Learn About The World's Most Valuable Stamps
Published by Warren Wong in Collecting, 14 hours 15 minutes 24 seconds agoThere are rare and valuable stamps in all postal systems of the world. Two of the best known of these are the Inverted Jenny, which was a printing error and the 1-cent Z grill stamp from the US postal system.
The Many Different Kinds of Postage Stamps
Published by Warren Wong in Collecting, 14 hours 17 minutes 10 seconds agoPostage stamps were first issued in Great Britain in 1840. The practice soon became common all over the world to show that the postage had been paid on a piece of mail. A stamp is a sticker attached to the top right hand corner of an envelope or package.
Money Through the Ages: A Historic Retrospective
Published by Ann Knapp in Collecting, 23 hours 5 minutes 34 seconds agoPrecious metals, conch shells and bartering have all been utilized by civilizations through the ages in the exchange of services or goods. This early form of money, or proto-money, was used before the invention of real currency. In ancient times, a bag of rice might have been exchanged by someone for a bag of beans.
All About Buying and Caring For Wooden Antiques
Published by April Kerr in Collecting, 2 days 5 hours 38 minutes 31 seconds agoIt could easily be argued that wood antiques are by far most popular and also one of the most expensive ones. There are many connoisseurs of wood antiques and the exorbitant rates do little to deter them from possessing one.
The Difference Between Collecting And Collectibles
Published by Victor Epand in Collecting, 2 days 13 hours 17 minutes 36 seconds agoA discussion between collecting and collectibles in the house hold for everyday people sp people can treasure their kept possessions
How To Find Vintage Crystal Perfume Bottles To Add To Your Collection
Published by Bill Protresi in Collecting, 3 days 9 hours 33 minutes 51 seconds agoAre you one of those avid crystal perfume bottle collectors who are forever looking for some unique crystal perfume bottles to add to their collection?
How To Shop For Figurines
Published by Victor Epand in Collecting, 4 days 21 hours 13 minutes 22 seconds agoShopping for figurines is simple, but you need to plan. This article discusses how to approach buying figurines as a gift, for yourself, or starting a collection.
The History and Art of Snuff Bottles
Published by April Kerr in Collecting, 5 days 3 hours 38 minutes 52 seconds agoDuring the reign of the Qing dynasty of China smoking tobacco was prohibited and considered illegal. However the Chinese used the powdered form as a snuff for curing common ailments like cough, cold, headaches and stomach problems.
Tips On Collecting As A Hobby
Published by Victor Epand in Collecting, 5 days 5 hours 24 minutes 22 seconds agoMany people can collect for a hobby but unless you have all the right tips you will never become a true collector. Collecting is more than a hobby it is an art form and people have made the collection tips easy with their own experiences.
Collect Barbie Dolls--Make Money While You Play
Published by John Mowatt in Collecting, 5 days 13 hours 15 minutes 6 seconds agoThe Barbie doll was introduced by Mattel in 1959. It has become the most popular doll ever made. Thousands of collectors collect either vintage or modern Barbies. You can still find the old ones in garage sales,and such like places,since most people know little about old Barbies and do not value them highly.