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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Luxembourg stamp celebrates Christmas 2023
Luxembourg's Christmas stamps for 2023 have a serious message, with graffiti artist Alain Welter's designs providing a…
02 November 2023
SALT (Sound Art Live Theatre) stamps from Faroe Islands
A miniature sheet released by the Faroe Islands on 23 October features two stamps that illustrate SALT (Sound Art Live…
23 October 2023
Harry Potter stamps showcase good v evil
The Royal Mail’s new Harry Potter Special Stamps showcase the Harry Potter series’ epic final battle between good and…
13 October 2023
Luxembourg issue first crypto-stamp
Post Luxembourg have launched the Grand Duchy's first crypto-stamp, which is connected to blockchain technology on the…
10 October 2023
Åland Post stamp wins SEPAC recognition
Åland Post’s sea-buckthorn stamp has won silver in the vote for the most beautiful Sepac stamp 2022
19 September 2023
Dolceacqua: Historic site of the Grimaldis
Monaco Poste is issuing a €1.80 stamp honouring its relationship with the Italian commune
14 September 2023
Monaco issues new Nativity stamp
The €1.16 stamp Christmas stamp will be issued on 3 November
14 September 2023
Bailiwick stamps celebrate the Coronation
Guernsey Post has released six Alderney issue stamps, along with a single Guernsey definitive stamp, which celebrate the…
14 September 2023
Jersey rallies new motorsport stamps
Eight new stamps and a miniature sheet from Jersey Post depict famous moments in World Rally Championship and Jersey…
14 September 2023