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France - A closer look at the Bordeaux Issue - 20c

France 1871 Scott 45 20c blue/ bluish "Ceres"Bordeaux Issue,  A11 (Type III), Report 2Example SevenInto the Deep BlueThe Bordeaux ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 3 hours ago
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part V

  Hello again,   a rather different stamp  image and aircraft this time. I hope you like it. All I can think of as ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 5 hours ago
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part V 

 Hello again,   a rather different stamp  image and aircraft this time. I hope you like it. All I can think of as I see this is the ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 5 hours ago
Stamps Aren’t Cool Episode 2: Drop the scissors!

The first thing you do is clip the stamp off the envelope, right? WRONG! Episode 2 of Punk's podcast 'Stamps Aren't Cool' will tell you why!

Punk Philatelist  - 5 hours ago
International year of Millets

India Post released a Stamp on the International year of Millets on 18th March 2023

MB's Stamps of India  - 6 hours ago
Switzerland 2023

SwitzerlandDate of Issue: 9th May 20232 stamps (0.90 & 1.10 CHF)

europa stamps  - 8 hours ago
SINGAPORE ~ Horoscope I FDC

Singapore Horoscope I FDC, posted on March 21, 2023 from Singapore to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March 29, 2023. 

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 9 hours ago
Europa stamps 2023

EuropeEuropa 2023  "Peace – the highest value of humanity"common design issue  30.03.2023 Gibraltar - 2 stamp (1.98 ...

europa stamps  - 18 hours ago
Brigham Collection ‘out of this world’

The first of four sales of Ron Brigham’s international Grand Prix-winning Province of Canada collection, the last material held by ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 28th Mar 2023
Extra Large Size Stamps - Update

Category - SightSubcategory - Extra Large Size StampsAustralia 2022 Our Beautiful Continent Large Stamps Issue date 01 ...

Philaquely Moi  - 28th Mar 2023
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part IV

Hello,  today I am  showing this stamp from 1973 and the DC9.     We finished with the DC8 yesterday ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 28th Mar 2023
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part IV 

Hello,  for todays Austria aircraft on stamps   I am  showing this one from 1973 and the DC9.     We finished with the DC8 ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 28th Mar 2023
Your name in a postmark?

Long-time collector Bill Schultz, of West Chester, Pa., has a challenge for all of the postal historians out there. A nearby cover shows ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 28th Mar 2023
Made in Finland

Today we highlight Finnish innovations depicted on stamps over the last 30 years. This “Made in Finland” stamp sheet ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 28th Mar 2023
INDONESIA ~ Indonesian Letter Box FDC

Indonesian Letter Box FDC, posted on March 6, 2023 from Jakarta to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March 28, 2023. 

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 28th Mar 2023
INDONESIA ~ Indonesian Letter Box FDC

Indonesian Letter Box FDC, posted on March 6, 2023 from Bandung to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March 28, 2023. 

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 28th Mar 2023
FRANCE ~ 2023 CLNY - Year of Rabbit Cover

France 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year - Year of Rabbit cover, posted on March 3, 2023 from Le gue de la Chaine to Taipei with arrival ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 28th Mar 2023
FRANCE ~ Artistic Careers FDC

France FDC, posted on February 10, 2023 from Romans-sur-Isere to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March 28, 2023. 

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 28th Mar 2023
Scented Stamps - Update

Category - Smell Subcategory - Scented StampsAustralia 2022 Australian Bred Roses - Lorraine Lee Issue date 01 November ...

Philaquely Moi  - 27th Mar 2023
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part III

Hello,  how was your weekend?  Too hot here for me. I slept to avoid the heat so did very little with stamps. ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 27th Mar 2023
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part III

Hello,  how was your weekend?  Too hot here for me. I slept to avoid the heat so did very little with stamps.   Fortunately a dry ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 27th Mar 2023
Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde

A Special cover was released to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde on 2nd January 2023 at ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 27th Mar 2023
Three Major GB Rarities available for sale by Private Treaty

The post Three Major GB Rarities available for sale by Private Treaty appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 27th Mar 2023
Lithuania 1934, Smetona gives back Memel to Germany but can’t bring himself to give the rest to Russia

A tiny country between 3 large ones will be in a constant struggle to just survive. Sometimes that means fighting to preserve basic ...

The-Philatelist  - 26th Mar 2023
Philatelic Literature -Stanley Gibbons Catalogue 1965

Philatelic Literature -Stanley Gibbons Catalogue 1965 One of the key Catalogues which Philatelists the World Over and specially in ...

Stamp Digest  - 26th Mar 2023
Iulian Rukavishnikov

Russia Post issued a souvenir sheet to celebrate 100th Birth Anniversary of I. Rukavishnikov (1922-2000), depicting his sculpture ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 26th Mar 2023
International Year of Millets 2023 – Stamps India.

International Year of Millets 2023 – Stamps India. India issued a Rupees Five denomination stamp on 18 Mar 2023 to mark the year ...

Stamp Digest  - 26th Mar 2023
KYRGYZSTAN ~ MOUNTAINS 2022 FDC

Kyrgyzstan MOUNTAINS 2022 FDC, posted on January 30, 20223 from Bishkek to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March 25, 2023.The widest ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 26th Mar 2023
Stamps with Crystals - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps with Materials affixed - Crystals / Metal Foil Stamps Australia 2022 The Queen's Jubilee ...

Philaquely Moi  - 26th Mar 2023
Swimming

Russia Post released a stamp on the sport, Swimming on 22nd November 2022 featuring a butterfly swimmer.Swimming is a sport or an ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 25th Mar 2023
KYRGYZSTAN ~ 2023 CLNY - Year of Rabbit FDC

Kyrgyzstan 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year - Year of Rabbit FDC, posted on Janyary 30, 2023 from Bishkek to Taipei with arrival postmarked ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 25th Mar 2023
KYRGYZSTAN ~ Four Political Peoples FDC

Kyrgyzstan four political peoples FDC, posted on January 30, 2023 from Bishkek to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March 25, 2023.

