One of the best ways to maximise the enjoyment you get from stamp collecting is by joining a philatelic society. A philatelic society is an organisation full of people committed to the study, research, publication and showcasing of all aspects of stamp collecting. These societies have regular meetings...

Those new to the world of stamps will be pleased to discover that stamp collecting equipment is relatively minimal and cheap. Here is a quick rundown of the equipment you will need. Magnifying Glass In order to look at your stamps in detail and thoroughly examine the ins and outs of a stamp, you will...

A really interesting piece of Australian philatelic history that is not well known is the repeated forgery of rare Australian stamps. One of the most significant scamming attempts came in 1932, when the crooks involved attempted to fool the Australian Post Office and, by association, the Commonwealth...

For many philatelists, the first Australian postage stamp was issued on 2 January 1913 where a red 1d (one penny) stamp depicted a kangaroo and map. This design was chosen from a Stamp Design Competition and was the first definitive stamp of Australia. Since then, many other famous Australian postage...