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…
Winter Olympic Games, 1972 | Stamp
Winter Olympic Games, Czechoslovakia Stamp Information 1972 Winter Olympic Games, Czechoslovakia Information The 1972 Winter Olympics, also known as the IX Olympic Winter Games, were held in Sapporo, Japan, from…
How to Remove Stamps from Envelopes
Removing Stamps from Envelopes When removing stamps from envelopes, cut the stamps from the postcards or letters first. There are a few different methods you can use to remove stamps…
Youth Exercises (Spartakiad), 1975 | Stamp
Youth Exercises (Spartakiad), Czechoslovakia Stamp Information Interesting Stamp Information The 1975 Spartakiad in Czechoslovakia was a major exhibition of physical fitness and gymnastics that showcased the talents of the nation’s…