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Evolution of a Stamp: The Peru 1897 Lima Post Office Issue

Peru 1897 Lima Post Office Stamp Issue

Before a stamp is printed, indeed before proofs are created, a stamp must be designed and ideas proposed. Source material must be acquired upon which a design is to be […]

9th December 2024Categories Stamp IssuesLeave a Comment8

The Numerals Issues of Brazil – Fakes, Forgeries and Counterfeits

Only one of these Bull’s Eyes is genuine…the example on the right Most collectors of Latin America will be familiar with the early postage stamps of Brazil. Bull’s Eyes, Snake’s […]

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

Original ABNC steel dies 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 die as the cherry on the […]

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

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