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 25th Mar 2023
Postcrossing meet

  Postcrossing meet-up at BangaloreThere was a Postcrossing meet at Bangalore. The Postcrossing meet-up was organized on the ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 25th Mar 2023
Special Covers India 2023- INS Dronacharya

Special Covers India 2023- INS Dronacharya A Special Covers was released at Kochi on 16th Mar 2023 to commemorate the Award of ...

Stamp Digest  - 25th Mar 2023
Special Cover India 2023 -Topekhana Jalore

Special Cover India 2023 -Topekhana Jalore A Special Cover was released on 15th Feb 2023 at Jalore , Rajasthan ,India on the Topekhana ...

Stamp Digest  - 25th Mar 2023
Special Cover India 2022 – Postal Carrom tournament

Special Cover India 2022 – Postal Carrom tournament A Special Cover was released on 30 Nov 2022 at Patna to mark the 28th All ...

Stamp Digest  - 25th Mar 2023
POLAND

This cover from Poland depicts a complete set issued in 2022 on topic "Tourist places in Poland". The stamp on the top celebrates the ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 25th Mar 2023
BULGARIA

This cover from Bulgaria depicts 4 stamps (2 of each type), celebrating the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. The Rock-hewn Churches of ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 25th Mar 2023
ISRAEL

This cover came from Israel. Both stamps on the top features a picture of the Old City of Acre. Acre is a historic walled port-city with ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 25th Mar 2023
P. R. CHINA

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 25th Mar 2023
KYRGYZSTAN ~ Kyrgyzstan Birds - House Sparrow FDC

Kyrgyzstan House Sparrow FDC, posted on January 30, 2023 from Bishkek to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March 25, 2023. 

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 25th Mar 2023
ROC ~ Mandarin Phonetic Symbols FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Mandarin Phonetic Symbols express registered FDC, posted on March 20, 2023 from central Taiwan Yunlin ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 25th Mar 2023
ROC ~ Mandarin Phonestic Symbols FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Mandarin Phonetic Symbols express registered FDC, posted on March 20, 2023 from east coast Hualien temporary ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 25th Mar 2023
ROC ~ Mandarin Phonetic Symbols FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Mandarin Phonetic Symbols express registered FDC, posted on March 20, 2023 from Penghu temporary post ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 25th Mar 2023
Transparent Stamps - Update

Category - SightSub Category - Transparent Stamps Australia 2022 Under Sail Transparent StampsIssue date 01 November 2022As part of ...

Philaquely Moi  - 25th Mar 2023
Federal Agency for State Property Management

Russia Post released a stamp on the Federal Agency for State Property Management on 22nd November 2022 depicting it's building and a ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 25th Mar 2023
DAV Public School, MCL

A Special cover was released during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of DAV Public School, MCL on 27th December 2022 at Talcher.Courtesy: ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 24th Mar 2023
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from a different material - WoodCocos (Keeling) Islands Australia 2022 Historical Jukongs ...

Philaquely Moi  - 24th Mar 2023
Stamps with Interactive (QR/Bar/Augmented Reality/C) codes - Update

Category - Sight / SoundSub Category - Stamps with QR codeJapan 2023 Stamps with QR Code Issue date 15 February 2023Japan Post has ...

Philaquely Moi  - 24th Mar 2023
Yuri Knorozov

Russia Post released a stamp on 100th birth Anniversary of Yuri Knorozov scientist, historian, ethnographer, founder of the Soviet ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 24th Mar 2023
2274. 🇧🇼 Important Bird Areas Of Botswana.

 New issues -🇧🇼 Botswana Post -23 March 2023 - Important bird areas of Botswana - 4 stamps and 1 miniature sheet containing ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 24th Mar 2023
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part II

Hello,    welcome back to my blog.  Part II tonight and this stamp issued in 1961 to commemorate the first Austrian ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 24th Mar 2023
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part II

Hello,  welcome back to my blog.  Part II tonight and this stamp issued in 1961 to commemorate the first Austrian airmail flight. You ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 24th Mar 2023
INS Dronacharya

A Special cover was released on the Award of President's colour to INS Dronacharya on16th March 2023 at Kochi.Courtesy: Sreejesh ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 23rd Mar 2023
Germany 2023

GermanyDate of Issue: 4th May 2023one stamp (0.85 €) This stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 stamps

europa stamps  - 23rd Mar 2023
‘More bidders’ turn out at All Nations’ milestone sale

All Nations Stamp & Coin reported more bidders compared to last year at this March’s milestone auction, the firm’s 1,400th in ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 23rd Mar 2023
RPSC’s Geldert Medal unawarded for 2022

The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC) has announced it will forgo awarding its 2022 Geldert Medal. The medal may be awarded ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 23rd Mar 2023
Resorts of the North Caucasus

Russia Post released a set of 2 stamps on the resorts of the North Caucasus, Arkhyz and Elbrus. on 18th November 2022.Arkhyz postage ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 23rd Mar 2023
Collector eyes scarce, unannounced post office collectible

Thanks to an eagle-eyed collector on Canada’s east coast, CSN has learned about a previously unannounced issue of a scarce collectible ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 23rd Mar 2023
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part I

Thinking Australia got me thinking Austria :-) so I am going to write a few pieces on aircraft on stamps from Austria.I think you will ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 23rd Mar 2023
Austria – Aircraft on Stamps – Part I  

Hello, here we are with another series.  I have chosen Austria. I think you will like the selection of stamps I have planned because ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 23rd Mar 2023
Stamps with Holes/Design Perforations/Cut Outs - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps with Holes/Design PerforationsBelgium 2022 Toots 100 Vinyl-Shaped Stamps with HolesIssue date ...

