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Classic Latin America stamps

Welcome to Classic Latin America.

The primary focus is on Central and South American philately prior to 1940, although stamp collectors of most persuasions will find articles of interest.

We feature prominent collectors and philatelists, many of whom are experts in their field, sharing their passion for the hobby.

As well as the individual stamps themselves, we look at events, auctions, news, analysis and commentary about the global stamp market in general, irrespective of geography.

http://allan-kardec.org/market in general, irrespective of geography.

So even if Latin America doesn’t float your boat, you may still find it worthwhile stopping by from time to time.

Why ‘Classic’ Latin America anyway?

So why ‘Classic’ Latin America?

And why cut off at 1940?

There are various philatelic definitions of the word ‘classic’. For some it refers purely to the very first (often) imperforate stamps.  To others it stops at the end of the nineteenth century.

The Michel Klassic catalogues have chosen 1914 as their cut-off date whereas the Scott Classic Specialized and Yvert’s Classiques du Monde both plump for 1940.

I’m with Yvert and Scott and have marked the cut-off at 1940, 100 years after the first postage stamp was issued. After 1940 the designs tend to get less interesting, the varieties fewer and the print quantities increase dramatically.

http://www.onlinepharmacyreviews.netinteresting, the varieties fewer and the print quantities increase dramatically.

I know, I’m biased.

And just to contradict myself, I’m sure I’ll be slipping some post-1940 stuff in from time to time.

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Featured Posts

  • Stockholmia 2019Exhibiting Latin America…from Denver to Stockholm (Part 2)
  • The 1864 Stern essays showing the Paraguay coat of armsThe Collector | Robert Shaw | Paraguay
  • 1868 genuine trial color proof in greenCollecting and selling Mexico (Part 2)
  • NY 2016 Stamp Show logoWorld Stamp Show – NY2016
  • London 2022 - The Main HallLondon 2022…from a Latin American perspective
  • El Salvador proofEl Salvador finally makes it to London
  • The 19th Century Issues of El Salvador 1867-1900. Guillermo Gallegos & Joseph HahnBook Review | The 19th Century Issues of El Salvador 1867-1900. Guillermo F. Gallegos & Joseph D. Hahn
  • Brasilia 2017 Stamp Exhibition logoBrasilia 2017 – is this the future for major stamp exhibitions?
  • Stamp Market IndexeBay disrupts catalogue publishing with Stamp Market Index
  • FIAF logoPhilatelic Societies – a review
  • Composite proof of the Paraguay 1879 lion issueThe Collector | Joe Hahn | El Salvador & Paraguay
  • Granadine Confederation 1859 1 Peso Carmine Block of 15, to be auctioned by Siegel on 30th September (est. $3k-$4k)Forthcoming auctions and initiatives in the hobby
  • The MainsheetBookshelf Essentials – The Mainsheet
  • Bustamante Peru Specialized CatalogueThe Bustamantes of Peru
  • Mexico National Express CoThe Collector | Peter Bamert | Mexico
  • John Shaw RPSLThe Collector | John Shaw | Paraguay
  • GJ Specialized Argentina CatalogueNew specialized Argentina catalogue published
  • Honduras Ambulante Mourning CoverCollecting Classic Honduras
  • The 10 pesos top value of Mexico's Mail Transportation issueThe Collector | Eric Stovner | Mexico
  • Venezuela AR39 stampScott Specialized adds another 67 listings to Venezuela
  • Neal West NicaraguaThe Collector | Neal West | Nicaragua
  • Haiti 1898 President Sam, 50c Rose Brown Sunken Die ProofABNC proofs – understanding the different types
  • Central American NewsletterBookshelf Essentials Part II – The Central American Newsletter
  • Mi Oficina logoLatin American Philately Zooms Forward
  • The Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue: a review
  • Buenos Aires stamp forgeriesFakes, forgeries…and buying online
  • The MainsheetThe Mainsheet goes digital
  • RPSL Latin America bookletRoyal puts on a Latin American show
  • SOFICH Chile catalogueSOFICH, so good
  • ABNC Steel PlateOriginal ABNC steel plates come to market

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