141. Methods of Stamp Collecting
Stamp collecting, for the uninitiated, is the collection of stamps from around the globe. Technically, it is called a philatelic collection. And if you think it’s a hobby for kids and weird ones, you’ll be surprised at how many people, great and ...
142. Special Stamps
While snail mail has definitely been declining since it has been replaced by email, a lot of people still value and cherish old fashioned writing. Ask anyone in this hi-tech world, and most would admit to be excited to see real mail on their old ma...
143. Stamp Collecting for Beginners
The basic rule of stamp collecting is to enjoy what you're collecting and take good care of your stamps. Other than that, you can collect whatever stamps you like and display them in whatever way you like.
144. US Stamp Designs
For quite a long time, it was the postmaster general who decided on the design of stamps that will be issued. However, the US legislators started making laws about the subjects to be featured on stamps, giving rise to the formation of a committe...
145. Stamp Collecting as a Hobby
Stamp collecting is a hobby that dates back to the 1840s when the first stamp known as “Penny Black” was issued by Great Britain. Prior to this year, man’s communication system was done primitively without the use of postal service maybe be cause...
146. Beware of Fake Stamps
Postage stamps are one of the most collected items in the world. However, they are also considered as the most faked, regummed and counterfeited items.
147. Animals on Early Stamps
The animal world has been thoroughly exploited by designers of stamps and many curious products have they shown us. This creature with the fine open countenance hails from North Borneo but it is said that similar creatures have been seen by earne...
148. Stamp Collecting as a Hobby
To most people, stamp collecting is merely a hobby. Something that would keep the mind off from everyday stresses. But how do stamps differ? How are they produced? How can one differ from another? These are questions that an inexperienced co...
149. Stamp Hinges
Hinge sticking is the essential craft of all stamp collectors. Stamp hinges are the cheapest, easiest and most popular method to hold stamps in place on album pages. Typically stamp hinges are thin, transparent slips of paper coated on one side w...
150. Gold Coast Early Issues
To the Gold Coast goes the honour of being the first British Colony to begin a definitive set for Queen Elizabeth. The first stamp was the 2 1/2d., featuring a trooper of the Mounted Constabulary, with a new medallion of the Queen which appeared ...
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Stamp Collecting
Stamp collecting, for the uninitiated, is the collection of stamps from around the globe. Technically, it is called a philatelic collection. And if you think it’s a hobby for kids and weird ones, you’ll be surprised at how many people, great and ...
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.