The Stamp Collectors Corner

In February 2009, Canada Post issued two new stamps in honor of Black History Month. The stamps capture the memory of two great pioneers and activist who fought for the rights of African Americans and Canadians. One stamp commemorates Rosemary Brown (1930-2003). This African-Canadian was born in Jamaica but later moved to Canada. While studying [...]

The Mother Teresa postage stamp is due to be released by the United States Postal Service on August 26, 2010.  For many, it seems logical to honor a lifelong humanitarian with a US postage stamp; but some folks think that the USPS violated their own guidelines by deciding to issue this particular stamp.  One of [...]

In the fun world of stamp collecting there is no right or wrong type of stamp to collect.  Some people begin their endeavors collecting stamps that come on envelopes through the mail, while others begin their hunt of stamps at the post office, online auctions, stamp shows, with stamp dealers, estate sales, or from inheriting [...]

December 26, 2004 marked a day that many people around the world will never forget.  It’s a day when the deadliest Tsunamis ever recorded in history hit fourteen different countries and killed almost 230,000 people.  The Tsunamis were triggered by an earthquake measuring 9.2, deep in the Indian Ocean.  According to reports, the earthquake was [...]

They say there is nothing new under the sun.  Well, I beg to differ.  The Republic of Vanuatu, a 900 km-long chain of about 80 volcanic island in the South Pacific just east of Australia and New Guinea has some things that are completely unique:  an underwater post office and “volcano post”! The underwater post [...]

The holidays are here and with such, so are the Christmas inspired postage stamps.  Like in the United States, many countries around the world issue Christmas themed postage stamps each year.  It is widely believed that Canada issued the first Christmas postage stamps in 1898, although they were not terribly festive looking.  Those 2 cent [...]

So many countries around the world were affected by WWII and many have created postage stamps to pay tribute to their fallen soldiers and those who served in what will hopefully be the last world war. In May of 2004, the United States Postal Service also released a postage stamp to honor the men and [...]

Before the days of the internet, postage stamp collectors had a far more difficult time finding stamps from different countries.  They were likely limited to trading with other local collectors, waiting for a special letter to arrive in the mail, or if they were lucky, they knew of a good Stamp Dealer. Stamp Dealers are [...]

In years long past, parents announced the birth of a new child with a cigar adorned with a pink or blue band and a hardy handshake.  In today’s world, parents around the world are finding creative ways to let the world know that a new baby has arrived. Now I must admit that I don’t [...]

April 21, 2006 marked Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 80th actual birthday.  Her official birthday is June 17th.  There were many celebrations throughout the entire Royal Empire.  Many countries within the Empire, including, Britain, The Isle of Man, New Zealand, and Jersey to name a few; issued postages stamps to help commemorate the special Royal [...]