Once-Stolen Inverted Jenny Heads to Auction October 30th
The story of the McCoy block is one of the most captivating tales tied to the Inverted Jenny. Stolen in 1955 and partially recovered over the years, this block of…
NEW Printable Album Pages From Mystic – FREE!
Our new FREE downloadable and printable US album pages are ideal for a beginner US collector to get their feet wet. Download the file, print the pages, hole-punch them, and…
Where to Buy Old Postage Stamps: The Best Place for Collectors
Collecting postage stamps is more than just a hobby—it’s a journey through history, art, and culture. For seasoned collectors and enthusiastic beginners alike, the quest to find old, valuable postage…
The rarest U.S. stamp will be sold June 14. Have you seen our video about Mystic owning the stamp?
I bought the stamp in 1998 to show to collectors. I paid $935,000! Here is a link to my video telling the story. Here is a link to all…
“I read the news today, oh boy…” – John Lennon
At times, the world seems crazy—like today. I just read the news and felt my stress go up and my happiness go down. So, I took a mental vacation with…
Don cracks the case of the Famous CIA Invert Stamp…
in the Stamp Story of the 1980s! In 1986, news of a newly discovered US invert stamp rocked the philatelic world. Invert stamps are some of the most valuable and…
Don Sundman Celebrates 50 Years at Mystic and a Lifetime in Stamps…
Have you heard the news? On April 1, 2024, Mystic president Don Sundman celebrated 50 years at Mystic! Hi, I’m Linda. I work at Mystic and I’m excited to share…
Don Shares His Recent Visit to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
On Monday, March 18, I was in Washington, DC, for our meeting of the Council of Philatelists for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM). The council is a great group…
Don Shares His Recent Visit to the National Postal Museum & William Gross Stamp Gallery
Whenever I’m in Washington, DC, (like I was on March 17, 2024) I visit our museum for stamp collectors – the Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM). It’s right next to…