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,…
Postage stamps may be small, but they represent a fascinating intersection of art, technology, and postal history. Today, we’re exploring one of the most significant printing methods in philatelic history:…
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, also known as Letterpress, is one of the earliest methods used for printing postage stamps. This traditional technique has played a significant role in the history of stamp production,…
Aeromail: Stamp specifically designated for airmail. Adhesive: Gum on the back used to stick the stamp to the envelope. Bisect: When a stamp has been cut in half, usually due…
Space Research Stamps In this set of 5 stamps we have some beautiful designs all around space. This first postage stamp from Czechoslovakia, commemorates the Soviet artificial sun satellite launched…