11. Philatelic Investment
Stamp collecting is a very popular hobby that has been around for generations. The hobby has been so popular that some philatelic enthusiasts take it to serious levels involving money. Stamp investing has become a serious business, making it go b...
14. Postage due stamps
In the era of stampless letters, it was generally accepted that the recipient would pay the postage on a letter at the time that it was delivered.
15. Philately: Briefly Explained
Philately is the study of revenue and postage stamps. This includes the design, production and uses of stamps after they are authorized for issue, usually by government authorities, the most common one being postal authorities. Although many equa...
16. Postal history of Indian states
British India had hundreds of Princely States, some 652 in all, but most of them did not issue postage stamps. The stamp-issuing States were of two kinds: the Convention States and the Feudatory States. The postage stamps and postal histories of ...
17. Postcards - Postal Cards
The Cards issued by the government with stamps already printed on them are really not post cards, but postal cards. The distinction being that post cards are without stamps, and are usually scenic cards printed to advertise some place or event an...
18. Philatelic Terms: Provisional
When a new country is formed, which seems to be very often these days, some provision must be made to handle the mail while stamps are being designed and printed.
19. Private British Stamps
It has been a few years since private mail companies were able to compete with Royal Mail, although the uptake has been very slow. These companies deal with mainly business customers, and at this time there is not a viable alternative for the maj...
20. Postal Machinery Controversy
The Post Office has come under attack from the public after the use of new machinery for sorting Mail. None of the details have been confirmed, and information has come from an employee who has provided evidence to the postal watchdogs.
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Stamp collecting is a very popular hobby that has been around for generations. The hobby has been so popular that some philatelic enthusiasts take it to serious levels involving money. Stamp investing has become a serious business, making it go b...
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.