The team at Tony Lester Stamps were deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. As we leave the period of national mourning and welcome a new monarch, many of you may be wondering what happens to the existing stamps bearing the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II graced our stamps for [...]
At Tony Lester, we believe stamp collecting is still one of the most popular hobbies, with collectors from all around the world participating. Although its prominence has declined since the 1950s and 1960s when over half of all youths had a stamp collection of some kind, the increase in internet e-commerce platforms has led to [...]
This is a fun pastime with minimal restrictions, but it's much more than that. For many stamp collectors, collecting stamps is a means to learn about the globe, its numerous countries, its unique histories, stunning artwork, and vibrant cultures. This activity does not necessitate the purchase of pricey equipment. Simple stamp collecting supplies will come [...]
We are very excited to announce that we will be at this years Midpex on July 3rd. We’re really looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and being able to socialise again with old and new friends who are as excited about philately as we are! We will be doing valuations on the day and [...]
Look and see if you can find which of the countries it is from (which could include foreign as well as local countries) and try to identify where it is from and the date that the stamp first originated from. This information shouldn't be hard to find and should easily identifiable on the stamp itself. [...]