Articles on some of the worlds most iconic stamps and sets of stamps ranging from the rare to those which are easily obtainable by even the beginning collector
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…
Over the years Canada has produced some attractive and sought after stamps, however, one stands out – The 50c Blue Nose. This was not a stand-alone issue but part of the then-new KGV Definitive set issued during late 1928 & early 1929. They were first put on sale on 8th January 1929 and surprisingly they…
Barbados has issued plenty of attractive stamps over the years but most philatelists would agree that one stamp stands out. We continue our series of posts on Iconic stamps with such an item… The 1906 Barbados 1d Olive Blossom. The 1d Olive Blossom was issued on 15th August 1906 to commemorate the Tercentenary of…
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…
Iconic Canada Stamps – The $8 Grizzly Bear From 1997. This modern classic was issued on 15th October 1997. They originally came in sheetlets of 4 stamps as shown below but are hard (and expensive) to obtain as such. Whatever they are a great addition to any Wildlife or Mammals based thematic collection and worth…
GB Seahorse Stamps are one of the most iconic of the widely collected GB stamps. They make a great specialist area for the advanced collector, with an abundance of shares and printing types. However, they are equally accessible for those on a more limited budget given millions were printed and being high values parcel used…
Craig Taylor