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RPSL Expert Committee - The Expert Committee of the Royal Philatelic Society London is the world’s most
respected expertising body. We go behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the techniques and equipment it uses to verify the status of rarities and detect forgeries... |
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First stamps of Brazil 1843 - Brazil was only the second country to issue postage stamps, and the beguiling
Bull’s Eyes have survived in smaller numbers than other classics. Unusual printing arrangements and rare positional pieces are part of their enduring charm... |
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Harrison & Sons 1975 - 1999 - The relationship between Royal Mail and any one stamp printer may never be as
close again as it was in the last quarter-century of Harrison & Sons’ heyday. For an exclusive insight, we tracked down three men who were key links in the chain... |
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Thematic Guide: Lincoln - He fought to abolish slavery and preserve the United States, but his reward was to be the country’s first assassinated President. The dramatic life of Abraham Lincoln makes a great theme for a collection... |
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10 landmarks in postal history - Envelopes, lettersheets and cards with their postage pre-paid have a longer history than the adhesive stamp. Here are the 10 key landmarks in postal stationery... |
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Royal Mail postcards - Royal Mail has issued a wide variety of pictorial postcards. It’s not just a question of
minding your PHQs; there are regional, local, museum and promotional examples... |
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Cape Triangulars 1853-64 - Africa’s fi rst postage stamps made an immediate impact by being triangular. Then they made a second splash by being locally reprinted in substandard fashion... |
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