Following this up by doing some research - I am wrong to say that collectible stamps are prohibited. They WERE at one time, in fact I once wrote a Linn's article on this very subject, but they are now OK. However, if I read the rules correctly, collectible stamps can only be insured with FEDEX for $1,000. per shipment. See the following (sorry for the length!);
E.Shipments (packages or freight) containing all or part of the following items are limited to a maximum declared value for carriage of US$1,000 per shipment or US$9.07 per pound, whichever is greater. Import of any of the following items may be prohibited by individual countries, and a lower declared-value limitation for a country will control this stated limitation for such items: 1.Artwork, including any work created or developed by the application of skill, taste or creative talent for sale, display or collection. This includes, but is not limited to, items (and their parts) such as paintings, drawings, vases, tapestries, limited-edition prints, fine art, statuary, sculpture and collector's items.
2.Film, photographic images (including photographic negatives), photographic chromes and photographic slides
3.Any commodity that by its inherent nature is particularly susceptible to damage or the market value of which is particularly variable or difficult to ascertain.
4.Antiques, or any commodity that exhibits the style or fashion of a past era and whose history, age or rarity contributes to its value. These items include, but are not limited to, furniture, tableware and glassware.
5.Glassware, including, but not limited to, signs, mirrors, ceramics, porcelains, china, crystal, glass, framed glass, and any other commodity with similarly fragile qualities.
6.Plasma screens.
7.Jewelry, including, but not limited to, costume jewelry, watches and their parts, mount gems or stones (precious or semiprecious), industrial diamonds, and jewelry made of precious metal.
8.Furs, including, but not limited to, fur clothing, fur-trimmed clothing and fur pelts.
9.Precious metals, including, but not limited to, gold and silver bullion or dust, precipitates, or platinum (except as an integral part of electronic machinery).
10.Stocks, bonds, cash letters or cash equivalents, including, but not limited to, food stamps, postage stamps (not collectible), traveler's checks, lottery tickets, money orders, gift cards and gift certificates, prepaid calling cards (excluding those that require a code for activation), bond coupons, and bearer bonds.
11.Liquor stamps and tax stamps.
12.Collector's items such as coins, stamps, sports cards, souvenirs and memorabilia.
So again, if it was me, I would take the gamble and use FEDEX. In fact, I can tell you that there is a rather well-known world-class exhibitor who lives in Prague named Nick Kirke and I know Nick very well, and I can tell you that Nick ALWAYS uses FEDEX and swears by them!
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Posted 08/19/2014 5:14 pm
. I will probably send more stamps for certification with my Orangeburg's item.
The Orangeburg coil is genuine!!
That is magnificent! 
Perfect timing for the holidays. Thanks for sharing the news.
