Machin Series Stamps
The Machin definitive series is Great Britain’s primary postage stamp series, in use from 1967 until 2022. Designed by Arnold Machin O.B.E., these stamps feature a simple, single-colour sculpted profile…
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Glossary Of Philatelic Terms
The SSC Glossary of Philately terms is a great place for referencing common terms that might pop up on your stamp collecting journey. You will come across particular stamp collecting…
Lithography in Postage Stamp Printing
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…
What Is Photogravure In The Context Of Philately?
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…
Pond with Pike and Water Lilies, 1973
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”…
Motherhood, Stanisław Wyspiański 1905
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, Jozef Chelmonski 1875
“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…
Woman Combing her Hair, Władysław Ślewiński 1897
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…
Two Girls, Olga Boznańska 1896
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…
An Introduction to Typography in Stamp Design
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…