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NASA’s stunning sun set

USA 2021 Sun Science Punk Philatelist header image

Even the Sun knows that if you want to be noticed these days, you need a good filter

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Auction watch: The world’s most valuable stamp (it’s the ugly one)

British Guiana 1856 1c magenta auction Punk Philatelist header

If a stamp collector you know is jumping around like an excited puppy, either there’s a sale on argyle knitwear, or they’ve heard about Sotheby’s Three Treasures auction.

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Watch auctions for clues to buried treasure

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Perhaps you can't afford to buy high-priced rarities. But pay attention, and maybe one day you'll sell one...

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It’s getting steamy in here

USA 2019 Intercontinental Railway Post Office Murals header

A new railroad issue has Punk steamed up, while another recent release is totally off the wall

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Dragons fire up StampShow

USA Dragons stampshow 2018 header

A superbly named fire-breathing mascot seeks to fan the flames in a new generation

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Souvenirs, novelties, party tricks…

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Scents, silly shapes, heat-sensitive ink, music that you can hear on a record player... welcome to the super-fun world of novelty stamps!

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Lost in the System

US 2016 Views of Our Planets Pluto Explored Punk Philatelist header

Punk returns with one of his favourite issues of 2016. Check out these stunning, spacey stamps!

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Everything old is new again

Australia 2016 Nostalgic Fruit Labels stamp set

Vintage graphic designs on stamps are so hot right now

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

UK 2015 Star Wars Punk Philatelist feature image

With their eyes on Star Wars profits, more nations turn to the Dark Side

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USA portraits – and the best stamp they never released

Punk Philatelist Johnny Cash Flips The Bird stamp

Credit where it's due. How well does the United States Postal Service do portrait stamps? It's got a head start, being in America and all. With its entrepreneurial spirit, vibrant cultural scene, and comprehensive disenfranchisement of minorities, the USA is never short of an innovator, an envelope-pusher or a trailblazer to honour on a stamp.... Continue Reading →

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