Collecting Resources
In the world of stamps knowledge really is power, so dip into our growing archive of expert guides and start building your collection. Here are a few stamp collecting how to guides to get you started…
How to prepare your stamps for sale
Experienced stamp dealer and auctioneer, Rick Warren, who is also Vice-Chairman of the Philatelic Traders Society (PTS)…
23 March 2019
Why can't Royal Mail introduce an annual charity postage stamp? Sign the…
The US Postal Services' Breast Cancer Research Stamp has raised millions for the worthy cause and given stamps and stamp…
09 February 2019
Stampex International - Spring 2019 - exhibitor list
See the full list of exhibitors at Spring Stampex 2019 right here, and make sure you pick up your Stampex show guide,…
29 January 2019
Show preview: Stampex International, February 2019
Discover the highlights of Stampex International, taking place in February in Islington, London, including a special…
18 January 2019
Preview of Court of Honour at Spring Stampex 2019
The Court of Honour at Stampex International is celebrating female philatelists with two collections, one from Birthe…
13 January 2019
Guest stamp blog: Australia Post flogs a (not) dead horse
The self-proclaimed Punk Philatelist takes a sideways look at Australia's more relaxed attitude to stamp subjects, which…
06 December 2018
A beginners guide to stamp collecting
Stamp collecting has been a hugely popular hobby for well over 100 years. Discover more about stamp collecting, why it's…
17 November 2018
Why collect stamp auction catalogues?
A good range of auction catalogues is a valuable asset to the collector, writes GB stamps expert Mike Jackson
26 October 2018
How to write up a themed collection
Collecting stamps by theme has long been considered the most simple way to collect, but by providing an in-depth write…
19 October 2018