Even more info about collecting US stamps!
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
The first U.S. postage stamp began a revolution in communication! And the postal service has been closely tied to our nation’s history ever since – through wars, technological advances and much more.
Discover America’s Greatest Stamp Rarity With Mystic’s Exclusive Booklet The Jenny Invert Plate-Number Block is America’s greatest stamp rarity. It has always been the most sought-after and valuable of the six…
The story of the Grinnell Hawaiian Missionaries reads like a mystery, but it’s a true story, full of real-life drama. For nearly 100 years, their genuineness has been debated. Are…
Farley’s Follies is one of stamp collecting’s most interesting stories. And since most of the stamps are readily available and inexpensive, it’s easy enough to put a specialized collection together.