As a lover of fall vibes, monster movies, and all things spooky, it makes my little black heart happy to receive Halloween cards in the mail. But more often than not, they’re franked by a simple flag stamp. Where are all the spooky, Halloween-themed stamps? Let’s take a quick look at the numbers. And then,... Continue Reading →
“Weymouth Bay” by John Constable, 1816, Courtesy Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The dark skies were inspired by the “Year without Summer”. If you’re familiar with the Butterfly Effect, you’ve heard the metaphor that when a butterfly flaps its wings, it could ultimately cause a tornado on the other side of the earth. The merits... Continue Reading →
“Turul” Carrying Messenger 🇭🇺 Hungary, 2p | Issued 1930 | Scott C22 Last week, I went to my very first stamp show, Charpex! I met some wonderful artists, exhibitors, and local vendors. I learned the ins and outs of searching through vendor offerings. And I brought home a haul that I was proud of, including... Continue Reading →
Classic Movie Monsters 🇺🇸 United States, 32¢ | Issued September 30, 1997 | Scott 3168-72 Happy Intergalactic Hug a Monster Day! Over the years and around the world, many stamps have been issued that depict mythological monsters, cryptids, ghouls, ghosts, and fairy tale foes. Perhaps most recent was the delightful Spooky Silhouettes Forever stamp issue... Continue Reading →
Armchair Philately 