South Africa Christmas Labels & Booklets – An Introduction

In 1929 the first labels were introduced to be sold in the period leading up to Christmas to primarily raise funds for Children’s Tuberculosis Sanatoria.  This practice became common in a number of different countries across the world and it is possible to form interesting collections of the so-called “Christmas Labels” or “Anti-TB labels.”
The interest [...]

Its not all “Doom & Gloom”

Tired of listening to the tv or radio and worrying about your future or which bank your money is in?  Ok, so this is not a solution to the problem, and its a really tenuous link, but instead of spending money on expensive toys for kids when money is tight, why not try and introduce [...]

Collectors, Philatelists & Investors

I recently read an article regarding philatelic investment that made me think about what motivates people to collect stamps and what sort of stamp buyer they consider themselves to be.  Most people who collect South Africa primarily have some connection to the country.  For example my own connection is my father grew up in South [...]

Introduction to South Africa Philately

Collecting the stamps of South Africa is fun for the beginner and advanced collector alike.  It has been a popular collecting area for many years.  The Victorian era issues of Pre-Union states are studied with great passion and form an essential part of any collection of classic issues.  The Union period (1910/61) can be collected [...]

South Africa – Guide to KGVI Issues

Collectors of KGVI stamps often pay little or no attention to the issues of South Africa.  Some collectors believe they are too complicated to sort and identify, others simply don’t like the stamps, as most do not bear the image of the King.  Whatever you may think, don’t let the prejudices of other collectors put [...]

My new stamp website www.africastamps.co.uk

I have just launched my website for collectors of South Africa stamps – www.africastamps.co.uk. Although termed ‘Africa Stamps’, the site specialises in the stamps of Southern Africa, particularly South Africa. Namibia, Swaziland and South West Africa will be added over coming weeks. There are over one thousand South African stamps already listed and many have [...]