40 thousand Stamps Exhibited in Jakarta

Friday, June 22, 2012

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - philatelic enthusiasts can get the antidote missed. A total of over 40,000 stamps from around the world on display at the JCC Jakarta in Championship events and world philatelic exhibition World Philatelic Exhibition (World Stamp Championship) at 18 to 24 June 2012.

Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Tifatul Sembiring, on Monday, opened the event was accompanied by Chairman of the Society of philatelists Indonesia, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Soeyono, and President of the Federation Internationale de Philatelie, Tay Peng Hian.

"Indonesia is happy to host the World Stamp Championship in Jakarta. On the other hand it will encourage the Indonesian government's efforts in uplifting the national philatelic side is also evidence of the existence of an international philatelic world," said Sembiring.

The stamp itself Sembiring said, can be used as educational materials for the community because it contains the history, culture, and even technology. He welcomed the arrival of philatelists from all over the world to visit Indonesia to follow and enliven the event.

On that occasion, as many as 2,000 foreign tourists are expected to attend. Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of the Society of philatelists Indonesia (PFI), Lieutenant General (Ret.) Soeyono, said the event was about 2,500 and about 40,000 pieces of framed stamp collections from around the world on display. In addition a number of special collections including the world's oldest stamp made in 1874 from Mauritius and the world's most expensive stamps costing 2 billion is also on display.

He hopes the exhibition will be one of the attractions for tourists from abroad to come to Indonesia. "We hope this exhibition can bring at least 2,000 participants and supporters, and their families to Indonesia, especially Jakarta," said Soeyono.

Indonesia itself is believed to be the largest philatelic exhibition organizers in the world after going through the bidding process was agreed in Portugal in the 2010 meeting of world philately.

Of that total, 22 of which came from China, Japan, and Australia, 29 of the European federation comprising Britain, France, and Germany, 11 American federation of the United States, Canada, and Brazil, as well as the three federations of Africa namely South Africa , Egypt and Congo.

Earlier, Indonesia has held four exhibitions of the world that is similar to the level of Indopex 93 in Surabaya, Jakarta 95 in Jakarta, Indonesia 96 Bandung, and Jakarta 2008 at Jakarta.

Meanwhile, the President of the Federation Internationale de Philatelie, Tay Peng Hian, said, basically philately is not just a hobby but there is educational value contained in it.

"Philately is not just a hobby, there are lots of things can be extracted. Formerly Philately is the hobby of kings," he said.

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7 World's Most Expensive Stamp

Thursday, February 3, 2011

1. The Three-Skilling Yellow, is a misprint stamps published by the Swedish government in its first printing in 1855. Where normal postage only (which should be blue-green) are also included rare stamps. Three-Skilling Yellow is one of the rarest stamps and the only one left. This stamp of 1984 sold for 977 500 Swiss francs by David Feldman. Year 1990 sales reached one million U.S. dollars, then in 1996 sold for $ 2.3 million or approximately Rp. 21.85 billion. And each time a record is sold always scored highest as a stamp featuring the most expensive in the world.

2. The first two stamps of Mauritius (1847) are the first two series of stamps issued by the British colonial government. There was only one fruit with the conditions of the first stamps and three stamps unused second also with unused condition. Year 1993 David Feldman auction Mauritius stamps belonging Hiroyuki Kanai produces the highest record. The first orange-colored stamps sold for $ 1,072,260 or approximately Rp. 10 billion more and the second at $ 1,148,850 is also about more than Rp. 10 billion.

3. The inverted Jenny stamps America in 1918 is illustrated Curtiss JN-4 plane and accidentally printed upside down; this is probably the most famous misprint in the world of American philately. Only 100 remaining misprint stamps, making it one of the most valuable stamp misprint; One full block inverted Jenny stamps sold at auction Robert A. Siegel in October 2005 for U.S. $ 2.7 million. And in November 2007 an inverted Jenny stamps sold for U.S. $ 977.500 (Rp 9 billion). December 2007 a mint stamps (unused / unused) with very good condition sold to a Wall Street executive for $ 825,000 or approximately USD 7.8 Billion.

4. British Guiana One Cent Black on Magenta (1856) are among the rarest and most expensive stamps. Stamps printed on low quality paper with black ink magenta, due to emergency conditions. Note there is only one fruit left in the entire world, so this stamp is unique and no other else ever found. Year 1980 has been auctioned to John Dupont for $ 935,000 or approximately USD 8.8 Billion.


5. U.S. Franklin Z-Grill, 1867. This is the rarest of all postage stamps of the United States, only found two pieces remaining. In 1988 a stamp "Z-Grill" one cent in 1868 sold for $ 930,000 or approximately USD 8.8 Billion.






