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Arrested for stamp collecting?  And all for an overprint.  It was illegal for civilians to own the British government's "IR Official" stamps, overprinted for state…

The most romantic rail journey in the world is now a little harder for us Brits. The London leg of the Orient Express has been…

Spot the Difference if you Can #22 These two Brazilian stamps from 1900 are easy to miss relative to the differences unless you know what…

Did you know? The commemorative stamps issued for Charles III's coronation are only the third such set in British postal history? Of the 5 monarchs…

Will you get in on Hong Kong stamp boom with these four distinguished, historic rarities?The market for China-related stamps has been exploding for a while…

2 words written on this 370-year-old envelope transform it into an extraordinary philatelic treasure On this envelope are written the two words that add huge value You're…

Under appreciated rare beauties This evening you are in for a treat… The collection I want to reveal to you is full of rare beauties.…

OK, confession time. I don’t speak Spanish. Not that it has ever hindered me in my philatelic pursuits (although I would get much more out…

On December 10th, 1936 King Edward VIII signed the documents that ended his 235-day reign.  Those quick strokes of a pen triggered an avalanche of…

The hottest rarity from the hottest area of the stamp market The stamps of South Africa have always been popular with collectors. Wonderful designs and a fascinating complex…

Why do you collect stamps?  Don't worry, I'm not asking you to psychoanalyse yourself.  But it's never a waste of time to examine what we…

There are only two of them in the world… And this one is the finest. This is your chance to own one of the rarest…

 The Flame of LibertyEvery year, either on 13th or on 14th April, Baisakhi is celebrated by Sikh community with great fanfare. It is the event…

According to Linn's, "Sergio Sismondo, a globally respected stamp dealer, philatelic expertizer and prolific writer, died March 13 [2023] at the age of 80." He…

The most critical factor when determining the value of a stamp Let me make this clear… There is one very visible element to valuing a…

WelcomeName of the event: National Philatelic Exhibition 2023 or Amritpex’2023Duration: From 11th to 15th February 2023 (5 days)Venue: Hall number 05, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi,…

Here's a story that may sound familiar to you… It’s about a schoolboy. Entranced by the colours and designs of the first day covers that…

The finest quality stamps in the world My own stamp collection is somewhat eclectic…  I haven’t specialised in any one area. My collection has just…

As a stamp enthusiast we know you’re far from superficial.  One of the first lessons of this fascinating and rewarding hobby is that good looks…

The top stamps recommended by our team of experts Dear fellow collector We take pride in offering you the best stamps in the market. Our…

There are a few ways in which an advanced collection can be shared with fellow philatelists, not least in the global competitive arena in the…

 'Coat of Arms" 1991 yearIssued on Dec. 20, 1991, and valued in "new" currency named TOLAR (probably they want to be little bit as american…

Unique, with exceptional provenance, and at a very good price The unique relic I share with you today is special.  It exemplifies the excitement I…

Explosive growth of Chinese stamp prices in Europe  I’ve written to you in the past about what makes the Chinese stamp market so unique… And,…