Postal History Price Trends
Analysis of 153,330 eBay listings for postal history collectibles.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Russian items (-11% delta) and Gem grade pieces (-17% delta). Conversely, Zeppelin topics (+56%) and 1861-1870 issues (+64%) command the highest premiums.
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Price by region
Why? Prices vary by origin, with Chile highest at 12.99 and Russia lowest at 8.
Price by topic
Why? Specialized interests drive costs, ranging from Zeppelin at 14 to Aviation at 10.
Price by year of issue
Why? Age impacts value, with 1861-1870 peaking at 14.75 compared to 1931-1940 at 9.99.
Price by grade
Why? Condition creates a wide spread from Gem at 7.5 to Fine at 16.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a used postal history item?
The median price for used items is 9.11.
Which historical period is the most expensive on average?
Items from 1861-1870 have the highest median price at 14.75.
How does the price of Zeppelin-related postal history compare to the market median?
Zeppelin items have a median price of 14, which is 56% above the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4–$25, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.