Postal History

Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest people this world has ever known. He has become famous worldwide for his role towards the eradication of the apartheid in South Africa, and known as well for inspiring similar movements in different regions. To mark the death of this great man and to celebrate his great achievements, the Government of South Africa issued stamps to commemorate his life and achievements.

The 'most popular error in US stamp printing history’ is now available in a new version and interpreted in the latest souvenir sheets. The latest souvenir sheet features six (6) Inverted Jenny postage stamps in revised denominations. The sheets feature sketches of the first scheduled air mail service that ran between New York, Philadelphia and Washington, the National Postal Museum located in Washington DC and Reuben H. Fleet, an aviation pioneer who served as the team leader of the first batch of airmail pilots.

Charles Darwin is one of the favourite subjects for stamps around the world. But are you aware of the reasons that make him a favourite subject? To get a good understanding of the stamps issued on his behalf, it is important to first trace his early life. 

The rise to power and prominence of Prince Tafari Makonnen was one for the books, and his story started on July 17, 1891. He was born in Harar and was sent at an early age to receive private education. In July 1912, the prince married Princess Menen and after four years, his first son was born.

Here's something to look forward to if you are passionate about stamps. Did you know that on June 17, 2014, the most popular stamp in the world will be offered in an auction to be hosted by Sotheby's New York? There are other 'rare and pricey' stamps out in the market, but for many hobbyists and enthusiasts who are into philately, the British Guiana One-Cent Magenta is considered the most important single stamp in the world. This stamp has been sold three times on the market, and for the past three tries, this stamp managed to fetch a record price for a single stamp.

Remember the famed and highly-sought after ‘Treskilling’ Yellow stamp of Sweden? This valuable stamp that has been the subject of many write-ups and stamp auctions is now back in the hands of a private collector and lover of stamps, after being held by different banks, groups and dealers for some time. The official turnover happened last May, 2013 when Count Gustaf Douglas, a Swedish nobleman, purchased the stamp under a private treaty. The stamp was subsequently shown to the general public last October 31 through the Royal Philatelic Society in London.

Stamp collecting is one hobby that never goes out of style. This hobby may have its own share of misconceptions and critics but there’s no denying the popularity of this hobby among many enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. There are now thousands of avid enthusiasts and hobbyists who took the initiative to study, collect stamps and show their stamp collections to the world, but there’s a small circle of popular stamp collectors who managed to impress with their stamp collections and their passion for this unique hobby.

Moldavia is an independent European territory located in the Balkans, which was given the right to self rule in 1856 thanks to the Treaty of Paris. By 1857, the government officially released its first set of postal stamps. This nation of great tradition and interesting history of political and economic changes did not last long as an independent nation, and was later made a Principality of Romania in 1859.

When you want to put a different spin into your stamp collection, start focusing on Olympics stamps. As the name suggests, these are the stamps that were inspired by the Olympic spirit.

The Penny Black holds a special place in philately – as one of the first adhesive postal stamps, it is one of the most prized items available. Due to its popularity, it is worthwhile to understand how to collect this 1d stamp. Here’s a short guide on how to collect this kind of stamp.