Canceled

You have found a box filled with old postage stamps in your attic. You are not so sure how to identify old postage stamps but you have a gut feeling that you have found your grandfather's old stamp collection that dates back to the 19th century.

Then you become curious and ask “how can find the value of old stamps? When does the cost of old stamps increase?”

Aunt Lavina, the owner of Jessup’s Bed and Breakfast has a trunk filled with old letters and certificates. While James was searching for Civil War Memorabilia he got curious about the value of the old stamps that were on the envelopes.  James followed this link to find out more about identifying stamps. Value of Stamps.

The Two Penny Blue Stamps (1840)

These postage stamps lacked the country's name. One of the earliest stamps made in Britain.These rare British stamps, also known as the Blue Penny postal stamps, were sold for nearly $4 million in 1993.

What other valuable information did James find in the trunk? Read “Stamp Out Murder” to find out.

Canceled

You have found a box filled with old postage stamps in your attic. You are not so sure how to identify old postage stamps but you have a gut feeling that you have found your grandfather's old stamp collection that dates back to the 19th century.

Then you become curious and ask “How can you find the value of old stamps? When does the cost of old stamps increase?”

Aunt Lavina, the owner of Jessup’s Bed and Breakfast has a trunk filled with old letters and certificates. While James was searching for Civil War Memorabilia he got curious about the value of the old stamps that were on the envelopes.  James followed this link to find out more about identifying stamps. Value of Stamps.

The Two Penny Blue Stamps (1840)

These postage stamps lacked the country's name. One of the earliest stamps made in Britain.These rare British stamps, also known as the Blue Penny postal stamps, were sold for nearly $4 million in 1993.

What other valuable information did James find in the trunk? Read “Stamp Out Murder” to find out.

Currently at Hooper's Creek

The weather today is 63 degrees and oveercast. Tomorrow it's suppose to rain. There isn't a lot of activity in Hooper's Creek, WV in May, but on the 14th, you can enjoy acoustic bluegrass & old-time jam sessions which are open to all. Join a jam, start one of your own, or just come to listen. No alcoholic beverages permitted.

James has always wanted to learn to play the banjo. He imagined several of the civil war soldiers knew how to turn a tune or two. Carolyn is a little too bashful to dance on the library lawn, but oh that Margie.

Currently at Hooper's Creek

The weather today is 63 degrees and oveercast. Tomorrow it's suppose to rain. There isn't a lot of activity in Hooper's Creek, WV in May, but on the 14th, you can enjoy acoustic bluegrass & old-time jam sessions which are open to all. Join a jam, start one of your own, or just come to listen. No alcoholic beverages permitted.

James has always wanted to learn to play the banjo. He imagined several of the civil war soldiers knew how to turn a tune or two. Carolyn is a little too bashful to dance on the library lawn, but oh that Margie.