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Jollop and the Joy of Stamp Collecting

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collection of postage stamps on explorers

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 →

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Stamps as Gateways Jeff Magnus’ Journey Through History and Culture

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[IN THE NEWS] Philatelic Journeys –  Uncovering History with Jeff Magnus Beyond the Adhesive: The Cultural Odyssey of a Stamp Collector   From the distinctive portraits of historical figures to the vivid sceneries of distant places, each postage stamp in Jeff Magnus’ collection narrates its own tale. Spanning over fifty years, this enthusiast stamp collector and member of the Janesville Stamp Club has gathered much more than mere adhesive-laden pieces of paper. For him, seeking out rare stamps has been … Continue reading →

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Most folks are about as happy as… ~ Abraham Lincoln

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abraham lincoln on usa stamps

‘Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be’. ~ Abraham Lincoln Lincoln’s Life Chronicled on Stamps Set of four stamps commemorate 200th Birthday The stamp featuring Lincoln as president includes an Alexander Gardner photograph of Lincoln, dated Nov. 8, 1863, and depicts Lincoln conferring with generals Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman toward the end of the Civil War. The depiction is based on “The Peacemakers” (1868), a painting by George P. A. … Continue reading →

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Peanuts Comics Honored on USA Postage Stamps

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Peanuts Comics Anniversary Book 65 years Schultz

📬 ‘Peanuts’ Commemorated in New USPS Post Stamps The United States Postal Service is celebrating the 100th birthday of artist and “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz with 10 new theme stamps, USPS announced in a press release. Characters from the beloved comic strip and holiday specials include Charlie Brown, Lucy, Franklin, Sally, Pigpen, Linus and more including, of course, Snoopy. Source:  Nbcdfw.com    A social circle of young children is the only thing that receives all of Peanuts‘ attention; adults … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors on stamps, Cinema Movies on stamps, Heroes on stamps, Stamps In The News, Uncategorized | Tagged Comic strips, Peanuts Comics Honored on USA Postage Stamps, Stamp Collecting, Topical Stamp Collecting | Leave a reply

Stamp Market Tips

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Venezuela 1893 Columbus landing stamp

The Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940 values the Venezuelan stamp at $20 in unused, original gum condition. The stamp is an excellent buy if you find it offered at Scott catalog value.

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Posted in Ships on stamps, Stamp Values | Tagged christopher columbus landing, christopher columbus on stamps, Stamp Collecting, Thematic Philately, topical stamps, venezuela postage stamps | Leave a reply

Stamp Design Error in GB Historic Scotland Scottish Archeology Booklet

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ring of brodgar orkney scotland

GB Historic Scotland Scottish Archeology Stamp Design Error I just published an article on our ‘Everything Scotland‘ blog about the Ring of Brodgar design error. Below is an excerpt: I was tidying up some philatelic files and came across this beautiful booklet of ten (10) postage stamps depicting Scottish archeological sites, issued by Great Britain, for exclusive sale by Historic Scotland. I don’t remember at which property I bought same as there are over 300 properties in the care of … Continue reading →

Posted in Errors Oddities Freaks (EOF) | Tagged archeology, archeology on stamps, Errors Oddities Freaks, Errors on stamps, ring of brodgar, scotland, scottish, Stamp Collecting, stamp design error, Thematic Philately, topical stamps | Leave a reply

Is Stamp Collecting a Hobby for Kids and Retirees?

