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The Mainsheet goes digital

The Mainsheet

Next year will be the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of The Mainsheet. And to bring it in to the 21st century, the entire run has now been digitised. For those not familiar with The Mainsheet, it is one of the most (if not the most) comprehensive sources of information on the myriad aspects of […]

9th February 2021Categories People, PublicationsLeave a Comment0

ABNC proofs – understanding the different types

Haiti 1898 President Sam, 50c Rose Brown Sunken Die Proof

The American Bank Note Company was a prolific printer of numerous issues for many Latin American countries. Die and plate proofs take pride of place in many collections or exhibits. However, they are often unmentioned and unpriced in most philatelic catalogues with little information available on the number of proofs printed. So just how scarce […]

6th January 2021Categories General Philately, People, The CollectorLeave a Comment2

The Collector | Peter Bamert | Mexico

Mexico National Express Co

Peter Bamert is the editor of the ‘Postal Stationery of Mexico’, a comprehensive work that catalogues Mexico’s envelopes, postal cards, wrappers and more. CLA How did you get interested in collecting postal stationery? PB As a boy I began collecting stamps of the whole world. Then I started a topical collection about reptiles. One day […]

15th November 2020Categories Publications, The CollectorLeave a Comment0

Forthcoming auctions and initiatives in the hobby

Granadine Confederation 1859 1 Peso Carmine Block of 15, to be auctioned by Siegel on 30th September (est. $3k-$4k)

There have been a few notable initiatives in the wider stamp world in the past few weeks but let’s start with the auctions. If you are kept up to speed with auction email alerts or read the monthly philatelic press, then it won’t have escaped your attention that the late Leo Malz collections of Central […]

20th September 2020Categories Auctions, EventsLeave a Comment0

The Numerals Issues of Brazil – Fakes, Forgeries and Counterfeits

Most collectors of Latin America will be familiar with the early postage stamps of Brazil. Bull’s Eyes, Snake’s Eyes, Goat’s Eyes, Cat’s Eyes…collectively, the numeral issues of the Brazilian Empire. Stephen Rose has spent nearly fifty years studying these issues and currently serves as the American Philatelic Society’s Expertiser for Brazilian stamps. In this article, […]

14th August 2020Categories People, Stamp Issues, The CollectorLeave a Comment0

The Collector | Eric Stovner | Mexico

The 10 pesos top value of Mexico's Mail Transportation issue

Eric Stovner is a collector of Mexico, specialising in the ‘Mulitas’ issue of 1895-99. CLA How did you first begin to collect stamps? ES  My grandmother and great-grandmother gave me stamps when I was very young.  My mom encouraged me early on, obtained covers for me and I found opportunities to meet with other collectors. […]

7th July 2020Categories People, The CollectorLeave a Comment0

Original ABNC steel plates come to market

So you’ve acquired a nice selection of plate proofs and a few die proofs to enhance your collection. Now how about an original steel plate as the cherry on the cake? Over one thousand of the American Bank Note Company original, engraved printing plates have recently come to market, offering an unusual opportunity to own […]

7th June 2020Categories Dealers, General Philately, Stamp IssuesLeave a Comment1

Latin American Philately Zooms Forward

Mi Oficina logo

The COVID crisis is challenging the status quo in so many aspects of our lives: some for better, some for worse, many unknown. Stamp collecting, though, has received an unprecedented boost and has been firmly propelled into the digital age (apologies, it now appears compulsory to use the word ‘unprecedented’ at least once in every […]

21st May 2020Categories Events, Philatelic SocietiesLeave a Comment2

$800,000+ Venezuela auction kicks off 2020

Venezuela 1861-62 Half Real orange, marginal block of eight. Low estimate of €2,500

Auction trends in 2020 and a fabulous collection of Venezuela comes to market Like so many industries around us, the philatelic auction business has gone into hibernation mode. The inability for people to gather means the physical perusing of auction lots is not going to happen for a good while yet. Most of the major […]

15th April 2020Categories AuctionsLeave a Comment0

The Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue: a review

Once upon a time, Stanley Gibbons’ twin volume South America and Central America catalogues were my daily reference tools. They are still powerful weapons in the Latin America collector’s armoury but for a number of years, the Scott Classic Specialized has been my ‘go to’ first port of call. Gibbons hasn’t updated the aforementioned volumes […]

2nd February 2020Categories General Philately, PublicationsLeave a Comment0

Introducing ELASCA – The European Latin American Stamp Collector Association

ELASCA website

Most Latin American countries have their own specialized society but what if your tastes are broader and you want to encompass the region as a whole? Regional societies and journals have thrived in the past, notably The Mainsheet from the UK-based Spanish Main Society. In the US, the Latin America Philatelic Society was active from […]

26th December 2019Categories People, Philatelic Societies, The CollectorLeave a Comment0

Moorhouse Part II, SCADTA, Knox Martin & Bulls Eyes

Bolivia National Aviation School 10c Inverted

As the decade draws to a close there is still the opportunity to squeeze in a final few auctions to tempt the Latin American bidder. But first to a brief summary of the Nicaragua sale earlier this month. This was always going to be a difficult auction on which to correctly assess reserves. In comparison […]

18th November 2019Categories AuctionsLeave a Comment0

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  1. Taipei | Taipei 2021 International Stamp Exhibition

    June 4 - June 8
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    August 12 - August 15
  3. Yokohama | Philanippon 2021 International Stamp Exhibition

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    November 9 - November 13
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