Category: Special stamps
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Philatelic Fantasies: Exploring Imaginary Countries Through Stamps
Read More: Philatelic Fantasies: Exploring Imaginary Countries Through StampsIn Arnie Janson’s presentation on fantasy countries, he delves into the whimsical world of imaginary nations created by philatelists. These fantasy countries, despite being fictitious, possess a structured government, constitution, and postal authority that issues stamps, known as Cinderellas. The presentation highlights various philatelic items from these countries, such as first day covers, postal stationery,…
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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…