Used Stamps Appraisal

Collection of Assorted Used and Unused United States Postage Stamps

This is a collection of used and unused postage stamps from the United States. The stamps vary in size, color, and denomination, with a mix of commemorative and definitive issues. Observable images on the stamps include portraits of historical figures such as presidents (including what appears to be George Washington and Abraham Lincoln), images of buildings (such as Monticello), symbols (like a ship and an eagle), and scenes (potentially from historical events or holidays). Some stamps exhibit cancellations, indicating they have been used. The condition of the stamps varies, with some appearing relatively clean and others showing wear, creasing, or edge damage. Several stamps have visible perforations around the edges, a standard feature of postage stamps. The color palette is broad, including reds, oranges, blues, greens, purples, and brown tones. The collection does not appear to be organized in any particular order or mounted in an album. There are no easily discernible maker's marks or signatures on the stamps themselves, as is typical of standard postage stamps. The mixture of designs and denominations suggests a casual collection spanning multiple decades of US postal history. The quality and craftsmanship are consistent with standard government-issued postage stamps, although the level of detail and artistic merit varies between the different stamp designs. Some stamps show signs of being removed from envelopes, with residual paper or glue on the back. The variety suggests a collection likely built over time, potentially by someone interested in general philately rather than a specific niche.