The Collectables Blog

Welcome to our blog, where we share practical guides, collecting tips, and background history for buyers and collectors. If you’re looking for straightforward advice on what to look for, how to buy with confidence, and how to care for your finds, you’re in the right place. Browse the latest posts below.

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Vintage Postcard of London, Strand, Gladstone's Statue

Postcard Collecting for Beginners: Types, Terms, and Where to Start

A beginner's guide to postcard collecting: topographical vs non-topographical, real photo cards, condition, and how to start your collection.

Postcard Collecting for Beginners: Types, Terms, and Where to Start

A beginner's guide to postcard collecting: topographical vs non-topographical, real photo cards, condition, and how to start your collection.

Farthing Value Guide featured image, placeholder using 1891 Victoria farthing product photo

Farthing Value Guide: History, Rarities and What Yours Is Worth

What is an old farthing actually worth? It's a question we get asked a lot, and there's no single answer. It depends entirely on which one you have. Farthings have...

Farthing Value Guide: History, Rarities and What Yours Is Worth

What is an old farthing actually worth? It's a question we get asked a lot, and there's no single answer. It depends entirely on which one you have. Farthings have...

A collection of coins showing a range of different coins for a collector

Coin Collecting for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Building Your Collection

Start coin collecting with confidence. Learn how to choose a focus, understand coin types, judge condition clearly, and buy online with peace of mind.

Coin Collecting for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Building Your Collection

Start coin collecting with confidence. Learn how to choose a focus, understand coin types, judge condition clearly, and buy online with peace of mind.

Antique-style JWB Coins and Collectables sign on a vintage map with a pocket watch, medal ribbon, jewellery and British pre-decimal coins.

Welcome to JWB Coins & Collectables News

Practical collecting guides, background history, and updates from JWB Coins & Collectables, covering coins, banknotes, postcards, jewellery, and a wide range of other collectables.

Welcome to JWB Coins & Collectables News

Practical collecting guides, background history, and updates from JWB Coins & Collectables, covering coins, banknotes, postcards, jewellery, and a wide range of other collectables.