Do you collect as a passion - or for profit?
We're also keen to hear Collect It! readers' opinions - have we got the passion/profit content balance right in the magazine?
Believe it or not the countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun, and Santa Claus must be working furiously to finalise his preparations. The Royal Mail are well ahead of the game having issued their seasonal stamps earlier this month. It's one of the few times these days that non-collectors get to see real stamps on their post. So what do you think of the 'Pantomime' stamps? Read our review of the jovial issues in December's magazine, which is jam-packed with features on stamps, coins, postal history, postcards and much more. It's the perfect way to spend an afternoon while everyone else is out shopping for pressies!
A glossary of philatelic terms used in Stamp & Coin Mart.
Over the coming months we will continue adding to the glossary of terms used by stamp collectors.A glossary of philatelic terms used in Stamp & Coin Mart.
Cancel: The handstamp or postmark placed over a stamp to show it has been used. While stamps are usually marked with simple...
Help / info needed re: printing of stampsHello all
I'm currently at University, doing a graphic design project on stamp design. I am trying to find... Posted by: 'User' on 28 Oct 2008
Childhood Stamp MemoriesThe contributors of Stamp & Coin Mart had great fun recently, recalling the trials and tribulations of their first forays... Posted by: 'User' on 09 Sep 2008