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WELCOME! I hope you find what you are seeking on the website. If not, please email me to let me know how we may be of assistance. -- Jay
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| New Price Lists on the Website |
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Direct link to Scandinavian website price lists.
Direct links to U.S. and World stamp website price lists.
How to obtain printed price lists by postal mail or download price lists as PDF files.
New website price lists & announcements in order of issuance...
New on 24 June 2009:
 Facit Swedish Postal History / Cancellation Catalog VIII (2009) book now available.
Facit Sweden 2009 Catalog (includes Local Posts) book now available.
Slania Collection
Denmark stamps added to stock.
An emailed-only 24 June 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 17 June 2009:
Several new sections have been added for Finland including: Cancellations, Proofs, Plate Blocks, and Labels.
Many new and interesting items have been added in Finland sections including: New Arrivals - Stamps, Gallery Stamps, Bargains, and Specialized Stamps.
Marks of Passage book now available.
An emailed-only 17 June 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 12 May 2009:
The full Finnish STAMP Price List has been added to the website. This list is probably the most comprehensive such listing on the web, with up to three levels of condition and up to five levels of quality for each item. There are over 6400 priced listings and more are being added almost every day. 99.5% of the stamps have illustrations.
An emailed-only 12 May 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 8 May 2009:
Large variety of Finland Covers. Five pages of new covers.
An emailed-only 8 May 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 29 April 2009:
Slania-engraved Monaco Proof Sheets. I have just added to my website a WONDERFUL group of very scarce -- apparently unique in private hands -- Monaco color plate proofs.
Danish Stamp Listings Expanded. A wider range of NH, Mint Hinged, and Used stamps available.
Facit 2008 Pages by Country. For a limited time, I will offer the remaining country sections at a 15% discount. (Only the country sections, NOT complete catalogs.)
An emailed-only 29 April 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 21 April 2009:
Norwegian WWI & WWII War-related Philatelic Literature. Seven recent or new important philatelic books.
Faroe Stender Hingeless (with mounts) Page Set.
Slightly Damaged Stender Deluxe/Superb Binders & Slipcases.
AFA Denmark Specialized Catalog 2008 slightly damaged copy.
An emailed-only 21 April 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 9 April 2009:
ÅLAND Recently Issued: Stamps, Booklets, Gutter Pairs, Gutter Strips, FDCs,
DENMARK Recently Issued: Stamps,
FAROE: Recently Issued Stamps, Booklets, FDCs,
GREENLAND: Recently Issued Stamps, Booklets, Maximum Cards,
ICELAND Recently Issued: Stamps, Booklets,
In the Worldwide stamps, there have been considerable additions to several countries. New to the site is: Turkey in Asia, Other significantly expanded areas include: Great Britian (many pages), Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey.
Fundamentals of Philately book back in stock.
Danish Return Post book almost sold out.
An emailed-only 9 April 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 26 March 2009:
Denmark New Arrivals Many high quality and/or specialized stamps have been added.
In the Worldwide stamps, there have been a wide range of new listings. Countries that are new to the site are: Prince Edward Island, Penrhyn Island, and Turkey. Other significantly expanded areas include: Aitutaki,Cook Islands, Latvia Covers, Nauru, Netherlands and Colonies (many pages), Niue, and Thailand. You can also start at the Worldwide Table of Contents. Please take a look for "your" country.
There have been several sections added for collectible Worldwide forgeries and reprints. See the listings by country: Armenia, Iran, and Serbia. There is also now a Forgeries Table of Contents.
A number of Worldwide Collections have been listed as well as Philatelic Literature.
An emailed-only 26 March 2009 E-News has been issued including listings of many great new collection specials. Also included is information about Stender Deluxe & Superb Binders that will be discontinued in the color green. Send you order now if you use green binders! If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 10 February 2009:
February Show Schedule
Faroe Christmas Seals
An emailed-only 10 February 2009 E-News has been issued including information about a very large Disney collection for sale that is not yet on the website. It also included information about many unusual and soon-to-be-scarce recent Scandinavian issues. Extensive information is given for the Icelandic "Imagine Peace Tower" stamp including a virtually unknown version of the souvenir sheet. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now and request this edition.
