11. Animals on Early Stamps
The animal world has been thoroughly exploited by designers of stamps and many curious products have they shown us. This creature with the fine open countenance hails from North Borneo but it is said that similar creatures have been seen by earne...
12. Astrology Stamps Argument Continues
A set of stamps released by Austria in 2005 is still causing arguments, and is alleged to be culminating in an international court case. Details are scarce as no official comments have been made by either side.
13. Australian Stamps - Mans Best Friend
Man's Best friend has become the subject of a set of Australian stamps this week, as five of the nations most popular dogs are featured on a new collection.
14. Are your stamps in good condition and what are they worth?
These items go hand in hand, as the quality or condition of a stamp is an important element in establishing its value. Stamps that meet high standards command much higher prices!
15. Advantages of Investment in Stamps
Many times, asked by newcomers to philatelic investment what are the advantages and risks associated with owning quality stamps compared with more conventional investment media. We usually start by pointing out that, as anyone who has followed th...
16. Airmail or Air Mail Stamps
Airmail or Air Mail is mail that is transported by Aircraft. It typically arrives more quickly than surface mail, and usually costs more to send. Airmail may be the only option for sending mail to some destinations, such as overseas. And the study...
17. Air mail parcel service from India to England
The Air mail parcel service from India to England was introduced with the flight from Karachi on June 11, 1931. Earlier the Air mail parcel service from England to India commenced from May 23, 1931.
18. Ancient Coins
Collecting coins is so much fun! It is both a hobby and a source of income for many. One type of coin that you may want to consider collecting is ancient coins. Many collectors hesitate to buy ancient coins to collect because they can be terribly...
19. Antique Coins
Coin collecting is a fun activity and it has been very popular because it does not only serve as a hobby but as an option to generate income.
20. Alexandria Postmaster Provisional
The Alexandria Postmaster Provisional, known as the "Blue Boy", was issued by postmaster Daniel Bryan in 1847. On November 24, 1847, James Wallace Hooff used this specimen to send a love letter to his forbidden lover and second cousin, Jannett H. B...
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