Every stamp dealer has a missed opportunity
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Superior Stamp & Coin Co's Winter 1995 auction featured a French stamp from 1849 that once brought more than $27,000 at a similar auction. A dealer describes the bidding for the stamp, which stalled at $5500. He was so shocked at the low price that he could not speak, and missed the chance at a bargain.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Overview: the liberation overprints of France
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The letters RT (Republique Francaise) suggested by Gen Charles DeGaulle, were used as overprints on the liberation stamps issued by French towns after WW II. Since these stamps never appeared in Scott's catalog, many collectors do not know of them. A description of the stamps is provided.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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To obtain the best price, organize before selling
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Collectors with valuable stamp collections who have heirs not interested in the hobby, should prepare carefully for the disposal of their estates. Described are the steps taken by such a collector to ensure that his collection would be handled correctly after his death.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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