In June a modern German rarity that was not supposed to exist was auctioned by the firm Christoph Gaertner in Berlin. Incredibly, the stamp was sold for 150,060 euros! Only four single examples are known to exist.
The 5-stamp set...
Harry Potter is possibly the world's most popular wizard, and author J.K. Rowling's fictional character's exploits have been the subject of many stamp issues.
The first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in 1997 and almost immediately...
PostBeeld is the largest stampshop with a wide variety of stamps in stock. Every day new stamps are added to PostBeeld's stock. Here's an example of some stamps that have recently been added.
Three fine year sets from Belgium, 1985...
It’s often said that it is good for your health to laugh. This article is dedicated to some of the most popular comedy talents that have entertained and amused people worldwide AND have been depicted on postage stamps.“Those are...
If you think this is just a normal picture of a red fox you are mistaken. There is more to the image than that seen at first glance. Over the years the United States Postal Service has issued more...
Irish author Bram (Abraham) Stoker, who was born in a coastal suburb of Dublin in 1847, was the man responsible for creating one of the most famous characters in literature - Count Dracula. The book Dracula was first published...
There’s a philatelic link between the author Ian Fleming, creator of the James Bond spy character 007 and a historic bridge in Turkey.
In 2014 the Channel Island Alderney issued a set of stamps entitled “The Life of Ian Fleming”.
And...
Canadian Post announced the first stamp to be issued in a set honoring Canadian comedians will be of Mike Myers.
The nondenominated (85¢) Mike Myers permanent-rate stamp was unveiled June 1 on the CBS Sunday Morning show during an interview...
New stamps appear regularly with a variety of subjects. Below is a selection of recently-published stamps from around the globe.
Many of you are probably aware of Great Britain’s recent ‘Star Wars’stamps
release and on December 17th, with a limited edition...
Here we have a very small selection of stamp sheets from Great Britain recently added to PostBeeld's vast stock. Please visit PostBeeld's website for a more comprehensive view of many more.
In 2012 Great Britain hosted the Olympic Games,...
