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 [...]
A stamp mosaic consisting of over 528,000 stamps has recently entered the Guinness Book of World records for being the biggest ever created. On the 9th March, stamp enthusiast Peter Boyd, took part in a very special art project held at the Southern England stamp show in Farnborough, Hampshire. He put the finishing touches to [...]