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October 23, 2018
The History of Stamp Collecting
Milestones of Philately in the History of Stamp Collecting.
October 14, 2018
Stamps of Sealand
When philately gradually became a fairly common hobby and rare stamps gained high market value, it inevitably led to the emergence of people striving for profit through the production of fake stamps. Some forgers were so talented and technically savvy that their works could hardly be distinguished from the genuine stamps.We are sure that not everyone is aware of the existence of the state of Sealand (a micronation), and even fewer people know that it issues its own postage stamps even though those are sometimes sold at online auctions.
October 14, 2018
Stamp Forgers: 5 Talented Masters
When philately gradually became a fairly common hobby and rare stamps gained high market value, it inevitably led to the emergence of people striving for profit through the production of fake stamps. Some forgers were so talented and technically savvy that their works could hardly be distinguished from the genuine stamps.
October 11, 2018
Philtelic Fakes and Forgeries
One of the most important aspects in this matter is to differentiate between philatelic fakes and forgeries. In the first case, the stamp is genuine but it has been subjected to some modification. In the second case, the person/organization produces and distributes an item that imitates a genuine stamp.
October 10, 2018
Offsets: Causes and Types
It should be noted that initially, many people thought that only a particular type of printing error could be considered an offset; nevertheless, it was not entirely so. An offset can appear in several settings.
September 29, 2018
Rare and Valuable US Stamps and Postal History
US stamps are highly appreciated by collectors from all over the world because they often have remarkable provenance. As a rule, you can find rare stamps of USA almost at any online stamp auction but not all of them will necessarily be valuable. In this review, you will find information about some of the rarest and most expensive US stamps.
September 29, 2018
The Most Unusual Stamps of the World
For this review, we have chosen 5 stamps of the world, which were made of the most extraordinary materials.
September 24, 2018
Rare and Valuable Stamps of Germany
A rare stamp of Germany or German States can become the highlight of almost any philatelic collection. Some German stamps have been sold for thousands of US dollars, and it is quite likely that they will be passed from one generation to another. In this review, you will find information about some of the valuable stamps of Germany, which cost a lot.
September 18, 2018
Russia: Most Valuable and Rare Stamps
Auctioneers are ready to invest a lot of money not only in paintings and other timeless classical art pieces but also in modern photography. In this review (Parts I & II), you will see the most expensive photos sold at different auctions.
September 14, 2018
5 International Auction Houses with Huge Experience
The companies in this review are very experienced and they already have their regular buyers and visitors. However, given their impressive performance over the years, it’s highly likely that these firms will show even greater results in the near future.
September 04, 2018
Rare Russian 18k Definitive Issue
At the beginning of the June imperforated definitive issue 18k pair was sold at Raritan Stamps for $8,000. The peculiarity of this pair was the absence of a chalk net on it. It was an extremely rare item because only a few pairs are known to exist.
September 01, 2018
1-Cent Z-Grill - The Holy Grail of Philately
This is the most valuable of all US post stamps, and it can become the highlight of the most prestigious philatelic auctions. The piece was produced in 1868 using a rare technology. In particular, grilling technology was used to modify its texture.
August 31, 2018
Mistakes to Avoid when Making Coin Investments
Collecting coins is not only one of the most exciting activities but also a good way to invest your money. However, there are certain mistakes even an experienced collector can make.
August 30, 2018
The One and Only British Guiana 1c Magenta: Part II
For almost 20 years, the stamp was kept among papers and documents, until a teenage philatelist found it in 1873. In the second part of the review, we will describe the amazing journey of the British Guiana 1c Magenta around the world.
August 29, 2018
The One and Only British Guiana 1c Magenta: Part I
This old piece of red paper with cut corners is one of the most valuable stamps in the world - the British Guiana 1¢ Magenta issued in 1856. In 1856, this stamp was sold for as much as 1 cent, and in more than 100 years - for 280 thousand dollars.
August 26, 2018
Stamp Errors Review: Part II
This is the second part of the article on stamp errors.
August 25, 2018
A Quick Guide on Stamp Catalogs
Below, you can find a list of different stamp catalogs in alphabetical order with an explanation which territories of the world they cover.
August 18, 2018
Stamp Errors Review: Part I
Errors discussed in the review can make a stamp incredibly rare and valuable. Therefore, every collector or auctioneer willing to purchase items at online stamp auctions or some other events should be aware of those errors and know how to recognize them. In this article, you can find the most important factors affecting stamp price.
August 12, 2018
Stamp Errors: A Quick Guide
As a rule, most collectors hunt for individual stamps, which differ from their standard form because of a typographical or some other error. Auctions at which error stamps are sold attract the greatest attention.
June 25, 2018
“Alice in Wonderland” Coins: New Release
New Zealand Mint has issued a new set of coins as part of their Disney Classics Coin Collection. The new release is dedicated to the famous film called “Alice in Wonderland”, which was created in 1951.

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