Tools for Stamp Collecting
Why the right tools matter Every stamp tells a story, and the way you handle and store it decides how long that story survives. Every collector remembers the first time…
Why the right tools matter Every stamp tells a story, and the way you handle and store it decides how long that story survives. Every collector remembers the first time…
Removing Stamps from Envelopes The Soaking Method As you can see in my video above, my go-to soaking method is super quick and easy: I find that this method is…
A Beginner’s Guide to Agency Stamps Agency stamps are postage stamps issued not directly by a country’s own postal authority, but by an outside company working on their behalf. This…
It’s been 185 years since the Penny Black first showed up in 1840, and even if you aren’t a “serious” philatelist, this is the one stamp everyone knows. Before this…
Deciding between hinges and mounts really just comes down to what you’re collecting and how much you want to spend. If you’ve got loads of common used stamps, hinges are…
If you’ve ever wondered why movie-themed stamps cause such a stir, the latest news from Royal Mail is a perfect example. We’ve seen quite a few “blockbuster” issues lately, but…
I’ve been slowly building my collection of mushroom-themed stamps, and this set from Laos is a great example of the kind of detailed, thematic design that was popular at the…
Cinderella stamps are non-postal labels or stickers that resemble postage stamps but are not actually issued or authorised by a government postal administration for use as postage. They are called…
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…
If you thought the only thing lurking in your letterbox was bills, think again. Royal Mail has kicked off 2026 with a trip to the Upside Down, releasing a spectacular…