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Charles Dickens 200th Birth Anniversary Stamps

Charles Dickens is a famed author from England who lived an interesting life.  Born in 1812, he was one of eight children.  His parents worked very hard, but despite their best efforts, they remained poor.  At the age of 12, young Charles was removed from school so that he could work in a factory while [...]

Stamp Appraisers Find Philatelic ‘Gold’ in Stamp Collections

When the banking crisis sent the stock market reeling, gold wasn’t the only place shrewd investors started stashing their money. The value of collectible stamps started rising in 2008 as people moved their holdings out of stocks and into rare collectibles. Rare stamps, rare coins, vintage cars, antique silver spoons and other highly-sought collectibles have [...]