Mystic Stamp Company History
Maynard Sundman Visits the National Postal Museum
In October 1996, my brother David and I brought our father, Maynard Sundman, to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM), so he could see this wonderful treasure.
Read MoreDon Sundman to Receive Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award
We’re all quite excited here at Mystic! It was a thrill to hear our own Don Sundman will be honored with the Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award this fall during a ceremony at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. We couldn’t be any prouder! Why all the buzz? Well, this is a big deal in the world … Read more
Read MoreAbout Mystic Stamp Company
At Mystic we bring the fun of stamp collecting to millions of people. That’s our mission – it’s at the heart of everything we do.
Read MoreThat Time I Met Queen Elizabeth II
Who Knew a Stamp Dealer from a Small Town in Central New York would Meet Queen Elizabeth II?! In November of 2019, I was invited to meet Queen Elizabeth II. In a private ceremony, she dedicated the new headquarters of the Royal Philatelic Society London. It sounds crazy that I, a stamp dealer from a … Read more
Read MoreMystic Founder Mentored by Stamp Giant H.E. Harris
Those who have been collecting stamps for a number of years will remember the name H.E. Harris.
Read MoreThe Z Grill – U.S. #85A
Did you know the 1868 1¢ Z Grill (Scott 85A) is America’s rarest stamp? One of the legends of philately, this Z Grill was purchased by Mystic in October 1998 for $935,000 – setting a record price for a U.S. stamp.
Read MoreMystic Stamp Company’s Story
Over the years we’ve owned some of the greatest rarities in philately, collaborated with the Smithsonian National Postal Museum and American Philatelic Society, and much more.
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