Coin collecting novices tend to belive that only "really rare" coins like the 1930 penny have any chance of increasing in value over the years. However, a quick comparison with prices from any old coin...
FACT no. 1 . Reason why you buy KILOWARE mixtures! - You are seeking a low cost method of acquiring stamps to grace the pages of your stamp album.- You are willing to work harder ( soaking required ) than the...
What do the stamp abbreviations mean?MUH: Mint Un-Hinged MNH: Mint Never Hinged MLH: Mint Lightly Hinged MH: Mint Hinged FU: Fine Used VFU: Very Fine Used GU: Good Used U: Used MS: Mini Sheet FDC: First Day...
Australia Post produces postage stamps and postal stationery (pre-paid postage items). Many requests are received each year from members of the public, associations, institutions and government departments for...
What? This title doesn’t make sense! How can stamps be not important in a stamp collection?? Well, if you have been collecting stamps for any period of time, you will know that there are many other facets...
KGV 1-1/2d Red or ‘Three Halfpence’History The 1-1/2d KGV stamp was first introduced in 1918 in order to provide a stamp for an increase in postage of 1/2d from 1d to 1-1/2d general postage rate.The first...
KGV Stamp Printing 1914 -1936 : The Commonwealth Stamp Printers History An understanding of the technology of printing stamps assist collectors in being aware why and how the various varieties, shades and...
It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s one of the world’s most popular hobbies. The first thing to do is to choose an area or topic for your collection. People used to collect stamps of the whole world when starting...
KGV 'OS' Perforated Stamp Forgeries Currently On Sale I recently purchased some 'OS' perforated stamps from a reputable seller on eBay. When the item arrived I examined the stamps under a microscope, generally...
KGV Issues : 1d Green Why Green?The postal rate in 1914 for ordinary letters was 1d. The colour chosen for the ordinary letter was copied from Great Britain, who’s base letter rate colour was red. The penny...