Need help looking at an older stamp collection. Mt Vernon- Bellingham WA area

[samish]

Hi, I have come into an older stamp collection. I don't really know what I'm looking at. Some are listed with Scott#'s. I have no idea if they are correct. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Mackaydon]

Suggestion: Post pics of a couple of stamps starting with your oldest US stamps.
Members here can get you started with IDs and values.
Don.....

 

[samish]

I have no idea about age. I did take a couple of pictures though.

 

[samish]

a couple more

 

[The Rebel]

Stamps are from the early 1900's. Use this website: http://www.theswedishtiger.com/

 

[Mackaydon]

Your first one; from the Cook Islands:
1902-1915 - Cook Islands - King Makea Takau - Rose One Penny Stamp - N Watermark | eBay
Don....

 

[Mackaydon]

Certain varieties of that red Washington 2 cent stamp can bring big bucks (in unused condition--as yours appears to be). Don't dump that one without first getting a specialist to look at it--(is my 'two cents').
Don...

 

[Mackaydon]

The figures shown in pencil reflect values of many years ago. The top line of the grouping pic on the right is another example of be careful about 'unloading' them; I see higher values in those stamps--if they are unused.

 

[samish]

I just found another box with thousands of stamps. Several books, and a new/old Macon detector watermark viewer. I really need to find someone local to help me look at this collection.

 

[Mackaydon]

You may wish to make this contact to have them look over your collection:
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Ron Williams​

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ADDRESS:​

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5748 Salish Road
Blaine WA 98230​

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ADDRESS:​

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5748 Salish Road
Blaine WA 98230​

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WEB SITE:​

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(541) 226-4882
ron.97526@gmail.com​

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If they can't help, maybe they can refer you to another professional who can.
I'd also check your local (or Bellingham's) Boy Scouts of America office and ask for the name and number of the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Counselor.
Good luck,
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[samish]

Great Info!! Thanks Don.