by Bryan Nielsen | Apr 23, 2026 | South America, Venezuela
Venezuela’s most famous and sought-after postage stamp is arguably the 1863-1864 “Escuelas” Issue (sometimes referred to by its overprint varieties), particularly the scarce errors and high-value stamps from that period. However, the search results...
by Bryan Nielsen | Oct 16, 2025 | Brazil, History
Brazil’s philatelic history began in 1843 with the issuance of its first postage stamps, a distinctive set collectively known as the “Bull’s Eye” stamps. These pioneering issues, predating many other nations’ postal services, marked a...
by Bryan Nielsen | Aug 13, 2025 | Canada, Commemorative
The “Bluenose,” a 50-cent stamp issued in 1929, holds a special place in Canadian philatelic history as arguably the nation’s most famous postage stamp. It depicts the iconic Canadian schooner Bluenose, a vessel renowned for its speed and beauty,...
by Bryan Nielsen | Aug 5, 2025 | Collecting 101, Commemorative, History, U.S.A.
Recently, I was speaking with a customer who asked why the White Plains Sheet (U.S. Scott# 630) was so expensive. Well not only is it the first U.S. souvenir sheet, but also a philatelic item that separates a serious U.S. stamp collector from the casual collector. I...
