All About Stamps
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Your regular guide to the world of stamps and stamp collecting, bringing you info, interviews, and inspiration to help build your collection. Brought to you by the team behind the all about stamps website, we tackle topics including expert advice on buying and selling stamps, collecting guides with tips and values, the history and design of stamps, news and views on the world of stamp collecting.
All About Stamps
3y ago
We chat to Frank Walton RDP FRSPL Chairman of the London 2020 organising committee and discuss the postponement of the London 2020 international stamp exhibition, now scheduled for 2022.
Plus, details of the forthcoming 'Summer of Stamps' virtual festival taking place at www.alllaboutstamps.co.uk from 9 July ..read more
All About Stamps
3y ago
The statues of figures involved in the slave trade have long created impassioned debate and in recent weeks protesters have taken the matter into their own hands, as we seek to readdress our imperial history in the light of the Black Lives Matter movement. Many of these men have also been honoured on postage stamps, so should we remove them from our albums for good?
Matt Hill speaks to Professor Ashley Jackson to explore the role of postage stamps in our understanding of the British Empire ..read more
All About Stamps
3y ago
In the latest episode we speak to Los Angeles-based screenwriter Gary Gilbert about a fascinating film project involving the Nazis, a lost hoard of stamps, and a long-held secret ..read more
All About Stamps
3y ago
Discover the popular 'New Stamps' guides on the website at: https://www.allaboutstamps.co.uk/stamp-guides/new-stamps/
Have the May issue delivered to your home: https://www.allaboutstamps.co.uk/store/back-issues/stamp-collector
We chat to James Dan, Philatelic Brand Manager at Jersey Post and find out about how the Channel Island's stamps are created and what is coming up in the next few months. Find out more about Jersey Stamps at: https://www.allaboutstamps.co.uk/stamp-guides/jersey-stamps ..read more
All About Stamps
3y ago
We speak to Ana Campos from the postcrossing.com website, about the hobby of postcrossing and how it's a great way to stay in touch with the wider world and receive modern stamps from all corners of the globe.
Find out and start sending postcards at: www.postcrossing.com
Plus, details of our special '3 issues free' subscription offer, find out more on the website, and news of the May issue of Stamp Collector magazine, which comes with a set of five limited edition stamp postcards ..read more
All About Stamps
3y ago
In the first episode, Sadie Medhurst-Griffiths, Auctions Manager at Mayfair Philatelic Auctions gives tips on postal auctions and would love to hear from stamp collectors who would like to share their knowledge during the Covid-19 lockdown. You can speak to Sadie on 020 3019 3630 or 07940 489389.
Brian Austin from Buckingham Covers discusses First Day Covers, what to look out for and how to continue collecting during the lockdown, and the team provide an update on the latest guides and offers available on the website ..read more