would be little if anything. If you like it, private message me with your postal address and I will send it to you. Naturally at no cost. This is because I think you and your family will appreciate it more than we do, so it would be going to a good home.

Rob Ferguson

Sorry Toshi, the last photo was upside down, not sure how I did that, but you get the general idea of the album cover.

Sorry about the quality of the last pic mate, but I have a bad problem with the shakes which makes for interesting times when building models or taking photos. Anyway, there it is if you are interested in the album, its yours, just send me a message.

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Nice collection.  I've always liked the airmail stamps 

 

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Dodgy

Hi Toshi. I will get back to you on the answers to your questions. The collections that I put up belong to my wife, Jill Ferguson, so I will follow that up, but I can tell you that she is not, nor has been a member of any stamp collecting group. Jill started out collecting used Aussie stamps and then changed over to mint. Her collection of first day covers came to her mostly from her dad, who was a postal worker with the Royal Mail at the time.

Now. I'm about to show you an album that I picked up somewhere, no idea where. The cover reads "Stanley Gibbons, Stamps of the British Empire", which is very old fashioned and kind of nice. Some pages are empty, some have only a few stamps on them and some pages are full.

They all appear to be glued in and are all used. I have no idea of their worth, but I suspect it would be little if anything. If you like it, private message me with your postal address and I will send it to you. Naturally at no cost. This is because I think you and your family will appreciate it more than we do, so it would be going to a good home.

Rob Ferguson

 

         Thank you very much!!!!!!!  I left my mailing information as requested.  I'm very excited and look eagerly forward to the Gibbons album.  Mrs. Toshi, Ezra, as well as myself will be overjoyed by your generosity!  Please note, if there's anything I can do for you, I'll be more than happy to assist in your request.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

What I'm about to share is the final and last of the stamp collection that's left.  What's interesting is the fact that this is not my album nor part of my collection.

This is in all actuality, is Ezra's collection.  He chose and used whatever resources to build up his stamp album.  If you notice carefully there is a sheet that states this album has a "Certificate of Authenticity".  It states that every single stamp in this album are mint and free of defects.  

It's not as monumental and expensive as you think.  If you noticed the stamps in Ezra's album, there are complete commemorative year sets.  It is economical to obtain complete sets especially for an individual as young as Ezra.  It's not a ton of money involved and if Ezra makes a mistake like a tear, than it's extremely simple to replace.

This type of collection is absolutely a great starting point for an entry level stamp collector.  As Ezra grows older, he can continue his collections at his leisure.  Or if he chooses not to keep or even continue as a philatelic, it's no big deal for Ezra.  He can always sell the album and or keep the album as a collection of his. 

Also note that the collection starts at circa approximately in the 1930's.  That's when stamps become very economical to collect with very little funds.  He can always expand to include but not limited to, 19th centurary stamps, sheets, FDC (First Day Covers), special topical interest, airmail, plate blocks, confederate, postage due, and the most costly error produced stamps.

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This is a Italian stock photo of a Lamborghini Miura I purchased on eBay.  I thought it was a stamp but after a close inspection it was not a stamp.

I particularly want the Lamborghini Miura as it's also my families last name.  I am also waiting on another stock photo of Lamborghini Countach.  Another favorite of mine.

Of course we can't forget the actual reason for this very small post.  It's a Corsair stamp!

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Hi Toshi. The album is on its way.

Dodgy

Hi Toshi. The album is on its way.

 

In 1989, I purchased these very sheets from a Dutch stamp shop.  That is something that's missing in Cleveland, Ohio.  There is no one of whom has a stamp shop here.  It's like trying to find a hobby shop to purchase kits and paints.

As always the case in kits as well as stamps at least for myself is everything gets purchased on line via eBay. 

In my humble opinion, these sheets are great examples of the type of high quality stamps made especially by USPS for collecters.

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Here is a complete sheet of WWII aircraft.  I just received today!  Thanks for the interest read and reply.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

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