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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Macao 1934 Allegory (Scott #268-88)

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  In 1934, the Portuguese issued a set of definitives for Macao, featuring an allegory of "Portugal and Vasco de Gama's flagship,...
Sunday, February 24, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Armenia 1992 Independence Souvenir Sheet Scott #431)

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In 1992, Armenia issued a set and souvenir sheet celebrating its independence (Scott #430, 431). The set was issued as a strip of three st...
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Peru 1957 Peruvian Postage Stamp Centenary (Scott # C131-40)#t #C131-40)

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  In 1957, Peru issued a colorful set of ten stamps celebrating the centenary of its first postage stamps (Scott #C131-40). 50,000 sets we...
Saturday, February 16, 2013

General Commentary: Comparing the Long-term Performance of First Issues

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   I recently purchased a 1940 Scott Catalogue in order to make general comparisons between the the market values of various stamps th...
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1869-75 90c Lincoln (Scott #122, 132)

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   In 1869, the U.S. issued a grilled pictorial set of stamps which many collectors consider its first commemoratives (Scott #112-22). The...
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Lebanon 1937 Paris International Exposition (Scott #C57-64)

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In 1937, Lebanon issued a set of eight airmail stamps honoring its participation in the Paris International Exposition (Scott #C57-64). 15...
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Costa Rica 1960 Saints Vincent and Louisa (Scott #C298-302)

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In 1960, Costa Rica issued a set of five airmail stamps honoring Saint Vincent and St. Louisa (Scott #C298-302). 20,000 were issued, and S...
Saturday, February 2, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Portugal 1928 Third Independence Issue (Scott #437-52)

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  In 1928, Portugal issued its third set of stamps celebrating 800 years of independence (Scott #437-52). 50,000 sets were issued, and Sco...
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Macao 1898-1903 King Carlos (Scott #75-103)

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  Between 1898 and 1903, the Portuguese issued a set of 29 stamps portraying King Carlos for Macao (Scott #75-103). Quantity issued inform...
Sunday, January 27, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: India 2000 Indepex Asiana Souvenir Sheet (Scott #1863b)

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In 2000, India issued a souvenir sheet celebrating the Indepex Asiana Stamp Exhibition, and picturing Indian jewelry (Scott #1863b). 50,0...
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Ecuador 1945 Red Cross Issue (Scott #440-43/C131-34)

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   In 1945, Ecuador issued a compound set of eight stamps honoring the International Red Cross (Scott #440-43/C131-34). Only 10,000 sets w...
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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Falkland Islands 1921-29 George V (Scott #41-48)

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The Falkland Islands, an archipelago in the South Atlantic off the coast of Argentina, is a self-governing territory of the United Kingdom...
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Phila-Trivia: 1894 Article on Confederate States Stamps

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“C.S.A.” (a nom de philatelie) recapped the philatelic history of the Confederate States in a fascinating article that appeared in ...
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Newfoundland 1933 Balbo Flight Surcharge (Scott #C18)

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Newfoundland issued several overprinted airmail stamps that served as postage on pioneer flights, which are of great interest to Aviation ...
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Gabon 1932-33 Scenes (Scott #132-47)

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Between 1932 and '33, the French issued a long "scenes" set for Gabon (Scott #132-47). As with many of the sets that they is...
Sunday, January 6, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Mexico 1929 Emilio Carranza Airmail (Scott #C5-10)

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In 1929, Mexico issued a set of six airmail stamps in memory of Captain Emilio Carranza (Scott #C5-10). Carranza was a noted Mexican avia...
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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Germany 1912-33 Private and Semi-Official Airmails

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      Prior to the issuance of Germany's first official airmail stamps in 1919, airmail stamps were privately issued for mail which wa...
Sunday, December 30, 2012

Stamp Investment Tip: Uzbekistan 2004 Summer Olympics Souvenir Sheet (Scott #387)

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In 2004, Uzbekistan issued a souvenir sheet celebrating the Summer Olympics (Scott #387). Only 20,000 were issued, and Scott '13 pric...
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Stamp Investment Tip: Peru 1927 Servicio Aereo Overprint (Scott #C1)

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  In 1927, Peru overprinted 10,000 of its 50c Statue of Maria Bellido stamps (Scott #248) "Servicio Aereo", thereby creating its f...
Sunday, December 23, 2012

Stamp Investment Tip: New Zealand 1946-47 Life Insurance Stamps (Scott #OY24-28)

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  New Zealand began issuing stamps for use by its  Government Life Insurance Department in 1891.  From 1946 to '47, New Zealand issued...