without quite knowing precisely what literature you mean (are these card inserts; presentation folders; something else?), I would generally say "yes." Anything that adds to the FDC's understanding is to the good, and the literature, supported by the FDC about which it is talking, is enhanced
Just note, often FDC's sell for less than the original
face value of the stamps attached.
And that may be much less than what was originally paid
by the collector. It is a quirky marketplace.
Good luck with the selling.
for those not familiar with the secondary market for FDCs, Charlie's comment is important. For the most part, it is the cachet maker, not the stamp, that is valued, and most cachet makers who are valued produce FDCs in the tens or 50s, not the thousands.
Still, in general, the more complete the story, the greater the likelihood of a better sale. Moreover, anything once separated from that to which it belongs is forever orphaned and likely destined for the recycling bin.
Hi Everyone
I have a question. My friend's mother has tasked me with selling her FDCs from Jersey and Christmas Island. She has boxes of literature that correspond with the covers she has purchased. Should I take the time and match the covers with the literature? Just curious on your thoughts. Thanks.
re: Covers and Literature
without quite knowing precisely what literature you mean (are these card inserts; presentation folders; something else?), I would generally say "yes." Anything that adds to the FDC's understanding is to the good, and the literature, supported by the FDC about which it is talking, is enhanced
re: Covers and Literature
Just note, often FDC's sell for less than the original
face value of the stamps attached.
And that may be much less than what was originally paid
by the collector. It is a quirky marketplace.
Good luck with the selling.
re: Covers and Literature
for those not familiar with the secondary market for FDCs, Charlie's comment is important. For the most part, it is the cachet maker, not the stamp, that is valued, and most cachet makers who are valued produce FDCs in the tens or 50s, not the thousands.
Still, in general, the more complete the story, the greater the likelihood of a better sale. Moreover, anything once separated from that to which it belongs is forever orphaned and likely destined for the recycling bin.