Scott's 9 Type IV My Latest Addition

Just made the plunge and brought an Apex papered Scott's U.S.#9 (used) It's not the best one around though it will do me for my collection.




more to come

Nice addition ! I am also at the point now where my classic US must be slowly built due to cost. A nice sound copy works for me as well !

Congratulations on your purchase, Harry.

I doubt that I will ever have any of the older, more valuable stamps. Unless you want to leave them to me in your will. LOL

Steve

Have the same problem as everyone. US collection quite complete except the "holes" in the front. Collecting speed in direct ratio to the cost.
Allan

Nice stamp, well centered. Congratulations on your new acquisition. Enjoy.

Yes I agree the front of the book or the first page is very expensive that's why I'm leaning towards the bargains,
both these were bargains Scott's U.S. #11 and #25




This area will be slowly added to in time.
P.S. Steve I don't plan to go just yet so there may be quite a wait
Thanks Glenn

Edited for P.S.

As soon as I hit the Powerball I'm going to have me some of those real 'front of the book' issues myself!

Ever since I began collecting stamps (many years ago) I have looked and wished for the early US. Never has more than just a smattering of the least expensive ones.

I am now saving gradually for a US number 1. I am going to have it or go bust trying.

I recently got a SC #73--the "Black Jack" and can't get tired of looking at it. Is it an obsession. Probably, but I just don't care.

Exactly why I never became a U.S. collector..i realized as a 9 year old..i could collect the current stamps..but going back..even then was always beyond my reach !!

Congratulations on the #9, Harry!

Looks Great! Enjoy!

Thank you all for your comments
Allan it wasn't that long ago the front page of my stamp book was bare,
Rohumpy my CSA #8 (Scott) is in better condition than my 2 X #73 and like you I do like the older style stamps,the Scott #1 or #3 also #2 or #4 are on my agenda.
Phil I can't remember being nine ,I'm still living from day to day ,

Hey Nugget..

I'm a little slow in posting, but just want to add my "congratulations" -- nice looking stamp.

One of the reasons I joined SCF was to find people to commiserate with me about trying to collect those older issues. With only a few exceptions, I have a complete set of mint U.S. from 1930 until 2000. I decided to stop buying new issues in 2000 and apply that money to working backwards into the 18th century with used stamps. I found it got expensive fairly quickly.

Anyway, the one consolation is the longer I save and wait, the sweeter the mounting

KirkS

Good on ya KirkS that's the secret mate the wait only make it sweeter ,I also find that the fun is in the hunt for these old stamps and the APS has opened a new door for me .

Nice #9 Ben! I've been seriously considering selling all of my stamps issued after 1930 so I can buy one nice classic.

Marty