Author Archives: Lisa

Top 5 most valuable single stamps in the world

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Lisa

It seems that one of the most interesting subjects in the world of philately is the value of rare stamps. Many articles have been written on the subject, including one by our own company president in 2007, entitled, What are … Continue reading →

FAQ-How do I sell my stamp collection?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Lisa

So you’ve inherited a stamp collection from Uncle Bob and you don’t know what to do with it? Well, don’t despair! This article will help you to decide the best way to go about selling the stamps (if you decide … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps FAQ | Tagged sell stamp collection | 2 Comments

FAQ-What is the difference between a stamp cover and a First Day Cover?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Lisa

In addition to collecting individual stamps, many people also specialize in collecting different forms of postal material. One form of postal material is a First Day Cover. Although interest in collecting modern First Day Covers has somewhat diminished nowadays, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps FAQ | Tagged First Day Cover, Stamp cover | Leave a comment

Famous Canadian women on stamps Part Three: 2001-2011

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Lisa

Many prominent Canadian women are featured on Canada stamps. They have been so honored due to their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to society as well as to their hard work on behalf of the advancement of women’s rights. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps | Tagged Famous Canadian Women on Stamps | Leave a comment

Famous Canadian women on stamps Part 2:1993-2000

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Lisa

Posted in Stamps | Tagged Famous Canadian Women on Stamps | Leave a comment

FAQ-What is the difference between a stamp block, a plate block and an inscription block?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lisa

Probably one of the most common ways of collecting stamps is individually, as singles. However, many collectors also like to collect blocks of stamps. Stamp blocks make for an attractive display in a collection and in some cases, even turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps FAQ | Tagged engraved stamp, inscription block, lithographic, plate block, se-tenant, selvage, stamp block, Stamps, Unitrade catalogue | Leave a comment

Stamp FAQ-What is the difference between a full pane and a souvenir sheet? Part 2

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Lisa

Another question that collectors often ask is: What is the difference between a full pane (sometimes just called a pane) and a souvenir sheet? Granted, it can be a little tricky sometimes to tell the two apart. For the purposes … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps FAQ | Tagged booklet pane, full pane, self-adhesive stamps, souvenir sheet, stamp, stamp booklet | 1 Comment

Stamp FAQ-What is the difference between a stamp booklet and a booklet pane? Part 1

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Lisa

It can sometimes be difficult to correctly differentiate one stamp format from another, especially when some of them are so similar. Many new collectors often wonder what is the difference between a stamp booklet and a booklet pane (these guidelines … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps FAQ | Tagged booklet, booklet pane, post office sheet, press sheet, stamp booklet, stamp sheet, Stamps | 1 Comment

FAQ : What is the difference between a coil pair, a line pair and a se-tenant pair?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Lisa

There are many different types of stamp formats to collect—singles, coils, and blocks to name a few. Sometimes the differences can be confusing to the novice collector. This article will attempt to explain the difference between coil pairs, line pairs … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps FAQ | Tagged coil pair, coil stamps, gutter pair, line pair, se-tenant pair, tête-bêche pair | 2 Comments

Famous Canadian women on stamps Part One:1961-1992

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Lisa

Women have been appearing on Canadian stamps since June 1851 when a 12-pence black stamp was issued featuring reigning monarch Queen Victoria. This is only normal since reigning monarchs have always been front and center on any country’s postal issues. … Continue reading →

Posted in Stamps | Tagged Famous Canadian Women on Stamps | 2 Comments