The Early Postal System and First Stamp The very first stamp, the penny black, was issued on May 6, 1840 in Great Britain. The invention of the postage stamp is attributed to Sir Rowland Hill. The idea of a stamp as a prepaid method for sending mail is actually older than that: “Cavallini&” were used […]
Home Greenhouses: How They Can Save Your Plants There are a fewFor any person who has an interest in gardening and who has their own plants to grow, getting a greenhouse may be one of the best things they ever do. These are buildings that are designed specifically for taking care of plants. benefits of […]
Celebrity Autographs and Sports Autographs. Collecting for Passion and Wealth Collecting items are a unique and exciting hobby. People all across the globe collect many things they are passionate about. The range of collecting is widespread. Items like stamps, coins, pottery, antiques, cars, posters, and bottles are just few of the popular items that people […]
Civil War Swords The great majority of swords in use by both armies was based upon or were, standard patterns issued by the old US army and these were in turn copies of British and French models from before the war. The model 1840 and 1860 cavalry sabers were predominant among Union horse brigades and […]
1/2 oz Krugerrand gold coin The 1/2 oz Krugerrand gold coin is a viable alternative to an entire ounce for gold investors on a limited budget or those who would like to mount the coin in a bezel for jewelry use. Also known as a “fractional” Krugerrand (due to being less than one whole ounce […]