New on 3 February 2009:
Denmark 2008 Year Book
Faroe 2008 Year Book
Finland 2008 Year Book
Norway 2008 Year Book
Sweden 2008 Year Book
New Philatelic Literature Price List available as a downloadable Acrobat PDF file for viewing on your computer or printing out and by postal mail.
An emailed-only 3 February 2009 E-News has been issued including many featured worldwide stamps. It also included information about Denmark stamps and Greenland Pakke-Porto stamps newly added to stock. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 28 January 2009:
New Price Lists are available as downloadable Acrobat PDF files for viewing on your computer or printing out and by postal mail. The lists include: Scandinavian Stamps; Scandinavian Specialized; Slania-Engraved & Greta Garbo; United States & Worldwide; United States Only; Scandinavian Year Packs.
An emailed-only 28 January 2009 E-News has been issued including many featured collection lots and used literature. It also included information about a new Iceland Revenue stamp discovery and Sweden 1858 Coat of Arms (Vapen) Stamps. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 23 January 2009:
Large Variety of Finland Covers (2 pages).
Slania-engraved Iceland Stamps.
Slania-engraved Iceland Covers.
Stamp Mounts Black Back.
Stamp Mounts Clear Back.
An emailed-only 23 January 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 16 January 2009:
Norgeskatalogen 2009 - The Norway Specialized Stamp Catalog
New Book: The Return Post of the Danish Postal Service (including catalog of Official Seals / Dead Letter Office Stamps)
Iceland Cancellations - Bridge, Roller, and Machine Cancellations 1894-2003. Newly available reprint; only 20 made!
New Book: Folded Typewriter Postcards.
Used Albums and Binders.
Stamp Mounts and Glassines.
Used and One-of-a-kind Philatelic Literature.
An emailed-only 16 January 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 8 January 2009:
Large Variety of Norway Covers (2 pages).
Norway 1931 Wilkins-Ellsworth Trans-Arctic Submarine Expedition Covers.
WWII-era German Stamps Used in Norway Covers.
Norway Unsorted & Various Covers.
An emailed-only 8 January 2009 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 26 December 2008:
New Year's Wishes from Jay, Bonnie, Throop, Hillary, and Dewey.
Significant additions have been made to almost all the DWI Stamp pages, including the scarce/rare Inverted/Normal frames:
DWI "Regular" Stamps (13 pages).
DWI Gallery Stamps (7 pages).
DWI Bargain Stamps (6 pages).
DWI New Arrivals - Stamps.
DWI & Virgin Island Revenues.
Iceland 1998 Europa Booklet new varieties
Early United States Stamps (many new stamps; start here).
An emailed-only 26 December 2008 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 19 December 2008:
Holiday Greetings from Jay, Bonnie, Throop, Hillary, and Dewey.
ÅLAND Recently Issued: Stamps, Booklets, Gutter Pairs, Gutter Strips, FDCs, Year Packs
DENMARK Recently Issued: Stamps, Year Packs
FAROE: Recently Issued Stamps, Booklets, Machine Stamps, FDCs, Year Packs
FINLAND Recently Issued: Year Packs
GREENLAND: Recently Issued Stamps, Booklets, Maximum Cards, Year Packs
ICELAND Recently Issued: Stamps, Booklets, Year Packs
NORWAY Recently Issued: Year Packs
SWEDEN Recently Issued: Year Packs
Jay Smith & Associates Gift Certificates and other holiday gift ideas.
An emailed-only 19 December 2008 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 16 December 2008:
Large Variety of Iceland Covers (3 pages).
Iceland Unsorted & Various Covers.
Iceland Frama Stamps on Covers.
Iceland Christmas Seals Tied to Covers.
