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6 Most Valuable Pieces of Olympic Memorabilia
This summer you will be offered plenty of chances to collect Olympic memorabilia.
If you travel to Paris for the XXXIII Olympiad you could come ho...
Collecting Olympic medals for beginners
This summer’s Paris Olympics are a powerful echo of the past for many of us.
And while we’re reminiscing, it’s worth remembering that Olympics mem...
What a valuable Penny Black looks like
If you want to own the world's first stamp, you can. Go on eBay right now. There are over 1,000 Penny Blacks on there. All in varying states of dis...
Why did artist Salvador Dali draw dragons?
A moustache and a melting clock. That’s all most people know about Salvador Dali. A sad obituary for one of art’s titans.
But here’s the thing. Y...
5 favourite British commemorative stamps
The centenary year of the British commemorative is the perfect time to celebrate the best of this category of stamp.
Most of us come into stamp co...
How to value a stamp collection: a beginner's guide
Many people inherit stamp collections and want to know how to value them.
Some stamps can be extremely valuable.
However, that is very rare.
Rar...
The Essential Guide to Paul Signac
Paul Signac: Master of Pointillism & LightPaul Signac, a prominent figure in the Neo-Impressionist movement, stands as a pioneer of Pointillism...
The Essential Guide to Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers: Dancing Their Way into Cinema HistoryFred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The very mention of their names conjures ima...
The Essential Guide to Frankie Dettori
Frankie Dettori: A Racing Legend's Magnificent RideLanfranco "Frankie" Dettori MBE, a name synonymous with audacious brilliance in the world of hor...
Boldly signed by the best
Don't think of today's featured item as a sports autograph.It's the signature of an artist.The Picasso of the football pitch.A man who created mast...
A stunning signature on a rarely seen photo
I don't know if this tale is true.But I'd like to believe it is.In 1935, former U.S President Herbert Hoover signed his name six times for a young ...
Is my stamp worth money? Philatelic value a beginner's guide
Why are stamps valuable?
Stamp collectors who have an eye to value need to learn why stamps are worth what they are worth.
It should be remembered...
