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This is a list of the highest known prices paid for philatelic items, including stamps and covers. The current record price for a single stamp is US$9,480,000 paid for the British Guiana 1c magenta. [1] [2] This list is ordered by consumer price index inflation-adjusted value (in bold) in millions of United States dollars in 2023.
The first United States duck stamp, issued August 14, 1934. The Federal Duck Stamp, formally known as the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, is an adhesive stamp issued by the United States federal government that must be purchased prior to hunting for migratory waterfowl such as ducks and geese. [1]
In 1985's "Brewster's Millions," Richard Pryor's character bought a rare Inverted Jenny stamp for $1.25 million -- then he stuck it on a postcard and mailed it. Montgomery Brewster did that on ...
The value of a stamp is determined by a number of factors including: The number available on the philatelic market, Demand from collectors inside and outside the country of origin, Condition, a damaged stamp is worth only a fraction of one in fine condition, Thematic appeal, Perceptions as to current or future value,
A Wisconsin man is accused of stealing a stamp collection worth nearly $400,000, a car and other items from a home, and later leading police on a high-speed chase in the stolen vehicle, according ...
Ducks Unlimited (DU) is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people. History and profile
The duck stamp receipts have varied each year because of changes in waterfowl population levels, bag limits and economic conditions. The number of duck stamps sold has declined, however, from 2.5 million per year in 1971–1972 to 1.5 million stamps per year in 2011–2012.
In short, it's the world's largest company dedicated to the collection of stamps, coins, and other related items. [1] Products include collectibles that contain U.S. silver dollars, other historic U.S. coins, State Quarters, mint condition U.S. stamps, and U.S. paper money. [2] They have a 30-day unconditional return policy.