Postage Stamp Collecting

Latest Articles  

1: China and Hong Kong Postage Stamps
The Hong Kong Post Office issues new stamps and First Day Covers about eight times each year, usually to commemorate a special occasion or anniversary. These dates are announced in the post offices..

2: Assessing the Condition of Postage Stamps
The condition of a stamp is important in determining its value and possible investment potential the better the condition the more the stamp is likely to appreciate in value, especially if it is a..

3: Stamp collecting is a fascinating hobby
Stamp collecting is a hobby shared by many people around the world. It is one of those unique past-times that you are either into or you are not, rather like mountain biking or buying and selling..

4: Different Ways to Collect Stamps
A block of stamps is defined as four attached stamps or more, with at least two across and two horizontally. They could be of the same or different design. An example would be last year’s The..

5: Roy Wilkins USPS Black Heritage Stamp
On 24 January, 2001, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the 34-cent Roy Wilkins stamp...

6: Malcolm X USPS Black Heritage Stamp
On 20 January, 1999, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the 33-cent Malcolm X stamp. Malcolm..

7: John Wayne USPS Stamp
In 9 September, 2004, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the first class 37-cent John..

8: Audrey Hepburn USPS Stamp
On 11 June, 2003, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the first class 37-cent Audrey..

9: Judy Garland USPS Stamp
On 10 June, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the first class 39-cent Judy..

10: James Stewart USPS Stamp
On 16 August, 2007, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the first class 41-cent James..

11: USPS Bette Davis Legends of Hollywood Stamp
On 18 September, 2008, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the first class 42-cent Bette..

12: Gary Cooper Legends of Hollywood USPS Stamps
On 10 September, 2009, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the first class 44-cent Gary..

13: Basel Dove stamp
The Basel Dove stamp is a notable postage stamp issued by the Swiss canton of Basel. It was issued on 1 July 1845 with a value of 2½-rappen and was the only stamp issued by Basel. At the time..

14: Marilyn Monroe USPS Stamps
In 1995, the U.S. Postal Service released a collectible postage stamp that began its Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamps series. The 32-cent Marilyn Monroe stamp is the inaugural issue in the..

15: USPS American Treasures Stamp Series
In 2001, the U.S. Postal service began a tradition of honoring American artists with their annual issuance of American Treasures commemorative stamps. As reported in USA Philatelic: Beyond the Perf,..

16: USPS Paul Robeson Black Heritage Stamps
On 20 January, 2004, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the 37-cent Paul Robeson stamp...

17: 3 Most Valuable Postage Stamps
Stamp collectors from all over the world are on a constant crusade to find and acquire the rarest stamps of today. Not only will such postage stamps become the crowning glory of their collection, not..

18: Taking care of your Postage Stamps
Apart from being a fun and great hobby, collecting postage stamps can also be considered an important and financially rewarding leisure pursuit. For one, there's very good money in keeping and..

19: Picture Postage Stamps
Picture postage stamps were once reserved for Kings, Queens, Presidents and anyone who the world considered famous until an invention called Photo Stamps came along and changed everything. In 1999,..

20: Customized Postage Stamps
Have you ever wished that you can see your face or pictures that you have personally taken on a postage stamp? These days, because of technology, it is possible to have customized or personalized..

21: Information about China Stamps
Over 100 years of triumphs, disappointments and culture can be found in stamps from China. From the original "Dragon" collection, to Mao Zedong stamps, to the $2,550 Anna Nizam Charminar stamp,..

22: Marian Anderson USPS Black Heritage Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service honored singer Marian Anderson with the 28th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.On 27 January, 2005, the U.S. Postal Service..

23: USPS Hattie McDaniel Black Heritage Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service honored actress Hattie McDaniel with the 29th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series. On 25 January, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service..

24: Ella Fitzgerald Black Heritage Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service honored singer Ella Fitzgerald with the 30th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.On 10 January, 2007, the U.S. Postal Service..

25: Rare British Stamps
Collecting stamps has been a popular hobby for many years. Lots of people collect stamps. Even Queen Elizabeth herself has an enormous stamp collection and the Palace continues to build this. Getting..

26: Rare Chinese Stamps
Chinese postal stamps are fascinating to collect because they represent so well the rich and colorful history of the country itself. There are also plenty of opportunities to acquire rare China..

27: Collecting first day covers in America
Stamp research is called Philately. Many Americans become drawn to this large field of research. This attraction with stamps and all of the history concerning them has started a hobby connected to..

