When the Isle of Man (IOM) was granted postal authority in 1973, they celebrated by issuing a classic set of Definitive Stamps depicting local landmarks. Prior to this, the closest they had come to having their own stamps was the regional definitives issued between 1958 and 1971. These were in the traditional GB Wilding and…
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 1950 Colour Change Definitive Stamp Combinations In this article, we are looking at one of the potential spin-off niches that you can collect from this set. This idea came about for us after picking up a small lot of stamps still on paper (kiloware) from the era. In the past, they would…
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…
Craig Taylor