Tag Archives: Thematic Philately

From Topical Stamp Collecting to Thematic Exhibiting

Discover Topical Stamp Collecting

You’ve got mail! The Topical Time,  Journal of Thematic Philately, published by the American Topical Association just came in!  Such a joyful moment. 🙂   The magazine’s front cover features an article by David McNamee, From Topical Collecting to Thematic Exhibiting  which storytells how he went from a “topical collector” to a successful “thematic exhibitor”. ‘ I have collected Pacific island canoes on stamps for more than 35 years. I have a exhibit built from this collection, The Canoe in … Continue reading →

The Nuclear Option – A Philatelic Catalog and Reference Book On Atomic Stamps

Discover Topical Stamp Collecting

It took four years for Rev John Walden, a keen stamp collector since the age of eight and veteran of Britain’s atomic testing programme, to showcase his  topical stamp collection on the subject of atoms, inside a heavy 560 pages illustrated book! At the age of 18, he was sent on assignment to Australia inside the RAF Balloon Unit Crew to suspend an atomic bomb beneath three balloons. “I manhandled the atomic bomb and did receive an overdose but so far I have … Continue reading →

Canadian Navy Centenary Reminds Us That Canada Is A Maritime Nation

Discover Topical Stamp Collecting

With ten of its twelve provinces touching salt water, Canada has the longest coastline of all worldwide nations with borders on three major oceans: Artic, Atlantic and Pacific. In remembrance and commemoration of 100 years of service of the Canadian Navy (1910-2010), Canada Post issued in May 2010, two commemorative stamps depicting the legacy of the men and women of Canada’s naval forces. Chief Petty Officer Second Class Cheryl Bush is the woman portrayed on the commemorative stamps. She is seen … Continue reading →

7 Secrets To Topical Stamp Collecting

Discover Topical Stamp Collecting

 Click on the arrow below to start listening.  Enjoy! https://discovertopicalstampcollecting.com/audio/seven-secrets.mp3 What Secrets Are You About To Discover ? Secret #1:  Why Stamp Collecting is The Most Fascinating Hobby In The World! Secret #2: Why Topical Stamp Collecting is the fastest growing area of the stamp collecting hobby! Secret #3: Why it is important to store, organize, evaluate and care for your stamps! Secret #4: Why starting a topical stamp collection is so easy and inexpensive! Secret #5: Why you should open … Continue reading →