Some sets of stamps are deemed classics by the collecting fraternity. However, not all are rare & expensive and they make great additions to any collection.
If you are looking for an iconic stamp set from the late nineteenth century then the 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Set is one to consider. They are pricy (especially mint or VFU) but their design is timeless. The stamps were printed by the America Bank Note Company and the set was issued on 19th…
King George VI Definitive Set of 15 Stamps The low-value George VI definitive issue may not have a great deal of thematic appeal, however, its classic design makes it a worthy addition to a general collection. The initial issue was only three stamps, however, the set would eventually span 15 issues and it took over…
Australia has a long history of issuing attractive postage stamps, however, few are as iconic as the Navigator’s high-value issues from 1963. The set was later reproduced as part of the 1966 decimal currency issue but desirability wise this is the set to have. The set comprises six values ranging from 4/- to £2 and…
Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) began issuing stamps way back in 1857 but it was not until 1935 that they chose to issue a pictorial set. This expanded the interest in their stamps to the more general collector and the set remains in high demand to this day. This set of 11 stamps focuses on the…
Craig Taylor