Anything Stick Out? Stamps Range From #221-729

any thoughts welcome!

wondering which are rare/valuable...

One note ... the 1.5 cent Harding stamp that has Omaha, Nebr. printed on it is misidentified. The Kansas-Nebraska overprints have a simple "Kans." or "Nebr." printed on them. Your Harding is an example of a precanceled stamp. This likely makes the stamp less valuable than a true Scott 670 "Nebr." overprint ... even though a used Scott 670 is worth less than $3.

many are mis-identified, none scarce

Thanks @JL

@chasa I kno :/ I just started working on organizing and fixing this collection up ... do any hold significant value although they may not be scarce one of a kinds?

Nope. You may be able to get $1.00 for the whole bunch. (Well, maybe $5). Let's see some more. There may be a winner in there somewhere.

Why would you wonder that?

I'm curious about the collector.

The 302 is sticking out of the mount

Crystal Mounts (see 551-566, for instance) tend to discolor, shrink, and cause all sort of problems. Not that there's anything particularly valuable here but you may want to consider replacing them if you're going to continue collecting.

Markham..According to 2018 Scott's Classic Specialized Catalogue, the Scott 557, although common in many collections, in unused condition,never hinged is marked for$35.00.Since it is in clear protective mount, you can check the back If no markings, may be considered unhinged, since the clear protective mount may be the only thing hinged on the paper. Although catalogue states $35.00, usually to sell would be 1/3 catalogue prices unless stamp is in pristine condition with margins, perforations, color ect. A serious buyer is always looking for stamps in good, excellent margin conditions without hinged on gum or ungummed for low prices to place in their collections.
Always important to check this stamp for 10 perforations,top or bottom. Those are rarities, and S.S.Cat.mark the Scott 557 price this for$9.500.and on cover envelope$17,000.00. It is not a waste of time to look at these stamps even if common printing.I always check this when I come across them These rarities have been found on the 2carmine, 4c yellow brown, 5 c dark blue,10 c orange,25c yellowgreen with the 1922-25 stamps.
If you continue to collect, I would recommend you purchase a Unitrade postage metal perforation gauge to check if correct perforations as stamps are printed. They are available on ebay for about 8 dollars range You may truly find a treasure out there. A great website is Stampsmart.com for research material to learn. It tells you the correct perforations, or to look out for fake ones out there ect, written articles by experts too. Linn magazine is another great place to read about stamps. A 2018 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of stamps and covers1840-1940, ranges about $200.00.

Ifyou find a rarity from the 1922-25, it would be best to get them certified and authenticated by a specialist. All perforations 10 top or bottom with the list provided are worth a few thousand dollars or more.

This statement is a bit misleading, since the number 10 is not the count of the number of perforation teeth (or troughs) on a side, but rather the number in an interval of 2 centimeters. This is why the lioness is recommending the purchase of a perforation gauge so you can measure the perforations in a more standard fashion. Without one you will tend to measure them incorrectly, and find "rarities" that aren't there. Learning how to use the tools is part of the learning curve to collecting (even if selling is all you want to do).

The most expensive rarity of the 1906-08. is the imperforated Grant 4c brown is $100,000 or used $50,000(Scott 314a) Yours is perforated used,cat.$2.50. Always collectors keep a look out for the the coil stamps 1908 perforated 12 horizontally or vertically for the Benjamin Franklin 1 cent blue green. Those are in the thousands and over $300,000 for horizontal coil pair. Very Rare and hard to find.

thanks for all the feedback!

all these are fam heirlooms trying to see if its worth the time organizing and adding to the collection...

i printed out a perf guide, not sure if thats okay for now..

#552-552 are 10 perf according to that guide -- I can upload photos if its worth the extra eyes

~~~ as writing this post I saw a comment about this? 12 perf 1908 franklin

Mystic has a basic beginning kit they would probably send you for postage or free with a catalog to get you started. 1-866-660-7147.

The 1923 to 1926 Scott581-591 are the perforated10, Franklin One Cent designs.
There are several Scott's numbers to identify the specific ones for the Franklin One cent designs which have perforations 12. For examples,(Scott 331) which is watermarked and perforations on all sides.,coils: horizontal(Scott348)and Vertical (Scott352) both with perforations 12. In used condition these coil stamps may have higher value more than unused stamp condition.
The bluish paper perf.12,( Scott357) with Franklin One Cent. These are highly sought from serious collectors due different paper in which they are made, rag stock than wood paper. This forum has very interesting articles pertaining to these specific stamps in search engine. There is an additional method to check with them. such as, placing the stamp against orange cardboard background. These can be very expensive stamps (Scott 357 to Scott 366).in used conditions. All of them are perforated 12.

Another sets are Designs of 1908-09 stamps are watermarked 190 perf.12, (Scott 374),or coils, year 1910, Scott 365( horizontal), and Scott387 ( vertical) are perforated 12.
Personally, I like using Ronsonol fluid to check for watermarks,since doesn't do harm to the stamp and dries fast,and can be purchased in different stores. Other collectors may prefer advance technology mechanisms to buy.
Stamp collecting is an art and requires sometimes patience to evaluate, but it is well worth it!

The (Scott 552) which is a flat plate printing was made in 1922-25.These stamps are unwatermarked, perforated 11 for 1 deep green color. The "ONE CENT" have a different Franklin designs and are earlier printing years. The Scott552 has a specific front design "(1)CENT(1)" There is a( Scott 581) with perforated 10with (1)CENT(1)design perforations.
Collectors are always looking for the Scott594 or Scott596.( KANSAS CITY, MO.) especially if they come across precancels. Have to be capitalized with all letters for the precancel. Both are perforated 11 on all sides with (1)CENT(1) design with different specific measurements for each stamp. Very difficult to find these rarities out of the blue.