Pan-American Exposition Issue 🇺🇸 United States, 1–10¢ | Issued May 1, 1901 | Scott 294–299 When you start to gain a grasp on early American commemorative stamps, you begin to pick up on certain series names: Columbian Exposition, “the Trans-Mississippis”, et cetera, et cetera. So, sure, I understand quality specimens can be very valuable. But... Continue Reading →
I’m all aboard for this George Stephenson train stamp!
🇭🇺 Hungary | 2Ft, “Stephenson and his Nonpareil”Issued June 12, 1981 | Cat# 2697 When I was first reviewing the stamp collection I inherited, there were a number of beautiful Hungarian stamps with gold leaf and interesting designs. But this train stamp with an engineering-friendly grid design and E13B typeface caught my eye. The top... Continue Reading →
