A History of Great Britain in 36 Postage Stamps
Now you can watch as the author of “A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps” explores his country’s history through its most fascinating, beautiful, and eccentric postage stamps. From Queen…
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Stamps and the Norwegian Spy
Collectors sometimes “lift” stamps on covers to see what kind of paper the stamp was printed on. “Lifting stamps once helped save the free world from Adolf Hitler’s evil empire.
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French Spy Stamps
Most collectors know stamps have played their part in shaping history. They’ve started wars and celebrated peace; they’ve turned hostilities into bloodbaths, ridiculed political leaders and been used as propaganda.
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What’s the World’s Rarest Airmail Stamp?
Like it’s more famous American cousin, the Black Honduras represents the earliest days of airmail flight. And like the Jenny Inverts, the stamps were shrouded in mystery and surrounded by intrigue.
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North Korea Stamp News
Mystic and its stamp collectors are unfairly caught up in international politics. The problem stems from an embargo on North Korea stamps that began over 60 years ago.
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Foreign Pronunciation and Geographic Location Guide
Now you can enjoy your worldwide stamp collection even more by learning how to pronounce the name of almost any foreign country.
