All About Watermarks
Discover everything you need to know about watermarks on your stamps.
Secret Marks on Classic U.S. Stamps
As stamp collectors, we love to have the “inside” story. It’s fun to know things about stamps others would certainly overlook.
100 Greatest American Stamps
Enjoy listening as Don and Janet Klug introduce the stamps selected as the “100 Greatest American Stamps.”
The Difference Between Definitive and Commemorative Stamps
Definitive stamps are sometimes called the “workhorse” of the postal system. They’re also known as regular-issue stamps.
Discover America’s Rarest Stamp – 1868 1¢ Z Grill
Did you know the 1868 1¢ Z Grill (Scott 85A) is America’s rarest stamp? One of the legends of philately, this Z Grill was purchased by Mystic in October 1998 for $935,000 – setting a record price for a U.S. stamp.
Different Kinds of First Day Covers
Fleetwood began producing First Day Covers in 1941 with the Vermont Statehood issue. Mystic acquired Fleetwood in 2007 and is proud to continue its tradition of excellence today.
Famous Collectors
Who’s Delivering Your Mail? What do legendary football coach Knute Rockne, President Harry Truman and the serial killer known as the Son of Sam have in common? If you guessed…
Special Event Covers
Chances are you’re familiar with First Day Covers, which feature a newly-issued stamp, an official cancellation marking the issue date and often artwork that complements the stamp design. But Special…
The Famous CIA Inverts
In 1985, news of a newly discovered US invert stamp rocked the philatelic world. It was the first major inverted stamp in 66 years and said to be rarer than the coveted Jenny inverts.