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Jamaica
Stamp Collection Page
What
is Philately?
Philately
is the hobby of collection and study of postage
stamps. The term is derived from the Greek
words 'philos' - to love, 'a'- negative and
'telein' to tax, meaning 'fond of being exempt
from tax.'
Nowadays,
philately includes the collection and/or
study of:
 Postage
stamps
Postmarks
Stamped
Envelopes
Postal
History and just about any and everything
that is connected to the postal system, really.
Profile
of the Jamaica Philatelic Bureau
The Jamaica Philatelic Bureau which is located at the Central Sorting Office
(Head Quarters) had its genesis in the early 1950's, when the Jamaica Postal
Administration operated a "Philatelic Corner" supplying mint
stamps and preparing First Day Covers of new stamp issues for local and
international collectors.
The
Bureau is committed towards creating awareness
among philatelists in Jamaica and internationally,
through the production and distribution of
philatelic items to collectors.
In
recent years, the Bureau has received numerous
requests for providing various philatelic
items including:
1.
First Day Covers;
2. Souvenir Sheets;
3. Presentation Packets; and,
4. Stamps.
Philatelic Products
We
offer a full range of philatelic products
to satisfy the widest possible range of collectors,
including:
First
Day Covers
First Day Covers |
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First
Day Covers are specially manufactured envelopes
with designs of a new issue
of
definitive, commemorative or Special Stamps.
These
envelopes or First Day Covers are specially
designed to meet all philatelic standards
for Covers and satisfy customers demand.
Should
you desire this service, our Philatelic Bureau
can affix stamps and post mark them showing
the first day of issue. However, First Day
Covers can also be purchased without stamps,
or postage marks.
Mint and Used Stamps
Mint
stamps are unused, un-cancelled (i.e., not
postmarked) stamps, while used stamps are
those which have already been cancelled or
franked.
For
security reasons, stamps are not franked
or cancelled before the date they go on sale
(release date). Special care is exercised
during the processing of stamps to satisfy
the requirements of philatelists. For example,
they must be properly separated to ensure
that the perforation is not damaged. Perforation
is a series of holes punched between the
stamps to facilitate separation.
Souvenir
or Miniature Sheets
Special Issue Sheetlet |
These
are series containing two or more stamps
with each sheet containing one of each or
all the stamps in the series.
Miniature
or souvenir sheet stamps are perforated,
and each sheet is sold at a specific price.
Sheetlets
Souvenir Sheet |
These
are sheets containing smaller number stamps
than those of the normal sheet format and
may be stamps from a regular set or from
entirely different stamp issues.
Historic
Sheets
Historic Sheets |
These
are sheets containing the full series of
stamps from a particular Commemorative Stamp
issue arranged in block form.
Along
with the historic sheet, we provide a brief
history relating to the matter, topic or
theme shown on the stamps. This brief will
be printed on the historic sheet.
Historic
sheets may or may not be perforated.
Presentation
Packs
Presentation Pack |
These
are sheets containing the full series of
stamps from a particular Commemorative Stamp
issue arranged in block form.
Along
with the historic sheet, we provide a brief
history relating to the matter, topic or
theme shown on the stamps. This brief will
be printed on the historic sheet.
Historic
sheets may or may not be perforated.
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Special Issues
Special Issue
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Definitive Series |
Commemorative |
March
2001 - 25th Commonwealth Day Special Stamp
Issue
This
stamp was released on 12th March 2001, commemorating
the 25th Commonwealth Day in the year 2001.
The stamp bears the denomination J$30.
December
2000 - Christmas 2000 Special Stamp Issue
On
the 6th December 2000, we released four (4)
stamps depicting Christmas 2000 in Jamaica,
bearing denominations of $10, $20, $25 and
$30.
October 2000 - Native Trees of Jamaica Special Stamp Issue
On
6th October 2000, the post office released
a Special Issue of four (4) stamps and a
Souvenir Sheet featuring Native Trees of
Jamaica. These are in denominations of $10,
$25, $30, $50 and $100.
September 2000 - Sidney 2000 Olympic Games
On
1st September 2000, a collectors set of four
(4) postage stamps commemorating the Sidney
2000 Games was released. The stamps are in
denominations of $10, $25, $30 and $50.
October 1999 - 125th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union
The
Government of Jamaica through the Postmaster
General released on 8th October 1999, four
(4) postage stamps to commemorate the 125th
Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union
(UPU). These are in denominations of $7,
$10. $25 and $30.
July 1998 - 50th Anniversary of the University of the West Indies
The
Government of Jamaica through the Postmaster
General released three (3) commemorative
stamps on 31st July to mark the 50th Anniversary
of the University of the West Indies. These
are in denominations of $8, $10 and $50.
June 1997 - 50th Anniversary of the Caribbean Integration Movement
The
Government of Jamaica through the Postmaster
General released three (3) stamps on 30th
June commemorating the 50th Anniversary of
the Caribbean Integration Movement.
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Account Information & Ordering
We
currently offer three types of accounts for
our valued customers. Philatelists, hobbyists
and other collectors can choose the ordering
method that most closely matches their requirements.
Standing
Order Account
The
Standing Order Account is our premier product,
and is designed to satisfy our clients who
desire immediate access to new philatelic
products without the bother of arranging
payment and delivery for each order.
Once
you open Standing Order Account with us,
you will receive a full information package
by regular mail containing all necessary
order forms and price lists showing the product
range. We supply these to you automatically
when there are new issues.
Counter Service
Aside
from our premier product, special philatelic
counters are operated at the following post
offices for sale of philatelic items:
 Central
Sorting Office
Montego
Bay
Ocho
Rios
Negril
Constant
Spring
Information Service
We
also prepare & automatic periodic mailings
or Philatelic Bulletins which are designed
as a primary information product to keep
our customers, friends and other enthusiasts
fully informed of commemorative stamp and
other special issues. In addition, this publication
is automatically mailed to standing order
customers and other philatelists.
If
you want to be placed on our mailing list,
click here.
General
information can be obtained in writing
to:
POSTMASTER
GENERAL
PHILATELIC BUREAU
P.O. BOX 7000
CENTRAL SORTING OFFICE
KINGSTON
JAMAICA W.I.
offices
are located whether urban, sub-urban or rural
areas.
For
more information on philately, please visit www.philately.com
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