There are no specific tools used for stamp collecting. However, great majority of collectors used few helpful tools that are essential for making a stamp collecting hobby hassle free, and it also minimize...
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...
For starters, a stamp is a convenient method of paying for postal services. Which means it must contain a certain amount of essential information: the name of its country of origin, its denomination, and some...
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...
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...
If you have a scanner try scanning coins.I find this is easier to get nice clear images than with a camera. Try different backgrounds -normal white backsheet of scanner or dark grey or black. I prefer the...
Antiqued: Process used to give jewelry an aged appearance. Avolto: A jewelry style that uses a wire to form a necklace into a round shape. Bail: A loop of sheet metal or wire attached to a pendant to...
Check the weight and size of the item with Post facility (eg; Aust Post) BEFORE you pay for the item. IF the postage being charged is too high (as it often is with books for example), complain TO the seller...
STAMP GRADING Superb: Perfect in all respects. The finest quality. A rare grade. Extremely Fine or Extra-Fine : Close to perfect. Design is well-centered. Margins are even all around. Designs of even the...
Stamp Collecting STAMP GRADING Perfect in all respects. The finest quality. A rare grade. Extremely Fine or Extra-Fine: Close to perfect. Design is well-centered. Margins are even all around. Designs of even...