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Showcase Your Treasures: Best Ways to Display a Postage Stamp Collection

Showcase Your Treasures: Best Ways to Display a Postage Stamp Collection

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, displaying your stamp collection allows you to share your passion with others and appreciate the beauty of these miniature works of…

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Preserving History: A Guide to Storing Your Postage Stamp Collection

Preserving History: A Guide to Storing Your Postage Stamp Collection

Postage stamps hold more than just monetary value; they encapsulate history, culture, and artistry within their tiny frames. Whether you’re an avid philatelist or just starting to appreciate the world…

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5 Tips to Save Money on Stamps

5 Tips to Save Money on Stamps

Here are five easy ways to save money on stamps – all while supporting a small town, employee-owned USA business… #1: Buy U.S. Stamps with Tiny Imperfections Stamps are pieces…

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Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms

Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms

Knowing common terms will be helpful on your stamp-collecting adventure.

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Stamps with Small Flaws

Stamps with Small Flaws

Most collectors can’t tell the difference between a mint stamp and an unused stamp with small flaws. Can you?

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Stamp Identification Guidelines

Stamp Identification Guidelines

At Mystic, we understand getting started in stamp collecting can be a little confusing, but it’s a lot of fun and we’re here to help.

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Want to Create Your Own This Day in History Album?

Want to Create Your Own This Day in History Album?

For your convenience, we’ve collected several useful and affordable supplies to help you create your own customized This Day in History album.

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History of International Stamp Exhibitions in the U.S.

History of International Stamp Exhibitions in the U.S.

The first international stamp exhibition to be held in the U.S. took place in New York City in 1913.

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What is microprinting?

What is microprinting?

Microprinting is tiny type added to a stamp’s design. The type is so small, it can’t be read without a magnifying glass or microscope.

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