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  • The Bold—and Controversial—Birth of Australia’s First Stamp

    On January 2, 1913, the first Kangaroo and Map stamp appeared at post offices across the country. The reaction was immediate—and fierce. Supporters saw it as a proud national symbol, a break from colonial convention. But Loyalists complained it was unpatriotic to omit the king’s portrait.
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  • The Minting of Indian Head Pennies

    Minted from 1859 through 1909, the Indian Head penny bridged the years of westward conquest, the Civil War, and the dawn of modern America—capturing the nation’s spirit in copper.
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  • Stamps to Haunt You This Halloween

    As Halloween approaches, some stamps capture the spirit of the season with eerie imagery and spooky themes. From designs that echo old legends to monsters that have appeared on the silver screen, these stamps can give any collection a haunting twist.
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  • Postal History of the Confederacy

    When the Civil War began in 1861, the Confederate States of America needed to build its own postal system from scratch. With Union stamps declared invalid in the South, the Confederacy rushed to design and issue its own postage.
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  • Mystic Stamp Company’s Approval Service Makes Collecting Easy!

    At Mystic Stamp Company, stamp collecting is meant to be easy, enjoyable, and risk-free. That’s why we offer our famous Approval Service – a simple way for collectors to explore new stamps from the comfort of home, with no obligation to buy.
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  • The Story of America’s Duck Stamps

    Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamps, more commonly known as “Duck” stamps, have been a cornerstone of American conservation since their debut in 1934. The program was born out of…
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  • Discover Civil War U.S. Revenue Stamped Paper

    Congress passed the Revenue Act of 1862 to raise money for the Civil War. This new act put a 2¢ tax on bank checks. While most paid the tax by affixing a 2¢ stamp to the check, Congress also authorized Revenue Stamped Paper where the stamp is printed right on the check, like this…
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  • The Roosevelt Small Die Proofs

    Roosevelt small die proofs are impression proofs of US postage stamps, painstakingly prepared by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing in the early 20th century. These proofs were bound into deluxe presentation albums, unofficially called “Roosevelt Albums” due to their distribution during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency.
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  • Original Gum

    When collectors and dealers use the phrase “original gum”, they are referring to the adhesive coating applied to the back of a postage stamp at the time of its production, before the stamp was ever used.
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