Whether you are the amateur stamp collector that is just getting started or a seasoned philatelist in search of that elusive rare specimen that will complete a collection, knowing how to buy stamps is...
Collecting stamps is known as philately, and it can be a fun and rewarding hobby for people of all ages. Italian stamps are particularly known for their beautiful and intricate designs. Beginners should be...
Stamp collecting is one of the world’s most popular hobbies. It is an easy hobby to begin, and for many people it continues as a lifelong pastime. Collectors usually focus on one or two subject areas (or types...
With the wide array of stamps that are available from around the world, stamp collectors have a large selection of items through which to search. Russian stamps , which is one such style of stamps, are a great...
When purchasing unused 19th century stamps with no gum you must be VERY careful. A friend of mine who certifies stamps for one of the larger companies told me that actually less than 20% of 19th century stamps...
This is the quickest and safest method I have found for soaking stamps which have been been gummed to an envelope (meaning they are not self-adhesive or "peel and stick" varieties, which I always soak...
In 1914 the Greek revolutionary authority of Chimarra issued this set of 4 values in a very small quantity. At that time postal service of that area was limited and only few copies are saved to nowdays. Mailed...
Once stamps exceed several hundred dollars each, quality becomes more important than many buyers seem to realise. I use the analogy with cars - one can buy a 1960 VW or a 1960 Rolls, but you would not expect...
I found the following informative article on the Linns stamps website. Check it out for further information! What Is It Worth? Many sources exist to determine stamp values By Michael Baadke Many stamp...
Fournier forgeries exist on all values and types of the Navigation Commerce (Tablet) keytype issues of 1892. These are very common, and unfortunately, are not worth very much. I have seen many advertised as...
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