by Devlan Kruck | May 29, 2021 | News
The word ‘Revenues’ in philately refers to the adhesive labels (stamps) which are issued for the collection of taxes on documents or fees, licences and duty applied in the country of origin. T hese can, for example, cover property, firearms, hunting, drugs, medicine,...
by Devlan Kruck | May 26, 2021 | Collection
One of the ingenious means of communication used by the French during the Siege of Paris, between September 1870 and January 1871, was Ballon Monte, which is mail that was taken out of the city by manned hot-air balloons. All the commentaries on this fascinating...
by Devlan Kruck | May 6, 2021 | News
Retro is definitely popular at the moment, and here’s a bit of futuristic but retro nostalgia for you. Star War! Mega movie released in 1977 and was the highest grossing film of that year, netting a whopping US $221,280,994, which was almost double the takings of the...
by Devlan Kruck | May 6, 2021 | News
From the news that a famous shoe designer to the stars is selling the world famous British Guiana 1c Magenta, and left his owner mark on the back, as well as selling his unique Inverted Jenny block, to a feature about the magic of Virtual Stampex, to the world famous...
by Devlan Kruck | May 3, 2021 | Rarities
To celebrate the 181st birthday of the world’s first postage stamp we take a closer look at what the Museum of Philately has to show on this iconic adhesive. The most common misconception about the Great Britain 1840 Penny Black is that it’s a rare stamp. Icon yes,...
