1. Tonga coronation robes revealed on stamps
Lavish robes to be used in the coronation of Tonga's King George Tupou V have been revealed in new postage stamps designed by a Wellington illustrator.
2. Trindad and Tobago Olympic Souvenir Stamp Sheet
Trindad and Tobago has issued a four-stamp miniature sheet to commemorate the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympics to be held this August in Beijing.
3. Taking Care of your Stamp Collection
If you’re a beginner to the world of stamp collecting, it’s important to understand the right way to care for your stamps. By caring for your stamps the wrong way, you can damage or even destroy them, and no collector wants that to happen! Here a...
4. The first postage stamp of Brazil
The first issue of Brazil - the Bullseye, so nicknamed from the design's resemblance - comes fourth chronologically in order of issue of adhesive postage stamps. First, in 1840, came the Penny Black and two-pence Blue of Great Britain; in 1842 ca...
5. Titanic’s Lost Post
The great Titanic, which sank in 1912, had its own post office, although most of the post known to be on board has never been found. The post that has been found has been well preserved and forms the basis of an amazing collection.
6. The Coin Collector’s Merit Badge
There is more to coin collecting than just keeping coins. There is something at stake for those who make an effort to know what they are collecting: the Coin Collector’s Merit Badge.
7. The Famous British Guiana Stamp The stamp was found among old correspondence from British Guiana in 1873 by a 12 year old English schoolboy in Demerara named L. Vernon Vaughn. It was sold to a collector, N.R. McKinnon, for $1.50. McKinnon sold his entire collection to Wylie Hill of...
8. Tips on How to Avoid Fraudulent Coins
Many people enjoy shopping online where there are great buys of coins that can be found. A person may prefer do his shopping while he is at home because it is convenient and time-saving instead of going out looking for stores that sell collectibl...
9. The Mauritius "Post Office" of 1847
You have probably heard the expression, ‘Haste makes waste.’ In most cases, there is a great deal of truth in this proverb, but there is an instance where ‘haste created a fortune’ in philatelic material.
10. The Best Time to Sell Coins
When is the perfect time to sell coins? This may be a dumb question if asked of a coin collector however timing really does make a difference. There are times when a collector wakes up in the morning and suddenly makes a decision to sell his prec...
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Trindad and Tobago has issued a four-stamp miniature sheet to commemorate the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympics to be held this August in Beijing.
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.