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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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
A 1,000-stamp milestone
Posta Faroe Islands has issued a stamp commemorating the 1000th stamp by Martin Mörck, the world’s most productive…
12 September 2023
Shirley Bassey stamps revealed
Royal Mail have revealed images of 12 Special Stamps being issued to celebrate the musical icon Dame Shirley Bassey, 70…
07 September 2023
Take a gamble on new Films Shot in Monaco stamps
Two new stamps with a gambling theme have been issued in the series featuring posters of movies filmed in Monaco
31 August 2023
Ranier lll - Membership of the Council of Europe
The new Monaco €1.16 stamp commemorates joining the CofE in 2004
31 August 2023
Stare at the Paddington stamps
To celebrate an important birthday, the Royal Mail has released a new set of Paddington stamps
31 August 2023