11. Coin Or Stamp?
A 50-cent Australian coin, shaped as a postage stamp, has gone on sale this week. It features a Chinese dragon and the Australian Olympic Committee logo on one side. It is to commemorate the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, and to show suppo...
12. Collecting US Stamps
Believe it or not, the first stamp was issued in England on the 6th of May, in the year 1840. Since then, the issuance of stamps grew in all countries and the collection of stamps have also increased, and there is no stopping it. And because th...
13. Collecting Rare Stamps
Believe it or not, investing in rare stamps is a normal occurrence. Usually, the collection and gathering of rare stamps is a hobby that is better appreciated by the advanced collectors.
Unbelievably, rare stamps are investments that are of t...
14. Chocolate Stamps
On the 3rd of March 2002, Switzerland once more brought a new dimension to modern philately. After having explored the borders of the printing procedures by means of the embroided stamps, it now presents the first chocolate stamp. The theme of choc...
15. CIA Invert Stamp
The one-dollar Colonial Rush Lamp and Candle Holder stamp of USA was first printed in 1979. In 1986 one hundred stamps with the inverted brown candleholder were sold to the public. Five of those stamps were presumed to have been used on mail, wit...
16. Christmas Island Stamps - 50th Anniversary
June 11th, see's the release of a stamp set from Christmas Island, celebrating 50 years since becoming an Australian Territory. The stamps are part of the celebration process which are currently underway on the island.
17. Coin Auctions
In a coin collection, the most difficult part is how to find the coins for the collection. A collector’s main method of acquiring coins is by buying them. The most common alternative in acquiring a coin is through purchase in auction sales.
18. Coin Collecting Books
The handbook from the universe is one that carries all the necessary information that every coin collector needs, literally speaking.
19. Canada's 12 Pence Black Stamp of 1851
Issued on June 14, 1851, Canada's 12-penny black features a portrait of the youthful Queen Victoria, a reproduction of a full-length painting by Alfred E. Chalon. This 12d was the high value of Canada's first three stamps. The 12d denomination, i...
20. Condion and Value of Stamps
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!
Are you looking to sell your stamps or collectables? We offer a free valuation service, throughout the UK. We guarantee to make an offer on any collection we view.
C
A 50-cent Australian coin, shaped as a postage stamp, has gone on sale this week. It features a Chinese dragon and the Australian Olympic Committee logo on one side. It is to commemorate the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, and to show suppo...
Are you looking to sell your stamps or collectables? We offer a free valuation service, throughout the UK. We guarantee to make an offer on any collection we view.