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Just stumbled upon this article featured on AdvisorOne.com about the stamp collecting hobby and thought you would like to read as well. The Sticky World of Stamp Collections by Ed McCarthy, CFP January 21, 2013 Some top investors, including PIMCO’s Bill Gross, and plenty of history buffs think it’s a worthwhile pursuit, though not necessarily a profitable one. If you believe that stamp collecting is merely a hobby for kids and retirees, think again. The American Philatelic Society (APS) in … Continue reading →

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Stamp Collecting on Jigsaw Puzzle

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Stamp Collector’s Dream “FYI, I have created a jigsaw puzzle, approved by the USPS (…) that might interest your members. It is called “Stamp Collectors Dream”. Hope you like it.” Charlie Girard ‘Stamp Collector’s Dream’ jigsaw puzzle will prove to be a magnificent gift to all puzzle lovers and Stamp Collectors alike! Click on the image or here to gather more infomation about this great jigsaw puzzle depicting beautiful stamps from all around the world. Enjoy your hobby. Talk soon, … Continue reading →

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Ernie Wlock Talks About Stamp Collecting and Postal History

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In this video created by UpOnThePrairies, you will hear Ernie Wlock, from the Canadian Prairies, share his thoughts about what people can do when they inherit a box of papers or letters containing postage stamps and are not interested in it themselves. . “Stamp Collecting is a wonderful hobby when you are retired. It passes the time and you make a lot of friends”   Soliloquy of a Stamp Collector by Ernie Wlock I began my stamp collecting before I … Continue reading →

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Did you know Warren Buffett Enjoyed Stamp Collecting In His Youth?

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Paul Fraser Stamps Collectibles

Well, believe it or not, he did! Wow…that’s great news. 🙂 I’ve learned about it this morning when reading Paul Fraser’s article “Warren Buffett: how stamp collecting bred one of the world’s richest men – and great altruists” . Great reporting which leads us right into Warren Buffet’s own article published yesterday in The New York Times:     “Stop Coddling the Super-Rich“, which triggered a worldwide wave of conversations on Twitter!         . I wonder if Warren … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps In The News | Tagged Great Altruists, Paul Fraser, Stamp Collecting, Warren Buffett, World Richest Men | 1 Reply

Life Picture Puzzle Features a Mosaic of Postage Stamps (Jigsaw Puzzle)

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It’s not each day that we stumble upon a jigsaw puzzle featuring colorful worldwide postage stamps! That is why the above Life Picture Puzzle caught my attention, as it makes such a great gift for a stamp collector, as well as being a superb stamp collecting memorabilia or collectible item. This jigsaw puzzle also introduces a challenge : there is 13 differences between the illustration on the box cover and the finished puzzle. Can you spot the differences?  (Answers on the back of the box 😉 … Continue reading →

Posted in Postage Stamps Memorabilia | Tagged Can You Spot The Differences, Life Picture puzzle, Philately, Postage Stamps Jigsaw Puzzle, Stamp Collecting | 4 Replies

Deepak Chopra Appointed To Manage Canada Post’s Vision of Postal Services

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On the first page on the Canadian Stamp News that came in today, my eyes were drawn to the headline: ” Canada Post names new CEO” and the first sentence: “Canada Post has a new boss, Deepak Chopra..” What? Deepak Chopra?!!?? The author known worldwide for his books on the subject of self-development and wellness? Wow..did not know he had this type of business skills! When speaking to my friend over the phone, I announce the news and shared my … Continue reading →

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Creative Stamp Collecting Projects – Stamp Montage Postcards

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Just stumbled upon a video from Cherrylandpostcards.com  showcasing postcards that have been mounted with older stamps in such a creative way that I could not resist to share it with you.  Truly impressive! Click on the arrow to start the video: Wow, a beautiful labor of love! Don’t you think? (It gives me ideas…. ;-)) Talk soon! Janice Your Topical Stamp Collecting Queen

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Posted in Creating Art From Postage Stamps | Tagged Deltiology, Philately, Postcards, Stamp Collecting, Stamp Collecting Projects, Stamps, Stamps on postcards, Vintage Postcards | Leave a reply

Traveling Through Time with Postal History and Postage Stamps

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Ever wondered why stamps were invented? Watch this short animated video created by the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. It is a great introduction to postal history, which by definition “tells you the story of how mail has been handled, who has handled it, and why.” The history of postage stamps goes way back in time…. Postal history is a another example of how you can specialize your stamp collection to a particular subject inside the realm of  philately. As mentioned on their … Continue reading →

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