Proofs

Download CRRPS’s Philatelic Magazine Timbre For Free

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Download CRRPS’s philatelic magazine Timbre Vol. 37 for free. Edited by Alvaro Castro (most articles are in Spanish), this issue contains great articles: Colecciones aceptadas para Thailandia 2018 (Accepted Collections For Thailand 2018). Próximas Exposiciones (Future Expositions). El Pez Vela de 1937 (1937’s Sailfish). Vuelos desde Honduras y hacia ella (Flights from and to Honduras) … Read more Download CRRPS’s Philatelic Magazine Timbre For Free

Costa Rica: pics of stamps – lots of pictures

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Are you that kind of philatelic enthusiast that likes to surf the web looking for pics of stamps from time to time? Well, here I am to help you! I know that looking at stamps can be hypnotizing. I know that once you start, you’ll leave your computer until you saw the last one. I’ve … Read more Costa Rica: pics of stamps – lots of pictures

Bernardo Soto and Tomas Guardia’s Correspondence Embossing Die

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embosing die 1b

It was common during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s that important people from the government embossed their stationery. This was usually made using an embossing die made of either iron, copper or bronze. I was lucky enough to find 2 fantastic pieces of history: the embossing dies for Bernardo Soto and Tomás Guardia. Both … Read more Bernardo Soto and Tomas Guardia’s Correspondence Embossing Die

Stamp test, design and production process

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Stamp test: die proof with correction notes

There is a common question that beginner philatelist ask: what is the stamp’s printing or production process? We’ll take on this subject from a different angle: Stamp test as a design and production process. The stamp test process starts when there’s an agreement or government decree. The selected provider starts to design the stamp(s). Below … Read more Stamp test, design and production process