Hindenburg Disaster
Graf Zeppelin stamps are among the most sought-after of all U.S. stamps. Sadly, the golden days of dirigibles ended with the Hindenburg disaster. This short film clip captures that tragic…
US Stamps
Even more info about collecting US stamps!
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Black Heritage Series
In 1978, the USPS introduced the Black Heritage Series. Today, it’s one of the longest-running and most popular US stamp series. Harriet Tubman was born enslaved in Bucktown, Maryland. Tubman…
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1934 National Parks Issue
As a stamp collector, President Franklin D. Roosevelt personally oversaw the selection of stamp subjects and designs during his administration. While he was reviewing suggestions for the 1934 schedule, Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes saw an opportunity to advertise the National Park System.
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U.S. Philately eBooks
There are many older stamp books and periodicals available for you to download for free. We’ve put together a list of resources we’ve found. It’s fun to read about stamps…
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All About Watermarks
Discover everything you need to know about watermarks on your stamps.
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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.
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100 Greatest American Stamps
Enjoy listening as Don and Janet Klug introduce the stamps selected as the “100 Greatest American Stamps.”
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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.
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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.
