Category: Errors, Freaks and Oddities (EFOs)
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The Mystery of the “Frankenstein” Cover: A Lesson in Philatelic Fraud
Read More: The Mystery of the “Frankenstein” Cover: A Lesson in Philatelic FraudCollecting rare covers offers the thrill of uncovering stories from history, but sometimes those stories come with hidden twists. In this blog post, we explore a lesson from philatelist Edward Grabowski, who recently shared a surprising case of philatelic fraud from his New Caledonia Group Type collection. This tale of a cleverly crafted “Frankenstein” cover…
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Exploring Pressure Sensitive Labels from US Post Offices (1977-1984) on Great Britain Covers
Read More: Exploring Pressure Sensitive Labels from US Post Offices (1977-1984) on Great Britain CoversDuncan Barber recently delivered an enlightening presentation on a lesser-known aspect of philately: pressure-sensitive package labels, or as he clarifies, “peel-and-stick” stickers, that the United States Post Office used on Great Britain (GB) covers between 1977 and 1984. Barber’s deep dive into this fascinating postal detail opens new doors for philatelists who may have overlooked…
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Canada’s Christmas Stamp Varieties: Remarkable Holiday Stamp Finds
Presentation By Arnie Janson Christmas stamps hold a special place in the hearts of collectors, offering a rich history, intricate designs, and occasional printing anomalies that make them even more fascinating. From rare misprints to special editions, each stamp tells a story. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most interesting Christmas stamp varieties,…
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Identifying 1920s United States Definitive Stamps: A Collector’s Guide to the Fourth Bureau Issue
Why the Fourth Bureau Issue Is So Complex Presentation By: Tara Stewart The Fourth Bureau Definitive Issue (often just called the “Fourth Bureau” or the “Regular Issue”) covers a series of U.S. stamps printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) from 1922 to 1930. At first glance, many of these stamps share the…
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Pre-Issue Canadian Stamps and Varieties: $5 Box Finds
Presentation by Arnie Janson 1. Introduction Stamp collectors often dream of uncovering elusive treasures hidden in everyday places. Arnie Janson’s recent presentation highlights one such phenomenon: Canadian stamps canceled before their official release date—most commonly discovered on Canadian Tire commercial covers. This post explains how these early cancellations happen, why Canadian Tire covers are so…