Knowing a little more about the history of the postage stamp will help you on your way to becoming a stamp collector. The first stamp was produced in Great Britain in 1840 and is known as the Penny Black. This small piece of paper changed the way we sent post and was extremely popular. Since then stamps have been produced in all countries around the world with new designs and security features issued every year.
What You Need An assortment of used postage stamps. They are readily available to buy in our shop. (we supply brand... read more
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This commemorative miniature sheet features an illustration by Chinese artist Wang Huming. The miniature sheet seen here, issued by Jersey... read more
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