Philaquely Moi  - 23rd Mar 2023
Ivory Coast 1974, Felix the irresistible force thinks he has been stolen from too much

The Ivory Coast charted a different course than many in Africa by staying close to colonial power France. The President for life ...

The-Philatelist  - 22nd Mar 2023
IMSc - Institute of Mathematical Sciences

A Special cover was released to celebrate 60 years of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences on 3rd January 2023 at Taramani.Courtesy: ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 22nd Mar 2023
Flowers

Show Promo ImageIssue date 23/3/2023 Royal Mail’s set of 10 stamps celebrating Flowers, released on March 23, is the first special ...

Stamp Magazine  - 22nd Mar 2023
Stamps Aren’t Cool Episode 1: Let’s post this!

Meet the hosts of the newest philatelic podcast on the block

Punk Philatelist  - 22nd Mar 2023
Ecology

Russia Post released a stamp on the sybject Ecology on 11th November 2022 featuring a drawing of the   competition winner and ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 22nd Mar 2023
Australia - Aircraft on stamps – not yet sold!

 One more random selection tonight. Last night I showed one stamp that had been sold.  Tonight one that was listed today as we ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 22nd Mar 2023
Australia – Aircraft on stamps – not yet sold!

One more random selection tonight. Last night I showed one stamp that had been sold.  Tonight one that was listed today as we are ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 22nd Mar 2023
Canada Post announces stamp program updates

Canada Post has updated its 2023 stamp program. In early March, the Crown corporation announced a forthcoming issue teased by Canada ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 22nd Mar 2023
ROC ~ Mandarin Phonetic Symbols FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Mandarin Phonetic Symbols express registered FDC, posted on March 20, 2023 from central Taiwan Nantou ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 22nd Mar 2023
ROC ~ Mandarin Phonetic Symbols FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Mandarin Phonetic Symbols express registered FDC, posted on March 20, 2023 from Miaoli temporary post ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 22nd Mar 2023
ROC ~ Mandarin Phonetic Symbols FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Mandarin Phonetic Symbols express registered FDC, posted on March 20, 2023 from south Taiwan Pindung Tongkang ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 22nd Mar 2023
World Water Day

 22 March : World Water DaySave Water - Save EatrthUgadi Greetings ( Ugadi - Beginning of New Year according to Hindu ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 22nd Mar 2023
2273. 🇬🇸 New Pitcairn Issue Features Old Postcards.

 New issues.🇵🇳 Pitcairn Islands postal service -27 March 2023 - Old postcards of Pitcairn from the 1920s - 6 stamps issued in ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 21st Mar 2023
St. Joseph's University Alumnae Association

A Special cover was released to mark the centenary celebrations of  St. Joseph's University Alumnae Association on 5th February ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 21st Mar 2023
BRAZIL

his cover from Brazil depicts 2 stamps, including the stamp on the top celebrating the Church of Bom Jesus do Bonfim (Pillory) in the ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 21st Mar 2023
P. R. CHINA

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 21st Mar 2023
PORTUGAL

A beautiful cover from my country, Portugal, depicting a miniature sheet issued in 1997 with a view of the Historic Centre of Oporto. ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 21st Mar 2023
PORTUGAL

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 21st Mar 2023
International Day of Forests

 21 March - International Day of ForestsInternational Day of Forests is observed on March 21st annually to spread awareness about ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 21st Mar 2023
Ponta Delgada - Bud's Big Blue

Portugal Scott #A2, blue, early Ponta Delgada precursor cancelBud's Big BlueBud's ObservationsThe next six posts will focus on Portugal, ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 21st Mar 2023
Butterfly Stamps collection

 Butterfly Stamps collection

A philately themed blog  - 21st Mar 2023
Iosif Kobzon

Russia Post issued a stamp on I. Kobzon (1937-2018) on 11th November 2022, who was a Soviet and Russian variety singer, political and ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 21st Mar 2023
Australia – stamp no longer for sale

Tonight another random pick to show you - this one from Australia issued in 2011 to commemorate the Royal Australia Air Force aviation. ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 21st Mar 2023
Australia – stamp no longer for sale

Tonight another random pick to show you – this one from Australia issued in 2011 to commemorate the Royal Australia Air Force ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 21st Mar 2023
Stamps with Interactive Folds - Update

Category - Touch / SightSubcategory - Stamps with Interactive FoldsBelgium 2022 Jean Capart and Egyptology in Belgium Stamp sheet ...

Philaquely Moi  - 20th Mar 2023
Topekhana

A Special cover was released on the Topekhana of Jalore, Rajasthan on 15th February 2023 at Jalore.

MB's Stamps of India  - 20th Mar 2023
2272. 🇨🇰🇹🇴 Cook Islands And Tonga Commemorate Queen Elizabeth II.

 New issues.🇨🇰 Cook Islands postal service -16 January 2023 - Commemoration of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the Cook ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 20th Mar 2023
New Special Cover

 Basantotsav, Raj Bhawan Dehradun 3,4,5, March 2023Timroo - Toothache Tree : Zanthozylum armatumThis special cover was issued by ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 20th Mar 2023
Birth Anniversary of Marshals of the Soviet Union

Russia Post issued a set of 5 stamps depicting  portraits of  Marshals, I. Bagramyan, L. Govorov, I. Konev, K. Meretskov, and ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 20th Mar 2023
Ireland 1961 25th Anniversary of Air lingus

Hello, welcome to another week.  Another aircraft on stamp ...   This one from Ireland, and only because I was working ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 20th Mar 2023
Ireland – Aircraft on stamps

Hello, welcome to another week. So I am thinking about a new series but until my brain gives a result I will resort to a few random ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 20th Mar 2023
3D Printed Stamps - Update

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - 3D Printed StampsAustralia 2022 King of the Mountain: Brock 50 Years 3D printed Stamp ...

