Sociable Stamp Society

This is our blog for current stamp news and views of interest to the philatelist and beginner. Daily updates provide items on shows, new issues, events, what's selling, and timely facts.

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Thursday, March 31, 2005

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Royal Stamps Unveiled
UK issues a pair for the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles on 8 April. ...royals

Switch from Stocks Boosts Stamps Firm Profits
"Philately specialist Stanley Gibbons today said it may have to recruit more experts to cash in on the spiralling demand for stamps as an investment. Stanley Gibbons said pre-tax profits rose 42% to £1.7 million after the values of 100 of the world’s most frequently traded stamps rose 10% over the past year." Well, obviously there must be quite a few folks with some serious money waiting to buy some significant stamps. It's a good sign and not a bubble yet. ...sg

French Colonies
France once ruled a motely assortment of colonies in Caribbean, Africa, and Asia, which always seemed more exotic than the British possessions, if only because their Westernized names were French. Haute Volta, Guadeloupe, and Martinique evoke unexplored horizons and adventure. The France and Colonies Philatelic Society has been an active society for more than 60 years, and their growing Web site is an invitation to discover one of philately's most intriguing collecting areas. Under the "Exhibitions" heading are a few online presentations. A "Cover of the Month" features a cover and it's story, and the "Type Sage Issue of 1876 - 1900" shows a collection the stamps with reference to the varieties and uses of this well regarded 19th century issue. ...fcps

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I run this website and write stamp collecting columns for stamp magazines. If you have some news that you want to get out in front of the philatelic world, let me know: clubs, websites, auctions, eBay, comments, queries. Just use the form or drop an email. ...form

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