Stamps kiloware
Kiloware: the fun and cheap way to build your stamp collection
Kiloware usually refers to stamps on paper being sold by weight. It involves a bit of work since you, the philatelist, have to do the soaking and sorting. Kiloware also refers to used stamps off paper, once again being sold by weight. But most of the time, we are talking about on paper used stamps. Kilowares can be found online on EBAY and Delcampe and many other auction sites. You can also find them in Linn's classified adds, and other philatelic magazines. Don't forget to check message boar...

Great Britain Machin stamps
THE MACHIN HEAD
Since 40 years, these iconic Great Britain's stamps have been around. Thousands of issues and booklets were produced. The machin head stamps were named after Arnold Machin, the artist behind them.

French fashion designers valentine day stamps
French fashion designers on stamps
Each year, for Valentine day, La Poste (the french postal service) issue a different fashion designer stamps set. These stamps are heart shaped and comes in various denomination as well as souvenir sheets. These are marvellous tiny pieces of art, and can make a cheap affordable collection.

Europa stamps
The first Europa stamps were issued in 1956 by 6 countries: France, belgium, West-Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Holland. Now in 2006, 50 countries issue europa stamps. Until 1973, the stamp design was the same for all countries. In 1974, the rule changed: a theme was proposed and each country was free to have its own design as long as it fits the year subject. The first theme in 1974 was sculpture and the most recent one is letter writing.

Philately and stamp collecting ressources
Philately, stamps collecting ressources
If you are a stamp collector, you may find some of the links and information in here useful. You will find information on philatelic material, postal administration, groups and forum, blogs, online ressources, stamps exchange, auctions and more.