Colombia Mint Stamps - Colombia Used Stamps - Colombia Newest Stamps
Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela).
The first stamps of Colombia were issued in 1859 and continue right up to the present day. Old states of Columbia such as Antioquia, Bolivar, Boyacá and others are among the most interesting stamps to collect. Often overlooked by American collectors because they seem cheap and unattractive, they are actually hard to obtain and pre 1940 era collectors avidly seek these stamps. Early Columbia stamps from states are undervalued in Scott but correctly priced in Michel and thus Europeans are regular buyers of these stamps at American Auctions.
Colombia is one of our favorite countries to collect. There are no philatelic agents and stamps are freely available locally, but hard to find in commercial quantity for dealers to import into the USA.
Columbian topical stamp designs have a national connection and are very well designed. Recent Columbia stamp issues have shown imaginative stamp designs to reflect the high quality of Columbia’s stamp artistic talent base. Take a look for yourself at Columbia. We think you will like to collect this country.
To see the latest Colombia new stamp issues please see the New Issue Listings at Herrick Stamp Company website.