Philaquely Moi  - 19th Mar 2023
Nicaragua 1983, Nationalizing the gold mines, sure output will drop but if the money stays here?

One of the first actions of the new Sandinista regime in 1979 was nationalizing all the mines. Almost all mining in Nicaragua is gold. ...

The-Philatelist  - 19th Mar 2023
BRAZIL

A cover from Brazil depicting 5 different stamps issued in 2017, celebrating Brasília. Brasília is the federal capital of Brazil and ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 19th Mar 2023
BRAZIL

A cover from Brazil depicting 5 different stamps issued in 2017, celebrating Brasília. Brasília is the federal capital of Brazil and ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 19th Mar 2023
Poland - just two more aircraft of stamps

 Hello, one final piece on Poland and these two stamps from the 1954 issue of 6 stamps to commemorate LOT Polish Airlines. There ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 19th Mar 2023
Poland – aircraft on stamps – Part X 

Hello, one final piece on Poland and these two stamps from the 1954 issue of 6 stamps to commemorate LOT Polish Airlines. There are many ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 19th Mar 2023
75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Luxembourg – India 2023

75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Luxembourg – India 2023 India issued a Miniature Sheet on 14 Mar 2023 to mark 75th ...

Stamp Digest  - 18th Mar 2023
75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with India – Luxembourg 2023

75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with India – Luxembourg 2023 Luxembourg issued a Miniature Sheet on 14 Mar 2023 to mark ...

Stamp Digest  - 18th Mar 2023
Special Covers India 2022 -Chinar Tree.

Special Covers India 2022 -Chinar Tree. A Special Cover was issued at Gandhi Nagar , Jammu on Chinar Tree. on 16 Nov 2022.

Stamp Digest  - 18th Mar 2023
Sri Lanka 75th Anniversary of Independence – 2023

Sri Lanka 75th Anniversary of Independence – 2023 Sri Lanka issued a 50 Sri Lankan Rupees stamp to mark the 75th Anniversary of ...

Stamp Digest  - 18th Mar 2023
Sri Lanka Malay Association – 2023

Sri Lanka Malay Association – 2023 Sri Lanka issued a 50 Sri Lankan Rupees stamp to mark the Centenary of Sri Lanka Malay ...

Stamp Digest  - 18th Mar 2023
Stamps with Holes/Design Perforations/Cut Outs - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps with Holes/Odd-shaped Miniature sheetBelgium 2022 Region Cheeses Stamp sheet with holesIssue date ...

Philaquely Moi  - 18th Mar 2023
Canada Post unveils all-electric fleet

Canada Post unveiled its first depot using all-electric corporate delivery vehicles on March 9 in Nanaimo, B.C. The electric vehicles ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 18th Mar 2023
3D Printed Stamps - Update

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - 3D Printed StampsAustralia 2022 In Memoriam: HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh 3D printed ...

Philaquely Moi  - 17th Mar 2023
2271.🇹🇷 Northern Cyprus New Issue Features Local Works Of Art.

 New issues.🇹🇷 Postal service of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus -16 March 2023 - Works of local artists - 2 stamps. ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 17th Mar 2023
Poland - Aircraft on Stamps .. two more tonight

 Hello, welcome to the weekend,  I just have to show two more stunning stamps from Poland.These especially for the ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 17th Mar 2023
Poland – aircraft on stamps – Part IX 

Hello, Yes, part 9. I hope you have been enjoying these stamps from Poland. I certainly have, not only for the design, engraving and ...

cddstamps on on aircraft  - 17th Mar 2023
Kyrgyzstan issues what it claims to be world’s ‘longest stamp’

Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked Central Asian country bordering Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, has issued what it billed as the ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 17th Mar 2023
Gibraltar 2023

GibraltarDate of Issue: 30th March 2023 two stamps (1.98 & 3.16 GBP) and one souvenir-sheet of 2 stamps (1.98 & 3.16 GBP) ...

europa stamps  - 17th Mar 2023
Glow in the Dark Stamp Under UV Stamps - Update

Category - SightSub-Category - Glow in the Dark Stamp Under UV StampsUkraine 2023 Warriors of Light Warriors of Good Stamps with Glow in ...

Philaquely Moi  - 16th Mar 2023
Punk’s got a podcast!

A keen stamp collector seeks to win over his cynical spouse. What could go wrong?

Punk Philatelist  - 16th Mar 2023
Oxfam’s 30th mail sale closes at month end

Oxfam Canada’s philatelic fundraising program will close its 30th Mail and Email Bid Sale, the firm’s largest auction in its ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 16th Mar 2023
2270. 🇺🇬 Uganda-China Relations Anniversary Commemorated.

 New issues -🇺🇬 Posta Uganda -2022 - 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uganda and the ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 16th Mar 2023
Machin Collectors Verses Steam Enthusiasts Updated

 We are on the subject of prestige booklets again. More Machin collectors have woken up to the fact that Royal Mail were ...

Machin Mania  - 16th Mar 2023
Poland - Aircraft on Stamps -

Hello,   a follow up last night piece.  perhaps you will enjoy seeing this stamp.  Also suggest  for  more ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 16th Mar 2023
3D - Holographic Stamps - Update

Category - SightSubcategory - 3D - Holographic Stamps South Korea 2022 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit 2023 Hologram StampIssue Date ...

Philaquely Moi  - 15th Mar 2023
Poland aircraft on stamps and a reminder Free Tongs Ides of March special ends today

Hello again. Tonight, the Ides of March here,   but nothing exciting has happened except more sales depleting our  stock ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 15th Mar 2023
2269. 🇮🇳 75 Years Of India-Luxembourg Relations Joint Issue.

 New Issues.🇮🇳 India Post -14 March 2023 - Joint issue with the Luxembourg postal service, 75th anniversary of the ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 15th Mar 2023
Cloth Stamps - Update

Hello Friends... It is been a long time since I last posted due to the non-availability of time during the harsh covid period. It was ...

