Stamp Magazine

24 Apr 2014

$2-Denomination Inverted Jenny Stamps - Souvenir Sheet

The 'most popular error in US stamp printing history’ is now available in a new version and interpreted in the latest souvenir sheets. The latest souvenir sheet features six (6) Inverted Jenny postage stamps in revised denominations. The sheets feature sketches of the first scheduled air mail service that ran between New York, Philadelphia and Washington, the National Postal Museum located in Washington DC and Reuben H. Fleet, an aviation pioneer who served as the team leader of the first batch of airmail pilots. In making the latest versions of the Inverted Jenny stamps, in 2013, the intaglio printing plates were used with the same ‘Jenny’ dies of the original famed error.

How the Inverted Jenny Started

The Inverted Jenny postage stamps were designed and printed to... Read More

Stamp, Postal History, Inverted Jenny

10 Apr 2014

Charles Darwin Stamps - A Look through the Life of a Naturalist

Charles Darwin is one of the favourite subjects for stamps around the world. But are you aware of the reasons that make him a favourite subject? To get a good understanding of the stamps issued on his behalf, it is important to first trace his early life.
Charles Darwin was inspired by his father to take up medicine, and thus chose to attend Edinburgh University. From an early stage Darwin showed passion and interest in wildlife and natural history. He made notes and casual observations, and these activities made him realize that medicine was not for him. When there was an opportunity to join a natural history expedition to Madeira Islands, Darwin took the chance and made all the necessary preparations. His stint in this trip and the preparations that he made allowed him to... Read More

Stamp, Darwin, Postal History

7 Apr 2014

Jimi Hendrix Makes an Appearance on US Postal Service Stamps

When one talks about music and the decadent 1970's, then surely the name Jimi Hendrix will instantly pops into the conversation. Jimi Hendrix, the legendary guitar player of his generation helped redefined the music industry with his electric rock guitar. Today he is still considered one of the greatest musicians, and rightfully so. Thought his stint at the top only lasted four years, his music and influence still live on up until this day. And now, new generations of music lovers will rekindle their love and interests for this icon as new stamps inspired by the music and life of Jimi Hendrix are released. With these stamps released by the US Postal Service, his memory lives on ‘forever’.

Release of Jimi Hendrix US Stamps as part of the Music Icons series

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Stamp, Commemorative Stamps

3 Apr 2014

Haile Selassie - Inspiration for Ethiopia’s Royalty Stamps

The rise to power and prominence of Prince Tafari Makonnen was one for the books, and his story started on July 17, 1891. He was born in Harar and was sent at an early age to receive private education. In July 1912, the prince married Princess Menen and after four years, his first son was born.

Haile Selassie Assuming Power in Ethiopia

This was also the time when he started his march to power. During this time, Lej Yasu was no longer in power and Zauditu, his daughter was declared the empress. This was the opportune time for the prince to show his worth and he was soon appointed as the regent and assumed the title of 'Prince of Princes'. It was on April 3, 1930 that he was declared the Emperor of Ethiopia and soon assumed the name ‘Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah... Read More

Stamp, Royalty Stamps, Postal History