The Mauritius “Post Office” letters

Many collectors are passionate about the first Mauritian stamps. They are among the most sought-after stamps and letters in the world. This article covers the letters Mauritius collectors dream of the most.

November 12, 2020

Hawaiian Missionaries: stamps that lead to crime…

The first American missionaries arrived in Hawaii around 1820. They sent letters to the United States. The Hawaiian government created its first post office in 1849, and printed its first stamps two years later. Given their use, the stamps were called “Hawaiian Missionaries”. They had a face value of 2 cents, 5 cents and 13 cents. The stamps we discuss below are extremely rare.

August 14, 2018