History and Stamps

Postage stamps depict history in a variety of ways. They may feature images of important historical figures, such as presidents or monarchs, or depict important events or landmarks. Some stamps also commemorate anniversaries or special occasions, such as the founding of a country or the birth of a notable person. Additionally, stamps can also be used to highlight aspects of a country's culture or heritage, such as traditional costumes or natural wonders. In general, stamps are a form of visual storytelling that can be used to educate people about the past and present of a country.

Added to my collection complete stamp sheets

Long time since I last posted on this blog. Anyway, I am glad to have added a few stamps to my Singapore and Straits Settlements collection lately.

The first set is actually revenue stamps from Singapore IRAS. It is used and in a complete sheet. Was mighty pleased with my purchase from People's Park.

Second complete sheet is Singapore 1980s Ship Series 10 cents.

The third sheet I bought was a King George VI 2 cent complete sheet.

Really pleased with my purchases. Hope to be able to add more to my collection soon!

Bill Gross Bond King also Collects Stamps

So I just realised that Bill Gross also collects stamps  it seems that he spends quite a bit on stamps actually. Between $50 to $100 million of his fortune has been spent on his stamp collection. Just recently, he sold off a portion of his stamp collection for charity purposes.

In fact, I read that he has also collected lots of price data on transacted stamp prices. It looks like one of the best investors in the world also agrees that stamp collecting can also form a significant part of one's investment portfolio!

Stamps truly provide an alternative investment for the wealthy. It provides a good form of diversification and has little correlation with the overall stock market. Time to invest in some stamps?