6. Hawaiian Missionaries, 1851 was the first Hawaiian stamps. Because the "Hawaiian Missionaries" roughly printed with paper thin and low quality, just only a few stamps that had been salvaged and is a very rare stamps. Lowest nominal 2 cents in 1851 is the rarest of the entire series, and only the remaining 16 units. A 2 cent Missionary stamp in mint condition (unused) for $ 760,000 and $ 225,000 for Used condition.

7. The Penny Black, was the first official adhesive postage stamp in the world, the UK Government published on May 1, 1840 and came into use on 6 May. The Penny Black stamps actually not rare but include the most expensive stamps. 286 700 Total print sheets of stamps printed with 68.808 million. A Penny Black stamps unused (not used) according to the 2001 Scott catalog price $ 3,000 or approximately Rp. 28.5 million, - and the Used (already in use) for $ 180 or about USD 1.7 million, - per piece.

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7 World's Most Expensive Stamp

Monday, July 19, 2010

1. The Three-Skilling Yellow, is a misprint stamps published by the Swedish government in its first printing in 1855. Where normal postage only (which should be blue-green) are also included rare stamps. Three-Skilling Yellow is one of the rarest stamps and the only one left. This stamp of 1984 sold for 977 500 Swiss francs by David Feldman. Year 1990 sales reached one million U.S. dollars, then in 1996 sold for $ 2.3 million or approximately Rp. 21.85 billion. And each time a record is sold always scored highest as a stamp featuring the most expensive in the world.

2. The first two stamps of Mauritius (1847) are the first two series of stamps issued by the British colonial government. There was only one fruit with the conditions of the first stamps and three stamps unused second also with unused condition. Year 1993 David Feldman auction Mauritius stamps belonging Hiroyuki Kanai produces the highest record. The first orange-colored stamps sold for $ 1,072,260 or approximately Rp. 10 billion more and the second at $ 1,148,850 is also about more than Rp. 10 billion.

3. The inverted Jenny stamps America in 1918 is illustrated Curtiss JN-4 plane and accidentally printed upside down; this is probably the most famous misprint in the world of American philately. Only 100 remaining misprint stamps, making it one of the most valuable stamp misprint; One full block inverted Jenny stamps sold at auction Robert A. Siegel in October 2005 for U.S. $ 2.7 million. And in November 2007 an inverted Jenny stamps sold for U.S. $ 977.500 (Rp 9 billion). December 2007 a mint stamps (unused / unused) with very good condition sold to a Wall Street executive for $ 825,000 or approximately USD 7.8 Billion.

4. British Guiana One Cent Black on Magenta (1856) are among the rarest and most expensive stamps. Stamps printed on low quality paper with black ink magenta, due to emergency conditions. Note there is only one fruit left in the entire world, so this stamp is unique and no other else ever found. Year 1980 has been auctioned to John Dupont for $ 935,000 or approximately USD 8.8 Billion.


5. U.S. Franklin Z-Grill, 1867. This is the rarest of all postage stamps of the United States, only found two pieces remaining. In 1988 a stamp "Z-Grill" one cent in 1868 sold for $ 930,000 or approximately USD 8.8 Billion.






6. Hawaiian Missionaries, 1851 was the first Hawaiian stamps. Because the "Hawaiian Missionaries" roughly printed with paper thin and low quality, just only a few stamps that had been salvaged and is a very rare stamps. Lowest nominal 2 cents in 1851 is the rarest of the entire series, and only the remaining 16 units. A 2 cent Missionary stamp in mint condition (unused) for $ 760,000 and $ 225,000 for Used condition.

7. The Penny Black, was the first official adhesive postage stamp in the world, the UK Government published on May 1, 1840 and came into use on 6 May. The Penny Black stamps actually not rare but include the most expensive stamps. 286 700 Total print sheets of stamps printed with 68.808 million. A Penny Black stamps unused (not used) according to the 2001 Scott catalog price $ 3,000 or approximately Rp. 28.5 million, - and the Used (already in use) for $ 180 or about USD 1.7 million, - per piece.

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How to Buy and Sell Stamps?

Friday, May 7, 2010

Stamps won't make the casual collector rich, but as a hobby they're almost unbeatable. They don't take up much room, and your postal carrier brings new opportunities every day--for free!

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Decide what you want to collect. Topical collecting (looking for any stamp with a flag, train or other specific item on it) is the latest trend. For example, an extensive collection can be made from collecting the Christmas stamps of just one country, especially if you include all the varieties of each issue. Some people even collect postmarks.

