If stamps in a collection from any era at any time and not paid for stamps from a dealer then in most case the stamps will be in used condition and the collection will be of little value, however a collector...
The 1d Red Kangaroo Map stamp of 1913-1914 is a very popular collector's item: It was the second stamp issued for the Australian Commonwealth; before that, all the states had their own stamps! This guide will...
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...
A quaint, ephemeral relic of the 20th century or a microcosm of modern history? What is the signifcance of the humble postcard and what of it's future in the digital age? The simple postcard has long been...
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...
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...