Gustamps quized by philatelists

Collectors quiz Gustamps about stamps depicting a head with a winged hat. Gustamps explain the early stamps of Greece depict Hermes but Gustamps also add these stamps should not be confused with newspaper stamps of Austria depicting Mercury. Gustamps point out that the Greek stamps have Greek writing on them, but according to Gustamps the Austrian stamps do not have any inscription except for the denomination.

China or Japan? - Gustamps explain

Gustamps are frequently asked by new stamp collectors how to distinguish Chinese and Japanese stamps. Gustamps answer is that often older Chinese and Japanese stamps have an emblem included in the stamp design. "Japanese stamps," say Gustamps "have a stylized flower or floral emblem." Gustamps say "the stamps of China often have a sun within a circle incorporated in the stamps design.

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.