28: Personalize your mail using photo stamps
Photo stamps are a great way to add a touch of personalization to your mail. If you have never heard of them you are not alone. But with that being said, there is plenty of information available on..

29: USPS Charles W. Chesnutt Black Heritage Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service honored author Charles W. Chesnutt with the 31st collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps seriesOn 31 January, 2008, the U.S. Postal..

30: USPS Anna Julia Cooper Black Heritage Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service honored educator Anna Julia Cooper with the 32nd collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series. On 11 June, 2009, the U.S. Postal Service..

31: Black Heritage USPS Stamps - Whitney Moore Young Jr
On 30 January, 1981, the U.S. Postal Service added another collectible postage stamp to its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series with their dedication of the first class 15-cent Whitney Moore..

32: Thematic postage stamps collecting
When philately was first introduced, stamp collectors once thought that collecting stamps from around the world was the only way to go. But towards the end of the 19th century, countries began to..

33: Wildlife on postage stamps
Wildlife stamps are gaining popularity among topical stamp collectors. Animals on stamps are one of the well-loved themes in topical stamp collecting. Thematic stamp collectors who are animal lovers..

34: Trains and railways on stamps
Lots of countries have issued trains on stamps  so for the collector of this theme there is a wealth of material available. Among the countries that have honoured railways on their stamps are..

35: Collecting Walt Disney Stamps
Disney topical stamp collectors have it easier than most. They do not have to use a magnifier to see if that little speck beside the barn on a postage stamp is a cat or not. They do not have to..

36: Harry Potter Stamps Collecting
It all began in 1995 when a young single mother named Joanne Rowling began chronicling the adventures of a boy wizard in England.She named her literary phenomenon Harry Potter, and after the..

37: Elvis and Beatles on postage stamps
These two legends of rock music have been on more stamps other than perhaps celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana, and famous historical figures including George Washington, Abraham..

38: How to collect Canadian stamps
Canadian stamp collecting has been favored by through out the years. Canada’s postal history not only defines North American philately, it also traces its roots to France and Great Britain.From..

39: Indian Stamps Collecting
Indian philately is as vast as the Indian subcontinent and as eclectic as its culture. Indian stamp collecting has always been a favorite among philatelists because of its fascinating history rooted..

40: History of United States postage stamps
The history of US postage dates back to the 1600s when America was still under British rule. When the US postal service was formalized, they began to issue the official US stamps. You can just..

41: Collecting airplanes on postage stamps
Airplanes feature on stamps of many countries. great deal of postage stamps featuring the aircraft industry in all its forms, so it is not difficult to start collecting this fascinating subject. But..

42: Mythical creatures on postage stamps
Popular characters in legends and storybooks, mythical creatures have now graced British postage stamps.Britain’s Royal Mail released its Mythical Creatures stamp issue consisting of six..

43: Rare Penny Black Stamps
The Penny Black is the moniker of the world’s first adhesive stamp used in public postal system. The idea of an adhesive stamp indicates that a letter has been paid. The first postage stamp was..

44: Rarest postage stamps of the world
Postage stamps are used in nearly all places around the world. Everyday, a huge number of stamps are printed in the US alone. But with the advent of technological advancements in communication,..

45: Determine the value of old postage stamps
You have found a box filled with old postage stamps in your attic. You are not so sure how to identify old postage stamps but you have a gut feeling that you have found your grandfather's old stamp..

46: Postage stamps grading and condition
In philately, stamp grade and condition are very important when it comes to determining the value of stamps.  Even if you enjoy stamp collecting as a hobby and not for investment purposes, the..

47: Cost of Forever Stamps
How Much Does a Forever Stamp Cost?The Forever stamp is to be sold at the prevailing first class postage rate, and its value will always match the current price of first class postage. This means..

48: Postage stamps printing method
Postage stamps are proof of pre-paying fee for the postal services. It is a small gummed rectangular paper that is attached to an envelope, packages, post cards, lettercards, aerogramme, newspaper..

49: Sea Mail or Maritime mails
Types of sea mail collectingCollecting ship letters or sea mail parcelsThe sea mail postal services enabled people to correspond across the ocean.Ship letter and sea mails were letters that were..

50: First Day Cover Stamps
Philatelists send mail to each other just for the sake of exchanging postage stamps. The envelopes they use are carefully applied with postage stamps and cancellation marks. They call this a..


Page 1 of 2
[1]   [2]