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…
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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.
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History of U.S. Stamps
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.
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The Jenny Invert Plate-Number Block
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…
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Mystery of the Grinnell Missionaries
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…
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What are Farley’s Follies? The Famous 1935 Stamp Scandal That Shook US Collecting
Few stories in US philately are as memorable as Farley’s Follies. Part political controversy, part postal history, and part collector favorite, these unusual 1935 issues grew out of one of the biggest stamp scandals of the era. Today, Farley’s Follies remain popular with collectors because they combine a fascinating backstory, recognizable designs, and an important place in the history of modern US stamps.
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Grilled Issues of the United States
In the late 1800s, officials were worried that people were “recycling” stamps by washing the cancels away and using them again.