Philaquely Moi  - 14th Mar 2023
Conversations with Philatelists united collectors during pandemic

With the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic spreading illness, fear and uncertainty, the cancellation of virtually all in-person events ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 14th Mar 2023
The Queen and the Flying Scotsman

The last set of new stamps showing the late Queen Elizabeth II’s silhouette has been issued by Great Britain’s Royal Mail. ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 14th Mar 2023
2268.🇬🇧 Garden Flowers Feature On First Charles III Cameo Royal Mail Special Stamps.

 New issues.🇬🇧 Royal Mail -23 March 2023 - Garden flowers - 10 stamps (2 strips each of 5 se-tenant stamps). Designed by ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 13th Mar 2023
2267. Commonwealth Day 2023

 Commonwealth Day 13 March 2023.  For the past few years this Blog has published an edition to commemorate the annual ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 13th Mar 2023
Portugal 1941, Recognizing the Common Person in a Regional Issue

One nice thing in common between the Socialist. I believe they now prefer Progressive, and National Socialist, I believe they now prefer ...

The-Philatelist  - 12th Mar 2023
SERBIA

This cover from Serbia depicts 2 different stamps, both celebrating Unesco World Heritage Sites: the Tikal National Park (Guatemala) and ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 12th Mar 2023
POLAND

This cover from Poland features a block showing the Royal Castle in the Historic Centre of Warsaw, the capital and main city in Poland. ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 12th Mar 2023
BELARUS

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 12th Mar 2023
France - A closer look at the Bordeaux Issue - 10c

1870 Scott 42 10c bister/yellowish  "Ceres"Bordeaux Issue; Lithographed; Type A; "deep bister" Into the Deep BlueThe ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 12th Mar 2023
Monaco 2023

MonacoDate of Issue: 9th May 2023one stamp (1.80 €) the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 stamps

europa stamps  - 12th Mar 2023
2766. 🇬🇬 Puffins From Alderney.

  🇬🇬 Guernsey Post -Products inscribed Alderney -The Atlantic Puffin - 6 stamps and 1 miniature sheet containing all 6 ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 11th Mar 2023
More QEII stamps with the Flying Scotsman

 The latest prestige book would be a much more pleasant item to have on the top of the pile if it is the final one with QEII ...

31p purple  - 11th Mar 2023
The Flying Scotsman

Show Promo ImageIssue date 9/3/2023 A set of stamps issued on March 9 celebrate the Centenary of the Flying Scotsman, the steam ...

Stamp Magazine  - 10th Mar 2023
2765. 🇯🇪 Jersey’s New Excruciatingly Expensive Emergency Services Issue.

 New issues -🇯🇪 Jersey Post -1 April 2023 - The History of Jersey’s emergency services - 8 stamps (total face value £16.06 ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 9th Mar 2023
Jersey - Sepac 2023

Jersey - SepacDate of Issue: 21st March 2023one stamp (0.98 GBP) out of a set of six stamps (only this stamp is bearing the official ...

europa stamps  - 9th Mar 2023
Sepac 2023

Europe - SepacSepac 2023"Traditional markets" 21.03.2023 Jersey - 1 stamp (0.98 GPB) - out of a set of 6 stamps NEW30.05.2023 ...

europa stamps  - 8th Mar 2023
France 2023

FranceDate of Issue: 9th May 2023one stamp (1.80 €)This stamp is issued in a sheet of 15 stamps

europa stamps  - 8th Mar 2023
Ides of March promotion take the 15 15 15 challenge

 Hello,   The reason cddstamps is worth a visit is perhaps seen by our feedback, of over 58,000 positive feedbacks – ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 7th Mar 2023
HUNGARY

A nice cover from Hungary with 2 small minisheets of same type celebrating the Romanesque Hall of the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest ...

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 7th Mar 2023
P. R. CHINA

Philatelic covers Worldwide  - 7th Mar 2023
April issue

Show Promo ImagePublication date 9/3/2023 The April issue of Stamp Magazine, published on March 9, includes... Stamp Magazine StaffTue, ...

Stamp Magazine  - 7th Mar 2023
Lighthouses – a Popular Subject

Since we last featured the topic of lighthouses in 2019 there have been many great issues for the collector. Here we’ve made a ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 7th Mar 2023
Club News

 Rainbow Stamp News March 2023Dear Reader,I am pleased to release March 2023 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. It is available on the ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 6th Mar 2023
New Collection of Colombia available for sale by Private Treaty

The post New Collection of Colombia available for sale by Private Treaty appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 6th Mar 2023
2264. 🇳🇿 New Zealand Post Commemorates Conservation Organisation.

 New issues.🇳🇿 New Zealand Post -5 April 2023 - Centenary of Forest and Bird Conservation organisation - 4 stamps and 1 ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 6th Mar 2023
Turkey 1973, The Red Crescent Society stands ready to help

The Ottoman Empire had signed the treaty recognizing the Swiss style cross as a symbol of neutrality and charity in war time. When war ...

The-Philatelist  - 5th Mar 2023
Sweden 2023

SwedenDate of Issue: 27th April 2023one stamp (30.- SEK) 

europa stamps  - 5th Mar 2023
2263. 🇮🇲 Manx Stamps Feature Local Artist’s Work.

 New issues.🇮🇲 Isle Of Man Post Office -15 March 2023 - Artworks by Michele Tramontana - 6 stamps. Designed by Isle of Man ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 4th Mar 2023
Poland - Bud's Big Blue

Map credit: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Poland-Source_fig23_304164181Bud's Big BlueBud's ObservationsSpecializing in ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 4th Mar 2023
New Special Covers from Karnataka

 Rashtriya Military School, Belgaum (Belagavi) : 23 December 20222 KTK-71-2022 - Rashtriya Military School, Belgaum ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 3rd Mar 2023
2262. 🇬🇭 IGPC Releases A Flood of Ghana New Issues.

