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  • Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898

    Despite the unpopularity of its first commemorative set, the Columbian Exposition issue of 1893, the United States Post Office commemorated the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition with their own set of commemorative stamps in 1898.
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  • Columbian Exposition Issue of 1893

    The Columbian Exposition set of 1893 (Scott #230-245) was the world’s first commemorative set and it has become one of the most popular sets not only in United States philately but in the world. But this was not always so.
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  • Stamp Survival

    The problem of what quantities exist of different classic stamps has been one of the great difficulties of philatelic research. Counts of stamps such as United States 5¢ and 10¢ 1847 tend to be little more than guesses.
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  • Some Characteristics of a Successful Hobby

    Hobbies are successful when they allow a diverse group of participants to engage in an activity where they can find enjoyment.
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  • Why Collect Stamp Blocks of Four?

    The broad appeal for blocks is scarcity or rarity, and eye appeal (blocks of 4 are balanced and pretty).
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  • Confederate States

    One of the most interesting philatelic areas is Confederate States. When the Southern States seceded from the Union in 1861, they quickly set up a postal system and issued their own stamps.
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  • The Perfect Stamps for Wedding Invitations

    When it comes to wedding invitations, every detail matters—including the postage. The right stamp adds a finishing touch that sets the tone for your big day, making your invitations feel even more elegant and personal.
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  • How to Use Mystic’s Mount-Sizing Guide

    Print off Mystic’s Mount-Sizing Guide here.
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  • Mystic Stamp’s Website is Getting a New Look!

    Exciting news – we’ve upgraded our website! This will make shopping for stamps easier than ever.
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This Day in History

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  • April 26, 2025

    Jamestown Exposition
    On April 26, 1907, the Jamestown Exposition opened at Sewell’s Point in Norfolk, Virginia. It celebrated the 300th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement in America.
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