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…
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.…
An Easy Guide to Soaking Stamps
When stamps are attached to an envelope, they are much easier to handle, and it makes more sense to sort them before soaking them, which will make them fragile. A…
The Weather, 2001 | Presentation Pack
The Weather Stamps Information The Weather Stamps A set of four mint stamps was inducted into the Royal Mail on March 31, 2001. For most people in the United Kingdom,…
Sugar Beet, Cup & Saucer, 1961 | Stamp
Sugar Beet, Cup & Saucer Stamp Information Interesting Stamp Information The Sugar Beet, Cup & Saucer stamp Czechoslovakia 1961 is a unique stamp that was designed by Ladislav Jirka in…
River Trout (Salmo Trutta Morpha Fario), 1966 | Stamp
River Trout (Salmo Trutta Morpha Fario), 1966 Stamp Information Interesting Stamp Facts Salmo trutta morpha fario, more commonly known as river trout, is a freshwater fish in the salmon family.…
Orange Rumped Agouti (Dasyprocta Leporina), 1976 | Stamp
Stamp Information Interesting Stamp Facts Agoutis are rodents that look like large, ground-dwelling squirrels. They are sometimes referred to as red-rumped agoutis. They have reddish-brown fur, long hind legs, and…
The 13th Biennial Exhibition of Book Illustrations for Children, 1991 | Stamp
Stamp Information Stamp History In 1991, the 13th Biennial Exhibition of Book Illustrations for Children was held in Bratislava. The exhibition featured illustrations from children’s books from all over the…
How to value a stamp collection
A stamp can be a valuable addition to a collection, or it can be used to mail a letter. Whatever the reason for owning a stamp, it’s important to know…