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Look in the Yellow Pages for a shop that specializes in stamps. The store owner will know of upcoming stamp shows in the area.

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Ask the shop owner about auction houses that sell stamps. Order an auction catalog. Expect big-ticket items; most auction houses want their lots to sell for more than $100 to make it worth their while. Look in collector magazines for advertisements by mail-order stamp sources.

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Search online. Some stamp dealers have opened shop online, and a few auctions feature stamps. The U.S. Postal Service (usps.gov) also has information on starting a collection.

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Select stamps with a bright color--fading can be caused by sunlight, artificial light, dirt, pollution and natural skin oils. The stamp should not be torn or damaged, and all perforations should be complete. It should be centered inside the white border.

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Look through your collection for pre-1940 stamps for investment quality material. Many fewer stamps were printed in the old days, making good specimens more difficult to find. For the most part, today's stamps are not going to greatly appreciate in value over the years because so many are in circulation.

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Join a stamp club--it's a great way to find fellow collectors looking to buy. Clubs often hold their own stamp shows for members.

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Ask a stamp dealer to assess your collection if you want your money right away. Face-to-face interactions are best.

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Keep in mind that auction houses won't even look at your collection if they don't think it will sell for hundreds of dollars, and it may take a month or more to receive the proceeds.

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Sell your stamps online. This method can be time-consuming: You must submit a photo and description for each stamp or lot.

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How to Care for Stamps?

Stamp collecting (or philately, as it's called) can be interesting and enjoyable. Here's how to take good care of your collection so you can preserve your stamps and participate in your hobby for many years. Have fun!
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Keep food, drinks and tobacco products away from your collection. Keep them off your desk or table when your stamps are there.

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Use special flat-bladed stamp collector's tongs (not regular tweezers) to handle stamps. Stamps are fragile and require the delicate care that tongs provide. Tweezers can damage your stamps.

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Use peelable stamp hinges (designed with adhesive backing) to mount your collection's used stamps in an album.

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Use stamp mounts (clear plastic sleeves with gummed backing) for your "mint" condition stamps. They preserve the original adhesive gum on the backs of your best stamps.

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Use stamp albums, which are binders with pages specifically designed for storing stamps, or stock books with pockets you can insert stamp mounts into.

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Buy the highest-quality supplies for your collection. Look for archival-quality materials, especially for album pages that your stamps will be in contact with.

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How to Examine a Stamp Collection?

Knowing how to "read" a stamp's features can help you figure out its condition and value.

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Examine the postmark date on the envelope, or what is visible of the postmark on the stamp. This often plays a role in determining a stamp's value.

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Check the stamp's denomination, or face value.

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Examine the frame between the central design of the stamp and the surrounding perforations (the holes that separate one stamp from another on a sheet). Is the design centered?

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Examine the perforation teeth (the stamp's jagged edges). Use a perforation gauge, which measures the number of holes for each 2 centimeters of surface area; the perforation number is one factor that determines the stamp's value.

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Examine the margin, or unprinted area, around a stamp.

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Examine the vignette, or central design, of the stamp. Check for color alterations and fading.

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Use a magnifying glass to examine the stamp closely. Check for creases, tears, uneven perforation teeth, vivid colors, frail paper, the quality of gum on the backing and signs of repair on the surface.

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How to Selecting Your Stamp Collection

Collecting rare stamps is one of the wisest investments that you can make, and is also a popular and interesting hobby. Learning to select rare stamps can help increase the value of your stamp collection.

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Start by finding resources. We all get mail every day. Used stamps are collected just as much if not more than unused stamps. Why spend money on something that you could get for free.

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Let all your friends and coworkers know that your child is collecting. When you rescue a stamp tear the corner of the envelope off. There should be paper all the way around the outside of the stamp. If there is a post mark you may want to include it to validate the origin time of the stamp.

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The holidays are the best time. There are thousands of Christmas cards sent around the world and they all have stamps on them. Ask everyone you know to save them for you.

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If you get mail in the office check with the office manager to make sure you are not violating any rules before taking the stamps that are normally thrown away.

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Another great way to collect stamps from other countries is to sign up and write to pen pals. This is not only a great way to make long distance relationships but a way to find some stamps that you would never have access to otherwise.

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Find other stamp collectors. Maybe they don’t have some of the stamps you have more then one of. They may have more locations to find stamps. As always it is a hobby and the name of the game is fun.

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My Collection Stamps from 1979 - 1999

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Look this My Beautiful Stamps Collection, Give your Comment...!!!

Antique Stamps

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