31. Stamp Bisects
Bisects means a stamp that has been cut to be used for a lesser postage value than its face. For example, a 10 pence stamp may be cut in half and used as a 5 pence stamp. This was permitted long ago, but it is no longer allowed.
32. Specialist Philately
We can find that specialists study their stamps to an extent far greater than the general collector, for, in his limited field, his energies are not scattered to the extent that those of a devoted general collector are. We all admit and perhaps ...
33. Semi-postal Stamps
Semi-postal stamps are issued by many countries, especially those in middle Europe. There are two values on such stamps, and the stamps are sold for the combined amounts.
34. Stamps - Tete-beche Pairs from France
French for "head-to-tail" or literally translated as "head-to-head," tete-beche refers to pairs of stamps joined together with one image upside-down in relation to the other.
35. Stamp Collecting Advice Some Questions on Stamp Collecting:
How do I start collecting stamps?
It's easy. You can start by simply saving stamps from letters, packages and postcards. Ask your friends and family to save stamps from their mail. Neighborhood businesses tha...
36. Specialised Stamp Collecting
Why do we specialize in preference to collecting in general? Certain it is, however, that specialism is daily gaining more adherents.
37. Smiler Sheet Pricing Prompts Philatelic Debate Smiler sheets have been the subject of many philatelic debates for as many years as they have existed. Recently smiler sheets have come under scrutiny for the huge profits generated from their sale, and the possibility that they may not hold their va...
38. Stamp
It's just a small piece of paper,
Clean, worn, crumpled, or stained,
But the joy that the sight of it give me
Has never, no never, been named.
39. Starting a Coin Collection for Children The best time to mould a child (kid) is when he/she is still young. By getting the curious minds involved in something educational, there is a very good chance that they will become responsible adults.
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Bisects means a stamp that has been cut to be used for a lesser postage value than its face. For example, a 10 pence stamp may be cut in half and used as a 5 pence stamp. This was permitted long ago, but it is no longer allowed.
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.