Collect the Stamps of Great Britain

Beginning with the Penny Black of 1840, the world's first postage stamps, view our stock of Great Britain classics for the first century of philately, to 1940. Stamps range from Queen Victoria, to King Edward VII. to King George V, George VI, and the start of the Queen Elizabeth reign. A facinating span of history and expansion of philatelic art.

The modern era of Great Britain philately, the second century, begins in a time of war and extends to the current time of peace and prosperity. Great Britain stamps of the new century reflect the expansion of the art of philately, with notable stamps of historical and also thematic interest. Enjoy a viewing of our stock of stamps and souvenir sheets. Modern stamps are MNH unless otherwise noted.

Include Royal Mail Booklets and Booklet Panes in your collection. Essential to your Machin Collection, iHobb offers an extensive listing of complete booklets, amd booklet panes with distinguishing labels. Collectors will alissue booklets, such as the QEII Diamond Jubilee BX199, Celebrating Her Majestys 60 Years of Service.

The modern souvenir sheet and special occassion issues of the member nations of the British Commonwealth add an interesting aspect to a stamp collection. Topical Theme Collectors, and followers of the Royal Family find the issues of particular interest, as well as collectors of the specific countries, or the entire British Empire World.

Our listing of British Postal Stationery currently is limited to Post Cards (unfranked) issued by the Royal Post with pictures of stamps issued for special occassions. Franked Postal Stationery will follow in the near future

Beginning in the early 1990s, The Royal Mail began producing commemortive covers with attractive cachets that include commemorative coins produced by the Royal Mint. An affordable way to collect both the coins and the stamps of Great Britain in an artistic format.

Collect the Special Issue 'Commemorative' stamp sets from the British Royal Post. Each set of stamps is placed in an archival stock card, held within a colorful and relevant folder, for an attractive and archival display of your collection. Royal Post Presentation Packets are favored by topical collectors who display the special prepared Royal Post Folders with Vario type collection pages, available in our Stamp Stock Pages Listing

Queen Elizabeth II held reign over the British Empire for 70 years, during which Her impact on philately was dramatic and will be long lasting. Beginning with the Machin Issues which extended over a 53 year span defining the British Regular Issue/definitive stamp, we also have for your review an extensive listing of special issue/commemorative stamps honoring Her Reign. Enjoy a browse of our listing and learn more about this remarkable soverign.

Each year the Royal Mail publishes a hardcover book with in-depth discussion of each special stamp (commemoratives) and souvenir sheet. All of the stamps are included in protective stockcards and pages for display and enjoyment, MNH condition. These quality volumes are an excellent addition to any library.