The 186-Year-Old Stamp That Started It All
The Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, was issued in 1840. Here’s the story, and why it still shapes how we store stamps today.
The 186-Year-Old Stamp That Started It All Read More »
Blog
The Two-Minute Trick to Never Guessing a Mount Size Again
Measuring your stamp before buying mounts takes about two minutes and saves you from reordering. Here’s exactly how.
The Two-Minute Trick to Never Guessing a Mount Size Again Read More »
The Mount Collectors Reach for First: Prinz
Acid-free, crystal clear, and sized for nearly every stamp. Here’s why Prinz mounts earn a permanent spot in serious collections.
The Mount Collectors Reach for First: Prinz Read More »
We’re Back, and We’ve Got So Much to Show You
iStampMounts is posting every week again: real collector talk, product deep-dives, and the history behind what you’re collecting.
We’re Back, and We’ve Got So Much to Show You Read More »
New Showgard Size Guides
Hi Everyone, Showgard Size Guides for years 1945 through 2021 are now available for your use on iStampMounts.com. Enjoy! Please check it out and let us know what you think. See you soon! Richard Kauffman Founder, iStampMounts
New Showgard Size Guides Read More »
HOW TO USE STAMP MOUNTS
Cutting A Mount to Size Mount Height When selecting the mount height select a height that does not “squash” the item in the mount. If need be select the next higher size. However, there are times that one has to use a mount with the split vertical to get the right size. I have never
HOW TO USE STAMP MOUNTS Read More »
Showgard Accommodation Range Mounts
Having trouble finding the right mounts for hard to fit items? Showgard’s Accommodation Range Mounts can help. There are 18 sizes available in packs of 5 or as a part of our Master Pack II assortment which contains one strip each of the Accommodation Range Mount sizes from No. 76 through No. 171, 15 strips in
Showgard Accommodation Range Mounts Read More »
Did You Know? – Famous Philatelists
Philately, the collection and examination of postage stamps, was once the king of hobbies. With the decline in use of the postal service for day-to-day business and personal communication in favor of email and other electronic messaging, the interest in philately has waned somewhat. In recent years, however, the interest has received a boost with
Did You Know? – Famous Philatelists Read More »
Mentoring The Next Generation of Philatelists
If you’re not here by accident, chances are you have been bitten by the philatelic bug. Some of you remember fondly the countless hours that you have spent over the years, sorting, mounting, trading and well and, well, just staring at your collection. As children, these delightful little pieces of paper beckoned you to far
Mentoring The Next Generation of Philatelists Read More »