Iceland Picture Post Cards - Early Stamp Cards.
U.S. Recent Mint Sheets.
U.S. Recent Canceled Sheets.
2009 Facit Scandinavia Specialized Catalog.
Jay Smith & Associates Gift Certificates and other holiday gift ideas.
An emailed-only 16 December 2008 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 10 December 2008:
Norway Grieg / Europa Test Stamps New Discovery!
Denmark Test Stamps, including Slania designs and the discovery of a NEW SLANIA ENGRAVING. (four pages)
Greenland Pakke-Porto Stamps; many nice items.
North Ingermanland Stamps. (two pages)
Norway WWII Air Drop Propaganda Stamps. Rare item!
Sweden #90 & 92 NH set with certificates. $5500. Please inquire.
Jay Smith & Associates Gift Certificates and other holiday gift ideas.
An emailed-only 10 December 2008 E-News has been issued. If you do not receive the E-News, Subscribe now!
New on 11 November 2008:
New Items on the Website include Denmark Specialized Stamps, Gallery (high quality items), Bargains, Proofs; Iceland Date Blocks (massive expansion; most complete listing on the Internet); Slania-Engraved Princess Grace Monaco Proofs (and other Slania-engraved stamps); U.S. Mint and Canceled Full Sheets, Souvenir Sheets, and Booklets; and Worldwide Stamps from various countries.
Jay Smith & Associates Gift Certificates and other holiday gift ideas.
The new 11 November 2008 E-News has been issued. Included is information on a Faroe book, U.S. Duck Stamp prints, and several other subjects.
New on 5 November 2008:
The new 2009 Facit Scandinavian Specialized Catalog has arrived. It is in stock, ready to ship to you.
The new 5 November 2008 E-News has been issued. Included is information about catalogs and upcoming stamp shows, as well as links to interesting specials.
New on 9 October 2008:
  
A wide range of Canadian Stamps (many pages) have been added to the website, with hundreds of new listings. The additions include mint never hinged, mint hinged, and used stamps, as well as a few stamps with slight defects at very low prices.
  
The United States stamps listings have again been expanded with hundreds more attractive and fresh stamps. Of special interest is a U.S. #569 Double Transfer -- the Scott Catalog editors have not seen an example on the market for years.
The new annual AFA Denmark Catalogs have arrived. AFA catalogs are the primary catalogs used in Denmark and have the "closest to market" pricing.
The new 9 October 2008 E-News has been issued. It includes a wide range of new items on the website, as well as links to interesting collections and literature items. Also includes an article: "Stamps in Times of Economic Uncertainty".
New on 11 September 2008:
   
  
A wide variety of Danish Airmail items have been added to the website, with many new pages of listings. Whether you "just collect stamps" or you delve into specialized items, semi-official airmail stamps, proofs, essays, and postal history, there is probably something here for you.
The secret Danish Cold War Emergency Stamps have been updated with the addition of the "newly found" English-language folder.
United States listings have again been expanded with hundreds more attractive and fresh stamps. Also, the United States web pages have been reorganized (so that the pages load faster) into smaller, Scott number range pages.
A huge new Norwegian Revenue Stamp Catalog is available either on CD with color pictures or as a printed book (which also includes the CD). Only 6 copies of the printed book remain!
The new 11 September 2008 E-News has been issued. It includes a wide range of new items on the website, as well as links to interesting collections and literature items.
The complete listing of the price lists in order of addition (like the above) is here.
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| New Printed Price Lists Available by Postal Mail |
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New printed price lists of all -- and only -- the items on the website are available. The printed price lists do not include the illustrations. The printed price lists are updated regularly; at least as often as the website updates noted here.
There are separate lists for Scandinavia, Slania-Engraved, U.S. & World, and U.S.-Only Stamps. Please only request the lists you actually need. Please read this if you are in the U.S. or Canada or this if you are in another country. Then send an email and please specifically state if you want the Scandinavia, Slania, U.S. & World, or U.S.-Only price lists. (Repeated non-specific requests will probably be ignored.)