New issues.🇺🇸 Intergovernmental Philatelic Corporation (IGPC) (American producer and vendor of philatelic products in contract ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 3rd Mar 2023
2261. 🇬🇧 Royal Mail’s New King Charles III Definitives.

 New issues.🇬🇧 Royal Mail -4 April 2023 -  Definitive issue, King Charles III - 5 stamps from sheets, 1 booklet ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 3rd Mar 2023
Win an X-Men presentation pack

We have a presentation pack of the X-Men stamp issue to give away to each of 12 lucky winners, courtesy of Royal Mail. The set of 12 ...

Stamp Magazine  - 3rd Mar 2023
2260. 🇮🇴 No New Issues Planned For BIOT, Mail System ‘On Hold Status’

 New issues.🇮🇳 India Post -1 March 2023 - 75th anniversary of Central Base Post Office - 1 stamp. Rating:- ****.🇮🇴 ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 2nd Mar 2023
FUNicular Railways

The oldest known funicular is in Hohensalzburg Castle, Austria and it’s known as the Reisszug. It is used to transport people and ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 28th Feb 2023
India 1972, India remembers the Tamil Helmsman

Part of the Indian independence movement was swadeshi. This was the idea that Indians could hasten the departure of the British by only ...

The-Philatelist  - 27th Feb 2023
The Official Logo For King Charles III's Coronation

 The official logo for King Charles III's coronation, to feature in street parties, social media and souvenirs, has been revealed ...

Machin Mania  - 25th Feb 2023
South West Africa 1981, Put down your Crowbar, and we will throw out the Cubans

Formerly German South West Africa was given to South Africa by a League of Nations Mandate. It was governed as a de facto extra province ...

The-Philatelist  - 23rd Feb 2023
France: A closer look at the 1870 Bordeaux Issue - 4c & 5c

1870 Scott 40 4c gray "Ceres"Lithographed, Imperforate, Bordeaux Issue Into the Deep BlueThis post will be a continuation ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 23rd Feb 2023
Variations of Workers' Day Postcards from 1964

In 1962, postcards from the King George VI era were unearthed and overprinted to celebrate Peasants' Day and Workers' Day of 1964. The ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 23rd Feb 2023
Costa Rica at The Royal

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

Classic Latin America  - 22nd Feb 2023
Republic of Guinea Issues UNESCO Stamps Featuring Bagan and Other World Heritage Sites

 In 2020, the Republic of Guinea issued a commemorative set of four stamps to celebrate the 75th anniversary of UNESCO. The stamp ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 22nd Feb 2023
Heavy Metal – Iron Maiden Honoured

In 2023 Great Britain’s Royal Mail issued yet another in its series of stamps celebrating the careers of famous British rock bands ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 22nd Feb 2023
Russia 1914, It is again time for young would be Ilyas to defeat the German Idolishche

Ilya of Murom was a legendary Bogatyr (knight) who rose from a sickly childhood to defeat invaders both real and mythological in the ...

The-Philatelist  - 19th Feb 2023
New Pictorial Cancellation

 Maha Shivaratri 18 February 2023 : Bengaluru - Praveen Shastry, Bangalore

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 19th Feb 2023
Gold Foil Stamps

 Gold Foil Stamps

A philately themed blog  - 19th Feb 2023
Braille Stamps

 Braille Stamps

A philately themed blog  - 19th Feb 2023
Fan-Shaped stamps

Fan-shaped Stamps

A philately themed blog  - 19th Feb 2023
Circle Shaped Miniature sheets

 Circle Shaped Miniature sheets

A philately themed blog  - 19th Feb 2023
Heart Stamps Collection

 Heart Stamps Collection

A philately themed blog  - 19th Feb 2023
Philippines - Bud's Big Blue

Scott #355 (1932)Bud's Big BlueBud's ObservationsA grand neo-classical structure (above), it would be impressive if it were situated ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 17th Feb 2023
Why is this high value stamp worth so little?

When you first start collecting stamps, there are certain ones that strike you as being more ‘valuable’ than others. For... ...

The Barbados Stamps blog  - 17th Feb 2023
Amritpex 2023 concluded...

 Amritpex 2023 : Day 5 : Award CeremonySpecial Covers Release of Picture PostcardsBook released by Members  Eastern India ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 16th Feb 2023
Austria 2023

AustriaDate of Issue: 5th May 2023one stamp (1.20 €)

europa stamps  - 16th Feb 2023
Recently Added Stamps

Here is a very small selection from the hundreds of stamps added daily to PostBeeld’s vast stock. For a better insight you are ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 15th Feb 2023
Amritpex 2023 Results

Some exhibits and exhibitors  

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 14th Feb 2023
X-Men

Show Promo ImageIssue date 16/2/2023 Royal Mail’s latest franchising deal with the American publishers Marvel Comics has produced a ...

Stamp Magazine  - 14th Feb 2023
Amritpex 2023 Day 4

 Amritpex 2023 : 14 February 2023: Special CoversPuppetry : India's Cultural HeritageInternational Year of MilletBirsa MundaOur ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 14th Feb 2023
AMRITPEX 2023 Special Covers

 12 Feb 2023 : Women Power Exploring New HorizonsConserving National HeritageExcellence in SportsDefending Our Nation13 Feb ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 13th Feb 2023
World's Remotest Island : Tristan da Cunha

 World's Remotest Island Tristan da CunhaHave you ever heard of the island of Tristan da Cunha?  If not, you're ...

A philately themed blog  - 12th Feb 2023
Germany 2003, Max Beckmann plays with the idea of getting back to objectivity in art, but not enough to avoid being labeled

World War I horrors had a profound effect on the art of Europe, especially in Germany where the old system was not just discredited but ...

