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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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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 advertisement in the London Times in which she requested help in collecting stamps so that she could paper a bedroom wall.
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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.
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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.
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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' Blue Eyes", along with Sinatra's autograph which also appears on the stamp.
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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 Christmas Stamps contained a religious theme, but this has not always been the case over the past few years.
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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!
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