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5 favourite British commemorative stamps
The centenary year of the British commemorative is the perfect time to celebrate the best of this category of stamp.
Most of us come into stamp co...
How to value a stamp collection: a beginner's guide
Many people inherit stamp collections and want to know how to value them.
Some stamps can be extremely valuable.
However, that is very rare.
Rar...
The Essential Guide to Paul Signac
Paul Signac: Master of Pointillism & LightPaul Signac, a prominent figure in the Neo-Impressionist movement, stands as a pioneer of Pointillism...
The Essential Guide to Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers: Dancing Their Way into Cinema HistoryFred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The very mention of their names conjures ima...
The Essential Guide to Frankie Dettori
Frankie Dettori: A Racing Legend's Magnificent RideLanfranco "Frankie" Dettori MBE, a name synonymous with audacious brilliance in the world of hor...
Boldly signed by the best
Don't think of today's featured item as a sports autograph.It's the signature of an artist.The Picasso of the football pitch.A man who created mast...
A stunning signature on a rarely seen photo
I don't know if this tale is true.But I'd like to believe it is.In 1935, former U.S President Herbert Hoover signed his name six times for a young ...
Is my stamp worth money? Philatelic value a beginner's guide
Why are stamps valuable?
Stamp collectors who have an eye to value need to learn why stamps are worth what they are worth.
It should be remembered...
The 5 most valuable United States historic coins
The United States is young by the standards of nations.
Its motherland, the UK, had been issuing coins for around 1,200 years by the time the Unit...
What’s a z grill? The $5 million stamp collecting question answered
In New York on June 14, 2024 at Siegel Auction Galleries bidders will battle it out for the 1-cent Z Grill Franklin of 1868.
They will almost certa...
Top 25 rare stamp varieties for £100 or less
If you've never collected stamp varieties before, you need to try it. You'll quickly discover why philatelists adore this area. These irregularit...
The 5 rarest US stamps
A lot of casual news consumers are asking themselves, “what the hell is a Z grill” right now.
Those of us who know the rarest US stamps can bask i...