The-Philatelist  - 12th Feb 2023
PCI 2023 Awards

 Philatelic Congress of India Awards 2023Philatelic Ratna Awards, Fellowships & Certificate of AppreciationHeartiest ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 12th Feb 2023
Amritpex 2023 Day 2 Glimpses

  Amritpex 2023 12 February 2023Multiple cancellations Amritpex 2023

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 12th Feb 2023
Transkei - Unexplored gem of South Africa

 Transkei - Unexplored gem of South AfricaTranskei is on the east coast of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province.  ...

A philately themed blog  - 12th Feb 2023
Amritpex 2023 begins....

AMRITPEX 2023New Stamps released on Amritpex 2023Date of issue : 11 February 2023Glimpses of  Inaugural Ceremony of AMRITPEX 2023

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 11th Feb 2023
Golconda Fort - PPC

Golconda Fort - PPCGolconda Fort, situated in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The Golconda was built in 1143 by Kakatiyas Dynasty.  ...

A philately themed blog  - 11th Feb 2023
Amritpex 2023 - Countdown ...

12 hrs to go....AMRITPEX 202311-15 February 2023, Pragati Maidan, New DelhiAMRITPEX 2023 Inaugural Ceremony Live TelecastLive Streaming ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 10th Feb 2023
King Charles III Definitives Not My Cup OF Tea

 To be released in April 2023 the new Charles III definitives. Do you like them or hate them? Personally I shudder when I  ...

Machin Mania  - 8th Feb 2023
March issue

Show Promo ImagePublication date 9/2/2023 The March issue of Stamp Magazine, published on February 9, includes... Stamp Magazine ...

Stamp Magazine  - 8th Feb 2023
France: A closer look at the 1870 Bordeaux Issue - Intro & 1c, 2c

1870 Scott 39 2c red brown/ yellowish"Ceres", Lithographed, ImperforateBordeaux IssueInto the Deep BlueIn November, 1870, the printing ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 6th Feb 2023
Brunei 1985, With the end of the British Protectorate, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah takes absolute power except over his brother

There are not many Monarchs left in the world with absolute power. Unlimited oil and gas wealth would seem to keep the lights on and ...

The-Philatelist  - 5th Feb 2023
X Men and a Barcode issue list

Having just written that there were no P codes for the NVIs, guess what comes along! Apparently this ghastly book was issued a couple of ...

31p purple  - 4th Feb 2023
Big barcode NVIs from February 2022

 I seem to have forgotten to show the new 1st, 2nd, 1st large and 2nd Large stamps issued in the new format on 1 February 2022With ...

31p purple  - 4th Feb 2023
The Stones, Transformers and Tutankhamun

I haven't written since August and, of course, a lot has happened. We have the end of an era as Machin stamps will finally cease to be ...

31p purple  - 4th Feb 2023
Win an Iron Maiden presentation pack

We have a presentation pack of the Iron Maiden stamp issue to give away to each of 12 lucky winners, courtesy of Royal Mail. The set of ...

Stamp Magazine  - 1st Feb 2023
The GB Overprint Society 50th Anniversary

The post The GB Overprint Society 50th Anniversary appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 31st Jan 2023
Asia’s Most Valuable Stamp

The post Asia’s Most Valuable Stamp appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 31st Jan 2023
Peru - Bud's Big Blue

Scott # 20, ultramarine, forgery? (1)Bud's Big BlueBud's ObservationsMost of us stamp collectors find our hobby satisfying at many ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 30th Jan 2023
The Great Promoter of Philately – Legendary Collector #40 Ryohei Ishikawa

The post The Great Promoter of Philately – Legendary Collector #40 Ryohei Ishikawa appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 30th Jan 2023
2023 Auctions

The post 2023 Auctions appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 30th Jan 2023
Fan-shaped stamps

 Fan-shaped stampsTaiwan - 2015 Paintings - Shanyin countyTaiwan - 2016 Caligraphy on FansTaiwan - 2016 Caligraphy ...

A philately themed blog  - 27th Jan 2023
Gnomes, Goblins and Elves

There are many postage stamps featuring imaginary characters from children’s stories and in 2002 Australia issued a stamp set ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 24th Jan 2023
More Recent Acquisitions - United States

1861-62 Scott 67 5c buff "Jefferson"Into the Deep BlueI've had a run on acquiring classic U.S. lately. See...Recent Acquisitions United ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 20th Jan 2023
New Postage Rates WEF 1 Jan 2023

Myanmar Post changed the inland and foreign postage rates WEF 1 Jan 2023.  For our future reference, I would like to record the ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 19th Jan 2023
Persia - Bud's Big Blue

Naser al-Din Shaw, Scott #59, buff, red and blackBud's Big BlueBud's ObservationsMost folks don’t give stamp borders a second thought ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 12th Jan 2023
February issue

Show Promo ImagePublication date 12/1/2023 The February issue of Stamp Magazine, published on January 12, includes... Stamp Magazine ...

Stamp Magazine  - 11th Jan 2023
Fossils

The set of four stamps issued by India in 1997 commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 11th Jan 2023
Badami - Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

 Badami - Permanent Pictorial CancellationBadami formerly known as Vatapi is a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka.  ...

A philately themed blog  - 8th Jan 2023
75th Union Day Commemorative Stamps

Myanmar Post issued a set of three stamps to commemorate 75th anniversary of Union Day (12 Feb 2022).  The graphics elements of the ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 8th Jan 2023
Iron Maiden

Show Promo ImageIssue date 12/1/2023 A stamp issue on January 12 celebrates the long career of the influential British heavy metal rock ...

Stamp Magazine  - 6th Jan 2023
Barbados Stamps Pottery issue October 2022

Finally, after two months of waiting, the new Pottery stamps have arrived. Having been dispatched from Barbados on 2nd November... Read ...

