182. Birth of stamp collecting
With the birth of stamps came the birth of stamp collectors or philatelists as they have become known. Shortly after adhesive postage stamps were introduced by Great Britain in 1840, people began collecting them. In 1841, a women even placed an a...
183. Royal Mail Facing Record Fines
Royal Mail is facing a record fine, estimated to be larger than the £11.4m fine it received in 2006, for failing to adequately prevent mail being lost, damaged or stolen.
184. 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.
185. Sinatra Stamp Unveiled In America.
A new US postage stamp honoring legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra goes on sale on the 10th anniversary of his death. The stamp depicts Sinatra's charismatic smile, trademark fedora and striking blue eyes that earned him the nickname "Ol' B...
186. Holy Stamps Released.
A set of commemorative stamps has been released, to celebrate the "Holy Glory” of the great cathedrals of the UK. They were prompted by complaints from the church for the lack of religious stamps currently issued. It was traditional that Chris...
187. Are your stamps in good condition and what are they worth?
These items go hand in hand, as the quality or condition of a stamp is an important element in establishing its value. Stamps that meet high standards command much higher prices!
188. 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.
189. History of Penny Black Stamp
The country every stamp collector wanted to begin was Great Britain, since it was the world's first country to issue adhesive stamps. There are collectors all over the world who want at least one copy of the Penny Black simply because it is the ...
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Stamp Collecting
Every stamp collector has a few basic skills to master before they begin. We would like to share ways to soak, sort, and mount stamps.
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