Are British Guiana stamps worth anything?

Are British Guiana stamps worth anything?

British Guiana is famous among philatelists for its early postage stamps, some of them considered to be among the rarest, most expensive stamps in the world. These include the unique British Guiana 1c magenta from 1856, which sold in 1980 for close to $1 million.

How much is a 6 cent stamp worth?

1968-71 Regular Issues

Denom.	Description	Mint
6 cent	Flag & White House	$0.35
6 cent	Flag & White House- Huck Press	$0.35
6 cent	Flag & W.House-Coil	$0.35
8 cent	Flag & W.House-Coil	$0.45

How much is the British Guiana worth?

On June 17, 2014 famed shoe designer Stuart Weitzman purchased the British Guiana for $9,480,000 at Sotheby’s New York.

Who owns the British Guiana stamp?

Stanley Gibbons
An armoured truck and two more guards delivered the stamp to its new owner, the dealer Stanley Gibbons in London.

What is the rarest stamp worth?

USA 1868 1¢ Benjamin Franklin Z Grill – $3 million (£2.6m) The 1868 Benjamin Franklin Z Grill is the rarest and most valuable of all US postage stamps. This example, which belongs to storied collector William H. Gross and is listed in the Scott Catalogue for $3 million (£2.3m), is only one of two in existence.

Are there 6 cent stamps?

Authentic U.S.Postage 6 Cent Stamp Franklin D Roosevelt -10 Stamps.

What year was a 6 cent stamp?

Rates for Domestic Letters Since 1863

Effective Date	Postage in Cents, per Ounce [1]
August 1, 1958	4
January 7, 1963	5
January 7, 1968	6
May 16, 1971	8

How many British Guiana one cent magenta stamps are there?

The British Guiana 1c magenta is regarded by many philatelists as the world’s most famous rare stamp. It was issued in limited numbers in British Guiana (now Guyana) in 1856, and only one specimen is now known to exist.

What is a Penny Black stamp worth?

Penny Blacks can cost anywhere between $100-350 for an example in good condition. However, mint Penny Blacks may fetch upwards of $3000 at auction. Other than its condition, there are other factors that can affect the value of a Penny Black.

How much is a 3 cent George Washington stamp worth?

His collection includes several 3-cent stamps printed in 1851. That issue, a side view of George Washington on a brown background, was the first three-center printed in the U.S. Today, those stamps are worth $40 to $1,300, depending on condition, says Mr.

What is the value of a George Washington 2-cent stamp?

1914 Rotary Single Line Watermark Imperforate

Denom.	Description	Mint
2 cent	Washington carmine	$475.00