Philately
Penny Black
Edward Stanley Gibbons
1840-1913
sweet mutton chops!
1st catalogue issued in November 1865
Anatomy of a stamp
- Paper
- Ink
- Adhesive
- Phosphor
- Perforation
- Design
- Face value
- Watermark
- Cancellation
Paper
Ink
Adhesive
Phosphor
perforation
Design
Face Value
Watermark
cancellation
Who issues stamps?
- Countries
- States/Provinces/Territories
- Foreign post offices
- Companies
- International organizations
- Military organizations
- Forgers
jean de sperati
1884-1957
As of 2007, his work has been sold for a
net value of more than $29 million
stamp quality
or
grading
Thank you!
Questions?
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