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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Azerbaijan 2001 Olympic Medalists Souvenir Sheet (Scott #713)

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In January of 2001, Azerbaijan issued a flashy souvenir sheet honoring the Azerbaijani Olympic medalists of the Sydney, Australia Olympics ...
Thursday, December 29, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Switzerland 1940 National Fete Day Souvenir Sheet (Scott # B105)

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In 1940, Switzerland issued a semi-postal souvenir sheet honoring National Fete Day (Scott #B105). 75,384 sheets were issued, and Scott ...
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Argentina 1931 Coup Anniversary Overprint (Scott #399-405)

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On September 6, 1930, Argentina experienced a coup d'etat which the Argentine military, aided by Standard Oil, deposed President Hipoli...
Saturday, December 24, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Tahiti 1882-1915 Issues

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Tahiti was first visited by Europeans in 1767, who later colonized the island and imported the wondrous benefits of Western civilization, ...
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

General Commentary: Demographic Trends Favoring a Multi-Decade Bull Market in Stamps

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In the 2009 StampSelector article "General Commentary: Demographics and the Stamp Market" , I described demographic trends which ...
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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 2005 $15 Mini-sheet (RW72b)

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In 2005, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the first Duck Stamp Mini-sheet (Scott #RW72b). The sheet was issued with little fanfare...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Sudan 1931-35 Statue of General Gordon (Scott #C4-15)

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From 1931-35, Sudan issued an attractive set of 15 airmail stamps picturing a statue of General Charles "Chinese" Gordon sitting ...
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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Panama 1948 Revolutionaries (Scott #C88-95)

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In 1948, Panama issued a set of eight airmail stamps honoring the Revolutionaries of 1903, who led Panama to secede from Colombia (Scott #C8...
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Bulgaria 1953 Medicinal Flowers Souvenir Sheet (Scott #843a)

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In 1953, Bulgaria issued a souvenir sheet picturing Medicinal Flowers (Scott #843a). 50,000 were issued, and Scott '12 prices it unused...
Saturday, December 3, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Nepal 1961 Children's Day (Scott #134)

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I'm initiating coverage of Nepal by recommending a rather plain typographed stamp, the 1961 Children's Day stamp, picturing Prince G...
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Republic of China 1961 Chiang Kai-shek Souvenir Sheet (Scott #1319a)

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In 1961, the Republic of China (Taiwan) issued a souvenir sheet celebrating the 1st anniversary of President Chiang Kai-shek's 3rd inaug...
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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Venezuela 1951 Third Bolivarian Games Souvenir Sheet (Scott #C337a)

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In 1951, Venezuela issued a souvenir sheet celebrating the Third Bolivarian Games (Scott #C337a). The Bolivarian Games are a regional multi...
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: French Southern and Antarctic Territories 1967 20fr Rocket (Scott #29)

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Four countries claim territory in the Antarctic and issue stamps for their territories. They are Australia (Australian Antarctic Territory...
Saturday, November 19, 2011

General Commentary: How Green is Your Collection? The Case for Eco-Topicals

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As man-made threats to the environmental health of the planet become more and more evident, it seems reasonable to assume that interest in ...
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1979 15c John Paul Jones, Perf 12 variety (Scott #1789B)

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There are times when album or catalog publishers can significantly influence the stamp market, by virtue of a "tail wagging the dog...
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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Bushire 1915 Issues (Scott #N1-29)

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In 1915, the British briefly occupied the strategically located Iranian port of Bushire, and issued stamps by overprinting stamps of Iran (...
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: El Salvador 1940 Rowland Hill (Scott #586,C69-70)

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In 1940, El Salvador issued a compound set commemorating the centenary of the first postage stamp, which was issued as a result of the effo...
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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Austria 1931 Rotary Issue (Scott #B87-92)

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In 1931, Austria issued a set of six semi-postal stamps in celebration of the Rotary International Convention, held in Vienna (Scott #B87-9...
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Republic of China 1952 Land Tax Reduction (Scott #1046-51)

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In 1952, the Republic of China (now known as Taiwan) issued a set celebrating the reduction of the land tax (Scott #1046-51), as well as...
Saturday, October 29, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: India 1904 China Expeditionary Force Overprint (Scott #M12-20)

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As with the other colonial powers smuggling opium into China, bribing corrupt officials, and generally making a mockery of Chinese sovereign...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Uruguay 1934 First Year of the Third Republic (Scott #454-61)

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In 1934, Uruguay issued a set of eight stamps commemorating the First Year of the Third Republic (Scott #454-61). 4,409 sets were issued an...
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Stamp Investment Tip: Indonesia 1988 Summer Olympics Souvenir Sheets (Scott #1354a-55a)

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In 1988, Indonesia issued a pair of souvenir sheets celebrating the Summer Olympics (Scott #1354a-55a). Only 20,000 sets were issued, and Sc...