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.
US Stamps
Even more info about collecting US stamps!
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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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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.
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Graf Zeppelins
Graf Zeppelins are some of the most sought-after U.S. stamps. These airmail stamps are scarce because of their very small issue quantities and the fact they were on sale for five weeks and two days – and that was over 80 years ago!
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What are Freaks and Errors?
Errors stamps have mistakes in color, perforation, or design. Freaks show an inconsistency in their production. Some collectors group all such material into one category called errors, freaks, and oddities,…
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How to Identify the Stamps in the Flag Over City Series
Although stamps like the Flag Over City series may look alike at first glance, there are minor differences which make each stamp unique. Once you know what these differences are, identifying the stamps is a snap.
