I was preparing some scans on unwanted (duplicate or mint) items for my stamp exchange website when I noticed few mint Spanish stamps that didn’t seem to fit into picture. The subnotes on stamp catalog confirmed my hunch- I had stumpled upon forgeries of somewhat common and cheap stamps.
Published on November 25th 2009 | Read more.... | 2 Comments »
Here’s something that will hopefully cause some debate. Is this double impression on a Spanish stamp caused by a double print, kiss print or simply overinking?
Published on September 18th 2009 | Read more.... | No Comments »
Moving on with Spanish stamps… One of those things I’ve wondered are “Giro Nacional” postmarks found occasionally. Well, it turns up they are postmarks used to cancel mainly money orders and on some occasions telegraphs.
Published on September 17th 2009 | Read more.... | 1 Comment »
And moving on with worldwide ATM stamps…Here are some ATM stamps from Spain. So far Spain has issued 172 different ATM-stamps: 1 Frama, 5 Klussendorf issues, and rest are Epelse/Mobba issues on thermal paper.
Published on September 16th 2009 | Read more.... | 6 Comments »
World Environment Day (or in short WED) is a special commemorative day established by United Nations to stimulate awareness of the environment. This year’s host the event is Mexico which reflects the growing role of the Latin American country in the fight against climate change. The United Nations official WED website has some great tips on how to “Easily Green Your Daily Routine“, but what would a “green matter” list look for a stamp collector? Below is my “star advice” that I wish every enviroment cautious stamp collector would use.
Published on June 5th 2009 | Read more.... | No Comments »
This issue was originally published in 1907 for Madrid Industrial Exhibition in Spain. A complete set contains six different face value stamps with pictures of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria. The set was never valid was postal use, but there are used copies (both single and on letter) with exhibition cancel.
Published on February 2nd 2009 | Read more.... | 2 Comments »
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