Some of the greatest philatelic treasures aren’t found at stamp shows, they arrive in the mailbox from a friend. Discover this beautiful Topical Collecting Day 2026 commemorative cover featuring three U.S. Forever stamps, a special Boston cancellation, and a story of friendship through topical stamp collecting.
Continue reading →This is one of the great joys of philately: themes are never truly finished. They evolve alongside our curiosity. The journey becomes gargantuan not because of physical accumulation, but because of intellectual and creative expansion.
Continue reading →What began as a light-hearted correction from a friend led to a deeper appreciation of how food, even something as modest as porridge, becomes a powerful cultural symbol. And in the world of stamp collecting, it becomes something even more: a story preserved in paper and ink.
Continue reading →Paraphrenia and the Passion for Philately – A Story Told Through Stamps Stamp collecting, or philately, is often regarded as a serene and scholarly pursuit. For many, it is a hobby that blends history, art, and personal fulfillment into a single, tangible collection of tiny treasures. However, for some enthusiasts, the love of postage stamps borders on an obsession so consuming that it might be likened—tongue firmly in cheek—to a kind of philatelic paraphrenia. This word, which refers to a … Continue reading →
Philately: Setting Sail on the Carrack of Discovery In the vast sea of hobbies, philately is a noble vessel, charting courses through history and culture with the precision of a seasoned navigator. For centuries, collectors have embarked on journeys of discovery, much like the mighty carracks of old, exploring uncharted waters and bringing back treasures that tell the stories of far-off lands. Stamps may be small, but they carry with them the weight of empires, the artistry of nations, and … Continue reading →
Exploring Obelisks in Topical Stamp Collecting In stamp collecting, an obeliscal design often refers to stamps featuring structures with the iconic shape of an obelisk—slender, tapering monuments with a square base and a pyramidion at the top. Some of the most famous obeliscal subjects found on stamps include the Washington Monument in the United States or the Luxor Obelisk in France. While organizing my international stamps collection, I discovered a stunning Egyptian stamp showcasing an obeliscal engraving of the Karnak … Continue reading →
Jollop and the Joy of Stamp Collecting – A Curious Blend of Discovery In the whimsical world of stamp collecting, there’s always something new to learn and explore. Yesterday’s Word of the Day, jollop, caught my eye and made me think about how this unusual term could relate to our beloved hobby. Traditionally, jollop refers to a potion or concoction with magical or healing properties. But can it have a place in the philatelist’s lexicon? Let’s explore! What is Jollop? … Continue reading →
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 →
“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!
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Labour Day celebrates Men & Woman’s hard work to build their nations. Post by Janice Dugas.
Continue reading →THE LIFE OF BEATRIX POTTER As you now, I always delight writing about literature and stories depicted on postage stamps, and this turn around, it is with outmost joy that I will feature the series of stamps issued by the Guernsey/Alderney Postal Administration on the life of Beatrix Potter with such beautiful illustrations. ALDERNEY – The Life of Beatrix Potter Stamps Descriptions 40p-> Beatrix Potter walking in the countryside nearby her hometown ‘Near Sawrey’. 53p ->Beatrix Potter feeding a duck; … Continue reading →
While listening to a radio talk show, I once heard the host repeat something I’d never heard before that Abraham Lincoln said. Lincoln was speaking about character and reputation and the difference. Lincoln said that character is like the tree; reputation its shadow. Many of us have chased after reputation or while concerned about reputation, have forgotten to grow a really strong, beautiful, powerful, deeply-rooted tree. Send your roots down deep. Let the green growing edges of you come forth; … Continue reading →
“Posten Norge has a long tradition of issuing stamps in connection with royal anniversaries,” Dag Mejdell, chief executive of the postal service, said in a press release. “It’s nice to be able to launch this series in connection with the crown prince and crown princess turning 40.” Haakon turns 40 on July 20 and Mette-Marit on August 19. They each received a stamp of their own with a value of NOK 9.50 or A Innland (USD 1.58), good for … Continue reading →
What a great topical stamp collecting subject to build upon: scented stamps! In the news, I read about the new chocolate flavoured stamps issued by Belgian Post Office to celebrate Easter. Gotta get those 🙂 FEEL LIKE having chocolate at Easter in Belgium? Well, send a letter and really lick that chocolate-flavoured postal stamp. The Belgian post office released 538,000 stamps yesterday that have pictures of chocolate on the front – but the essence of cocoa oil in the glue … Continue reading →
Stamp Collecting and Philately In The News We don’t really know how popular philately still is in the digitally-packed 21 Century, but if you’re into it, you should run to the post office and check out the new Muscle Cars stamps. Designed by artist Tom Fritz, the new “Muscle Cars” series is released on Friday by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with five classic and desirable high-powered vehicles: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1966 Pontiac GTO, 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, … Continue reading →
