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.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
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 →
. 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 →
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 →
