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I’ve reached a point that I need to start protecting all the nice items I’ve bought: stamps and lately…postal cards and postcards. Protecting stamps is easy: stockbooks and albums, but how to protect and store postal cards and postcards? The most common damage made to postal cards and postcards is creased corners…and believe me it … Read more How To Protect And Store Postal Cards And Postcards?
Finding a postcard with mixed franking from the 1901-1907 issues is not that easy. A common practice for Costa Rica stamps during the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s was to demonetize issues as soon as the following was allowed to circulate. In October 15th, 1907 the 1901 issue was demonetized to give its place … Read more Costa Rica Stamps – Postcard With Mixed Franking From The 1901-1907 Issues
There are moments in the philatelic life where an amazing and unique item arrives. This happened to me yesterday when i went to the post office to get an envelope containing this awesome official cover sent to Mauritania in 1919. Yes, an official cover sent to Mauritania in 1919! But, What was the route this … Read more Costa Rica Stamps: Official Cover Sent To Mauritania In 1919
If you’re a stamp collector like me, it doesn’t matter if they’re FDCs, single stamps, errors, postal history or postcards, you want them all! But there are some items that are a little harder to manage: full panes -or sheets if you prefer-. And the same question always pops up: What’s the best way to … Read more The best way to store and handle full stamp panes
In 1921, the Costa Rican government decided to Issue a stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of Central America’s independence. This by the decree #13 of March 2nd, 1920 and #26 of September 7th, 1921. This stamp started circulating in September 15th, 1921. G. Prudhomme was hired to design the stamp. Until now, the only proof … Read more Costa Rica Stamps – Central America independence issue gorgeous die proof