Category: Stamps

Correct Stamp Inspection

Uninformed beginners will usually get hold of the loose corner of a stamp and pull vigorously to remove it from the envelope to which it is attached. This procedure makes the stamp 'uncollectible' or worthless.

Before removing a stamp from an envelope, a collector should take a look at the back of the envelope to see if an interesting seal or label or a stamp has been affixed and would be destroyed in the cutting process.

Next, the collector should make a detailed examination of the front. First: Check the stamp affixed to the envelope to see if it is collectible. Check if all the perforations are there and if it is not greased, heavily canceled or torn. Second: Consider the stamp with the cancellation and postmark to see if they fit into a topic or specialty. Third: Consider the entire envelope on the specialty or topical tie-in or if the date in the postmark makes the cover a first day cover.

The collection and study of postal history material is a fascinating branch of philately that is currently extremely popular. But just what is meant by the term "postal history?"

The title of "postal historian" to describe one who engages in the activity sound rather esoteric and it could tend to scare off some collectors who might well enjoy becoming involved.

But one need not feel that this is only for the experienced and wealthy collector. Depending on one's inclination and the subject chosen it can require expenditures ranging a millionaire's bankroll to a youngster's dollar or two weekly allowances

Postal history can be declined as the collection and study of material showing not only the use of the postage stamp but all aspects of the transportation of the written word.

They want to know for what specific postal purpose it was created and how it was used.

Coat of Arms Issue

To provide high value postage, the 10p and 20p values showing the new Coat of Arms of the Philippine Commonwealth were issued on September 2-1. 1937.

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) had issued last August 17, 2011 the latest definitive stamps featuring the Philippine Marine Biodiversity. The said stamps have denominations and quantities of Php 1.00 (Soft Coral) – 500,000 pieces, Php 5.00 (Sea Apple) – 1,000,000 pieces, Php 7.00 (Spotted Boxfish) – 1,000,000 pieces, qnd Php 9.00 (Broadclub Cuttlefish) – 500,000 pieces, respectively.... Read More | Share it now!

The Philippine Postal Corporation has come up with the 25th Anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution stamps which was issued last August 1, 2011. It is classified as a “Commemorative” kind of issue with a denomination of P 7.00 and quantity of 120,000 pieces and 7,000 pieces of souvenir sheer of P 56.00, respectively.... Read More | Share it now!

The Philippine Postal Corporation is coming up with the Goethe Institut Philippinen 50th anniversary stamps, on June 19, 2011. It is classified as a “Commemorative” kind of issue with a denomination of P 7.00 and quantity of 172,000 pieces.... Read More | Share it now!

In line with the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of our National Hero, Jose Rizal, the Philippine Postal Corporation is coming up with the Jose Rizal@150 stamps which will be issued on June 19, 2011. It is classified as a “Commemorative” kind of issue with a denomination of P 7.00 and a quantity of 70,000 pieces each for two se-tenant pairs. Also available is a souvenir sheet with a denomination of P 150.00 and a quantity of 6,000 pieces.