Help - just found large stamp collection in grandma's basement
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In cleaning out my grandmother's house, I came across a sizable stamp collection that was built by my grandfather and uncle in the late 60's.
They must have thought U.N. stamps were going to be something special one day - there are tons of them. Mint strips, FDC's, probably 200-300 mint Chagall panels... is any of this stuff worth anything, and if it is, how do you go about unloading it in a manner which wouldn't consist of running a bunch of nickle and dime auctions?
There's also a ton of Israeli stuff, also from late 60's - FDC's, mint strips of stamps, booklets about the artists of certain stamps...
Some late-50's, early 60's US FDC's which I know aren't worth much just from looking at eBay. A neat looking Airmail letter with a 6c stamp postmarked 1938 with a picture depicting the seal of the State of New Hampshire, and representing it's 150th annversary.
Same deal with this stuff - is any of it worth anything, and how do you go about selling it off without giving it away (assuming it has some value)?
One other thing of note is a near-full roll of 13c Liberty Bell stamps with the perfs cut through the right side of the bell, approximately 1/4" off from where they should be.
Any help is greatly appreciated. I have only scratched the surface, there are still a bunch of binders full of stamps and stuff - the quantity is overwhelming.
They must have thought U.N. stamps were going to be something special one day - there are tons of them. Mint strips, FDC's, probably 200-300 mint Chagall panels... is any of this stuff worth anything, and if it is, how do you go about unloading it in a manner which wouldn't consist of running a bunch of nickle and dime auctions?
There's also a ton of Israeli stuff, also from late 60's - FDC's, mint strips of stamps, booklets about the artists of certain stamps...
Some late-50's, early 60's US FDC's which I know aren't worth much just from looking at eBay. A neat looking Airmail letter with a 6c stamp postmarked 1938 with a picture depicting the seal of the State of New Hampshire, and representing it's 150th annversary.
Same deal with this stuff - is any of it worth anything, and how do you go about selling it off without giving it away (assuming it has some value)?
One other thing of note is a near-full roll of 13c Liberty Bell stamps with the perfs cut through the right side of the bell, approximately 1/4" off from where they should be.
Any help is greatly appreciated. I have only scratched the surface, there are still a bunch of binders full of stamps and stuff - the quantity is overwhelming.
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That roll of error stamps may be worth a bit. Whatever you do, do NOT break them down into singles or pairs until you consult with someone.
Can't help with the other stuff, as I'm primarily a pre-WWII era collector...
Good luck!
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Jerry
I suggest you try this website. Your situation with inheriting/finding an old stamp collection/album is pretty common.
http://www.virtualstampclub.com/inherit.html
Regards,
Dave N.