Please note that these lists only include what you see listed on this website and are provided simply as a convenience. If you what you are seeking is not shown on the website, then please send your want list rather than just requesting a price list. Clients who send want lists always have access to the freshest stock and new items as they come in.
For U.S. and Canadian Clients...
The first copy of printed price lists will be sent to U.S. and Canadian clients at no charge. Further updates can be sent, upon request, at no charge to those clients actively making purchases or who send want lists. Otherwise there may be a postage charge for further updates -- these lists cost several dollars each to print and mail.
For Overseas Clients...
Unfortunately, due to the large number of requests received from overseas people who seem to just collect "free price lists" -- and because a) all the information the lists contain is on this website and b) the overseas airmail postage cost is very high -- there will be a $10 shipping charge (payable by MasterCard, Visa, PayPal, cash, US$ check, etc.) for price lists sent to overseas addresses. A $10 credit voucher will be included with the price lists and will be valid on any purchase of $50 or more.
To send shipping cost payment by PayPal, use the email address "paypal@JaySmith.com", use a subject of "Price List Shipping Payment" and be sure to indicate if you are requesting Scandinavia, U.S. & World, or Slania price lists.
To send your MasterCard or Visa number, please use my secure payment website. For your security, never put a credit card number in a normal email!
To send a US$ check or cash at your own risk, please see my postal address information. |
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| New Resource Articles |
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Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, Ultraviolet Light, and Scandinavian Philately A useful and practical explanation.
Hidden in Plain View: Stamp Position Codes "The language of stamps" or the meaning of stamp positions on letters and post cards.
An interesting new, fully illustrated article on Swedish stamp formats and the different perforations that result.
Several other interesting articles are available with new articles posted regularly. |
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| Scandinavian Philatelic E-News |
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Subscribe to the Scandinavian Philatelic E-News
Regular (once or twice per month) email newsletter with Scandinavian philatelic news, announcements of new books and catalogs, and special sale offers (Scandinavian and world-wide collections, Scandinavian used albums, and pre-owned philatelic literature) at great prices. Many special offers are only made through the E-News. This is a great way to stay current and get some great deals.
You can also view the archive (still being finished) of previous editions of the E-News. |
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Facit >> Scott and Scott >> Facit Catalog Number Concordances |
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| To meet my own need for catalog number concordances, I have finally started publishing comprehensive catalog number concordances for the Scandinavian countries. At this moment only DWI, Greenland, and Iceland are ready (the later two only up to 1995, so far). However, I will be preparing these bidirectional catalog number concordances for all the Scandinavian countries and eventually will include the other specialized catalogs as well. Reservations are welcomed. These are very inexpensive (considering the labor required to make them) and are published loose-leaf. An attractive binder is available. I intend to update the concordances annually; subscriptions are available. Though these have only been available for a few weeks, they have been a great hit. You will find them extremely useful! |
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Facit Specialized Catalog PAGES BY THE COUNTRY. |
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| These are genuine Facit Catalog pages, not copies (of course!). They are loose pages; please be aware that there is no room for binding -- you will have to figure out for yourself how to bind or otherwise manage them. The pricing is by country. There are sometimes conflicts involving back-to-back countries, thus I am offering the pages a number of different ways to compensate for this. Supply is very limited. If you have always wanted a Facit Catalog, but could not justify it for "just one country", this is your chance -- but you must act quickly. Here is more information about the Facit Scandinavian Specialized Catalog. |
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| Shopping Cart System and Secure Website for Credit Card Payment |
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| My shopping cart system is fully functional for almost all the price list pages. The cart system will be extended to the few remaining pages very soon. I also have a secure website for secure acceptance of credit card payments. You can use this method any time you wish to send your credit card information: for placing orders, making approval payments, or for updating new issue and Stender supplement credit card information, etc. I take the privacy and security of your information very seriously -- I never share your information with anybody for any reason. |
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| Scandinavian Philatelic Literature, including the Scandinavian Annual Catalogs |
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| The web versions of my philatelic literature price lists were last updated on 3 July 2009
and are the most current. Knowledge is the key to enjoying your collection and the key to buying wisely. View the listings live on the web or download the literature price list in PDF format. Let me know If you would prefer a printed copy sent by postal mail. |
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| Investment Opportunity Information |
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Jay Smith & Associates is offering to its clients an opportunity to invest in the company. If you might be interested in interest rates of 7% up to 16%, be sure to read the complete information and risk statement presented.
