3-1-2021 NobleSpirit Newsletter: Meet the Curator of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Stamp Collection
March 1st, 2021
John Scott: Former Keeper to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Philatelic Collection
The royal philatelic collection is not only one of the most valuable stamp collections in the world, but is also the most comprehensive collection of British and Commonwealth philatelic material ever known. The curation of such a collection is a huge undertaking, and requires an expert of exceptional skill and knowledge.
This week, Michael and Charles talk to John Scott, the most recent keeper of the Queen's collection. Scott not only discusses the responsibilities he held in his position, but also explores the debate of whether a stamp collection should be preserved in its original historical state, or whether it should be fluid and adapted over time to meet the changing tides of the field.
Scott also talks about his own personal collecting interests and his philatelic journey to becoming the Queen's curator, and various methods to engage more people in the hobby.
In this episode, Lawrence Block, a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master discusses how his passion for philately influenced character development in his fiction novels, the progression of his three-year column Generally Speaking, for Linn's Stamp News, and the writing projects he's working on now.
Block has written dozens of novels during his long writing career, and provides a refreshing insight into how philately touches people's lives in different ways.
While we deal in all kinds of collectibles here at NobleSpirit, our founder Joseph Cortese specializes in rare stamps and coins. Whether it's a single coin or an entire collection, determining the value of coins often requires an expert's eye.
In this new blog post, we discuss a few different types of coins worth collecting and how to properly care for your collection to preserve value. Whether you're simply thinking of investing in coin collecting or are already a seasoned numismatist, this article can provide insight for everyone.