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What are 1940 stamps worth?

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You will need to consult the catalogs and do some research. Most libraries will have a copy of Scott's Postage Stamp Catalog of the World. First of all, you have to identify the specific stamp or card. That in itself can be a daunting task, but most of the catalogs are well illustrated with lots of information. Once you know what item you have, the catalog will provide a set of prices that can be used to estimate value.

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If they haven't been used, they are worth at least face value. Most of them are going to be worth about 20 cents, the minimum value to identify and stock a stamp. But some might have more value. Use a stamp catalog, usually available at your local library, to identify them and get an estimated value.

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From what country? The US did not have Christmas stamps until the 60's, so it must be from Another Country. Or you are looking at a Christmas label, a stamp used to raise money by many charities.

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That will depend on the specific stamp you have and what country it is from. The condition, cancellations, what it is attached to, watermarks, perforations and even color variations can affect the value. You will have to consult a postage stamp catalog to find out.

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These stamps are all still common. Most dealers have all they can sell. If you have plate number blocks you may be able to sell them for 15 cents each.

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Stamps in the US in the 1940's cost 3 cents. That would mail one ounce of first class mail. Postcards were 2 cents.

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The price of a First Class Stamp in 1945 was 3 cents. It was good for one ounce of First Class Postage. It did not change until it went to 4 cents in 1958.

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Which one and which country? Without knowing this, there is no way to answer this.

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Cost of a postage stamp was dependent on the face value of the stamp. The most common rate stamp is for First Class Mail. In the United States 1945 that was 3 cents for the first ounce.

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