Are old U.S. stamps worth anything?

Nearly all unused U.S. stamps issued after 1930 are worth face value. While 1930 is nearly 100 years ago, stamps issued after this date are considered to be modern in the stamp collecting and stamp dealing community. There was a giant boom in postage production after this period of time.

What U.S. stamps are worth money?

The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps

• The Inverted Jenny.
• 1847 Issue Block of 16 of Ben Franklin.
• Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766.
• ‘Blue Boy’ Alexandria Postmaster’s Provisional.
• 1869 Pictorials—Inverted Center Errors.
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Are Ben Franklin stamps worth anything?

Most 1¢ green Benjamin Franklin stamps are common and valued at less than $1, but two rotary press varieties that look almost the same as common flat-plate issues are scarce and worth thousands.

What is the most valuable George Washington stamp?

U S A – 1867, 3c George Washington stamp – worth US. $. 900,000 – Valuable, and Rare Postage Stamps.

How much is a 1912 George Washington stamp worth?

1912 Single Line Watermark Imperforate

Denom.	Description	Mint
1 cent	Washington green	$1.65
2 cent	Carmine	$1.65

What is the most valuable Ben Franklin stamp?

1c Benjamin Franklin Z Grill
The most valuable of all Benjamin Franklin stamps is the 1c Benjamin Franklin Z Grill, sometimes just referred to as the Z Grill.

What does Z Grill mean in stamps?

The Z grill is one of several embossed grill patterns used to break the fibers of certain early U.S. stamps. Ink was absorbed into the grill when the stamp was cancelled, making removal of the cancel and reuse of the stamp impossible.