An insight into Jean de Sperati ahead of "Sperati’s Art of Philately: New Discoveries" auction, June 21, 2024 at 18:00 CET brought to you...

Guest blog from Naomi Court at PTS Member, Wardrop & Co 13th June, 2024 Are you thinking of insuring your collection for the first time,...

Meet the PTS Member, Priszcilla of Stampcurio Philately Auction 24th April 2024 Priszcilla of Stampcurio I am Priszcilla, the all-rounder...

This Earth Day 2024, 22nd April, the Philatelic Traders' Society have, for the third year running, partnered with Ecologi to fund the...

Guest blog from Andy Bowden at PTS Member, Sedbergh Stamps First published 11th April, 2024, Edited 15th April 2024 The 23rd of April...

Guest Article by Barbados Stamps Article first written in August 2022 but my thoughts are still relevant in March 2024. Back in 2022, in...

Guest blog from David Waldie at PTS Member, Philatelink 11th March, 2024 You may have seen some postal horror stories in the news about...

Extracts from #xtremephilately exhibit at Stampex at the BDC 2022 Thank you to our contributors: Richard Philatelist, StampCat, the Punk...

2022 Stampex Show Guide Article by Ian McMahon First published September, 2022. Many people over the years have complained about the high...

One of the most common questions we receive from new collectors is whether or not you should soak stamps off of the envelope they came...

Guest blog from Tracy at Gold PTS Member, Empire Philatelists First published 28th January, 2021. First, and foremost, whether you are...

Getting a stamp expertised is an essential step for collectors, particularly when dealing with high-value or rare stamps. An expert committee will authenticate the stamp, confirm its genuineness (or otherwise), and provide the owner with a certificate stating their opinion. An example of a certificate is show below. A stamp with a certificate can sometimes increase a stamp's worth and may enhance its appeal to potential buyers. Furthermore, expertisation provides collectors w

. Historical Significance: Stamps often depict significant events, personalities, or themes from history. Collecting them can be like...

No matter where you are in the world, Christmas stamps are a beloved tradition that brings joy and beauty to the holiday season. From...

During the Christmas holidays, your stamp album can turn itself into a fascinating journey through history and geography, offering a...