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Topical Stamp Collecting at the Forefront of the Hobby
Topical Stamp Collecting at the Forefront of the Hobby Topical Stamp Collecting is being increasingly acknowledged and supported by stamp dealers as seen at the 69th American Topical Association Stamp Show in Columbus Ohio (2018) The American Philatelic Society‘s annual Stampshow in 2018 included the annual show and convention of the American Topical Association making it a ‘can’t miss’ stamp show! Many country collectors have taken their collections as far as they can go and are turning to topicals. … Continue reading →
Red Mailboxes on Great Britain 2018 Christmas Stamps
Red Mailboxes is Great Britain 2018 Christmas stamps set’s theme. Did you know that Royal Mail has issued Christmas-themed stamps since the 1960s? A recent article on BBC News revealed the six stamps of this year’s Christmas series ranging from first and second class to £2.25, featuring festive images of traditional red-coloured postboxes. The postbox illustrations range from smaller ones mounted on a post or in a wall to a large one with a double posting slot. The set … Continue reading →
Free Holiday Checklist – Candy on Stamps!
For the holiday season, the American Topical Association [ATA] is pleased to offer a 76-item list of stamps on the topic of candy. Simply click on this link to download the checklist: http://americantopicalassn.org/checklists/candy.pdf Like many ATA checklists, it includes Beyond the Catalogue (BTC) items like postmarks that are not generally found in standard stamp catalogs. ATA BENEFITS One of the most valuable ATA services is the Checklist Service, for members starting a new topical collection. Almost 1200 checklists are currently … Continue reading →
If you can dream it, you can do it!
“If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse.” ~ Walt Disney Company Your favorite Disney characters and Disney films, even Walt Disney himself are featured on authentic postage stamps from worldwide countries. These attractive stamps would make wonderful additions to a topical stamp collection! 🙂 Enjoy! … Continue reading →