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London 2022…from a Latin American perspective

London 2022 - The Main Hall

London stages an International once every decade but in the case of London 2022 it was a twelve year wait. In common with so many other shows, the tribulations of […]

28th February 2022Categories Dealers, Events, Philatelic SocietiesLeave a Comment0

Collecting and selling Mexico (Part 2)

1868 genuine trial color proof in green

Bubba Bland is the past President of MEPSI, the leading philatelic society for collectors of Mexico. He is also a well-known dealer in classic Mexico stamps and has been selling […]

19th January 2022Categories Dealers, PeopleLeave a Comment0

Collecting and selling Mexico (Part 1)

1866 Tres Centavos Eagle

Bubba Bland is the past President of MEPSI, the leading philatelic society for collectors of Mexico. He is also a well-known dealer in classic Mexico stamps and has been selling […]

8th June 2021Categories DealersLeave 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 […]

7th June 2020Categories Dealers, General Philately, Stamp IssuesLeave a Comment2

Stamp Dealers in Argentina and Uruguay

Filatelia Portena

Once upon a time many of the world’s great cities maintained an active philatelic quartier. Stamp shops tended to congregate in a specific part of town to cater for the […]

1st May 2019Categories Dealers, General Philately, PeopleLeave a Comment0

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Featured Posts

  • NY 2016 Stamp Show logoWorld Stamp Show – NY2016
  • London 2022 - The Main HallLondon 2022…from a Latin American perspective
  • ELASCA websiteIntroducing ELASCA – The European Latin American Stamp Collector Association
  • Brasilia 2017 Stamp Exhibition logoBrasilia 2017 – is this the future for major stamp exhibitions?
  • Lazy PostmanWhich country has the world’s worst postal service?
  • The Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue: a review
  • 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
  • Haiti 1898 President Sam, 50c Rose Brown Sunken Die ProofABNC proofs – understanding the different types
  • El Salvador proofEl Salvador finally makes it to London
  • Introducing Venezuela's EscuelasBook Review – Introducing Venezuela’s Escuelas Stamps by Williams Castillo
  • Old Central Post Office Buenos AiresStamp Dealers in Argentina and Uruguay
  • 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
  • FIAF logoPhilatelic Societies – a review
  • The MainsheetBookshelf Essentials – The Mainsheet
  • The 10 pesos top value of Mexico's Mail Transportation issueThe Collector | Eric Stovner | Mexico
  • 1866 Tres Centavos EagleCollecting and selling Mexico (Part 1)
  • Neal West NicaraguaThe Collector | Neal West | Nicaragua
  • GJ Specialized Argentina CatalogueNew specialized Argentina catalogue published
  • One of the most prolific forgers in philately - Placido Ramon de TorresDiscovering the lesser-known forgers of Latin American stamps
  • ABNC Steel PlateOriginal ABNC steel plates come to market
  • The 1864 Stern essays showing the Paraguay coat of armsThe Collector | Robert Shaw | Paraguay
  • The Bustamante 2022 'Catalogo Especializado De Las Estampillas Del Peru'The Bustamantes of Peru
  • Brazil catalogue cross reference bookCollect Brazil? You probably need this…
  • Stockholmia 2019Exhibiting Latin America…from Denver to Stockholm (Part 2)
  • Stamp Market IndexeBay disrupts catalogue publishing with Stamp Market Index
  • Mexico National Express CoThe Collector | Peter Bamert | Mexico
  • Stanley Gibbons' Latin American catalogues have not been published since 2007/8Part 20, Part 20, wherefore art thou Part 20…?
  • Rocky Mountain Stamp Show 2019Exhibiting Latin America…from Denver to Stockholm (Part 1)
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