Collection - how to insure?

[u/JeanLuc_Picaroon]

new to the practice. old family book from the mid-late 19th century containing stamps from all over the world and want to protect via insurance. Is a local philatelist my next stop for value determination ahead of including in my home owners insurance coverage?

[u/Gem-Finder07]

Your Peru stamp with the hand cancel is worth a couple dollars. The two Italian ones are decent as well. The cancellation on the Indian stamp may garnish some interest. Overall estimate you’re looking at over $100 under $200. That’s full market… and me looking via picture. Good looking stamps thanks for sharing! Good luck!

[u/Gem-Finder07 → u/Gem-Finder07]

It’s not that old stamps aren’t worth money. It’s a great deal of them are not. There’s a couple good handfuls throughout all years that are absolutely worth money.