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Throwing Some Shapes

Stamp shapes and sizes offer artistic flair and global variety. Discover how formats evolve to commemorate events and enhance security in philately.

Designs Came Flooding In

Discover the Royal Mail’s record-breaking stamp design contest—a nationwide celebration of creativity, community, and philatelic pride.

Anti Bad-Guy Features

Stamps are prepaid tokens of value—and targets for fakes. Explore the clever anti-counterfeiting features used to protect philatelic integrity worldwide.

Plating your Penny Black - Where to Start?

Unlock the secrets of Penny Black plates. Learn how subtle design clues help collectors identify which of the 11 original printing plates a stamp came from.

Post at the Poles

Explore polar post offices—remote hubs where mail meets adventure. Discover how these icy outposts symbolize human presence at Earth’s frozen frontiers.

The Most, and the Fewest, Postage Stamps

Stamp issuing varies worldwide—some nations release many, others few. Discover how economy, tourism, and demand shape global philatelic strategies.