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| Our Stamp Show Schedule |
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APS StampShow 2009
The APS "Summer" Show
August 6-9, 2009
David L. Lawrence Convention CenterPittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
StampShow 2009 will be held August 6-9 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This is the largest annual U.S. stamp show and is always a great show to attend. Admission is free and the public is welcome.
More information to follow as available.
We will be bringing a wide range of our stock to this show and look forward to seeing you there. This is an excellent show with many dealers and exhibits. Plan to attend.
The APS website will have further details posted at:
http://www.stamps.org/StampShow/Index.htm
and useful travel and hotel information is at:
http://www.stamps.org/StampShow/travel.htm (with much more information to follow).
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FEATURED SPECIAL
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| DANISH TEST STAMP |
| NEW SLANIA ENGRAVING DISCOVERY |
Extremely Limited Supply!
Order Now!
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Newly discovered Slania engraving; different engraving than previously known test stamp.
IN STOCK!
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FEATURED SPECIAL
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| SWEDISH LADYBUG VERTICAL COIL "ERROR" |
Very Limited Supply!
Order Now!
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Unplanned Vertical Coil "Error" Stamp.
IN STOCK!
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| FEATURED SPECIAL |
| CZESLAW SLANIA'S MASTERWORK STAMP ENGRAVINGS |
Special Sale Price
on Pack with Blackprint
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2000 Slania's 1000th Stamp souvenir sheet.
NH VF. Only $13.50!
2000 Slania's 1000th Stamp Official FDC.
Only $19.80!
2000 Slania's 1000th Stamp Official Pack: contains NH VF S/S, FDC, and BLACKPRINT which is only available in the pack.
Normally $56.00
SALE Only $48.00!
2000 Slania's 1000th Stamp BLACKPRINT.
Only available in Pack.
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I have a nearly complete stock of Slania's stamps as well as related booklets, FDCs, postally used covers, blackprints,
packs, souvenir folders, special postmarks, etc. I also stock Slania-engraved proofs, test stamps, artwork, labels, etc.
A small part of my stock is on my website. If you don't find what
you are seeking on the website, please send your want list or send an email to describe your interests.
I also stock books about Slania and stamp engraving.
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SPECIAL OFFERS!
GREAT VALUES!
Updated
3 July 2009
Scandinavia:
Philatelic
Literature
Collections
Used Albums
U.S. Stamps:
NH, Mint, and Used at great prices.
Collections
World Stamps:
Better stamps at great prices.
Collections
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SCANDINAVIAN PRICE LISTS BY POSTAL MAIL
Over 100 pages of price lists are available
by postal mail. While these will eventually also be available
on the web, I am not quite there yet. Request
your copy of the printed price lists today.
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SCANDINAVIAN PRICE LISTS ON THE
WEB Take a look at my specific country
price lists and topic price lists on
the web.
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Approvals are the best way to add to your collection.
If you prefer to examine stamps and compare them to your
collection, before you purchase, you will very much enjoy my
approval service. Send your want list today.
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Stender Scandinavian Stamp Albums
Albums made in Scandinavia, by Scandinavians make the most sense.
Well designed and attractive, these extremely price competitive
albums will make a great home for your collection. See the complete price list.
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I have added a Frequently Asked
Questions "FAQ" page for web site, computer, and Internet questions
as they relates to my site. I welcome your comments, input, suggestions,
corrections, etc.
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