The Barbados Stamps blog  - 6th Jan 2023
2023 starts by finding a missing Barbados First Day Cover

Back in 2019, I wrote an article on the infamous Barbados Cricketers’ error and subsequent First Day Cover, which happened... Read ...

The Barbados Stamps blog  - 5th Jan 2023
Win a Tutankhamun presentation pack

We have a presentation pack of the Tutankhamun stamp issue to give away to each of 12 lucky winners, courtesy of Royal Mail. The set of ...

Stamp Magazine  - 4th Jan 2023
75th Anniversary of Independence Day

On 4th Jan 2020, Myanmar Post issued a stamp to commemorate 75th anniversary of Independence Day.  This year, the stamp design ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 3rd Jan 2023
Asia Pacific Postal Union 60th Anniversary Stamp issued by Pakistan

Pakistan Post issued a new stamp to commemorate 60th anniversary of Asia Pacific Postal Union on 28 Dec 2022.  The design depicts ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 3rd Jan 2023
COGH 1858-64 Triangular One Shilling Varieties

1863-64 SG 21 1 Shilling bright emerald green(Sc 15 emerald) / De La Rue PrintingInto the Deep BlueThe main collector challenge for the ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 3rd Jan 2023
Konark Sun temple - Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

 Konark Sun temple - PPCKonark is a coastline city in Puri, Odisha. Konark has been derived from "Kona" - corner, and "Arka" - ...

A philately themed blog  - 3rd Jan 2023
Puri Jagannath Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

 Puri Jagannath Permanent Pictorial CancellationOdisha is an Eastern state of India.  Puri is a coastline city in Odisha, ...

A philately themed blog  - 2nd Jan 2023
Drawing a line in the sand

SOS! Australia's latest stamps suggest that old-school illustration is in mortal peril

Punk Philatelist  - 2nd Jan 2023
The Postage Stamps & Postal Stationery of Guatemala

We appear to be in something of a Golden Period in the introduction of new resources for the Latin American philatelist. An excellent ...

Classic Latin America  - 1st Jan 2023
Egypt: Suez Canal by Postcard

When Egypt became a Republic in 1952, understandably its government wanted to regain control of the Suez Canal and secure the associated ...

Matthews & Son Philately  - 31st Dec 2022
FourNations Stamp Exhibition Singapore 2022

Ko Toe participated in FourNation Stamp Exhibition Singapore 2022.  The exhibition was held from 16 to 18 December 2022 at Safra ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 30th Dec 2022
Don’t Forget to Check Out PostBeeld’s Great Year End Offer – Up to 25% off Stamps up to 2nd January Inclusive

Some examples here of savings on stamp purchases in PostBeeld’s Year End sale. 75th Anniversary of the Foundation of the ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 27th Dec 2022
Prince Edward Island - Bud's Big Blue

Scott #6, blueBud's Big BlueBud's ObservationsAll Prince Edward Island (PEI) stamps bear the image of Queen Victoria, some resembling ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 26th Dec 2022
PostBeeld’s New Year Auction

The fourth monthly PostBeeld auction is underway and bidding is currently (see website) possible. It is the largest to date with over ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 20th Dec 2022
British Virgin Islands: Restoration of Legislative Council

The featured postage stamp is one of a set of four issued in 1951 to commemorate the restoration of the Legislative Council of the ...

Matthews & Son Philately  - 18th Dec 2022
COGH 1858-64 Triangular Six Pence Varieties

1864 SG 20 (Sc 14) 6p Bright Mauve (Purple) DLR PrintingInto the Deep BlueThe Six Pence, like its fellow COGH Triangular siblings, ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 17th Dec 2022
Åland - Sepac 2023

Åland - SepacDate of Issue: 27th July 2022one stamp (Lokalpost value)

europa stamps  - 15th Dec 2022
2022 Autumn Auction Series Results

The post 2022 Autumn Auction Series Results appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 14th Dec 2022
The London 2010 Festival of Stamps Souvenir Sheet

 Last week I listed two of these exhibition souvenir miniature sheets on eBay. Known as the third of The London 2010 ...

Machin Mania  - 13th Dec 2022
Penrhyn - Bud's Big Blue

Scott #s 62-63, 1974Bud's Big BlueBud's ObservationsSome 266 Polynesian Islanders live atop a “pie crust” reef that rests on a ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 9th Dec 2022
Bulgaria 2022

Bulgaria Date of Issue: 7th December 2022two stamps (1.25 & 2.70 BGN) and one souvenir sheet (1.25 & 2.70 BGN) both stamps ...

europa stamps  - 7th Dec 2022
Europa stamps 2022

EuropeEuropa 2022  "Stories & Myths"20.01.2022 Russia - 1 stamp (55.- RUB) 25.02.2022 Gibraltar - 2 stamps (1.96 & ...

europa stamps  - 6th Dec 2022
Yugoslavia: Postal Firsts

Who was the inventor of the adhesive postage stamp? For many, the name that first jumps to mind is Rowland Hill who is widely credited ...

Matthews & Son Philately  - 4th Dec 2022
Belgium 2023

BelgiumDate of Issue: 12th June 2023one stamp (Europe 1st class value) This stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 5 stamps

europa stamps  - 4th Dec 2022
World's first postage stamp made of Rubber

       World's first postage stamp made of RubberOn 28th September 2018, Spain issued the World's first postage ...

A philately themed blog  - 4th Dec 2022
Venezuela – the final specialized catalogue for 2022

Just as I’d pressed ‘send’ on my recent post about new Latin American catalogues, along comes yet another (very welcome) reference ...

Classic Latin America  - 3rd Dec 2022
COGH 1853-64 Four Pence Blues Triangulars: Treatment of Sulfuretted Stamps

1855-58 COGH SG 6 (Sc4b) deep blue/ white paperUpper: Sulfuretted; Lower: TreatedInto the Deep BlueI have some 40 Cape of Good Hope ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 30th Nov 2022