Gustamps make stamp identification easier

Stamp identification can be hard for newcomers so Gustamps have been identifying some of these awkward stamps recently. Gustamps say stamps written in Cyrillic (the Russian alphabet) which include the word 'MAPKA' are likely to come from Finland.

Gustamps helping collectors with their stamps

Over the last few days Gustamps have been helping those new to stamp collecting by identifying unusual stamps. Gustamps say those stamps illustrating a trident are most likely to come from the Ukraine. Gustamps point out that the trident is the national emblem of Ukraine.

Gustamps identification info of RF stamps

Today's stamp identification from Gustamps are for stamps inscribed R.F. Gustamps explain these are from France. Gustamps say R.F. is an abbreviation of Republique Francaise.

Gustamps explain about CCCP overprints

Gustamps philatelic explanation for today is about stamps inscribed CCCP. According to Gustamps these stamps which sometimes are overprinted CCCP or with CCCP incorporated in the design are from Russia. Gustamps add that Russian stamps often also depict a hammer and sickle emblem.

Help for new stamp collectors from Gustamps

To help new stamp collectors identifying some awkward stamps, Gustamps explain about the inverted 'V' overprint. Today's Gustamps stamp identification are about stamps inscribed with an inverted 'V' or an A missing the bar. Gustamps explain these stamps come from Epirus. Gustamps will identify another stamp issue tomorrow.

Gustamps stamp valuer kept busy all day

Gustamps of Brighton recently hosted a valuation day exclusively for stamp clubs, when several members of independent stamp clubs, came to Gustamps for free stamp valuations. Gustamps opened their shop for extended hours. Gustamps shop opened earlier than usual at 8am and stayed open continuously until after 7pm giving lots of free stamp valuations throughout the day. One stamp club hired a coach to bring its members to Gustamps shop. Gustamps stamp valuer said "the multiple stamp valuations made it one of the busiest days of this year at Gustamps."

Gustamps philatelic identification

Gustamps are often asked to help identify unusual stamps for the benefit of new stamp collectors. Over the next few days, Gustamps will be listing some stamps which novices find confusing. Look out for Gustamps explanations from tomorrow onwards.