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#stamps #stampcollecting #ourdadsstamps #KUT #kenya #uganda #tanganyika #tanzania #mombasa #royalnavy #philately In todays episode we look at the stamps of KUT and discover the reason why I started collecting stamps. Starting with the fabulous Kenya & Uganda set of 1922 we continue with a look at the stamps of the amalgamated postal authority of Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika up till its break up i...

#stamps #stampcollecting #philately #ourdadsstamps #spain #isabel #alfonso #art #tourism #castles #explorers In this weeks video we look at the stamps of Spain. From the first stamp of Queen Isabela in 1850, through various monarchs and republics up to the stamps of Juan Carlos and King Felipe. We also look at King Alfonso XIII, the various vibrant series' of the 1950's and 60's, including Art ...

#stamps #stampcollecting #ourdadsstamps #philately #gibraltar #auction #royalty #militaria In this weeks video we look at three Gibraltar collections that I recently won at auction. I discuss the pros and cons of specialist single country album, breaking up collections for sale, multiples and the thematic collector. www.delcampe.net/en_GB/collectables/shop/ourdadsstamps www.ebay.co.uk/str/ourda...

#stamps #stampcollecting #philately #ourdadsstamps #Barbados #britannia #neptune #sealofcolony #cricket #garysobers #centenarian In todays video we look at the stamps of Barbados, including a look at one of my favourite stamps. We also talk about cricket and some of the famous crickets from Barbados, and discuss the possibilities of some thematics from this country. Finally we take a look at so...

#stamps #stampcollecting #ourdadsstamps #pennyblack #philately #plating In this weeks episode I give some tips and ideas on how to plate your penny black. We look at the resources available in books and on the internet and what to look out for. I also suggest some excellent free websites to help in your quest. The plating project www.maltesex.com/plating/ The Great Britain Philatelic Society ww...

#stamps #stampcollecting #greatbritain #ourdadsstamps #queenelizabeth #QEII #wildings #castles #phosphorbands #graphitelines In todays video we look at the stamps of my childhood. We delve into my British QEII pre-decimal collection and look at the numerous varieties of the Wilding definitives. I give some tips on distinguishing the different printings of the high values castles set and discuss...

#stampcollecting #stamps #philately #ourdadsstamps #omnibus #coronation #kinggeorgevi In this weeks video we take a look at the KGVI coronation omnibus series. We look at all 202 stamps and talk about the few varieties that exist.

#stampcollecting , #stamps , #ourdadsstamps , #SouthAfrica, #SuidAfrika, #WarEffort, #omnibus #watermarks #rotogravure, #triangles In this weeks episode we look at the stamps of South Africa, taking a special look at the stamps inscribed in English and Afrikaans alternately. We also look at the War effort stamps and the bantams and explore the many different watermark varieties of the first Rep...

#stamps #stampcollecting #Bahamas #ourdadsstamps #birds #philately In this weeks video we take a look at the stamps of the Bahamas from the early GB Queen Victoria stamps to the recent King Charles III coronation issue. We look at three similar sets that can be collected quite cheaply as well as some of many the pictorial definitives that are available.

#stampcollecting #stamps #philately #ourdadsstamps #singapore #merlion #variety #ships #yearoftherooster #johnnylowis In this episode we look at the stamps of Singapore. From the early use of Straits Settlements stamps to the present day. We look at the different varieties contained in several sets and how this affects the value of the stamps We also discuss the plethora of modern issues and ar...

#stampcollecting #stamps #ourdadsstamps #canada #tercentenary #commemorative #bluenose #philately #newbrunswick #novascotia #newfoundland #britishcolumbia #Vancouver #princeedwardisland In this weeks episode we look at the stamps of Canada with a brief look at the early province stamps and their forgeries. We focus on the impressive commemoratives of the early 20th century before discussing the...

#stampcollecting #stamps #ourdadsstamps #Bermuda #keyplates #Perot In this weeks episode we look at the stamps of Bermuda, from the Perot "cotton reels" to the recent King Charles issue. We look at the many pictorial issues of QEII as well as the High value Key plate series of KGV and KGVI. Link to Bermuda online postage stamp article www.bermuda-online.org/stamps.htm

#stampcollecting @stamps #ourdadsstamps #Gibraltar #Morocco #invertedwatermark #birds #aeroplanes #ships #Spain In this episode we take a look at the stamps of Gibraltar and see how Bermuda featured in the beginning. We also take another look at the KGVI pictorial set and some modern classics. Finally we pose the question "Has Stanley Gibbons made a mistake?" additional note: I have today (20/1...

#stamps #stampcollecting #ourdadsstamps #philately #HongKong #Chinesenewyear #NewYear #snake #dragon #minisheet #gold In this first video after a summer break we look at one of the purchases I made. This is an extensive collection of modern Hong Kong stamps featuring many sheets, minisheets and special stamps.

Exploring Mini sheets

Get your collection insured

A look at what is for sale in my eBay shop

The Island of Montserrat

The stamps of Jamaica

Some tips on identifying colour shades

Postage due stamps

Art stamps of Spain

Unpacking an auction purchase

The stamps of Malta (part 2)

The stamps of Malta (part 1)

What's selling on eBay

A review of what's happening at the auction houses.

A look back at 2022

Are First Day Covers worth collecting?