INTRODUCTION Sooner or later the collector of US stamps will be confronted with the proper classification, identification and authentication of the Washington-Franklin Issues of 1908 -1921.This will be a...
The years 1898 through 1918 are known by some as the "Golden Age Of Postcards" in the United States. This Guide will be a brief introduction into what I believe made postcards so wildly popular over these two...
The US "Goddess of Victory and Flags" issue of 1919 (Scott #537) is quite interesting for a number of reasons. First, it was the only US Commemorative issued to pay the 3c First Class WWI letter rate. (See my...
The other night my wife and I watched an old episode of Law Order Special Victims Unit . The teleplay was the usual 'pedophile' yarn. What made the pervert unusual was his stamp collection! What made his...
Many times Tibet covers are offered which look too nice to be genuine. Well, they can be philatelic covers with genuine stamps and genuine postmarks but in most cases they are just plain forgeries with fake...
This guide is outdated, please disregard. It will be updated with current mailing info for sending to APO/FPO Addresses soon. Thank you! Do not go through PayPal or USPS.COM to purchase shipping for APO/FPO...
A guide to those must see places in the London besides the usual! As a Brit, I talk to many people who have visited or have plans to visit the United Kingdom! London is the place to be for most- but there...
Worldwide Postal History Postal History is an exciting branch of stamp collecting that endlessly rewards the intellect. A single cover can teach you about geography, history, and culture. There are many...
Attention Iran / Persia classic stamp collectors.The below shown stamps of classic Iran / Persia Lion and Meched issues have disappered in transit to USA.The stamps as shown have disappeared on the way from...
The Classic Stamps of Nepal Hellrigl/Vignola, 1984 The foundations for a thorough study of the classic issues of Nepal were laid by Major E. B. Evans, editor of Gibbons' Monthly Journal. His research work was...