91. Germany Inflation Stamps
During the post-WWI years, the value of the German mark steadily deteriorated, largely as a result of reparations payments and the savage penalties imposed on German trade. Faced with budgetary deficits, governments followed a practice of issuing...
92. Modern Day Stamp Collecting
The first postage stamp, the "Penny Black", was issued by Great Britain (United Kingdom) in 1840. Postage stamps were introduced as a means of prepaying for mail delivery. Prior to this innovation, mail was paid for by the addressee when it was d...
93. What is topical collecting?
Many collectors find topical stamp collecting as an attractive and enjoyable hobby. Some say its beauty lies in the fact that it gives them freedom to choose the topics they like. Usually, these topics match their profession, interests, sports, o...
94. 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...
95. Rare Stamps
If you’re a stamp collector, then there may be stamps of different values in your collection. There are probably rare and valuable stamps that you’d like to own. But if you’re new to the world of stamp collecting, you may not be aware of the rare...
96. Buying Stamps
Are you new to the world of stamp collecting? Stamp collecting is a treasured hobby that people around the world have enjoyed for centuries. If you’re just starting out, there are some things you should know before spending your hard-earned money o...
97. CIA Invert Stamp
The one-dollar Colonial Rush Lamp and Candle Holder stamp of USA was first printed in 1979. In 1986 one hundred stamps with the inverted brown candleholder were sold to the public. Five of those stamps were presumed to have been used on mail, wit...
99. Lithuania Water droplet Stamp
Lithuania has produced its first ever stamp in the shape of a water droplet. It has a value of 2.45lt and features the words Lietuva and Lithuania.
100. Smallest Postal Administration in the World
The tiny island of Caldey is now officially the home of the smallest postal administration in the world. The island has been producing its own stamps since 1976, used for sending items from the island to the mainland as Royal Mail does not o...
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During the post-WWI years, the value of the German mark steadily deteriorated, largely as a result of reparations payments and the savage penalties imposed on German trade. Faced with budgetary deficits, governments followed a practice of issuing...
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.