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Expert Profile: Jim Forte

Expertise: Postal history concerns the stamps, markings, rates and routings on covers. Covers is the generic term for any letter, postcard or package that passed through the mail. I am a professional philatelist who specialize in U.S. and Worldwide postal history. I have extensive knowledge of U.S. postmarks and post offices, extensive knowledge of U.S. military postal history, strong knowledge of U.S. rates and usages of the 20th Century. I can usually help with inquires about 19th Century postal history, and all range of countries throughout the world.

Experience in the area
I have been a full time professional philatelist since 1985. The focus of my business is my website, http://www.postalhistory.com. The site offers nearly 115,000 items for sale. The site contains an on-line copy of my book A Price Guide To U.S. A.P.O. Cancels of the Second World War. The site also contains a database of every U.S. post office, including the dates of operation for the many offices that have been discontinued.

Education/Credentials
BA Boston University 1980.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2840
Knowledge	9.92 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.87 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.95 Best of the best
Politeness	9.90 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		310

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/05/08
10	10	10	10	09/02/08
10	10	10	10	08/27/08
10	10	10	10	08/28/08
10	10	10	10	08/26/08

User Comments

thanks for the quick response
(jenn on 09/05/08)

thanks for the answer. i found the stamp and you never know. THANKS A BUNCH.
(shelby on 09/02/08)

thanks a lot.
(Alex on 08/27/08)

My question was answered quickly, the explanation given was succingand I truly think Mr. Forte is a gentleman.
(Doreen on 08/28/08)

Thanks for the info!! Very quick response too!!
(Matt on 08/26/08)

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Recent Answers from Jim Forte

2008-09-03 truman 20 cent stamp: The stamp on the envelope is listed in the Scott Postage Stamp Catalog as number 1862. The catalog value of an unused stamp is 40c. This is twice the face value of the stamp which means that the stamp...

2008-08-27 8 cent eisenhower imperf: There is no standard catalog which prices mis-perforated stamps. As a general rule, stamp dealers retail mis-perforated coils for between $5.00 and $10.00 per stamp. Here are two links showing offers...

2008-08-27 Hi Jim, I have some stamps here..: The Romania stamp is listed in the Scott Postage Stamp Catalog as number 30. The catalog vlaue us $9.00. The Japan stamps are as follows, catalog number and catalog value: 5s 74 50c 2s 73 25c...

2008-08-26 Circular date stamps: As a general rule, collectors in Europe, Great Britain included, prefer used stamps to have light circular date stamps. There is no other way to differentiate Scott number 88 and 89 other than the number...

2008-08-26 Old Stamps: What this package shows you is that most U.S. stamps issued since 1936 have no premium value. The shipper used these old stamps because he was able to purchase them for less than their face value. Over...