Join Michael and Charles as they invite Westpex board members Gordon Eubanks, Vesma Grinfelds, Edie Eggen, Behruz Nassre to discuss the upcoming Westpex 2021 show. They discuss what the show’s precautions will look like as we slowly exit the pandemic, the excitement from philatelists as we return to physical shows,…
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 59 – Westpex 2021 Preview
Karl Rove, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, discusses his family’s history with stamp collecting, his favorite items in his collection, and the historical lessons that can be taught when diving into campaign covers. PODCAST Conversations with Philatelists YouTube
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 58 – Historical Significance of Campaign Covers
Victoria Lajer, Managing Director of Stanley Gibbons, discusses the company’s recent purchase of the rare British Guiana 1c Magenta, and their intentions for the stamp going forward. PODCAST Conversations with Philatelists YouTube
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 57 – Stanley Gibbons and the British Guiana 1c
In this incredibly special episode, Charles Epting of HR Harmer and Michael Cortese of NobleSpirit visit Sotheby’s in New York City to examine the British Guiana 1-Cent Black on Magenta and the Inverted Jenny Plate Block, alongside philatelic consultant Robert Scott. They also speak to numismatic consultant David Tripp about…
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 56 – An In-Depth Look at the World’s Most Valuable Stamp
Charles Epting of HR Harmer and Michael Cortese of NobleSpirit discuss why periodicals are so important to the hobby, and a couple recently published philatelic articles, including; 1868 Production Grills: Why Size Matters by Rex Dean Bishop and The US 5C of 1847: A New Approach to Impressions and Colors…
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 54 – The Importance of Periodicals
Constanze Dennis, Managing Director of Grosvenor Auctions, discusses her unusual pathway to her current position, and the responsibilities and challenges that come with it. She also discusses the pleasure of in-person auctioneering, and how to get younger generations involved in philately. PODCAST Conversations with Philatelists YouTube
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 53 – Auction House Management
Dr. Joseph M Adelman, an associate professor of History at Framingham State University, discusses his book, Revolutionary Networks: The Business and Politics of Printing the News, 1763-1789, and the influence that postmasters had in the distribution of news in the late 18th century. PODCAST Conversations with Philatelists YouTube
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 52 – Revolutionary Networks of Printer Postmasters
Lawrence Haber, President of the Collectors Club of New York, discusses how the club has adjusted during the pandemic, the numerous resources they offer to the philatelic community, and his 1909 collecting interests and exhibits. PODCAST Conversations with Philatelists YouTube
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 51 – Collectors Club of New York
Cameron Blevins teaches American History and Digital Humanities at the University of Colorado Denver. His new book, Paper Trails: The US Post and the Making of the American West (Oxford University Press 2021) presents a spatial interpretation of the nineteenth century American State by mapping the sprawling infrastructure of the…
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 48 – Paper Trails: The US Post and the Making of the American West
Carol Bommarito talks about how she got involved in philately later in life, and how flexible and accessible the hobby is for anyone to join at any age or stage in life. She also discusses her specific collecting interests, her role in the Classics Society, and her success as an…
View More Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 47 – The Accessibility of Stamp Collecting