New Stamps (10)
New stamps appear regularly with a variety of subjects. Below is a selection of recently-published stamps from around the globe.
The History of Stamp Collecting Part 5 – Booming 1862
In the late 1970s a fascinating series of articles written by Mr. K. Kouwenberg about the history of Stamp Collecting, appeared in the Dutch magazine Philatelie. This series has been the source of inspiration for PostBeeld owner Rob Smit to rewrite the history of stamp collecting in instalments. This is Part 5 – Booming 1862.
Unusual Topics
What makes stamp collecting interesting for most people is the enormous, and sometimes strange, choice of topics chosen by countries/organisations when issuing stamps.
Each year, the organisation PostEurop’s Stamps & Philately Working Group selects the EUROPA stamp theme. It is always very interesting to see what stamp designs for each year’s topic are printed by the participating countries’ postal authorities.
You’re joking!!
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.
New stamps (9)
New stamps appear regularly with a variety of subjects. Below is a selection of recently-published stamps from around the globe.
The History of Stamp Collecting Part 4 – Alfred Potiquet
In the late 1970s a fascinating series of articles written by Mr. K. Kouwenberg about the history of Stamp Collecting, appeared in the Dutch magazine Philatelie. This series has been the source of inspiration for PostBeeld owner Rob Smit to rewrite the history of stamp collecting in instalments. This is Part 4 – Alfred Potiquet.
Your Opinions Sought
What constitutes beauty in a stamp. Do you like flowers, animals, architecture, aircraft, motor vehicles, other subjects?
We would love to hear from our readers what you find particularly attractive. All feedback is welcome and will be featured in a future post.
History of Stamp Collecting Part 3 – The First Catalogue
In the late 1970s a fascinating series of articles written by Mr. K. Kouwenberg about the history of Stamp Collecting, appeared in the Dutch magazine Philatelie. This series has been the source of inspiration for PostBeeld owner Rob Smit to rewrite the history of stamp collecting in instalments. This is Part 3 – The First Catalogue
New stamps (8)
New stamps appear regularly with a variety of subjects. Below is a selection of recently-published stamps from around the globe.
ARNOLD MACHIN – MOST REPRODUCED ARTIST IN THE WORLD?
It may be that if you have any interest in stamps from Great Britain you will be familiar with the name ‘Machin’.
Arnold Machin was the man who made the plaster cast used for the image of Queen Elizabeth II for definitive stamps issued by Great Britain from 1967 until the present day,
and it has been reproduced more times than any other image in history, with more than 200 billion copies having been printed.