Why Should I Expertize?
Whether you are a collector – from beginner to advanced, expert or dealer, confidence in what you buy is essential. That’s why people turn to the Philatelic Foundation for expertizing their stamps. Our newly updated “Why Expertize” page will take you through some of the reasons – with real-life examples – as to why you should place trust in our opinions.
Updated Certificate Fee Rates
The Philatelic Foundation has had a change in certificate fee rates. New rates have been highlighted in our News section. To download an updated application, click here...
Fakes and Forgeries Online
A 5 frame exhibit on U.S. Fakes and Forgeries from the Philatelic Foundation's Reference Collection has been uploaded online. This sneak peak into the Philatelic Foundation archives is sorted by issue and shows some of the reference material on file to assist in the expertizing process. Click here to learn more...
PF Awards Certificate #500,000
A letter mailed from Fairfield, Conn. to John Hancock in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Click here to learn more...
Hawaii Foreign Mail to 1870
An essential tool for understanding the postal history of Hawaii. Hawaii Foreign Mail to 1870 is the author’s first major work on the islands’ philately in 50 years. For more details and to order it from the Philatelic Foundation, click here.