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!
As Royal Mail release their 'Women of Distinction' stamp set, we chart the eventful lives of each subject...It is not often that two members of one family are honoured on the same set, but Elizabeth Garrett and her younger sister Millicent have both been immortalised on the 1st and 48p issues of Royal Mail's Women of Distinction set.
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Help wanted for a starterHi,
I am so new to this "hobby" of coin collecting I need as much help as possible.
Having just visited family in... Posted by: 'User' on 27 Nov 2008
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