Stamp Guides
Discover much more about the thousands of stamps you can add to your collection with our growing archive of stamp guides. From modern issues to classic 19th-century postage stamps, our expert collecting guides give you the background information, details of varieties and advice on how to buy the stamps.
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Isle of Man Post Office releases stamps celebrating the life of honeybees
The Isle of Man Post office has released a set of six stamps on 12th April, celebrating the life of honeybees in…
12 May 2024
PostNord new stamps celebrate 50 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song…
Fifty years ago on 6th April 1974, ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest and went on to become global superstars. To…
11 May 2024
New stamp releases from Post Luxembourg March 2024
Post Luxembourg have released three new stamps throughout the month of March 2024 celebrating everything from art to…
23 April 2024
Swiss Post celebrates 175 Years with new stamp release
Two new CHF 1.20 stamps were issued on 21st March to mark the 175th Anniversary of Swiss Post.
11 April 2024
Royal Mail marks 100 years of Commemorative Stamps
Royal Mail have revealed images of 10 new stamps to mark the centenary of its commemorative stamps.
11 April 2024
Canada Post celebrates the total solar eclipse with new stamp release
A new permanent stamp commemorating the total solar eclipse that took place on Monday 8th April has been released.
11 April 2024
Queen Alexandrines Hospital 100 Years
The Faroe Islands have issued a miniature sheet marking the centenary of the Dronning Alexandrines Hospital, founded in…
19 March 2024
15 years EME Foundation
The 15th anniversary of the founding of the EME Foundation is celebrated on a new stamp from Luxembourg.
12 March 2024
100 years FNML
Luxembourg mark the centenary of the Fédération Nationale de la Mutualité Luxembourgeoise with a new €1 value.
12 March 2024