Stamps are not only a tool for mailing letters, but also a display of culture and art. For collectors, stamps are a microcosm of history. Each stamp carries the story, culture, politics and artistic style of a specific period. 1. The investment value of stamps Many rare stamps have seen their prices...
The history of stamps can be traced back to the 19th century. With the development of the postal system, stamps not only became a way to pay for mail, but also evolved into a collectible and investment commodity. 1. The birth of stamps The world’s first postage stamp, “Penny Black,”...
Stamp collecting is not only an interest, but also a hobby that can cultivate patience and increase knowledge. Whether you are new to stamps or have a keen interest in collecting stamps, this article will help you take the first step! 1. Understand the basic classification of stamps There are many t...
Inventory of the ten most precious stamps in the world In the stamp collection world, some stamps have become world-class treasures due to their scarcity and historical value, and the prices are astonishingly high! Here are the ten most rare stamps and see if you have a chance to own one of them. 1....
On 9 October 1874, 22 countries gathered to sign the Treaty of Bern, establishing the General Postal Union, which was renamed as the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1878. This initiative realised the vision of establishing a single postal territory to serve people everywhere. Today, the UPU has evol...
[Ming Pao News] With the theme of “Dinosaur”, Hongkong Post will issue a set of 6 stamps, a stamp sheetlet and related philatelic products, which will go on sale from November 15, and the official first day cover of “Dinosaur” will be released today (November 1 day) on sale. ...
[Ming Pao News] Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom on Monday (26th) publicly represented the latest royal emblem “C III R” (pictured) representing the new King Charles III (King Charles III), which will fully replace the existing Queen’s emblem in the future. British currency ...
Hongkong Post will issue 6 sets of special stamps from January to June next year. Among them, some stamps show trees in four seasons in Hong Kong and the solar terms in summer among the 24 solar terms, and some stamps show popular toys in Hong Kong from the 1970s to 1980s. Members of the […]...