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 stamps mark RNLI 200th anniversary
A six-stamp postal tribute from the Isle of Man to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) marks the 200th…
09 December 2023
Commandant René Mouchotte (1914-43) on French stamp
A new €8.75 stamp from La Poste commemorates the life of René Mouchotte, the Second World War pilot who took part in 408…
07 December 2023
Romania celebrate long-lasting animals
Romfilatelia have issued a four-stamp set highlighting four champions of longevity, with three of the creatures featured…
05 December 2023
Brandenburg Gate stamp from Germany
Deutsche Post recently launched a new stamp series, Historical Buildings in Germany, with a €1.60 issue depicting the…
01 December 2023
Domesticated (and very cute) pets on Norway stamps
Designer Cecilie Sørgård has turned the ‘awwww factor’ up to ten for these two new stamps from Norway, depicting a baby…
28 November 2023
Christmas seals show Angel of Peace
Faroese artist Jonna Ljósádepicts the 'Angel of Christmas Peace' on a new sheet of 15 Christmas seals, with the dove,…
16 November 2023
Snow crystals from Switzerland
The charming wintry scenes on Swiss Post’s 2023 ‘Snow Crystals’ Christmas stamps were inspired by the contrast between…
16 November 2023
Winter woodland wildlife on US stamps
Deer, rabbits, owls and foxes, four species that make their homes in American woodlands, have been chosen to feature on…
14 November 2023
Luxembourg charity stamps depict the orchid
Luxembourg's 'Orchids 2' set of four stamps feature four different species of the flower.
14 November 2023