For a bit of fun, I coded a little web app to run short quizzes on postage stamps or philately. Here’s the link: https://thestampbook.co.uk/apps/stamp-quiz/ There are a few quizzes there, I will add more when I get time. Have fun!
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StampEd is a new digital magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors, powered by the American Philatelic Society. A modern outlook on a traditional hobby. Link: StampEd
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I’ve set up a Facebook page if that interests anyone. The blog posts will also get sent over there if that’s useful to readers: https://www.facebook.com/rogthestampbook/
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The Royal Mail releases a new set of RAF centenary commemoratives today, along with a host of other related collectable items. Presentation Pack Written exclusively by RAF aficionado Graham Pitchfork. This wonderful collectible includes All six Special Stamps plus unique Red Arrows Miniature Sheet. Special feature on the RAF Aerobatic Team. An authentic Ministry of Defence security hologram and the official RAF100 logo. An overview of the RAF’s history from its inception in 1918 to the present. There’s a lot more to chose from too including : RAF Centenary Stamp Set RAF Centenary Presentation Pack RAF Centenary Red…
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How Collectors Price Their Stamps Stamp collecting is not exactly a new trend sweeping through the world; In fact, philately (or the study of stamps), and stamp collecting have been of interest to many enthusiasts for over a century. In fact, the American Philatelic Society (APS), which is the biggest congregation of philatelists and stamp enthusiasts in the world with over 40, 000 members, was established in the year 1886. However, the standards by which the marketability and collectable worth of stamps have more or less remained constant. Stamps, generally, are determined as worthy of being collected on the basis…
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• Royal Mail will issue a set of 10 Special Stamps as a tribute to one of the most influential music and cultural figures of all time • This is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to an individual music artist or cultural figure. • Six stamps will feature images of the album covers : Hunky Dory; Aladdin Sane; “Heroes”; Let’s Dance; Earthling and ★ • Completing the set, four additional stamps will show Bowie performing live on tours across four decades: The Ziggy Stardust Tour, 1973; The Stage Tour, 1978; The Serious Moonlight Tour,…
