u/Dense_Mountain8938

Nuances in dye mixtures created distinct stamps with different values although even if used quite valuable. These stamps must be certed since colors are pretty subtle

this is for Egstamm who expressed an interest PF cert 95

Scott 1b with a PF cert 85 but that isn't the interesting part. It has a Tallahassee cancel. Florida became a state in 1845. No 1s were issued in 1846. Florida and especially western FL was a backwater. Sparsely populated. Makes this stamp quite unique and adds value. Note the "ASSEE" on the cancel

I said I would post some more. One of my favorites graded 95 by both PF and PSE. Valuable blue town cancel. Plate 4. 17R4

I have restarted collecting US used classics mainly 1-39. I thought I would share some recent purchases over time. This hobby is fascinating in terms of stamp history, plating (what sheet), wearing on the plate or recutting etc. I wish more people would get interested. I have the resources now to obtain high quality. I think they will hold value but...one never knows. Here is a 6 graded 90 recently by PSE. Also PF 90. Only 8 grade higher.