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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Practical Advice - Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Stamp Collection

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As a stamp dealer living in the Washington, DC area, I am frequently approached by collectors and their heirs who request that I evalu...
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Stamp Investment Tips: Hong Kong 1948 Silver Wedding (Scott #178-79)

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In 1948, Hong Kong issued a set of two stamps celebrating the Silver Wedding Anniversary of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Scott #178-...
Monday, February 1, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: El Salvador 1935 Central American Games Issue (Scott #538-42/C36-40)

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In 1935, El Salvador issued a compound set honoring the Third Central American Games (Scott #538-42/C36-40). Only 6,748 of this attractive ...
Sunday, January 31, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Bahrain 1948-49 Surcharge (Scott #52-61A)

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In 1948 and '49, the Kingdom of Bahrain, then a British-protected territory, surcharged a portion of Great Britain's George VI defin...
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Friday, January 29, 2010

Stamp Investment Tips: Philippines Stamp Exhibition Issues

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The Philippines issued several sets and souvenir sheets at stamp exhibitions in the 1970s and '80s, and I am particularly interested in...
Sunday, January 24, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Romania 1956 Insect Pests (Scott # 1103-06)

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In 1956, Romania issued a set of stamps honoring its campaign against insect pests (Scott #1103-06). 40,000 of this interesting Animal/Insec...
Friday, January 22, 2010

Stamp Investment Tips- Australia 1946-47 Military Stamps (Scott #M1-7)

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In 1946-47, Australia issued a set of stamps for its military forces occupying Japan (Scott #M1-7), by overprinting seven values of its 1937...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Italy-Offices in China

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Like many of the other colonial powers of the time, Italy maintained spheres of influence in China (in Peking and Tientsin), and issued stam...
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Stamp Investment Tips: Russia 1935 Moscow-San Francisco Flight Surcharge (Scott #C68)

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In 1935, Russia issued a stamp for it first flight from Moscow to San Francisco (Scott #C68) by applying a 1r sucharge to its earlier 10k S...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Albania 1964 P.R.C. 15th Anniversary (Scott #765-66)

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In 1964, Albania issued a set of stamps commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China (Scot...
Monday, January 11, 2010

Phila-Trivia: Hyperinflation and Stamps

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It may irritating to discover that the prices of many goods at the supermarket have doubled over the last few years, but it doesn't co...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Stamp Investment Tips: Ryukyus 1958 30y Light Olive Green Variety (Scott #24a)

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The Ryukyus Islands were occupied by U.S. forces in 1945, and reverted to Japan in 1972. During the period of occupation, the U.S. issued st...
Sunday, January 3, 2010

Stamp Investment Tips: Newfoundland 1910 1c Guy Issue, "NFW" variety (Scott 87 var.)

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A little over 2 months ago, I recommended purchase of Newfoundland's 1910 Guy Issue (Scott #87-97, 98-103). Focusing a little more clos...

Stamp Investment Tips: Finland 1930 Zeppelin Overprint (Scott # C1)

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In 1930, Finland overprinted 50,000 of its 10m Lake Saima stamps "Zeppelin 1930", thereby creating its first airmail, intended to ...
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Stamp Investment Tip: Mulling Over Moldova

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There's an old saying in real estate investing which I believe applies to the many of the stamps of Moldova: "Buy the worst house i...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Stamp Investment Tips: Canada 1952 $1 Fisheries Official (Scott #O27)

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In 1951, Canada issued one of its most attractive stamps, honoring its Fishing Industry (Scott #302). In 1952, 40,000 of the Fisheries stamp...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Stamp Investment Tip: Lagos 1904 Edward VII Issue (Scott #40-49)

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In 1904, Lagos, a British Protectorate which later became part of Nigeria, issued a set of definitives picturing Edward VII (Scott #40-49)....
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Monday, November 16, 2009

General Commentary: Getting in on the Ground Floor

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There is a saying on Wall Street that a good time to buy stocks is when there is "blood in the streets." The old adage also a...
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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Stamp Investment Tips: Great Britain 1929 1 Pound Postal Union Congress (Scott #209)

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In 1929, Great Britain issued the 1 Pound Postal Union Congress stamp picturing St. George Slaying the Dragon (Scott #209). Many collectors ...
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Stamp Investment Tips: Belgian Congo 1910-15 Scenes (Scott #45-59)

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From 1910-1915, the Belgian Congo issued a set picturing various scenes of the Colony (Scott #45-59). 85,000 sets were issued, and Scott ...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Stamp Investment Tip: Israel 1949 TABUL Souvenir Sheet (Scott #16)

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In 1949, Israel held its first national stamp exhibition, TABUL, and issued a souvenir sheet picturing one of its first stamps, which featu...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Stamp Investment Tips: Tunisia 1918 P.O.W. Semi-postal Issue (Scott #B12-18)

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Tunisia was a French protectorate until 1956. In 1918, it surcharged its regular Scenes set of 1906, issuing a semi-postal set funding reli...
Friday, November 6, 2009

Stamp Investment Tips: Ryukyus "Heavenly Maiden" Airmails

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The Ryukyus Islands were occupied by U.S. forces in 1945, and reverted to Japan in 1972. During the period of occupation, the U.S. issued s...