How to Measure Stamp Perforations
Sometimes two stamps look alike and the only difference is the gauge of the perforations. Perforations are small rows of holes punched between stamps to make them easier to separate.
Beginner’s Guide to Stamp Collecting
Valuable basic information every stamp collector should have.
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Water-Activated vs. Self-Adhesive Stamps
The world’s first adhesive postage stamp was issued by Great Britain in 1837. The Penny Black had a substance applied to the back made from potato starch, wheat starch, and…
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How to Soak Stamps Off Paper
A great way to get stamps is from pieces of mail. Unless the envelope has a neat cancel you want to save, you’ll want to remove as much of the…
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Foreign Stamp Identifier
Mystic’s Foreign Stamp Identifier is a neat tool to help you determine what country a stamp is from, and how it should be listed in your album. And it’s easy…
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What are Scott Numbers?
One of the first things new collectors discover is Scott numbers – the most universally accepted way to describe and identify stamps from around the world. But what exactly are they? Let’s find out…
