Basic & Tips in Philately

Stamp Collection in 5 Simply Steps

Stamps are the 'oil' that runs the modern postal service. But these tiny pieces of self adhesive paper, didn't alway… Read More

15 years ago

Quotes on Stamp Collecting

Collecting, especially of the classifying sort epitomized by stamp collecting, offered a means to seem to gain control of the… Read More

15 years ago

Stamp Identification Charts

Here is more help for the new worldwide stamp collectors. The above chart is for absolute beginners. Those with more… Read More

15 years ago

Stamp Identification Charts For Beginners

For the beginners in stamp collecting, here is a chart that I have compiled to identify some of the common… Read More

15 years ago

Important things to Know About Stamp Collecting

Important things to Know About Stamp Collecting The origin of stamps: The first stamp in history is believed to be… Read More

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Nicknames of Famous Stamps

ARMS Name for early issues of Russia picturing coat of arms. BABY ZEPPELIN "Baby Zeppelin" or "Baby Zep", the 50… Read More

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stamp terminology

Airmail Stamp >> Stamp issued specifically to prepay postage for mail carried by air. Approvals >> Look before buying" opportunity… Read More

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What is Postal history, definition and meaning

What is Postal history, definition and meaning Postal history is the study of postal systems and how they operate and,… Read More

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How to exhibit your stamps

Following directives should be viewed as guidelines and are intended to help the exhibitor. Planning: - ( Valuation Mark 20)… Read More

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Stamp Abbreviations

MNH (mint, never-hinged) >>> Mint stamp with full original gum (or no gum if that was the way it was… Read More

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