11. Geographic Philately
Philately has been called a "science" by many a serious-minded specialist; by the average philatelist, a "hobby", and by the lay-folks, simply a "fad".
12. Gold Coin Collecting
Coin collecting is something that dates back to the when coins were first issued for trade. It was only in the Middle Ages that people turned this into a hobby because of the art work and the historical value.
13. Getting the Maximum Value for Stamps Getting the maximum amount of money for Stamps is the wish of every philatelist. It is usually possible to get maximum prices for your stamps if you follow certain rules. It is not difficult to follow these rules. However, remember that by following ...
14. Grading Stamps
The condition of a stamp is a very important factor in determining its value and desirability. Philatelists classify different stamps in various categories depending on their condition.
15. Greenwich Meridian Centenary - 1984 stamps
This was a set of four stamps, released on the 26th June 1984, designed by H. Waller.
The Greenwich Meridian, also known as the Prime Meridian is the line of longitude passi...
17. Gathering of Nations 1977
This issue was released on 8th June 1977 and was a single 13p stamp to commemorate the Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting in London.
18. GB Stamp Issues – 1974 The first issue of 1974 came on the 27th February, and was the second issue in the British Trees set. It was a 10p stamp depicting a Horse Chestnut tree (Aesculus Hippocastanum), designed by David Gentleman.
19. Guide To Identifying Machins Classification of Machins can be a tricky job at times, with over 1000 easily distinguishable varieties available.
The first step to classification is to check the value. If the value is in “d” rather than “P” then it must have been released betw...
20. German War Propaganda Issues During the second world war, both Britain and Germany employed many propaganda stunts. Britain “unofficially” produced bogus German stamps, showing a portrait of Himmler instead of Hitler. ...
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Philately has been called a "science" by many a serious-minded specialist; by the average philatelist, a "hobby", and by the lay-folks, simply a "fad".
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.