Talking Drums, 1948 | Stamp Collecting
What are Talking Drums? Talking drums are a type of percussion instrument that are traditionally used in various cultures throughout Africa. These drums are unique in that they can imitate…
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Jeffries and Blanchard Balloon, 1978 | Stamp Collecting
The Jeffries and Blanchard Balloon The Jeffries and Blanchard Balloon, also known as the Jeffries Balloon or the Blanchard Balloon, refers to a historical event that took place in 1978.…
Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation Stamps, 1953 | Stamp Collecting
The 1953 Coronation The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was a momentous event that had connections to both Antigua and Bermuda, as they were part of the British…
100 Years of Otago, 1948 | Stamp Collecting
Otago, New Zealand, in 1848 In the mid-19th century, a significant chapter in Otago’s history unfolded with the arrival of Scottish settlers. In 1848, the ship Philip Laing brought the…
Aquarius, 1998 | Stamp Collecting
Czech Republic Aquarius Stamp Information Information Around the Aquarius Postage Stamp During the Renaissance period, astrology flourished, with prominent figures like Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer, and astrologer, making significant…
Alfons Maria Mucha, 1960 | Stamp Collecting
Alfons Maria Mucha (1860-1939) Stamp Information Information about Alfons Maria Mucha Alfons Maria Mucha, commonly known as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who was born…
Doronicum Plantagineum, 1960 | Stamp
Doronicum Plantagineum Stamp Information Leopard’s Bane / Doronicum Plantagineum Facts Doronicum plantagineum is a species of perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Asteraceae, native to Europe and western Asia.…
What is Offset Printing?
As collectors, we often may neglect the journey that our stamps have made to get into our hands for us to sort, organize and sell. Here we discuss the different…
Czechoslovakia Mountain Rescue, 1965 | Stamp
Mountain Rescue Service, 1965 Stamp Information Czechoslovakia Mountain Rescue Service Facts The Czechoslovakia Mountain Rescue Service stamp issued in 1965 depicts a rescuer carrying an injured person on his back…
Summer Olympic Games 1964, Czechoslovakia | Stamp
Summer Olympic Games 1964 Stamp Information Summer Olympic Games 1964 Facts The 1964 Summer Olympic Games, held in Tokyo, were the first to feature a distinct color scheme and flag…