Postal orders are a good way of receiving money as they can be treated like cash - no lengthy delays while cheques clear or bounce. For the buyer, sending a postal order should ensure they receive their goods...
Royal mail prices rising on 1st April 08. Act quick to save even more money. e.g. Large letter rate rising from 48p to 52p. You can still buy these stamps cut price at 45p, so a big saving to be made...see...
Starting a stamp collection is a lot of fun, learning all about the stamps which have been issued by the countries of the world over the years. Postage stamps are miniature works of art - colourful, ...
This is an overview of the postage stamps and postal history of Australia. The various colonies that joined to form the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 had long operated their own postal systems; see the...
Before you purchase your first stamp album you should have some plan in your mind, even just a few thoughts and inclinations, on the likely progress and eventual scope of your collection. Most beginners buy...
Mail have been stolen from the day the mails have started. Important mail had the picture of gallows printed on them to warn illiterate thieves of what would happen if the mail was stolen. Stealing mail...
When you are describing stamps which you want to sell, it's important that both you and the buyer know what's on offer. The best way to do this is to quote the stamps' number from a well-known catalogue. Which...
Welcome to my guide on PHQ cards I hope you find the following information useful if you are new to collecting them. PHQ Cards are postcards depicting the design of a commemorative stamp issued by the...