A Beginners Guide to Stamp Collecting
Stamp Collecting for Beginners If you’re new to stamp collecting, it’s important to know a little about the hobby before getting started. Here is a beginner’s guide to stamp collecting,…
Stamp Collecting for Beginners If you’re new to stamp collecting, it’s important to know a little about the hobby before getting started. Here is a beginner’s guide to stamp collecting,…
Machins, a term that has become a staple in the world of philately, refers to a specific series of definitive postage stamps issued by the United Kingdom since 1967. Designed…
The SSC Glossary of Philately terms is a great place for referencing common terms that might pop up on your stamp collecting journey. If you’re looking for more guides and…
Lithography is a printing technique where an image is drawn on a flat, smooth surface (traditionally a limestone plate) using a greasy medium. The plate is then chemically treated so…
Photogravure stands as one of the most significant printing methods in philatelic history. This detailed printing process, which utilises microscopic cells etched into copper, has been instrumental in producing high-quality…
Stamp Information This is a Polish postage stamp from 1973, part of a series dedicated to environmental protection, as indicated by the text “Ochrona środowiska,” which translates to “Environmental Protection”…
The Polish postage stamp featuring “Motherhood” (“Macierzyństwo”) by Stanisław Wyspiański is a tribute to one of Poland’s most celebrated artists. Stanisław Wyspiański (1869–1907) was a multifaceted artist known for his…
“Indian Summer” is one of Chełmoński’s most celebrated paintings, depicting a serene and idyllic rural scene. The painting portrays a young peasant girl standing in a field, seemingly engrossed in…
The artwork depicted on the stamp is titled “Czesząca się” (“Combing Hair”). This painting, created by Ślewiński in the late 19th or early 20th century, exemplifies his style and thematic…
This stamp was issued as a part of a series honouring famous Polish artists or cultural figures. The name “O. BOZNAŃSKA” on the left side confirms the connection to Olga…
Typography is a printing method using raised metal type or plates. Ink is applied to the raised surface, which is then pressed directly onto paper, transferring the inked image. For…