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Thursday, July 29, 2010

General Commentary: The Revival of First Day Cover Collecting

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The First Day Cover market may be rising from the dead, due to demographic trends which affect stamp collecting in emerging market nations. ...
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Turkey 1914 Issue (Scott #254-70)

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In January of 1914, the Ottoman Empire issued a beautiful, long set of scenes stamps (Scott #254-70), of which 15,000 of the high value (Sc...
Monday, July 26, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: New Zealand 1912 1/2p VICTORIA LAND Overprint (Scott #130d)

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One of the most tragic episodes in the history of Antarctic exploration was the Terra Nova Expedition headed by Royal Navy Captain Robert F...
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Imperforate (Scott #371)

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In 1909, the U.S. issued a stamp in celebration of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (Scott #370), along with an imperforate version (Sc...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Poland 1947 Polish Culture Souvenir Sheet (Scott #412A)

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In 1947, Poland issued a colorful souvenir sheet honoring Polish Culture, and featuring famous Poles, including Frederic Chopin and Marie C...
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Sunday, July 18, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Egypt 1956 Scout Jamboree Souvenir Sheets (Scott #B15Note)

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In 1956, Egypt celebrated the 2nd Arab Scout Jamboree by issuing a set of semi-postal stamps (Scott #B13-15) and a pair of souvenir sheets (...
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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Kazakhstan 1996 Butterflies (Scott #161-64)

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Many of the new and newly resurrected nations of Central Asia and Europe have issued quite a few stamps and souvenir sheets in very modest q...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Madagascar 1884-86 British Consular Mail Stamps (Scott #1-58)

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Between 1884 and 1886, the British Consulate in Madagascar, then a French protectorate, produced stamps for use by British citizens residing...
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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition Issue

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In 1922, an exhibition showcasing the economic potential of British Malaya and North Borneo was held in conjunction with the Prince of Wale...
Thursday, July 8, 2010

Practical Advice: The Importance of Condition

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Condition-grading is perhaps the most important skill that anyone who wishes to engage in the business of buying and selling stamps must lea...
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Mexico 1940 Stamp Centenary (Scott #754-58, C103-07)

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In 1940, Mex ico issued a compound set celebrating the Centenary of the Postage Stamp (Scott #754-58, C103-07). Only 5,000 sets were issued,...
Sunday, July 4, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Russia 1934 Zeppelin Issue (Scott #C53-57)

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In 1934, the Soviet Union issued a strikingly modern set of five Zeppelin stamps (Scott #C53-57), which were intended for use on one of the ...
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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Hong Kong 1862 Victoria (Scott #1-7)

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In 1862, Hong Kong issued its first postage stamps (Scott #1-7). The two high values are particularly scarce, but also pricey. The 48c Rose...
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Niger Coast Protectorate 1897-98 Victoria (Scott # 55-63)

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The Niger Coast Protectorate, a territory originally known as the Oil Rivers Protectorate, was a typical colonial "company territory...
Sunday, June 27, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: India- Convention States- Nabha 1885-87 Overprint Issue (Scott #11-25)

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During the Raj period, the Convention States of Chamba, Faridkot, Jhind, Nabha, and Patiala had postal agreements with Great Britain, allowi...
Thursday, June 24, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Spain 1940 Virgin of the Pillar Issue (Scott #B109-22,CB8-17,EB2)

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In January of 1940, having just won the Spanish Civil War, the Royalist government of General Franco engaged in a bit of sanctimonious whit...
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1909 Hudson-Fulton Imperforate (Scott #373)

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In 1909, the U.S. issued two stamps celebrating the tercentenary of the discovery of the Hudson River, and the centenary of the Clermont , t...
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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Phila-Trivia: Postage Before 1840

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While it is common knowledge that in 1840, Rowland Hill created the first postage stamp, Great Britain's "Penny Black,...
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Stamp Investment Tip: Iran 1957 Baden-Powell Centenary (Scott #1073)

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In 1957, Iran issued a stamp honoring the Centenary of the Birth of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts (Scott #1073). 85,00...
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