The Stamp Collectors Corner

Continuing from Wednesday… On July 22, 2010 the Iceland Post issued three incredible postage stamps that featured three different views of the erupting Eyjafjallajökull Volcano.  Each stamp was printed in a sheet of 10.  The stamps are inscribed “Local Letter”, Letters to Europe”, and Letters to Other Countries.  Two of the postage stamps feature incredible [...]

In the spring of 2010, much to the amazement of scientists and countrymen alike, Iceland’s largest volcano, the Eyjafjallajokull Volcano came to life.  The volcano was previously dormant for almost two centuries when on March 20, 2010 a red cloud began glowing above the giant glacier that covers it.  Days later, fire fountains shot as [...]

Ian Fleming was born On May 28, 1908. Fleming was a well known author who enjoyed international acclaim and success for writing the James Bond series of books. Ian Fleming spent his childhood living with his mother after his father was killed during WWI.  By the time WWII came about, Fleming was recruited into naval [...]

Continuing from Wednesday… The Four Chaplains postage stamp was designed by Louis Schwimmer, who was the head of the Art Department of the New York City branch of the U.S. Post Office Department, which is now called the USPS.  According to Schwimmer’s son, Louis Schwimmer was a practicing Orthodox Jew.  This postage stamp was the [...]

In continuation from Wednesday… One of the goals of the United Nations disarmament program is to end the cycle of violence so that children can grow up receiving an education without the treat of violence.  The UN recognizes that children who are growing up in areas where light weapons are used during conflict are at [...]

For most people, vinyl record albums are a thing of the past, especially thanks to the popularity of CD’s and MP3’s nowadays.  Apparently those once loved vinyl’s are not so forgotten when it comes to postage stamps though.  Great Britain has paid tribute to some super cool bands and the once popular musical vehicle…vinyl record [...]

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 [...]

A tiny Asian country nestled at the base of the Himalayan mountains where mail is still be delivered on foot to mountain villages has emerged as a philatelic leader in the design and issue of strange and unusual postage stamps that push the technological envelope. Bhutan Nature Monarchy CD postage stamps, available from Stamp Center [...]

In continuation from Friday… Over the years, hunters are not the only ones who choose to purchase the Duck Stamps.  Philatelists and conservationists alike also realize the value of these cool stamps.  Each year a new Duck Stamp is issued.  Since 1949, the Duck Stamp designs have been chosen via the only art competition that [...]

President Franklin D. Roosevelt requested the issuance of the first Federal Duck Stamp in 1934.  It featured two mallards in flight that were about to land on a marsh pond.  The original stamp sold for $1 in 1934.  In mint condition, a philatelist could expect to pay as much as $750 for that Duck Stamp [...]